New Keppler Fedora

Magnum Jones · Post by **Magnum Jones** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:47 pm

I received my Lee keppler fedora. I'm quite pleased with it.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/ ... 1171752347
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/ ... 1171752383
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/ ... 1171752415

GCR · Post by **GCR** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:19 pm

Nice!!! That is one awesome looking lid you got there, Magnum (though the scenery behind you doesn't look much like Hawaii, what gives?

). I was thinking about a Keppler a while back, but ended up going for the Fed Deluxe, since Lee's turnaround time was way too long back then (2003). How long was your wait? I'm guessing Lee may be getting these hats out a bit quicker these days. Anyways, awesome hat!!!

Thanks for posting...you don't see too many new Kepplers around here these days.

-GCR

Magnum Jones · Post by **Magnum Jones** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:32 pm

GCR wrote:Nice!!! That is one awesome looking lid you got there, Magnum (though the scenery behind you doesn't look much like Hawaii, what gives? ). I was thinking about a Keppler a while back, but ended up going for the Fed Deluxe, since Lee's turnaround time was way too long back then (2003). How long was your wait? I'm guessing Lee may be getting these hats out a bit quicker these days. Anyways, awesome hat!!! Thanks for posting...you don't see too many new Kepplers around here these days.

-GCR

Thanks GCR, You gotta love NW Indiana in the winter

I got it in about 9 weeks. He said he has a few in stock. Mine is a 7 1/4 or metric 58 had to order it. Lee is great to deal with and the price of $150.00 with shipping wasn't bad.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:47 pm

That is a fine looking, hat.

Thanks for the pics.

blade runner · Post by **blade runner** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:59 pm

That's a great looking fedora, Magnum. I can sympathize with the Indiana winter, but this is my back door after a snowstorm this week...

. And that probably seems lame to the people around Oswego, where they have in the neighborhood of 12 FEET of snow so far this year.
Cheers to all those warm climate members who never know the experience of snow so deep you can get lost in it

.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:24 pm

That's one fine looking piece of headgear! It's been a while since we've seen a Keppler displayed. Thanks for sharing!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:14 pm

Just thought I would chim in here with my old trusty Keppler. I am thinking back to when I bought this. It must have been 2002 or 2003 if I recall. Anyway here is one of my best friend, in terms on a hat. It has seen me on many adventures.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:39 pm

Hoot mon! Some great lids here, fellas!

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:19 am

Sweet lid!

How long did you have to wait for it ?

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:22 am

zeus36 wrote:Sweet lid!

How long did you have to wait for it ?

Magnum Jones wrote: I got it in about 9 weeks. He said he has a few in stock. Mine is a 7 1/4 or metric 58 had to order it. Lee is great to deal with and the price of $150.00 with shipping wasn't bad.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:33 am

THese Keppler's are some great looking hats.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:43 am

That's what I was thinking. Honestly, if Magnum hadn't said it was a Keppler, I'd have thought it was an Adventurebilt. That's how good it looks to my eyes.

Post by **Ken** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:08 pm

You should see my Keppler - hoo boy. Josh, did you tighten the ribbon on your Keppler?

Ken

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:21 pm

Well, lol, sadly no. That is due to the fact that my poor old keppler has been through the wringer. Remember in Scotland, I know I re-blocked it at least once. It has made it through several film shoots, many re-blockings, and all the general adventuring. Your old Keppler is a prized item it being the Templars lid.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:42 pm

Wow what great hats here, maan

One_Tin_Soldier · Post by **One_Tin_Soldier** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:22 am

Not bad at all Magnum, I may have to order me one

Can you post a picture of what the inside looks like? thanks.

Magnum Jones · Post by **Magnum Jones** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:04 am

One_Tin_Soldier wrote:Not bad at all Magnum, I may have to order me one Can you post a picture of what the inside looks like? thanks.

Thankyou all for the good feedback. Here are some inside pics Soldier.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/ ... 1172326007
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/ ... 1172326070

IndyFlyer · Post by **IndyFlyer** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:26 am

Great looking fedora, glad you are happy with it.

I was at a gun show where Lee had a booth with his gear. Nice guy to talk with. Among his whips and other gear he of course had some hats, all open crown except for the ones that he threw a bash on for the display. I dang near bought one since it was right there in my hands.

Let us know how it wears in and ages. Enjoy!

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:25 pm

Nice! Looks like Beaver Brand has got a new liner.