some new pics of my two fedoras
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- Indiana Joyce
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some new pics of my two fedoras
I got this a few weeks ago, just added some bleach stains earlier this week.
And here is my old one, with my LC bash. I rebashed it and gave it sort of a looser, tank battle bash.
And here is my old one, with my LC bash. I rebashed it and gave it sort of a looser, tank battle bash.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
I think they both look great, Joyce. I've never been an advocate of artificial distressing, like adding Fullers or bleaching, as it seems you've done, but it does make it more "Indy." I really like that Raiders crease. Looks good.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Thanks! The pictures, of course make it look lighter then it is. What I love about the LC one is that its so ridiculously soft. I wore it every day pretty much for months, and it softened right up. Looking forward to that happening with the Raiders.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Looking good Adam! I'm too chicken to add bleach to my hats, but that looks great! It'd be interesting to see them in natural light.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Thanks Randy! remember if you do use bleach, dilute it, and make sure you get under the ribbon. I hope to get some outdoor pics again soon.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
What hats are these?
Fed IV, christy's, etc.
Fed IV, christy's, etc.
Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
They look like Fed IV's to me.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
What is the bleach generally used for? Obviously for distressing. But what is the overall effect?
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
I'm also in the camp of natural distressing versus artificial distressing, but if the goal is to mimic Indy's adventures, it looks spot on. Like others, I'm curious as to which brand of hats those are.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Bleach? It breaks down fur, and is not recommended for any felt. But, its your hat, not mine. I got some on mine years ago, and not pure bleach, as I was washing down my house to get rid of mildew prior to painting it. The bleach over time, ate a hole through my 450 dollar hat! It is inciduous stuff. There are other chemicals that won't eat holes. Just some advice for others. A public service announcement. Fedora
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
they're federations.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Look pretty cool. Do you have any that you have not "distressed?" Do you wear these around or are they more for display and costuming? I too wear mine almost daily since I got it around a month ago. I'm going for a natural distressing process. I plan to take it spelunking in a couple of weeks (although I'm not sure how my headlamp will work with the fed!?!). Again, I like what you've done. And yes, when you get a chance take a pic outside so we can see some natural light on those babies.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Yes, Fed IV's. I wanted the bleaching because of the obvious color difference in the SOC scenes. I wear my hat every day, which is why the LC is buttery soft right now, and the Raiders is still a little stiff, its newer. Once the Moonstone finally gets here, I wont be distressing that at all. That will become my non work hat. Both of these hats take a beating when I wear them, which is fine for the natural distressing. I agree however that I want my hats as well as the rest of my gear to look as if Ive done a million things in them.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Still no word on the Moonstone then?
Randy
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
I think your LC fed looks very nice, this bash also has quite a Young Indy vibe. I would love to see some more pictures of it.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Still no word on the Moonstone:( Im going to send them an email this week to find out whats up.
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Re: some new pics of my two fedoras
Darn.. that's no fun.
I haven't received a follow up email on my order, but with time differences, I'm not sure what day [in Austrailia] they recieved the order. ha
Randy
I haven't received a follow up email on my order, but with time differences, I'm not sure what day [in Austrailia] they recieved the order. ha
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