what hat should i get... iam not a Daily Hat wearer

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what hat should i get... iam not a Daily Hat wearer

Post by Dutch_jones »

Hey guys im doubting i want to buy a better hat this summer but.... iam not a daily hat wearer

so the AB is too expensive as i tend to Use my hat as part of an Indy Convention Costume and not a every day hat..


what do you guys suggest ?
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Post by G-MANN »

It seems that the general census here would be the Akubra FEDERATION.

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Post by Michaelson »

Agreed, based on what your criteria is, that's the route I'd also recommend.

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I totally agree... the Federation is a fine hat and real value for your money.
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Post by Indiana Jerry »

You got good advice above, this is an easy one. The lowest price entry that can look accurate is that Akubra, in the $100-$120 range. You just have to shape it yourself, but that is very easy.

The next accurate-looking hats are at least $100-$150 more.
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Post by Fedora »

Yep, go with the Regular Federation. This hat is still the best Indy fedora bargain in the Universe. The felt is very durable, and distresses out really well with outside wear. Unlike many other rabbit hats, the Federation is a good enough quality felt to take many reblocks. That should be important to anyone who buys a hat. Hats can become old friends. You want the same ones around for as long as possible. :wink: Plus, I love the antique look of the Akubra factory, and all of that vintage machinery. The company is still owned by the same folks, or family, I think, and that is unheard of today. What other hat company is still being run by the same folks? I can't think of a single one. Except Akubra. Speaking as one who makes hats, I love taking the Federation, either model, and pouncing the felt out like it should be. You can make it feel as soft as any fine rabbit, or blended hat. It completely changes the feel of the hat. And, while once they start to taper, they taper a faster rate than beaver, or even a blend, each reblock seems to add extra time to the taper process. That is, the hat, like other good modern felt, gets better with age. My two cents. Fedora
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Post by Renderking Fisk »

Have to go with the Federation cost wise. It was the best fedora I wore in over 20 years.
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Post by VP »

And still is the best fedora I've worn in 3 years.
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The next accurate-looking hats are at least $100-$150 more.
Don't rule out the Keppler. It's not much more than a Federation, is 6X Beaver AND comes pre-bashed. Plus the color is better IMHO. The wait is the only problem I can forsee.

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Post by Montana Jones »

Don't forget about Jersey Jones' Camptown. It is a 50/50 rabbit/beaver blend and I have heard very good things about it. It is around 140.00 USD for COW members I believe.
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Post by Pitfall Harry »

Last night I just ordered my Akubra Fed. Deluxe. I've been on here for awhile now and I have not read one bad thing about these hats.

Like yourself I am also a casual hat wearer. When I bought my "Official Hat" I thought it didn't really matter what brand it was just as long as it looked like Indy's hat, boy was I wrong. Ofcourse at the time I bought the hat I was just lurking on this site and I hadn't joined up yet so I didn't really get a chance to ask around first before buying it.

Like everyone else said if the AB is out of your price range right now the second best Indy hats on the market are the Akubra Fed. and Fed Deluxe.
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Post by Indiana Jerry »

Dr._J wrote:
The next accurate-looking hats are at least $100-$150 more.
Don't rule out the Keppler. It's not much more than a Federation, is 6X Beaver AND comes pre-bashed. Plus the color is better IMHO. The wait is the only problem I can forsee.

Regards, Dr. J
Montana Jones wrote:Don't forget about Jersey Jones' Camptown. It is a 50/50 rabbit/beaver blend and I have heard very good things about it. It is around 140.00 USD for COW members I believe.
I stand twice corrected! Good points, guys. Thanks for setting me straight. ;) (How much IS the Keppler, anyway? It seems to be a rarity in the wild these days.)
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Post by Doh »

I'm quite pleased with my Jaxon Iconoclast, which you can get for around $50. Granted, it's not 100% Indy-accurate (comes with a teardrop crown) but it is a fur felt. I've worn it in a couple of heavy rains this year, too, and it's kept its shape.

http://www.villagehatshop.com/jaxon_iconoclast.html
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