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by RJR
Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Jack no longer at hj
Replies: 113
Views: 13769

Re: Jack no longer at hj

Best wishes for a complete recovery.
by RJR
Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Akubra Too Big?
Replies: 17
Views: 947

Re: Akubra Too Big?

IMO,the FEDIV looks good on you BUY I also understand the "NEED" for another(or 2 or 3).
by RJR
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Jack no longer at hj
Replies: 113
Views: 13769

Re: Jack no longer at hj

Jack,are all the clipper felts gray?
by RJR
Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Alley Kat Hat Company
Replies: 3
Views: 248

Re: Alley Kat Hat Company

Tim Mahovich is Alley Kat Hats.
No website yet,contact him via IG.
I have a couple of his hats.....very well made.
by RJR
Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Why The Big Deal If A Fedora Has Some Taper?
Replies: 29
Views: 1244

Re: Why The Big Deal If A Fedora Has Some Taper?

You might spend some time on Fedora Lounge;several threads re reblocking.There is an item known as a hat shaper which is basically a plastic block worth $25+/-.Pretty easy to deal with a bit of taper.
by RJR
Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Beaver felt/Akubra/Borsalino find.
Replies: 19
Views: 526

Re: Beaver felt/Akubra find.

Looks good and fits,that's all that's needed.
by RJR
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just ordered my first Akubra
Replies: 17
Views: 593

Re: Just ordered my first Akubra

I have several INDY Akubras and customs I can't imagine that you won't be happy with your purchase. :tup:
by RJR
Sun Aug 14, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)
Replies: 858
Views: 95863

Re: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)

Hard not to like David's hats. :TOH:
by RJR
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The EXPLORADOR fedora - photo gallery
Replies: 347
Views: 71037

Re: The EXPLORADOR fedora - photo gallery

It looks good so far.
by RJR
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Fed IV Durability
Replies: 23
Views: 1118

Re: Fed IV Durability

My experience with Akubras says go ahead and sit on it AND try the sweatbox;they're pretty bullet proof. :D
by RJR
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Every day Hat
Replies: 28
Views: 1645

Re: Everyday Hat

I am kind of the opposite of fifth chamber. I wear my hats most days with shorts as I live in FL. Be yourself and don't put too much weight on how others may think you look in your fedora. What matters is so you like how you look. :TOH: I'm with you, J - I've not owned a suit for years. I wear my f...
by RJR
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Tapering a Fed IV?
Replies: 5
Views: 178

Re: Tapering a Fed IV?

Iagree,Akubras are built so tough that its unlikely you'll get a result you like.
by RJR
Sat Jun 11, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)
Replies: 858
Views: 95863

Re: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)

Great color in my opinion. :D
by RJR
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How to bash a 6 point bash
Replies: 17
Views: 1412

Re: How to bash a 6 point bash

Nice job.
by RJR
Tue May 24, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Peters Brothers custom fedora thread....
Replies: 337
Views: 25751

Re: Peters Brothers custom fedora thread....

Can't argue that loss. :(
by RJR
Sun May 08, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 285025

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

That graining is beautiful,congrats. :)
by RJR
Thu May 05, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My DM Akubra Adventurer
Replies: 14
Views: 1028

Re: My DM Akubra Adventurer

Agreed,you can't hurt it.
by RJR
Sat Apr 09, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just got mail from 1975. NEW PICTURES.
Replies: 21
Views: 2112

Re: Just got mail from 1975

OUCH :D
by RJR
Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Stetson Fortune and Glory
Replies: 53
Views: 5932

Re: Stetson Fortune and Glory

Delmonico would be my recommendation also.
by RJR
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Attempt at AB Fed Iv Deluxe CS bash. Comments?
Replies: 11
Views: 485

Re: Attempt at AB Fed Iv Deluxe CS bash. Comments?

Yes,nice job on the crease. :TOH:
by RJR
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Akubra Adventurer vs. Federation IV
Replies: 30
Views: 1722

Re: Akubra Adventurer vs. Federation IV

I agree,pretty tough to hurt an Akubra.
by RJR
Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: One of our jacket vendors won best of 2015 award this year!
Replies: 8
Views: 436

Re: One of our jacket vendors won best of 2015 award this ye

Very cool,USW has to be pleased.
by RJR
Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues...
Replies: 3747
Views: 345421

Re: The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues.

Beautiful work,congrats.
by RJR
Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: adVintage Herbert Johnson Poet
Replies: 25
Views: 1776

Re: adVintage Herbert Johnson Poet

Nicely done INDY crease.
by RJR
Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Last Crusade hat specs?
Replies: 10
Views: 926

Re: Last Crusade hat specs?

I agree,if the specs aren't "tweaked"a bit, the proportions aren't right. :-k
by RJR
Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The HJ Vintage Project
Replies: 65
Views: 4736

Re: The HJ Vintage Project

Hey Gorak,whatever works!
by RJR
Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Quick Akubra Fed question
Replies: 10
Views: 487

Re: Quick Akubra Fed question

If the "dimple" bothers you try steaming it out.
by RJR
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Federation IV Display Page
Replies: 2185
Views: 337766

Re: The Federation IV Display Page

It's definitely looking more experienced. :H:
by RJR
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: In search of toughest Indy hat!
Replies: 22
Views: 1090

Re: In search of toughest Indy hat!

I have INDYs by AB,Penman,Garrison,Peters Bros and an Akubra Adventurer.They're all nice but I'd rank the AB and Penman at the top with the others not very far behind.
by RJR
Wed May 27, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Peters Brothers custom fedora thread....
Replies: 337
Views: 25751

Re: Peters Brothers custom fedora thread....

Very nice!
by RJR
Wed May 27, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My Akubra Federation IV
Replies: 14
Views: 1018

Re: My Akubra Federation IV

Nice job on the bash.
by RJR
Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)
Replies: 858
Views: 95863

Re: My Garrison Raider (Garrison owners unite here!)

FYI,I had David do my hat with NO turn.It wasn't a problem.
by RJR
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Tumwater Hats
Replies: 5
Views: 400

Re: Tumwater Hats

Go over to Fedora Lounge and do a search.Tony is very well thought of....