Magnoli vs Todd's
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Magnoli vs Todd's
Does anyone know if I would be better off with buying from Magnoli or Todd's costumes? They seem very similar.
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If you are referring to the HJ fedora, I chose Magnoli.
Although I've been very happy with my purchases from Todds (particularly the whip), the modifications to the HJ provided when ordered from Magnoli made the sale for me.
This was before I knew that the Magnoli HJ is constructed by Steve Delk, so that's a pretty BIG hidden bonus.
I can't comment on Christy's.
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Although I've been very happy with my purchases from Todds (particularly the whip), the modifications to the HJ provided when ordered from Magnoli made the sale for me.
This was before I knew that the Magnoli HJ is constructed by Steve Delk, so that's a pretty BIG hidden bonus.
I can't comment on Christy's.
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I have to disagree with the Christy's recommendation. I've been shopping around for the right fedora for a long time now, and my first stop for a 'real' fedora (i.e. not wool felt) was with Christy's. A couple months ago, I popped into "The Hat Company" (which sells Christy's hats) and had a look at all their offerings. There is one ('The Adventurer') that could 'pass' as an Indy fedora, but seeing it in person (as opposed to the website) reveals that it has quite a lot of taper and the crown height does not look quite right. The brim also looks a bit on the 'wide' side, but of course that could be cut down, I suppose. All that said, Christy's does make a pretty fine hat, as I've owned the 'Epsom' racing-style trilby and have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of it.
SO, back to Todds vs. Magnoli. From everything I've read, Magnoli is the better bet, simply because of all the modifications Steve makes to the hat. It is essentially what HJ SHOULD be shipping out, but aren't. Todd's is a fantastic resource for Indy gear, and the HJ he sells is definitely a better option that going with one directly from Swaine, Adeney, Brigg LTD. If it means anything, I ordered a Magnoli HJ, and have been very happy with the level of communication of the vendor, and I am told my hat should be here in the very near future. I'll post pics as soon as it comes in. Take care!!
SO, back to Todds vs. Magnoli. From everything I've read, Magnoli is the better bet, simply because of all the modifications Steve makes to the hat. It is essentially what HJ SHOULD be shipping out, but aren't. Todd's is a fantastic resource for Indy gear, and the HJ he sells is definitely a better option that going with one directly from Swaine, Adeney, Brigg LTD. If it means anything, I ordered a Magnoli HJ, and have been very happy with the level of communication of the vendor, and I am told my hat should be here in the very near future. I'll post pics as soon as it comes in. Take care!!
Hi jeremy3178,
I got both hats and here are some pics (original HJ on the left, Magnoli on the right and standalone):
http://picasaweb.google.com/hp.images/S ... comparison
I bought the HJ in 2005 from a German distributor. I guess it's the same that is provided by SAB today.
Color, felt, sweat and liner is all the same.
The difference is the bockshape (Magnoli is straighter), the floppyness of the felt (Magnoli is softer) and the craftmansship (Magnoli is assembled all by hand).
Cheers
HP
I got both hats and here are some pics (original HJ on the left, Magnoli on the right and standalone):
http://picasaweb.google.com/hp.images/S ... comparison
I bought the HJ in 2005 from a German distributor. I guess it's the same that is provided by SAB today.
Color, felt, sweat and liner is all the same.
The difference is the bockshape (Magnoli is straighter), the floppyness of the felt (Magnoli is softer) and the craftmansship (Magnoli is assembled all by hand).
Cheers
HP
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I can't believe it took me this long to see this thread!
As the resident IM/AB/HJ cheerleader Ihave to poin out that if you want a thorough discussion on whith is "better" check out this thread... viewtopic.php?t=25584
And most of all enjoy whatever you decide to go with.
Johnny
p.s. The Magnoli/Adventurebilt/Herbert Johnson is the best Raiders replica out there...next to an Ab of course.
As the resident IM/AB/HJ cheerleader Ihave to poin out that if you want a thorough discussion on whith is "better" check out this thread... viewtopic.php?t=25584
And most of all enjoy whatever you decide to go with.
Johnny
p.s. The Magnoli/Adventurebilt/Herbert Johnson is the best Raiders replica out there...next to an Ab of course.
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