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Gunk · Post by **Gunk** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:32 pm

I'm looking for a fedora that's indy style/color but smaller brim...I want something I can wear just messing around

Just like this:

I'm looking for something JUST like Michael J Fox's hat in Back to the Future 2. It's a fedora, with a nice short brim (not too short) and a tied bow ribbon around the crown. Even has a bash. Would love to get one like this in Indyish colors and even navy blue

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:49 pm

Are you after something with the same crown height and a raw edge? If so, you could always get an Akubra Federation and have the brim trimmed down. Just a thought if you're still after something Indyish...

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:19 pm

Actually, I think Akubra makes a couple similar to that. If not, try shopping for Dobbs hats. That is very much the sort of thing they tend to make.

Also, Duanne at thefedorastore.com has a "design-a-hat" section. You'd be getting a Beaver Brand with options you select, priced somewhere between an off-the-shelf and a custom. Duanne is good about communication via e-mail, so he can answer any questions.

Wolfwood · Post by **Wolfwood** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:03 am

Gunk wrote:I'm looking for a fedora that's indy style/color but smaller brim...I want something I can wear just messing around

I wear my Indy fedora when I'm just "messing around" and I've noticed no ill effects...

Oklahoma Jones · Post by **Oklahoma Jones** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:14 am

...or you could just try evilbay and search for gray fedora.........lots of vintage and new fedoras with that 2 inch brim..............AKUBRA HAMPTON..........also a small brim hat........

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:11 am

I ordered an Akubra Hampton in Cruiser Grey from hatsdirect
But since it was a special order, I had to wait 3 months to get it.

Last week, Jenny from hatsdirect wrote to me, to tell me they sent my hat, so I should get it this week.

If you want I can post some photos so you can have an idea about the hat.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:54 am

Yesterday I got my Akubra Hampton, here three photos :

Me wearing my Hampton

A comparison shot between My Fed IV in Carbon Grey and the Hampton

And the Hampton with its feather (I still don't know if I will keep the feather or not)

Here a link to my Hampton's album photos
http://picasaweb.google.fr/SpeedRcrX/AkubraHampton#

AnubisScales · Post by **AnubisScales** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:00 pm

Very interesting. You've succeeded in finding a hat that I like the ribbon trim around the brim.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:40 pm

I like this hat a lot, it suits me better than the Fed.

Jakob Emiliussen · Post by **Jakob Emiliussen** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:03 pm

Nice hat! Looks good! About the feather, I say: "Loose it" - just my opinion!

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:30 pm

Jakob Emiliussen wrote:Nice hat! Looks good! About the feather, I say: "Loose it" - just my opinion!

I already take it off after my mother ask me if I was going to guard sheeps in the mountain

It's better without it, more "fashion"

inexpensive_jones · Post by **inexpensive_jones** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:35 am

On those smaller style hats I actually like the taper.
Very stylish SpeedRcrX

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