Opinions on my Fedoras...AB, Todds, and SAB...

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:57 pm

Fedora wrote:I think I need to trim the AB brim. I do think it is too wide. Send her back, and I will do the trim the same day I get it, and ship it back fast. I can do that trim in a couple of minutes. I think it really needs it. Geez, what did I cut that brim anyways? 3 inches??? I am shocked. And I don't want that hat out there with the brim being out of proportion with your face. I sure missed getting that one right. Fedora

PS Oh, no charges for my screwups.

Thanks Fedora...i will take you up on my offer. I measured the brim today and it measures 2 7/8. By my measurements the SAB is 2 5/8. I really appreciate the offer Steve...that is what i call going above and beyond what is expected of you. And Seuss...i will be sure and get some new pics posted as soon as the fedora is back in my possession.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:24 pm

Ah, now that I know you bought this from another member, it makes me feel better!!! I felt I would not have cut the brim to that size for your facial shape, so I thought I had really screwed up big time. But the offer still stands. I don't want the hat to look "wrong" on you. My name is on the sweatband!!

Send it back and lets get the brim right. And I will soften it up for you as well. Regards, Fedora

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:32 pm

My name is on the sweatband!!

that brings up a good question....how come you don't use "handcrafted by mr. steve delk" on your liner or sweatband? i think that would be a nice touch myself.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:33 pm

oops...should of put a comma in there....didn't mean 'touch myself'

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:35 pm

G, you could always go back and edit that comma in there if you needed. Not sure how far back you can edit, but I believe if it was your last post in any given thread, you should be able to fix it.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:38 pm

will do bink....i'll keep that in the holster for the next time.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:07 pm

that brings up a good question....how come you don't use "handcrafted by mr. steve delk" on your liner or sweatband? i think that would be a nice touch myself.

Ah, a bit too egocentric for my tastes. I generally sign my name though, if I can remember to do it on most of the hats I make. Well, I started that recently I think. But right now, I think I am sorta "locked" in to what is already on the sweat. Too late to change if you know what I mean.

I recently changed the color of my sweats from antique roan to brown, and now I am locked into that color forever. Regards, Fedora

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:15 pm

Hey Steve...just wanted to let you know that i got the hat mailed to you today and sent you a PM with the details....thanks...i owe ya one

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:04 pm

Well i was going to wait until i got my HJ reblocked before i posted pics of the AB, but i cant help it. I think the brim trim Steve did was right on. I think he took 1/4 inch off the brim width total. Needless to say this hat has continually grown on me. I very pleased how the hat is coming along and curious what everyone else thinks. Hopefully soon i will have some updated pics of the HJ but until then here are the before and after pics of the AB.

First AB Pic

AB semi Bashed before brim trim

AB after Brim Trim

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:31 pm

It looks perfectly natural, like an old "friend" that you've been wearing for years. You'll probably get a lot of compliments on this hat.

Jack

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:10 pm

Ydam:

Thank you for the pictures. Nice comparison.

Final vote, IMHO.........the AB.

Sincerely,

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:22 pm

That trim makes a world of difference! You wear it well!

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:12 pm

That hat looks great! I can't wait to get my first AB.

airforceindy · Post by **airforceindy** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:02 am

ydam, that hat looks great!! Makes me all the more excited to recieve mine! I'm sure you'll be anjoying that for a long time...

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:50 am

thanks guys...i really must tip my hat to steve on this one. I did not actually buy the hat from Steve and he still offered to get this thing to look right on me. I definatly think he hit the nail on the head with this one. I know i have told ya 1000 times but i am gunna say it again..."Thanks Steve...I owe ya one"!!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:24 pm

ydam, other than the lack of the turn ( Sorry I just love the look of the turn) that hat looks smashing. keep it unless you are my size.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:29 pm

the trimmed brim definitely looks cleaner/crisper. very nice lid my friend.