Introducing the Keppler 'Train Traveler' CS Fedora

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:03 pm

Here's Lee's newest fedora, the "Train Traveler" Crystal Skull fedora.
For information please contact Lee.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:04 pm

Beautiful!

Regards! Michaelson

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:26 pm

Is this your hat? Can we get some more info on it? What type of felt, how tall a crown ya go there? Etc...

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:28 pm

Unfortunately this is not my hat. I wish it were!
I don't really know anything about it, but if I talk to Lee before you guys I'll make sure to get more info for you.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:49 pm

SWEET! I like how tall the crown is, too! But someone wanna tell me why it's brown?

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:06 pm

what happened to the pic?

........nevermind......my computer is slow........

beautiful color.....but the crown is too tall...i guess it'll look fine if the owner is quite tall as well.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:11 pm

It does have a slightly taller crown. That much I do know.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:11 pm

As I said, I like the crown. Maybe you just need stilts, G.

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:58 pm

I dig it, but it doesn't look all that crystalskully to me.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:02 pm

Sweet looking lid for sure!

Cheers!

Dan

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:07 pm

mufflowne wrote:I dig it, but it doesn't look all that crystalskully to me.

You're kidding, right?

:junior: -M

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:16 pm

The crown is "just right". It's supposed to be taller than the Raiders hat. While the Herbert Johnson "Poet" is hardly the best choice for EVERYBODY, anyone who looks good in a Raiders hat will look terrific in this.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:17 pm

how come no pics are on his website

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:20 pm

Because he is rebuilding it apparently

Regards, Geert

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:36 pm

If you send email to Lee Keppler, pics will be sent with response.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:37 pm

mufflowne wrote:I dig it, but it doesn't look all that crystalskully to me.

Yes I agree with you, the crown should be a little shorter.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:46 pm

Do you think I could send my old Keppler back and have Lee replace the sweatband with that one? I love that it says Keppler Fedora! The hat looks amazing!

Dave

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:57 pm

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Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:33 pm

Yeah, I think there's a bit too much crown there, but otherwise I think Lee nailed it!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:02 am

I think the crown looks just right. I think Lee hit the nail on the head with this and the hero hat.

Dave

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:50 pm

If you want to know the correct crown height or brim dimensions for the gray fedora in KotCS, just ask Steve. He made it. If it differs from this hat, then you know exactly how much it is off from the actual movie hat.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:54 pm

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YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:36 pm

I don't quite understand the objections. Do you think the Keppler doesn't correctly copy the CS hat? Or, do you think the styling is off and doesn't match what appears onscreen? Or, do you just not like the hat itself because it's a high-crown Fedora that's just too tall?

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:34 pm

Alright I have to say something..."accurate" or not I think this is a beautiful hat. That block, wow, perfect stovepipe. That's what I look for in a fedora. When I look at my vintage hats and see that perfect stovepipe look, I want all my hats to look like that. I have yet to really get my hands on an Indy fedora that has such a perfect look, in my opinion. My AB is in need of a major over hall , which will happen pretty soon I hope. Just by looking at this hat I want one. In fact I want a gray and standard Indy. As long as both of them have a stovepipe, no tapered block to them. I have owned a Keppler Indy for many many years now. I can tell you the quality is amazing. It's been through so much abuse I can't begin to tell you. I would never hesitate to purchase a lid from Lee. For me, I want my Indy hats to not only look Indy but to also look like a lid from the 1930's. Hats that have no taper and just simply look vintage. To me that high crown having no taper is a jewel.

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:18 pm

I agree wholeheartedly. I was/am confused by the objections. The high crown is correct for the period, and super-elegant as well. My personal preference would be for a 22-ligne or even 24-ligne ribbon. That narrow ribbon is a Bernie Pollack request, so that's what is seen onscreen.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:56 pm

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YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:23 pm

I'd like to see that Keppler Fedora on somebody's head.

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:23 am

Let's face it, they are two different hats from two different hatters. Also, lol, we have to recognize that it is indeed hard to get an Indy hat to look "perfect".

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:27 am

It's one thing if you're not sure about the original, but in this case it should be easy to execute a faithful copy.

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:29 am

I'm not here to really debate the accuracy of it. Yes, for this, the crown is a little too tall for the CS hat. I am a little partial to the look of high, untapered crowns. I thinks it a beautiful lid. If you want an exact CS lid we all know where to go for that. Regardless Lee will as well get you a tough lid.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:15 am

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Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:44 am

BendingOak wrote:I'm just saying that it doesn't really copy the CS from the images posted here. I think the crown height of both hats are the same CS and keppler but the block that both hats where made on are different and that the keppler should have been lowered just a tad to compensate for that difference. This way the crown wouldn't look to tall.

please don't take me the wrong way. I'm not nocking Kepplers hat. I'm just giving my opinion. I think the crown looks to tall even though I think he got the crown height measurement spot on.

I hope thats explains what I'm talking about.

I totally get what you are saying.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:59 pm

It's funny...I have this grey suit that would go great with this hat and I take the train everyday...when will we be able to order.

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:47 pm

You may order now.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:02 pm

does anyone know the price of this hat

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:03 pm

In case I wasn't clear - I think the hat looks great. I was just responding with my opinion regarding it's emulation of the CS travel hat. But in the end, a nice hat is a nice hat. And it's a nice hat.

WeeMadHamish · Post by **WeeMadHamish** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:36 am

The side dents could stand to be pushed back a little further (look at the two reference pics posted... the dents extend to the back edge of the bow knot) but it is a very pretty hat.

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:33 pm

okay, sorry: gorgeous hat, the bash is off though. I think this fedora should easily pull off a CS bash, but what's up on those pics, doesn't seem CS screen accurate as far as bashes go.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:48 pm

just spoke to Lee...the hat is 195 with 10 shipping.

Lee Keppler · Post by **Lee Keppler** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:24 pm

That is my first one and was done REAL fast. Yes, the dents will go back more and it can be bashed shorter. Just let me know what you want. The felt is BB's new Expedition blend, a 5 3/4" crown (Grey) instead of 5 1/2" (brown), with standard size brim. I have a 7 1/8 and a 7 1/4 unsold. First come, first served! I'm glad you like my new effort. The Train Traveler or the China Clipper (5 1/2" crown) are orderable now, as they use black 1 1/2" ribbon.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:59 am

Are the Train Traveller and China Clipper the same price?

Dave

Lee Keppler · Post by **Lee Keppler** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:19 am

They are the same. If the response is so I can order in large batches, it could change. The Train Traveler has a 5 3/4" crown with a different block and the China Clipper has a 5 1/2" crown with the Raiders block & bash. Bear in mind that the $20.00 difference is dinner for two at Jack in the Box!

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:20 am

what's the china clipper?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:37 am

Lee's take on the hat Ford wears while boarding the plane to Nepal in Raiders. A beautiful hat as well.

Dave

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:33 am

Does anyone think this hat would look good with an eggplant colored ribbon? Or carnation pink?

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:17 am

Point to gabrielle!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:46 am

If YOU want it, you should get it that way. I do think a true "eggplant" or more-likely named "Aubergine" would make a smashing color for a ribbon on this hat.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:18 pm

So Mr. Keppler, can I get mine with an Aubergine or eggplant ribbon?

Lee Keppler · Post by **Lee Keppler** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:02 pm

I'd have to get some swatches to send you.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:51 pm

gabrielle wrote:Does anyone think this hat would look good with an eggplant colored ribbon? Or carnation pink?

I like the sound of the eggplant. Carnation pink might be a bit to feminine for me, though.

Introducing the Keppler 'Train Traveler' CS Fedora

Introducing the Keppler 'Train Traveler' CS Fedora

Keppler Crystal Skull Fedora

missing pics on website

Clarification Wanted

"a beautiful hat"

"Train Traveler"

Two Different Hats

Take the Train

"eggplant" or "carnation"