AB review

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:23 pm

The first thing that I noticed when taking my Adventurebilt out of the box was the quality of the beaver felt. This hat must be touched and handled to be truly appreciated. It is extremely smooth and light to the touch. The color is a very rich, deep, true brown. You can see the quality from across the room.
I have shaped all of my hats myself. This felt is by far superior to work with. It is very pliable and responds well to a little coaxing with the fingers. The brim also responds to whatever bending and shaping is applied. The crown is straight sided making it easy to achieve that one of a kind Raiders look.
Having wanted a Raiders of the Lost Ark fedora for many years, I now know that I have found the hat. To me, the block is dead on, the felt is easy to work with, and the finished product is screen accurate. If you have been searching for the perfect Raiders, as I have, or just want a nice, high quality dress hat, Adventurebilt is the way to go.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:27 pm

Your pic is great my friend! ... i wonder why my ribbon looks so different (and so NOT-dark) from all the new ABs

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:44 pm

prairejones, I have to agree with your review of Steve's Advenutrebilt. I don't think you can really appreciate the quality of his product From photo's ( you need to have it in your hands ). The hat looks fantastic in that photo. Enjoy it and wear it with good health.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:20 pm

erri_wan wrote:Your pic is great my friend! ... i wonder why my ribbon looks so different (and so NOT-dark) from all the new ABs

erri, what do you mean "not-dark"? If that ribbon were any more dark it would be black. That ribbon looks perfect to my eyes.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:32 pm

He may have been referring to his not being that dark. I have used various ribbons since I started making hats. Now, I will only use the vintage stock until it all runs out. By then, Marc and I will have our special run in. I sent a swatch of my vintage stuff to the manufacturer to be copied for us. Once we get it, all ABs will come with standard ribbon. Vintage quality as it is being made by the same folks that made my vintage stock. Using the same looms. It don't get any better than that!! You cannot buy decent grosgrain unless you have it run special, and that is expensive. I may have to take out a loan to afford it.

Fedora

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:36 pm

Fedora wrote:He may have been referring to his not being that dark. I have used various ribbons since I started making hats. ... Fedora

I really like that iron colored ribbon that I have for my Montecristi. Have you ever used that for a AB? Does it work with brown? That ribbon is great.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:40 pm

Fedora wrote:He may have been referring to his not being that dark. I have used various ribbons since I started making hats. Now, I will only use the vintage stock until it all runs out. By then, Marc and I will have our special run in. I sent a swatch of my vintage stuff to the manufacturer to be copied for us. Once we get it, all ABs will come with standard ribbon. Vintage quality as it is being made by the same folks that made my vintage stock. Using the same looms. It don't get any better than that!! You cannot buy decent grosgrain unless you have it run special, and that is expensive. I may have to take out a loan to afford it. Fedora

If i send my hat for a reblock could i have a vintage ribbon too? I would obviously pay for it.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:27 pm

Looks like it fits you perfectly, man. Sits on your head not too high, not too low and a good bash as well. Very Raidersesque.

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:57 pm

Well you know my opinion

You can be justly pleased with that hat

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:14 am

Folks know how I feel, too. I loved my Akubra's, but Steve mastered the Raiders look, for sure.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:14 pm

Fedora wrote:Now, I will only use the vintage stock until it all runs out.

thats awesome steve, i like the look of the black ribbon better then the "brown" one that has been on most of your hats.cant wait to get mine in my hands so i can check out the vintage ribbon on it

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- Joe

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 4:02 pm

like the look of the black ribbon better then the "brown" one that has been on most of your hats.

It is not black, although I do stock black. It is the vintage iron color, more of a gunmetal gray. Good and dark though. regards, Fedora

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 4:43 pm

THe ribbon on my hat is brown, although, a very dark brown. Almost black.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:58 pm

What I have is the standard ribbon that Steve is now using. If you look at the my AB or Pagey's most recent, and compare it to the one Erri bought from Pagey, you'll see the difference. Those older ribbons seem to be a lighter brown. Just have her tell him to use the ribbon Praire and Pagie have.

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:27 pm

Prairiejones...Very nice...sigh...you got a great fit too. Looks very Raiders. I guess I know where I'll be getting my Fedora when the time comes

Regards
TAZ

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:26 pm

Can anyone comment on the rabbit material versus the beaver? or is it pretty much 'beaver or nothing' (fun to say)

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:36 pm

Can anyone comment on the rabbit material versus the beaver? or is it pretty much 'beaver or nothing' (fun to say)

Open thine eyes and ye shall see.
viewtopic.php?t=13793&sid=fa1f5d8d4b2ed ... a7cfd78adf

This was just posted days ago.

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:47 am

OK PJ, enough with the cool dude pics! Lets see some of you with that hat & about 5 days growth.

Just nobody tell Canyon they've been posted

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 3:50 pm

Very good looking Adventurebilt PJ. I must say it suits you well. Wear it in good health my friend. Semper Fi.

Cheers!

Dan

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:31 pm

Open thine eyes and ye shall see.
viewtopic.php?t=13793&sid=fa1f5d8d4b2ed ... a7cfd78adf

This was just posted days ago.

Thanks for the link Agent5 searched (more like glanced :c) myself and missed it!

Indiana Wayne · Post by **Indiana Wayne** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 9:30 pm

After seeing pictures of your AB, it makes me want to get my AB and my HJ reblocked!

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:37 pm

Just adding this pic to my threads. Good lighting.

marco polo · Post by **marco polo** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:43 pm

Nice pic PJ , I like your new avatar also!

Kaleponi Craig · Post by **Kaleponi Craig** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:01 am

That Raiders bash looks fantastic. I guess if I ever get a second AB, it will have to be a Raiders!

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:58 am

THanks for the complements. I am very happy with how that bash has turned out. No steam, no water, just my fingers.

Kevin_Kenobi · Post by **Kevin_Kenobi** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:16 pm

This isnt good.....not good at all.......now I want to order the adventurebuilt instead of my wested....aaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh the insanity!!

Seriously tho that is exactly what I'm wanting and WILL get some day!