Rumor has it....

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:42 pm

...that a moonstone colored Fed Deluxe is in the pipeline. Should prove interesting!

Regards! Michaelson

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:14 pm

Wow what a beauty that would be!!! I love the color and also wish that the deluxe came in Tawny Fawn...maybe you could suggest it M???

toobacat · Post by **toobacat** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:19 pm

Now that is good news!

The Penitent Man · Post by **The Penitent Man** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:49 pm

sounds good to me.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:19 am

...And just in time as I am in the market for a gray fedora.

Dave

indiana smith · Post by **indiana smith** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:52 am

What do you mean by "in the pipeline."?

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:24 am

I mean it's more than just a rumor, but not on the shelves or in hand yet.

Regards! Michaelson

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:35 pm

When I read the first post, I read "Moonshine" instead of "moonstone."

What am I thinking? Then I went to try and figure out what exactly that color might be... I thought, "Black?"

Can't wait to see it, though!

Oh, and also... when you say something's "in the pipeline," doesn't it mean it's out surfing?

Shane

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:16 pm

Maybe on the West Coast, McFly!

Considering I'm in Tennessee, maybe 'moonshine' WAS the right word? I'm not so sure now!

Regards! Michaelson

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:57 pm

You people are dangerous to my Wallet!!!

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:10 pm

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:40 pm

I was planning to send off for a Moonstone Fed IV standard this week. Been lusting after a grey fedora for some time. I know they are out there but I have a Fed Dlx III in brown and love it. So I prefer to stay with the devil I know than chance disappointment.
Marty

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:42 pm

Well said, Marty!

Regard! Michaelson

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:29 pm

Well, I can't wait to see one of those outside of the movie screen. So many wonderful hats and not enough disposable income or space. Dang it!

Cheers!

Dan

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:54 pm

I got my Traveling Gray fedora from our own Mr. Fedora at Adventurebilt. It is a fine looking and fine fitting piece of work. I highly recommend this one.

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:53 pm

Another sign that a grey Fed Dlx is in my future. Just checked the Hatsdirect site and see that the price in US $ has lowered. Same price just better exchange rate. Not sure how our dollar got stronger but now I'm really Jonesing for the elusive grey Fed IV Dlx. Can you tell Ron to hurry it up?? Please!!!

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:58 pm

Indy Mark VII, post a pic, i"ve never seen a gray AB!

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:16 pm

See new thread, accessing to Michaelson's request.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:21 pm

If you would, please post it in a new thread so it doesn't get lost in the middle of a moonstone Akubra Federation discussion. That's the point of THIS thread.

Regard! Michaelson

Fink · Post by **Fink** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:56 pm

I don’t get it; the Fed IV pictures thread have some beautiful gray (moonstone) fedoras posted from May, but right now it’s just a rumor? (Or a little bit more than a rumor)

:

I’m up to buy a gray Fed IV for my heavy, and I mean heavy outdoor activities while I wait for a regular brown AB, but I would like to order a grey Fed IV ASAP, but I can’t find any info of this model at Hatsdirect!!! :!:

I have a gray DP witch I really don’t like too much, and won’t stand my outdoor rigor anyway, so that’s a hat in a box for now, and I would never dare to try Christys' outdoors since this is a hat I really like and I know it would never resist my outdoor usage either.

For the record, I go out to humid and dry climates as well and I’m forced to put my hats inside a harness backpack on the sun for hours while I use a helmet, and when I’m not, dust and rain are a constant while I’m wearing a hat for sun protection.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:04 pm

This is a Fed Deluxe in the pipeline. Those photos are of a standard Fed.

Regard! Michaelson

Fink · Post by **Fink** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:28 pm

Oh, I see! Now I get it, thanks Michaelson!

OK, so I’m definitely waiting for the Deluxe Moonstone, I really want the color and I really want the plus of the Heritage felt.
Any news now on when are we going to be able to order this beauty?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:30 pm

Ron said he would let us know as soon as he has the prototype in hand.

Regards! Michaelson

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:51 am

Huh?? Well???

Well the thread was too quiet.

Marty

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:02 am

Email HatsDirect asking when the Moonstone Deluxe would be coming...
Ron replied:

"Hi Marty,

more than a rumor, the Deluxe is on its way in Moonstone - the hat has gone to
the second blocking stage, we think they are about 4 weeks away. It will be one
very nice hat. Sizes will be 55 -
61, larger sizes will not be available. It will be listed on the web site in the
next few days for pre ordering.

Best regards,
Ron Lilburne"

Scraping my pennies for this baby.
Marty

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:45 am

The Fed Deluxe Moonstone fedoras are in from Akubra, and shipments due to start on Friday for those who pre-ordered.

Regard! Michaelson

NCIndy · Post by **NCIndy** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:54 am

That is great! I've been wanting to get the deluxe moonstone. Wonder when they'll put it up on the site. Just checked the federation page and moonstone isn't an option yet.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:31 am

Ron has been out of the shop on vacation, but he sent me that notification late last night.

Regards! Michaelson

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:36 pm

Maybe I have a bad link but I've never seen a pic of the Moonstone Deluxe Fed IV on the site to pre-order one.

Marty

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:37 pm

From what I understood, folks emailed Ron directly to pre-order.

Regards! Michaelson

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:43 pm

That's what I get for not being gung-ho as our hero Indy.
"Faint heart never won fair maiden" or Moonstone Fed Deluxe either.
Thanks, Michaelson!

Marty

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:32 pm

The Fed 4 Deluxe in Moonstone can be ordered via Hatsdirect site, stock arrived last Friday in good numbers 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Will be posting some pics next week as soon as I get back to the office!

Ron

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:30 am

Ron,
Getting any in sizes bigger than 61? I wear a 61 Fed Dlx III but and it fits fine. Comfy but secure on my head in the wind. But I hear the new ones run a half size smaller. So a 61 would be a 60.5. A bit snug. No rush though. Enjoy your week off.
Marty

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:44 pm

Possible? Well, a fella can dream, can't he?

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:00 pm

The moonstone color is available now from the drop down box at the Fed Deluxe ordering page!!!

Rumor has it....

Rumor has it....

Great timing!

My Holy Grail is almost in my reach

The Gray Traveling fedora

Is it here yet??

Sooooon.....

Pre-ordering?

Ah....

Big head curse!

Deluxe in Carbon Grey