A white Indy?

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:34 pm

I just had to show this one. I just finished this hat, from a body sent to me. The fellow wanted an Indy fedora made out of the body,and I just finished it. The hat is cream colored, not really white, but close. He wanted a 6 inch crown, and a wide brim. He got it. This hat is tall. I put some iron vintage ribbon on it, and put in a neutrel color sweat that I had a few of. I think this hat would look great, bashed with a good vintage bash, and with a light colored ribbon. http://public.fotki.com/Fedora/hats/cream_indy.html

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:48 pm

Wow! That is a beautiful hat. It's a very light color and kind of reminds me of "The Godfather II." I forget the character's name, but he was the Don that the young Vito dispatches in the hallway.

That would make a very nice summer hat; though, at 6", it is a little tall for me. -Awesome bash.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:18 pm

wow is right, that is a nice looking hat. When I read white indy fedora I said no way but, it looks great.

Texas Jones · Post by **Texas Jones** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:55 pm

Any chance we can get a Fortune & Glory that tall? I personally like the heighth.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:12 pm

i like the off white color, you should name it the 10 gallon Indy

is it made of Beaver?

Wrightknife · Post by **Wrightknife** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:32 pm

Great Hat Fedora,

It just makes me want an AB all the sooner.

Have a great day!

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:31 pm

That makes my mouth water! (dont know why)

By the way, Do you have a rabbit verson of that brown

raiders grey in your picture gallery?

Adam

Indiana Neri · Post by **Indiana Neri** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:15 pm

Hemingway Jones wrote:Wow! That is a beautiful hat. It's a very light color and kind of reminds me of "The Godfather II." I forget the character's name, but he was the Don that the young Vito dispatches in the hallway.

That would make a very nice summer hat; though, at 6", it is a little tall for me. -Awesome bash.

Don Fanucci, Hemingway

That was during the San Gennarro(sp) Feast that is still held (and which I go to every year) in Li'l Italy, NY. Just thought you'd like to know

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:01 pm

Fedora, you're a freak. I can't wait to buy from you.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:07 pm

I could also see myself wanting that crown height in a Fortune and Glory.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:08 pm

I just made my wife come in and look at that hat.

The Black Hand

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:26 am

Indiana Neri wrote:Don Fanucci, Hemingway That was during the San Gennarro(sp) Feast that is still held (and which I go to every year) in Li'l Italy, NY. Just thought you'd like to know

Thanks, pal. For the life of me I couldn't remember that character's name. As you probably know, the big festival in Boston's North End is Saint Anthony's, and the Fisherman's Feast. I always try to make it.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:07 am

It looks fantastic, Steve!

What a nice hat for a light linen summer suit.

Regards,

Marc

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:29 pm

What a nice hat for a light linen summer suit.

Can I then assume sir, that you plan on making yourself one?

Just kidding Marc.

Someone, perhaps MK, posted a pic on his site a year or so ago, of a man back in the 30's wearing a white suit with a white or cream colored hat. I still have that photo etched in my mind. It was a broad brimmed fedora, with a generic crease, but it was simply beautiful!! Personally, I cannot pull off the white hat look. First, I am afraid I would get it dirty!! I know that in making a hat like this, you have to wash your hands many times in the process of finishing it up. They are lots of trouble to make too, as you have to change up the way you finish the hat. Real light colors are a pain in the posterior.

With that said, I really enjoyed making this hat. It was my first one in a color like this. I would love to see it, with a different style of crease, and a wider, pastel ribbon. Fedora

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:55 pm

Fedora! Looks great just the way it is! Superb block/bash! W>

Andykev · Post by **Andykev** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:49 am

Fedora! WOW! You pulled a "white rabbit" out of the hat!.. Er..no! you made a hat from a white rabbit..no...ok, it's an albino beaver.

Everyone realize that the light colored hats are the HARDEST to work? They show EVERY imperfection.

You nailed that! It looks beautiful!

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:58 am

That's a very nice hat. What can you tell us about the material used?

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:51 am

Thanks guys. Pyro, I have no clue as to this body, but just from working with it, I would say it was a high beaver content body, with no stiffener added. Fairly thick dress felt. Reminds me of some vintage stuff I saw from another hatter last year. regards, Steve

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 2:00 pm

What a nice hat for a light linen summer suit.
Can I then assume sir, that you plan on making yourself one?

What now? - The suit or the hat

Regards,

Marc

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:11 am

Another beautiful hat, Fedora !
Very elegant looking.
Thanks for the pic.

Fedoraman · Post by **Fedoraman** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:16 pm

That's not one of the bodies that I sent you is it?

If it is, then I can say without a doubt that you are a first class hatter!

Fedoraman · Post by **Fedoraman** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:58 pm

IT IS!!! I just got the package this afternoon.

For some backround, I found this body in the "throw-away" bin at the Stetson factory outlet in St. Joseph, MO. I tried my best to make a decent lid out of it, but gave up and asked Fedora if he could try to work with it and give me a sampling of his work.

All I can say is WOW!!! You are 100% what everybody raves about - this is a first class job. The liner is exquisite - the sweat band is baby smooth! The initials in it are a classy, old school touch! The pouncing of the felt feels like silk. I can't find ANY flaws in this hat - you ARE for REAL!

Anybody who is hesitant to order from Steve can put all fears to rest. I am a very discriminating gentleman and I can say you will not be disapointed by this man's work.

Thank you for the opportunity to sample your fine work. This is an AWESOME fedora!

All my best to you, Steve!

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:09 pm

any chance next time you stop by the dumpster you could pick one up for me?

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:03 pm

That's not one of the bodies that I sent you is it?

It is. I just did not identify the owner.

Glad you like it!! I enjoyed making this hat as I have only made one other hat in this color, for Sharpetoyes. So that was from the Stetson store? Wow!! That was intended to be a high dollar hat. You have some excellent modern felt there!! I am surprised it was made by Hatco.

I may have to revise my feelings toward the modern Stetson felt!! regards, Fedora

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:04 pm

I arrived just now... i cant see the pic

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:16 pm

For some reason the link isn't working for me so I can't see it, however having one of your hats I'm sure it looks great Fedora. But what do you mean you can't make the white hat work for you. You told me you loved this Dobbs 55 that I sent you. In fact I'd like to see a pic of you wearing it and then let the rest of us judge whether it "works for you" or not. I'm betting it works just great.

fedoralover

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:03 pm

In fact I'd like to see a pic of you wearing it and then let the rest of us judge whether it "works for you" or not. I'm betting it works just great.

Shhhhhhhhhh......Fedoralover. This ain't TFL. We just wear brown and gray here. Mostly brown!!

(I love that vintage hat!!) regards, Fedora

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:13 pm

Hey come on big guy, there's nothing to be ashamed of, let's see a pic of you in that Dobbs 55. I'm glad we traded, as when I saw that Stetson 100 I figured I needed something to replace the Dobbs.

Since YOU actually started this post about WHITE fedora's here's a pic of the Stetson 100. Is there any chance I could talk you into putting a wider ribbon on it for me?

regards fedoralover

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:51 am

Is there any chance I can talk YOU into putting that Stetson in a box and send it my way?! - Then you don't have to care about the ribbon neither...

Regards,

Marc

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:10 am

Ahhh, let me think about that for about 1 second. Okay, I've thought about it. Sorry Marc, the answer is NO. I got this hat with the box for $34.00. The hat box alone is worth 20 bucks. I want to change the ribbon to make it more like a 40s style fedora.

regards fedoralover

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:22 am

What a killer deal!

Congrats on it,

Marc

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 12:49 pm

The link doesn't work for me either, Steve.

Regards! Michaelson

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:01 pm

Here it is. http://public.fotki.com/Fedora/hats/cream_indy.html

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:02 pm

Mmh very nice hat, what about a more deep camel hump?

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:56 pm

That hat is great. You could slap an acorn band on there an it would be reminiscent of the cavalry hat the Duke wore in Hondo.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b225/ ... -Wayne.jpg

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:03 pm

Speaking of Hondo, it was on today. I love those old Duke movies!

A white Indy?

A white Indy?

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