The EXPLORADOR fedora - photo gallery

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:09 am

What's the waiting list like for one of these?

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:30 am

whiskyman wrote:What's the waiting list like for one of these?

When we run out of felts, we depend on the felt factory schedule...so 60-90 days -approx-.

But, we currently have a couple felts on stock, so the waiting is about 30-45 days from payment.

For more detailed info, send me an e-mail to: pedidos@steele-jones.com.ar

Regards.-

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:49 pm

Just wanted to share a few photos of my new Explorador Raiders lid. I can't express how much I am truly impressed with this fedora. I have had the chance to wear it on a few film shoots and most recently a camping trip as you will see in this first round of photos. The felt is very smooth and well finished. I could go on and on about the top notch customer service.

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Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:16 am

EXCELLENT looking pics Bogie!!!! Hat looks very impressive and right at home out in that camping environment.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:37 am

Looking good

! Smashing hat! W>

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:50 am

GREAT pictures, Bogie!
And thank you so much for your words

indyhan · Post by **indyhan** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:10 am

Bogie1943 wrote:Just wanted to share a few photos of my new Explorador Raiders lid. I can't express how much I am truly impressed with this fedora. I have had the chance to wear it on a few film shoots and most recently a camping trip as you will see in this first round of photos. The felt is very smooth and well finished. I could go on and on about the top notch customer service.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ ... Bridge.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ ... 5228_n.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ ... 3810_n.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ ... 5981_n.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wow ! modern day Indy all the way. i'm itching to order one of those great Steele and Jones fedoras myself.
Is your Raiders without a turn ?
stylish lid !
as for the jacket : is this a Wested Hero ?
cool combination anyway !

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:36 am

Thank you so much for the kind words everyone. IndyHan, the lid is a Raiders version with turn and the jacket is a Gibson & Barnes Expedition Lamb.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:15 pm

Check out the new offerings in the vendor's section.

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Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:29 pm

I agree, the Fed does not fit like your custom hat does. Nice work.

Jake

Adirondack Jones · Post by **Adirondack Jones** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:16 am

Indiego, it looks like you and Roberto have another winner here. Really great looking hat.

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:20 pm

Thanks a lot for your words...

Last week, some friends (non-Indy fans) came home and had a kind of party,and it usually happens that people who never would wear a fedora, finds it quite funny and then they all agree hat wearing should return, cause it's classy...

Here are some pics, after some whisky and whiskey...

These are our Explorador'57 and our Viajero'36...

And our Keith Richards' Fedora! (It's a joke, just fooling around with a Work in Progress hat)

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:39 pm

Fedoras? Whiskey? Party? Why weren't we invited?!!Looks like a blast! Definitely motivates me to wear my hats!

j2m · Post by **j2m** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:50 pm

Great pics and looks like it was quite a fun party

Oh, and great fedoras of course

Regards

JM

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:38 pm

Sammy wrote:Fedoras? Whiskey? Party? Why weren't we invited?!!Looks like a blast! Definitely motivates me to wear my hats!

Looks like it was a kind of far away for many people to come, but you are right...it sounds good "The Fedoras Whiskey Party"...Why not to make a COW members only "fedora owners whiskey drinkers" party???

I hope to get back to the US this year (first I need to get som Jerry Lee Lewis concert tickets)...but when I have them, I'm game in...

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:45 pm

Odo wrote:
Sammy wrote:Fedoras? Whiskey? Party? Why weren't we invited?!!Looks like a blast! Definitely motivates me to wear my hats!
Looks like it was a kind of far away for many people to come, but you are right...it sounds good "The Fedoras Whiskey Party"...Why not to make a COW members only "fedora owners whiskey drinkers" party???

I hope to get back to the US this year (first I need to get som Jerry Lee Lewis concert tickets)...but when I have them, I'm game in...

I'll bring the Maker's Mark!!! Count me in!!!!

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:27 pm

This has probably been mentioned on this site, somewhere before, but upon a quick search, I didn't find any info regarding this question. Are these hats pretty pliable -- meaning 'not to stiff' and a little floppy? I like mine a bit in between -- enough stiffness that they hold shape, but still with some pliability to 'play with,' if that makes sense. Thanks, ahead of time for any resoncses to this question and again, if I missed it elsewhere -- oops, sorry. W>

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:44 am

WConly wrote:This has probably been mentioned on this site, somewhere before, but upon a quick search, I didn't find any info regarding this question. Are these hats pretty pliable -- meaning 'not to stiff' and a little floppy? I like mine a bit in between -- enough stiffness that they hold shape, but still with some pliability to 'play with,' if that makes sense. Thanks, ahead of time for any resoncses to this question and again, if I missed it elsewhere -- oops, sorry. W>

The felt is floppy and keeps the shape very well.
However it would be nice to hear opinion from costumers.
Cheers.-

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:44 pm

Indiego Jones wrote:
WConly wrote:This has probably been mentioned on this site, somewhere before, but upon a quick search, I didn't find any info regarding this question. Are these hats pretty pliable -- meaning 'not to stiff' and a little floppy? I like mine a bit in between -- enough stiffness that they hold shape, but still with some pliability to 'play with,' if that makes sense. Thanks, ahead of time for any resoncses to this question and again, if I missed it elsewhere -- oops, sorry. W>
The felt is floppy and keeps the shape very well.
However it would be nice to hear opinion from costumers.
Cheers.-

Thanks! And, I agree, I too would like to hear a bit more from owners of your hats, as well. W>

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:34 pm

Indiego: Please check your pm's. Thanks. W>

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:33 pm

Members asked me about the process we do on our hats.
I thought it would be interesting to post the full response in here.

I prefer to post it in here instead of the Vendor Announcement section because many don't go to that section.

To clarify some doubts, I'll write some characteristics of our work: (much of this info is already stated on our website)
* We have no company. We do this as a hobby. By fans, for the fans. We do this for pleasure, no stress.
* Felt is 100% hare.

We buy (localy) the felt body and the sweatband (soft authentic leather, in black). Ribbon (rayon high quality grossgrain) and lining (fine silk) from Europe.

This is the process:
- block the felt (on our own blocks). This stage involves water and lots of steam.
- ironing the felt
- dimensional cut
- pouncing the felt with 5 different sand papers measurements
- first application of Water Repellant
- attaching the sweatband (with sewing machine)
- attaching ribbon and bow
- attaching inner lining (glued)
- bashing
- second application of Water Repellant

Regards.-

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:06 pm

Last CS fedora I made.
IMO, the best I did.
It's easier now having an authentic AB CS.

Goes to Mike, who agreed to trade it for an idol, which BTW it's perfect (thanks!)

With all respect to the original maker, AND MASTER, Mr. Steve Delk.

click for bow work detail:

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:43 pm

Indiego: That looks 'spot on.' The only suggestion I could make is that the bow of the ribbon is a bit high, thus not totally covering the stiching from the liner. But, man oh man, the styling is hot! Superb! W>

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 3:09 am

Just Received my hat today! Excellent Job. Perfect fit. Photos coming soon!

Regards,

Jake

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:19 am

Indiana Jake wrote:Just Received my hat today! Excellent Job. Perfect fit. Photos coming soon!

Regards,

Jake

Which movie hat did you go for? Looking forward to seeing it. W>

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:59 pm

Woo hoo! Just got an email with pics of mine....Streets of Cairo version!
$\:D/$

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:41 pm

I had played with the idea that my new fedora would arrive just in time for the Raiders at the Imax event...well, the good Lord heard me cause at about 3pm that Friday I got a call from Mom that a package had arrived from Argentina. BUT, that it was in very bad shape! I was pressed for time and at about 6pm I made it over and found this.....
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even with a sticker from the post office saying that they were sorry for damaging my package....
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Upon opening what was left of the package, while the hat wasn`t itself damaged, the shape and bash were! The brim was very warped and the crown was wonky. I was late for the show so I just left it. Later, over the weekend I was able to look it over and see what I had.....

This hat is AMAZING! I am very surprised that these hats have not been touted more about. They are incredibly cool.
The color of the felt and ribbon are great. The materials are wonderful and the fit was right on. The felt used is, in my opinion, some of the best felt I have ever felt on a hat.....and I have had plenty of hats of all prices and quality. I especially loved the liner....more so than any hat I have owened..
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embroidered in, it looks and feels very classy.
I have started the process of trying to get in back into what it probly looked like when it was originally packaged and tweak it for myself here and there but it is one of those "perfect right outathe box" hats and they did a wonderful amazing job.
I give it , not one, but two thumbs up...
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$\:D/$ $\:D/$ I love my new hat!
here is a link to more shots of it from all angles..
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and as I write I look up and see it on my desk and it looks so darn cool...
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Thank you, Indiego Jones! You have a VERY satisfied customer here and totally love your attention to detail and craft!

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:31 pm

Dear Gorak,
Thanks for this review, and your kind words.

Now, to the hat:
OMG!!! I've never believed US POST could handle a package this bad. It never happen this, not at this destruction rate.
Unbelievable. (side note: the box we use it's very-VERY resistant)

I can see the brim (bow side) got up-curl. You can fix it, just gently "teaching" the brim down.
And the bash on the crown is completly blown away. The original reverse-taper on the right side, it's now on both sides!
However, I can see you have skills for bashing, and you fixed it nicely.
On this pictures the hat it's almost like it should be:
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I say almost because of the bow. (how the US POST guys managed to squash the bow like that?...

)

Here are a few instructions:
1) Find a small stick, rounded no sharp points
2) Then put it through between the two front stitches, very gently, and softly pull the bow slightly to the outside. To give that "puffy" look we all know. See this image as guide: http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/120/correctingbow.png" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's how the hat looked when I put it inside the box, and try to "puffy" that bow out!
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Let me know if you have any doubt.
Regards.-

littledragon88 · Post by **littledragon88** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:28 pm

Hi Indiego, I bought one of your hats about half a year ago.
Due to storage, I noticed that the front of the brow have lost a lot of its original curvature (as seen in the Raiders Fedora

)

Do you have any tips of how to get back that front curvature?

Thanks!

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:44 pm

littledragon,
If you can post a pic of the bow, and see how it looks right now, perhaps I can help.
Regards.-

littledragon88 · Post by **littledragon88** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:09 pm

It's strange..when I wear the Fedora, it looks much better. I don't know, what are your opinion? Should it be more curved on the front part of the brim?

(I remember it having the same curvature as the one pictured in my last post when it first arrived from you).

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Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:09 pm

littledragon88 wrote:It's strange..when I wear the Fedora, it looks much better. I don't know, what are your opinion? Should it be more curved on the front part of the brim? (I remember it having the same curvature as the one pictured in my last post when it first arrived from you).

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http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8735/dsc04232nc.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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You're right, you should increase the curve on the front brim.

Try to ROLL the front brim down, but without losing the brim curl on the sides, gently WORK the felt.
Here's a video I just did for you: http://youtu.be/2khE7GTjD5Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers.-

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:25 am

I received my EXPLORADOR '57 -Crystal Skull from Diego just a few days ago and I love it. I've had a few lids in my time and this one is really EXCELLENT. Good fit, GREAT look, and VERY,very well made. Really Top notch work!

Plus the entire time it was being made, I got timely updates from Diego as to the progress of the hat.

From top to bottom, top notch work.

(Photos were already posted by Diego - See his August 15th post).

Thank you Diego

Mike

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:02 pm

Imahomer wrote:I received my EXPLORADOR '57 -Crystal Skull from Diego just a few days ago and I love it. I've had a few lids in my time and this one is really EXCELLENT. Good fit, GREAT look, and VERY,very well made. Really Top notch work! Plus the entire time it was being made, I got timely updates from Diego as to the progress of the hat.

From top to bottom, top notch work. (Photos were already posted by Diego - See his August 15th post).

Thank you Diego

Mike

Mike,
Thank you so much for this review. Very kind of you.
(BTW, the idol is GREAT!!!)
It would be nice to see pictures of you wearing the hat.

Regards,
Diego.-

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:35 am

Hey where did you get that photo of me???

Actually I don't have anyone to take a photo of me right now and I'm not doing one in front of a mirror, so it will have to wait. Sorry

Mike

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=47463
Here is a post I made a couple of years ago with a photo of me and my Wested... No hat though.

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:12 am

Great jacket, and amazing gals!

Well, let's see that hat soon, too!

Adirondack Jones · Post by **Adirondack Jones** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:03 pm

I've been touting the Exploradora for a year and a half now. I've got a SOC that is a faithful friend, worn everyday. You'll never go wrong with a Steele and Jones fedora! Thanks again, Indiego and Roberto.

jacksparrow900 · Post by **jacksparrow900** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:29 am

If I order the 36 model can I get the turn and the idol look with that deep front pinch.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:54 am

No!

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:54 pm

Tundrarider wrote:Thanks for the link, Mike!

Nice to finally put a face to the name!!!

Michael

I'll try to get one with the new lid.

Mike

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:06 pm

jacksparrow900 wrote:If I order the 36 model can I get the turn and the idol look with that deep front pinch.

Hi,
Tell me what you are looking for, so I can send to you all the info you need.
Regards.-

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:03 am

Texan Scott wrote:No!

We actually make any hat seen in Raiders, no idea why Scott said "no!"...

Indiego Jones · Post by **Indiego Jones** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:21 pm

Would like to share these photos of a customer and a friend, with his brand new VIAJERO '36 (Gray Clipper Raiders)

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Regards.-

patchcamel · Post by **patchcamel** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:12 am

I just got this Explorador '38 for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Here is a pic of me opening it up on Christmas morning.

patchcamel · Post by **patchcamel** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:15 am

and here is one with me in my Last Crusade gear.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:23 am

Wow, looking great there!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

ltfoley · Post by **ltfoley** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:20 am

Is anyone the owner of a explorador crusade?
I have a HJ Poet crusader bashed, but i'm not totally satisfied with it. I know that these are a real deal for the price, but i can't find much pics of crusaders worn.
patchcamel can you post more pics of yours?

patchcamel · Post by **patchcamel** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:40 pm

Thanks for the compliments gents.

Itfoley, I will try and post up a few more. Is there anything in particular you are looking for in the pictures?

ltfoley · Post by **ltfoley** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:31 am

patchcamel wrote:Thanks for the compliments gents.

Itfoley, I will try and post up a few more. Is there anything in particular you are looking for in the pictures?

Closers shot of your hat worn, front sides back if you can. I'm quite curious about these! Thank you!

patchcamel · Post by **patchcamel** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:19 pm

Here are a few pics I have taken over the past week.