New Keppler...oh my!

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:23 pm

Wow. That's all I can say. It is just what I wanted. I got a call from Lee Monday night and it arrived this morning. This is one of Lee's new 6X Beaver, and it's a doozy friends. This is a rarely seen LC style, and styled/cut just how I asked. Lee claimed it is one of his best LCs (gleames with pride

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I wanted a thinner felted alternative to my Herbie J McAlpine, but something tough (and a good bargain). The color is dead on, in my opinion, and just beautiful. The wait time was a little long (I ordered in February!), but I believe it was well worth it. I did long for (no pun intended) a blue liner, but actually the white liner is very nice, and glued in securely, unlike my Miller was.

All in all people, get a Keppler Fedora. As everyone has said, it is a little stiff out of the box, but no stiffer than my Akubra was. And be prepared to wait, as Lee is a busy guy. But I also believe the price makes up a little for it. I got mine for $150 US, which is quite the bargain for a 6X hat.

I've done a little tweaking to the brim since these shots (more brim curl, a la Venice Pier scene). I am flabergasted...thanks Lee! She's a beaut!

Sorry for the crappy photos. It's a bit overcast here in Tennessee today. I may try to get more pics later this week. I also had to ditch Village Photos, so I'll see how my Fotki account works out. Enjoy!

http://public.fotki.com/RexB/keppler_fed/kepext3.html
http://public.fotki.com/RexB/keppler_fed/kepext1.html
http://public.fotki.com/RexB/keppler_fed/keppler3.html
http://public.fotki.com/RexB/keppler_fe ... liner.html

Peace,
Cliffhanger

Hatman · Post by **Hatman** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:49 pm

That hat looks really nice!!! Enjoy

Hatman

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 4:53 pm

Beautiful!

Thanks for the pix!

Al

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:03 pm

Good to Mr. Keppler's still producing one fine lid, enjoy it, as I do mine.
Looks awsome.
Croft

Indiana Joe · Post by **Indiana Joe** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:08 pm

Now that's a beautiful hat! Wear it in good health!

Indiana Joe

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:25 pm

Nice hat, looks like another fine bit of Keppler work.

You ordered in February?! I hope I don't still have two more months to
wait for mine...I ordered in April. The waiting is the hardest part!

Regards,
Indybill

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:27 pm

It looks like a beautiful hat to me, although it’s not on YOUR head so it’s a little bit hard to tell for sure how it suits you. Is that fairly close to the color with the ‘overcast’ Tennessee skies and all; is that what you mean by “crappy photos”?

ooO...February IS a l-o-n-g time.

I now have (3) Federation Deluxes now and two are indeed very stiff, but one is very floppy and has a somewhat thinner felt - odd.

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:26 pm

Rixter wrote:It looks like a beautiful hat to me, although it’s not on YOUR head so it’s a little bit hard to tell for sure how it suits you. Is that fairly close to the color with the ‘overcast’ Tennessee skies and all; is that what you mean by “crappy photos”?

Yes, the exterior shots are the closest to the color. I'll get my wife to take some shots of it on my ugly mug when the sun comes back out. I think it suits me fine, but of course I'll want second and third opinions.

Thanks for the response guys. Yeah, Bill, I remembered your order being soon after mine. All I can say is call the man. He is an admitted low tech guy, and it is usually the easiest way to get a hold of him.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:31 pm

Very nice feedora, congrats!

I J

Modern Jones · Post by **Modern Jones** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:51 pm

Wow! That is awesome! After Keppler started offering the newer version, I have fallen for this hat.

It looks great on you Cliffhanger!!!

The proportions fit your face. That's the biggest for me. A hat could be the most spot on thing you ever saw until the owner puts it on.

Regards,

Eric

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:17 pm

Not bad at all. Of course, for mine, the best fun is in actually shaping the hat yourself, but to each their own. Be proud of it!

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:01 pm

Wow, you got it that quickly?
It's a grand hat indeed!

I've been waiting since 2003 for mine...

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:58 pm

Neolithic wrote:I've been waiting since 2003 for mine...

Ahhh, the joys of Keppler...

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:37 pm

Very, very nice. Alot of people bash the look of the LC style fedora (pardon the pun,) it's still a good looking lid...

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:45 pm

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:16 pm

Awesome stuff. I might be getting a Keppler for Christmas. Yay! If so, I'll post pix also.

Regards,
Strider

Indycraze71 · Post by **Indycraze71** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:14 am

WOW!!! Looks great! I'm still waiting for my Keppler Grey Indy I ordered in January from Lee... but after seeing your lid it'll be worth the wait! Congrats! Brett

SHARPETOYS · Post by **SHARPETOYS** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 11:26 am

Nice looking lid. Wear it in good health.