How can I fix my LC fedora brim?

[giantthugee86]

How can I adjust my brim to look more SA? Or does it look normal and I'm just going crazy?



I want it to look like this:

[backstagejack]

I could be entirely wrong but it looks pretty close to me..... I'm sure Penman or Holt would have a better opinion.

[mcmanm]

Will look different with it on your head as well. The pressure of your head on the sweatband will pull the brim up the way you want.

[rogera]

That brim looks right on to my eyes!

[Holt]

What kind of hat is it?

To my eyes the brim itself looks alittle too big. At least from the looks of the front brim. The LC hat had a slightly shorter brim.

You could cut it down a half inch or so

[giantthugee86]

What kind of hat is it?

To my eyes the brim itself looks alittle too big. At least from the looks of the front brim. The LC hat had a slightly shorter brim.

You could cut it down a half inch or so

Steele & Jones LC.

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I had a Steele & Jones LC as well and the brim was a little too big. I trimmed off 1/4" all the way around & it took on a much more 'LC Indy' look. I'd start with trimming off 1/8" first and see if that doesn't help. You'd be amazed at how cutting that little bit off will change the appearance.

[giantthugee86]

I had a Steele & Jones LC as well and the brim was a little too big. I trimmed off 1/4" all the way around & it took on a much more 'LC Indy' look. I'd start with trimming off 1/8" first and see if that doesn't help. You'd be amazed at how cutting that little bit off will change the appearance.

I could do that but I'm afraid I'll screw it up like I did my Akubra. Lol. You think a professional hatter could do that?

[BendingOak]

The right tool and a little skill is needed. Yes to answer your question. What is the brim size front and back?

[JohnnyD97]

Also looks like Indy's bend starts pretty close to the bow, your bend is parallel to the front of your head. Maybe try moving it back some?

[giantthugee86]

The right tool and a little skill is needed. Yes to answer your question. What is the brim size front and back?

2.75 inches for both.

[giantthugee86]

Also looks like Indy's bend starts pretty close to the bow, your bend is parallel to the front of your head. Maybe try moving it back some?

How do I do that? Steam it and shape it? I want to be careful not to shrink it too.

[BendingOak]

The right tool and a little skill is needed. Yes to answer your question. What is the brim size front and back?

2.75 inches for both.

I'm sorry silly me. And the sides?

[giantthugee86]

The right tool and a little skill is needed. Yes to answer your question. What is the brim size front and back?

2.75 inches for both.

I'm sorry silly me. And the sides?

About 2.5 inches.

[BendingOak]

I wouldn't cut the brim, the specs are right. But the LC hat had all different specs almost from scene to scene. What is your head measurements? And can you post a side view without the hat on?

[giantthugee86]

I wouldn't cut the brim, the specs are right. But the LC hat had all different specs almost from scene to scene. What is your head measurements? And can you post a side view without the hat on?

55/56 cm.

[BendingOak]

I'm afraid if you trim the brim the crown might look to large for the brim. I would leave it the way it is. It's only off a tiny amount.

[JohnnyD97]

Also looks like Indy's bend starts pretty close to the bow, your bend is parallel to the front of your head. Maybe try moving it back some?

How do I do that? Steam it and shape it? I want to be careful not to shrink it too.

With a LC im not sure. With a Raiders style, giving it the turn helps shape this bend. With a LC I would have to defer to someone who had a LC fedora and had this bend in place.

[giantthugee86]

Thanks guys