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New Fed arrived-pics.
Hi everyone,just recieved my new Fed regular,I was a bit nervous about doing my first bash but I am quite happy with the results-also took 1/8 inch off the brim to fit my face..what do you think?
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Mark,
Looks good...I think you could maybe take a bit more off the brim, but still looks good as is. I've been thinking about trimming down the brim on my Fed Deluxe, since the brim is a bit too wide for my face. Seeing your pics, I think I may just go ahaead & do it!How did you trim the brim? I'm a bit hesitant to take the scissors to it...
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Looks good...I think you could maybe take a bit more off the brim, but still looks good as is. I've been thinking about trimming down the brim on my Fed Deluxe, since the brim is a bit too wide for my face. Seeing your pics, I think I may just go ahaead & do it!How did you trim the brim? I'm a bit hesitant to take the scissors to it...
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Hi everyone,Tyrloch,I'm a bit reluctant to take any more off the brim because I want my hat to be a little bit wider than my ordinary fedora but not overpowering..such a delicate balance!,I used nail scissors to trim it- just 1/8 inch all around-I didn't use chalk just by eye and then I used a nail file emery board to smooth the edge.Lao,I used a little bit of steam on the brim to loosen it up,Bink,the size is a 56.Thanks guys!
Mark,
As I said, it reallhy does look good the way it is, just that you could take a bit more off if you had wanted to. Size 56, huh? Same size I have! If I get up the guts, I may try to trim 1/8" or so off mine -- I'm a bit hesitant since I've never been able to cut in a straight line with scissors!!
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As I said, it reallhy does look good the way it is, just that you could take a bit more off if you had wanted to. Size 56, huh? Same size I have! If I get up the guts, I may try to trim 1/8" or so off mine -- I'm a bit hesitant since I've never been able to cut in a straight line with scissors!!
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Harrison,I didn't have to do much curling,I found that just by putting the turn in instantly gave a nice curl on the left hand side and the rest was just helping it along, fiddling with it everytime I put it on(which was every 5 minutes! )-I only used steam on the front brim,the rest was dry-bashing.when it arrived it was quite loose and I thought I might have to send it back but after a few days it has tightened up nicely and fits great.I knew I had to take some off the brim staight away-Tyrloch,I don't think I breathed as I did it..it was a scary thing to do but it instantly made it look a lot better,I found the fed felt very easy to cut and then smooth.Indydoc,I did want a nice wide brim and I don't feel uncomfortable with the width now(2 1/2 inches on the sides)but I'm going to wear it for a while and see how I feel,thanks again everyone..time to have some adventures!
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I decided to take just another 1/8 inch off the sides-and by jove I think it works!-thanks everyone for kind comments and advice..now I'm going to relax and enjoy my new hat!
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Looks better! I just took 3/8" off my Fed. Deluxe, & I love the way it came out! I used a scoring tool that's used to score a line in metal -- it has a measuring gauge so you can put a line at 1/8", 1/4" or whatever amount you like. I originally was going to use it to put the line on the hat where I wanted it to be cut, but then I noticed that it was cutting through the felt, so I kept going around til it cut all the way through. I really think those of us who either have a smaller hat size or a narrower face need a narrower brim -- or else it winds up looking like you're wearing a cowboy hat instead of a fedora!! Once again, nice job, Mark & thanks for the incentive to cut my own Akubra!!
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It's something you get used to, Kalkamel.
I've cut at least nine brims, not necessarily nine different hats but i've made at least this many cuts over the years. Narrow face, you know.
Nowadays I just pick up the hat in one hand, the scissors in the other and jump straight into cutting without hestitation. 30 seconds later and you're done.
I've cut at least nine brims, not necessarily nine different hats but i've made at least this many cuts over the years. Narrow face, you know.
Nowadays I just pick up the hat in one hand, the scissors in the other and jump straight into cutting without hestitation. 30 seconds later and you're done.
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The brim looks right, and the hat is great. The color will become better with time, as well. Nice Jacket, too. Cowhide?mark seven wrote:I decided to take just another 1/8 inch off the sides-and by jove I think it works!-thanks everyone for kind comments and advice..now I'm going to relax and enjoy my new hat!
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The felt on the deluxe is higher quality, but I've heard it isn't pounced as well as the regular Fed. The big selling point, though, is that the felt and ribbon are more accurate in color. I've thought about it, but for accuracy I'm getting the AB. At any rate, both Feds are excellent hats, from what I've seen.Pitfall Harry wrote:I own a Fed. Deluxe and after seeing how good his regular Fed. looks I'm left wondering what is the distinct advantage of owning the Deluxe over the regular.......is it just the felt or something?
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Hi Mark Seven-- Thanks for the tip on using the steam to loosen the brim. Should have known! As #1 daughter would have, "Triple Duh, Dad!" The hat looks great (I'm a small size myself, 55 Fed Reg) and the jacket is superb! What size is that jacket you are sporting? Looking good all around! Cheers -- Lao Feng
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Thanks Lao,the jacket is a size 38-I'm a 36 but I deliberately went a size larger for this jacket because I wanted a winter jacket and I knew I was going to be wearing a jumper or fleece underneath and it works fine-with a thick jumper on(and MKVII)it fits nice and snug,this Goat is tough as nails!..next jacket will be an authentic brown Wested lamb, ready for the spring!
Hey bro, great lookin hat you got there. I remember when I got my Akubra I took off like an eighth too... a few weeks later I realized I still wasn't happy with it and did like a fourth. That was almost 2 years ago, and just a few months ago I took off another eighth. I think there were some other times too - but now I think it looks really great on my head - us skinny guys gotta fix our brims... what a hassle, huh?
Congratulations!
Here's my Akubra:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... olored.jpg
Normally I like a little bit more curl in the brim than that. The right side is a little more curled than the left there, and that amount is good for me.
Again though - great hat. You'll love it!!
In Christ,
Shane
Congratulations!
Here's my Akubra:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... olored.jpg
Normally I like a little bit more curl in the brim than that. The right side is a little more curled than the left there, and that amount is good for me.
Again though - great hat. You'll love it!!
In Christ,
Shane
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Mark Seven, for a first effort at a bash and trim- outstanding i reckon. It looks like YOUR hat, not someone elses. If you were concerned at too large a fit, don't be, foam cures that problem, as well as the fact that a felt hat always wants to shrink a little, best remedy is to wear it a lot, and it maintains size and fit and importantly becomes part of you. I have been wearing the same federation everyday for three years and and i see it going for many more, well done cheers chauvel.
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
Fantastic hat MVII - don't change a thing!
Yes it's scary cutting a brim for the first time!
A great way to trim, in my opinion, first use scissors to get the rough size, then smooth the jagged line with a men's razor (not cut throat obviously). Initially it will fluff up a bit but use a damp cloth to remove excess fluff. You might want to cut it wider than your chalk line, then use the razor to finish the job neatly.
Yes it's scary cutting a brim for the first time!
A great way to trim, in my opinion, first use scissors to get the rough size, then smooth the jagged line with a men's razor (not cut throat obviously). Initially it will fluff up a bit but use a damp cloth to remove excess fluff. You might want to cut it wider than your chalk line, then use the razor to finish the job neatly.
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
yeah, I ended up chopping off my fed III brim too, I think just under 1/4" more cutting wouldn't hurt on your lid, but that's my opinion.
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
That was my first fed(and first proper Indy hat),I have fond memories of that hat-sadly long gone now.
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
Oh yeah, that was dated 2006 not 2009! Oops!
Have you posted any more pics of your latest feds?
Also have you got your AB Henry yet? I'm dying to get an AB (or an AB Delux if I win the lottery) but the waiting time just seems ridiculous.
Does anyone know how long the wait for an AB Henry is?
Have you posted any more pics of your latest feds?
Also have you got your AB Henry yet? I'm dying to get an AB (or an AB Delux if I win the lottery) but the waiting time just seems ridiculous.
Does anyone know how long the wait for an AB Henry is?
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
Nice one Ranger 36.
Is it the same price? Speaking of which, how much is the Henry and can Penman bash it?
Is it the same price? Speaking of which, how much is the Henry and can Penman bash it?
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No idea.
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No prob - bu thanks for the heads up about going through Penman
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You're very welcome.
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Since you are in the U.K. you could just as easily buy it from Marc and Stefan at ABD: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=39106
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Re: New Fed arrived-pics.
Lookin' good!