Hi everyone, this'll be my first post after a month or so of reading before I decided to join. This is really a great forum with tons of information, and it's been really helpful so far.
I just got my first piece of gear a little over a week ago: a Jaxon Iconoclast, and despite how incredibly inaccurate it is (I thought I would be able to rebash it, but it hasn't worked out so far) I have to say that I'm loving it. I never wore hats before- not even baseball caps- but this has gotten me hooked. I wear it everywhere but work, though it does get kind of hot (Atlanta summers and all). I got this because I was going for a budget Indy before I got my job, but now that I've got a little money coming in I plan on upgrading to a Federation once I've gotten the rest of my gear together, and I'll probably get a bunch more hats too.
Anywho... here's a quick picture I took. More of just the hat to come soon..
Now... a question I had. The hat is a bit big on me (7 1/4), and the crown is actually what's keeping it up (though it will stop before my ears if I push the indentation out), so I was wondering how I could fix that. Is there some sort of sweatband padding I can get, or a way I can shrink it?
First piece of gear!
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most hatshops sell sizers that will make an ill fitting hat sit snuggly on your head. even the maker of your hat sells them...
http://www.villagehatshop.com/hat-sizer.html
i own a couple jaxon hats... they are a nice affordable introduction into the world of hat wearing.
http://www.villagehatshop.com/hat-sizer.html
i own a couple jaxon hats... they are a nice affordable introduction into the world of hat wearing.
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Fedoras in Summertime ?
That does look nice. Since my hair started to disappear awhile ago I got into hats and have gotten tins of compliments and questions about them. Most of mine are inexpensive but after I found Indygear and COW I decided to take the plunge.
I am on somewhat of a budget and din't want to anger the spouse the first time out so am getting Lee Keppler's new indy-style fedora that he told me now has a new name (copyright stuff I suppose).
I just put in the order tonight and can't wait til it comes. But after reading your post I too was wondering if I'd have to wait to the fall to wear it. Of course Indy was in Cairo and I think it was a little hotter there than Chicago so maybe I'll be OK. After all, one of the points is to keep the sun off.
Maybe I'll get a straw Indy next.
I am on somewhat of a budget and din't want to anger the spouse the first time out so am getting Lee Keppler's new indy-style fedora that he told me now has a new name (copyright stuff I suppose).
I just put in the order tonight and can't wait til it comes. But after reading your post I too was wondering if I'd have to wait to the fall to wear it. Of course Indy was in Cairo and I think it was a little hotter there than Chicago so maybe I'll be OK. After all, one of the points is to keep the sun off.
Maybe I'll get a straw Indy next.
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