Poet

ij1936 · Post by **ij1936** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:07 pm

I'm thinking of ordering a Herbert Johnson Poet model because of the larger brim than the Indy model of theirs and then having it cut to the right size. Thoughts

....feelings

....ideas :idea: ....inklings

....notions

....oh well, you get the idea! 8-[

IndianaWill · Post by **IndianaWill** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:27 pm

You might contact Fedora... AdventureBilt Hats: He is a great guy.
He just might be able to help you, in your delima. He is doing my second hfedora for me. :!:

Steve is a great guy to talk to.

IndianaWill Have a Great Day !!!!!!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:20 pm

Fedora's Adventurebilt hats come with the proper brim measurements, or whatever dimension you prefer. If you want the dimensional cut, he'll do it for you. If you don't want a dimensional cut, he'll do that, as well.

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Dakota Ellison · Post by **Dakota Ellison** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:28 pm

That's what I did. I ordered a Poet with the 3 inch brim and unbashed crown from Todd's costume. It was worth the extra wait. I cut the brim and bashed it myself. When you order one this way it comes without any stiffener, which is also a good thing. Except for ironing the brim a little, I've used very little steam with this hat. I think the weight and color is real close to the Raiders felt. I also got the white liner with the burgundy oval. Here's a pic:

The brim is 3" front and back and 2 3/4" on the sides. Crown is 5 3/4".
Size is 7 3/4. Got it in February and so far no shrinkage or taper. I did order it in the next size, because HJ's can be a bit snug sometimes.

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:31 pm

Thats a great looking hat.

Dakota Ellison · Post by **Dakota Ellison** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:29 am

One other thing. I'd check with Fedora first. He was planning to offer the HJ himself.

ij1936 · Post by **ij1936** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:48 am

J_Weaver wrote:Thats a great looking hat.

Ditto!

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