One of the first things I picked up on when trying to absorb all the info here, is that Pecards and Indy gear go hand in hand. Now, I'm NOT going to admit that in just a few short weeks I might have ordered a hat, whip, holster, pants, a jacket...wait, two jackets....AHEM...um nevermind... Anyway, s...

If it's a natural veg tan leather, I've had great luck with simple extra virgin olive oil, or neatsfoot oil and the sun. Just use a soft rag to wipe on an even coat, then place it in strong sun outdoors for a couple hours. You can repeat this several times until you get it where you want it. Also, i...

Wow! That's a great looking jacket. I'm a 38 chest too, what's your height and weight? That looks like a good fit. Looking at Wested's site is sort of daunting with the choices. wested Raiders, dark brown lamb, 1998, size 38, new lining http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/BreinederIndy/IMG_4868_zp...

The first time someone noticed my Nostromo jacket was at a convention. Someone grabbed my arm and spun me around saying "YES...ALIENS!" My eyes bugged out when the girl who spun me was in full Pris costume. I'm a little silly for BladeRunner too. We chatted for about an hour on all sorts o...

That would not surprise me. Your jackets and pictures have been my main inspiration in getting one myself. The Raiders jacket in my memory and what you photograph are one in the same. Excellent stuff sir! My Todds's very old version was recognized but only after it had a bath in Fullers Earth.... it...

I know for certain a Wested Hero is in my future, but I'm curious what you long time owners have experienced in public. Obviously if you have on the full kit, or even just the jacket and fedora people will likely get the Indy connection. But has anyone ever approached you when wearing just the jacke...

Here is the Rand's hat I mentioned. It's a custom so I can't find an exact model, but it's obviously western style. Might be fun to have it sized and blocked open to play around with. Add a black ribbon and it could look slick?

This is excellent info, thank you. I most likely will stay budget minded with a hat since I've no clue if it will get worn outside of fun. However, I really the idea of a nice hat, so I sort of hope it sticks. I'm fairly proportionate in stature, 5'9" 155 @ 38-39" chest 32" waist, so ...

Ha! I wondered about the haircut thing too. Never considered shimming the band from the inside. i think its what feels comfortable to you. you dont wanna wear a fed thats gonna give you a headache. i am between sizes like you so i went up to a 56. it is a little big but all in all it fits. if i get ...

I am desperately trying to talk myself into a fedora by reading and re-reading many of the posts here. There is a daunting amount of info to absorb to put it lightly. Although one of the concerns I have is width in regards to fit. I haven't seen much mention of it despite searching. Apparently I hav...