Raw Edge

batfan76 · Post by **batfan76** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:42 pm

Thanks to those few that were (extremely) helpful looking for an Indy lid. Bought the Akubra (the gray colour is perfect).

Thinking about trimming the brim a bit.

It's a rabbit fur felt. I think they say it's raw edge. Does this mean I can cut it with some sharp scissors (VERY carefully) without the whole #### hat unravelling?

Anybody done this?

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:48 pm

I trimmed my old Akubra Fed brim with scissors, as many here have done.

Just take off a LITTLE at a time - its surprising how much difference a tiny amount of trimming can make to the look.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:58 pm

Indeed a little does a lot. Finish it off with some fine grit sandpaper to smoothen the edges and Bob's your uncle.

Regards,
Swindiana

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun May 21, 2006 7:22 pm

"Raw" edge just means it isn't bound. Indy fedoras are raw edged, and a lot of dress fedoras you see have bound edge brims.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun May 21, 2006 8:34 pm

exactly. This is a bound edge fedora:

This is an raw edge:

You won't have to do any trimming. :junior: -IJ

batfan76 · Post by **batfan76** » Sun May 21, 2006 9:41 pm

Thanks guys.

Service with a smile!