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Hey Gang,
Just got an email from Ron telling me that my hat has been shipped VERY EXCITE YES!!
I've also noticed on the other tread that other people are slowly starting to recieve their new Feds as well. So, I figured that since the cats are now popping out of the bag, it would be better off to start a new thread where we can show our new Fed IV's.
Please reply ONLY if you've gotten the hat or are commenting on others hats .... and of course ;0
Just got an email from Ron telling me that my hat has been shipped VERY EXCITE YES!!
I've also noticed on the other tread that other people are slowly starting to recieve their new Feds as well. So, I figured that since the cats are now popping out of the bag, it would be better off to start a new thread where we can show our new Fed IV's.
Please reply ONLY if you've gotten the hat or are commenting on others hats .... and of course ;0
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Here's a first bash attempt... Please note that I'm not an expert basher like you gurus. The new fed is more reddish brown (the old one it seems greenish to my eyes now!), more stiff, and more compact. If you have a small head, like me, this hat will look better, expecially the brim.
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Mississippi, it's not a link on the front page yet, but you can find everything here: http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation/
Hey, Ron, is there any way you could post a side-by-side comparison pic of the new standard and deluxe Fed IV? It's be great to see how they look together and under the same light.
Hey, Ron, is there any way you could post a side-by-side comparison pic of the new standard and deluxe Fed IV? It's be great to see how they look together and under the same light.
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Deluxe and Reg, you must choose and choose well.
Deluxe and Reg, you must choose and choose well.
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Hi Bink,
The color is virtually identical to the standard Fed it is hard to tell them apart, a simpple digital pic would show nothing but lighting / flash variation.
There will be slight variations in dye batches but from what I can see the both the Deluxe and the standard are taking the dye in the same way.
The hats I sent to Steve and Mark (via Steve) were Fed Deluxes. The finish on the new deluxe is much smoother than the previous model. Nice to touch.
I posted my hat pics because the color is better than the pics our web site.
BTW we have not linked the new Feds from our main site yet as we do not need additional demand till we have looked after all the back orders, so Indygear fans have been getting the inside running to some extent.
Cheers, Ron
The color is virtually identical to the standard Fed it is hard to tell them apart, a simpple digital pic would show nothing but lighting / flash variation.
There will be slight variations in dye batches but from what I can see the both the Deluxe and the standard are taking the dye in the same way.
The hats I sent to Steve and Mark (via Steve) were Fed Deluxes. The finish on the new deluxe is much smoother than the previous model. Nice to touch.
I posted my hat pics because the color is better than the pics our web site.
BTW we have not linked the new Feds from our main site yet as we do not need additional demand till we have looked after all the back orders, so Indygear fans have been getting the inside running to some extent.
Cheers, Ron
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The felt is the same as before, the Deluxe is undergoing a further finishing step for the smoother finish. So the Deluxe will feel the same thickness but is a denser felt due to the finer fibres being used.
The Heritage Fawn is a different shade to the Tawny Fawn, pretty much as pictured. It is not as yellow. Both are good colors.
And I agree I should be noted as a vendor - how does that happen?
The Heritage Fawn is a different shade to the Tawny Fawn, pretty much as pictured. It is not as yellow. Both are good colors.
And I agree I should be noted as a vendor - how does that happen?
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My fed reg arrived today. I had an email before, advising me that the hats run a little small. I decided to stick with my choice of 59 though. The hat I got today is very big on me! It goes over my ears! My 58 AB barely squeezes onto my head, and the 59 Fed goes over my ears! Hmmm
Inspecting the open crown it looks like it's been stretched out at the base - is it supposed to look like that?
Inspecting the open crown it looks like it's been stretched out at the base - is it supposed to look like that?
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Today I asked the Federation IV Deluxe, a size 59, and I'm impatient and very happy.
Ron, how long it takes to reach Spain?
Greetings ]
Ron, how long it takes to reach Spain?
Greetings ]
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Noted the post from Whiskeyman, something does not look right with his hat which I cannot explain, please contact me via e-mail. I am back in the office tomorrow. As always we will look after the issue. The forum is not the place to discuss problems, but I am happy for them to be aired.
Our initial size advice was directed at previous Fed owners, especially those who had a neat fitting hat and to alert others we had changed our advice. Because we have a different set of blocks (from other hat makers) it is best to provide us with a head measurement if you have not worn Feds before.
I have had about 8 responses all from clients whose Fed 4's arrived safely, all very positive, two have followed up with orders for other colors. Hopefully we will see some more pics soon.
I imagine many more Fed 4's will be arriving daily now.
Our initial size advice was directed at previous Fed owners, especially those who had a neat fitting hat and to alert others we had changed our advice. Because we have a different set of blocks (from other hat makers) it is best to provide us with a head measurement if you have not worn Feds before.
I have had about 8 responses all from clients whose Fed 4's arrived safely, all very positive, two have followed up with orders for other colors. Hopefully we will see some more pics soon.
I imagine many more Fed 4's will be arriving daily now.
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My Federation arrived today. I was scared to open the box, because one corner was crushed. Well, I opened it, and the hat was perfect. That is, until I attepted to bash it. I am not sure I like the bash. What do you think?
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Beautiful! That brim is excellent! I can not wait until my Tawny 4 gets here!DOHERTYJAX wrote:My Federation arrived today. I was scared to open the box, because one corner was crushed. Well, I opened it, and the hat was perfect. That is, until I attepted to bash it. I am not sure I like the bash. What do you think?
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85 ... ATION4.jpg
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Your hat looks great! Good job on the bash. I like it.
DOHERTYJAX wrote:My Federation arrived today. I was scared to open the box, because one corner was crushed. Well, I opened it, and the hat was perfect. That is, until I attepted to bash it. I am not sure I like the bash. What do you think?
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85 ... ATION4.jpg
I'm thinkin' it looks great!DOHERTYJAX wrote:My Federation arrived today. I was scared to open the box, because one corner was crushed. Well, I opened it, and the hat was perfect. That is, until I attepted to bash it. I am not sure I like the bash. What do you think?
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85 ... ATION4.jpg