New PB Indy straw
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New PB Indy straw
For those interested, the new PB Straw Indy fedora is now posted on the PB website.
http://www.pbhats.com/INDY_CUSTOM/Default.htm
Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll find it there.
Regards. Michaelson
http://www.pbhats.com/INDY_CUSTOM/Default.htm
Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll find it there.
Regards. Michaelson
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Been there for years. PB was one of the very first to come to the table for us gearheads. I tried on this prototype when I was down there last August, and it's a VERY comfortable hat. It was 108 degrees F heat index (REALLY! ) the day we were there, and I'd have given my eyeteeth to have had one to wear that day! Regards. Michaelson
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Can you get the straw custom (i.e. crown height, brim size) like any other of PB's offerings? I would think so, but I am not sure how "easy" it is to customize a straw fedora.
Also, how lightweight is it Michaelson? I have a old Dorfman Indy straw and it feels like it weighs 300 pounds. If this is a thin, comfy straw, then this is definitley a steal!
Thanks!
Cliffhanger
Also, how lightweight is it Michaelson? I have a old Dorfman Indy straw and it feels like it weighs 300 pounds. If this is a thin, comfy straw, then this is definitley a steal!
Thanks!
Cliffhanger
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It was pretty lightweight to me, and I had just removed my vintage Borsalino to try it on, and it seemed comparable to me. As to the height question...that's one to direct to Joe Sr. I really have no idea myself. They can steam and block the straw just like felt (I watched Joe work on one while we were visiting), so it's something that CAN be worked like felt. As to how much...that's for them to answer. Drop them a line! Regards. Michaelson
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I was there for the birth of this hat back in June and I remember Joe saying that the crown height could be adjusted (to a point obviously). The only thing Joe mentioned he could not do to the hat was get a dimensional brim. I think the brim is around 2 7/8. When I was up there this past Saturday, Joe was really excited about getting the hat up on the website.
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If I remember correctly, Joe Sr. said that other colors were available to get, but that they only had the brown. Of course, this was back in late June and I've started school, had three marching contests, a long football season, and now a Christmas concert to contend with, so my memory may be a little faulty.Rumpled Fedora wrote:So, did you find anything out about the colors, Michaelson?
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