Club Obi Wan

Indiana Jon wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:19 am

NorthernRaider wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:01 am Hey IndianaJon,
Did you reshape your Raiders hat at all, or is that how it comes if you ask for hovito temple bash?
Also, did you pick a specific scene for the bash on the TOD?really liking the sable color.

I did not attempt any reshaping on my Raiders. Just roughed it up a bit. Out of curiosity, why do you ask?

Yes, for my TOD I requested the bridge scene bash.

The shape on that Raiders looks really good. I’ve always been partial to the Cairo look for the hat, but I really like yours. And the TOD too. I was kind of a Raiders only guy for hats until I saw that one. Now I want one. I’m trying to talk myself into/out of buying two more hats that I don’t need, lol..

NR

NorthernRaider wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:40 am The shape on that Raiders looks really good. I’ve always been partial to the Cairo look for the hat, but I really like yours. And the TOD too. I was kind of a Raiders only guy for hats until I saw that one. Now I want one. I’m trying to talk myself into/out of buying two more hats that I don’t need, lol..

NR

Yeah, that happens.

I can certainly see the appeal of the SoC look. It has a lot of character, but all the things that make it unique also take away from its versatility as a costume piece, in my opinion. It always looks odd to me when paired with a jacket, in other words. The idol grab and the Well of Souls were always my favorite showcases of the complete Raiders costume, so those were my goal posts when building mine.

FYI, I don't believe Thomas can offer a true SoC on the Harrisons. Since they're factory hats, I imagine the bulge would be an issue. That may be a handmade option exclusive, which would affect your price. Just a word to the wise. You may want to confirm that before you go any further.

The cold and harsh weather hit hard around here and I got to test my AdVintage yesterday with a two hour stroll in the rain. It braved it very well and kept me dry almost until the end. When the hat was quite soaked a bit of water came in around the sweatband, I am guessing at the points where the sewing needle went through the felt.



It's a great nasty weather hat!

I’d say it held up admirably.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

bearbeast wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:08 am


It's a great nasty weather hat!

Just look at that beautiful warping. As if you just climbed out the water while evading angry Hovitos.

Having never put my AdVintage through this kind of a challenge, I'm curious how it looks once dry. Good as new?

Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:23 am I’d say it held up admirably.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Yes, very much so. I was really impressed!

I have taken it through rain many times, but this was the heaviest rain it has been in. Short of swimming with it, I can't get it more soaked than this.

I also had my Wested Horsehide on me, but it's almost needless to say that jacket is impervious to the elements.

Cheers,
Bear

Indiana Jon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:48 am
Just look at that beautiful warping. As if you just climbed out the water while evading angry Hovitos.

Having never put my AdVintage through this kind of a challenge, I'm curious how it looks once dry. Good as new?

Honestly, after drying it looks a bit cleaner than it did before. It was full of dust, which is pretty much gone now:



As far as shape and size are concerned, no changes detected, it withstood the water amazingly well. It is the beaver felt version though, at the time I ordered it, it was marked as having the highest weather resistance of all the models.

The older rabbit Harrison I have does not stand up to rain so well, as expected. It got a bit of taper to the crown from the many times it's been in the rain. Other than that it still looks great.

Cheers,
Bear

bearbeast wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:24 pm

As far as shape and size are concerned, no changes detected, it withstood the water amazingly well. It is the beaver felt version though, at the time I ordered it, it was marked as having the highest weather resistance of all the models.

The older rabbit Harrison I have does not stand up to rain so well, as expected. It got a bit of taper to the crown from the many times it's been in the rain. Other than that it still looks great.

Cheers,
Bear

Nice! I hadn't considered it being beaver. That makes sense. Looks good to me!

Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Welcome to the club! Congrats on your new acquisition. It fits you well.

Indiana Jon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:43 am

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Welcome to the club! Congrats on your new acquisition. It fits you well.

Thank you kind Sir!

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Welcome to Indygear! I like your username.

The hat looks great and fits you very well. Good choice!

Cheers,
Bear

bearbeast wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:59 am

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Welcome to Indygear! I like your username.

The hat looks great and fits you very well. Good choice!

Cheers,
Bear

Thanks I have quiet a lot of indy hats but this was my first Advintage.I'm also waiting on a Decent Streets Of Cairo Masterpiece that I'm really looking forward to

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Hello and welcome!!
That hat looks awesome! It seems to fit you well and is proportioned very nicely. I hope you have many wonderful adventures in it!

-WNY Indy

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 11:24 am

bearbeast wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:59 am

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:39 am Hi.I', new here This is my Advintage Harrison fedora in True Sable color

Welcome to Indygear! I like your username.

The hat looks great and fits you very well. Good choice!

Cheers,
Bear

Thanks I have quiet a lot of indy hats but this was my first Advintage.I'm also waiting on a Decent Streets Of Cairo Masterpiece that I'm really looking forward to

Looking forward to seeing pics of your other hats and of the SoC when it comes!

Cheers,
Bear

A quick question when it comes to the Advintage SoC Masterpiece fedora I ordered. I'm not sure which color that is most screen accurate of True sable or sable 23 color.Thomas haven't started on mine so I got some time to decide which color that I think is perfect but I though I might ask here also My Harrison is True sable but I kinda feel it's a bit too dark.

Manwiththehat, your fedora looks great and really suits you!

Canyon wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 2:11 pm Manwiththehat, your fedora looks great and really suits you!

Thank you kind Sir

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:03 pm

Canyon wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 2:11 pm Manwiththehat, your fedora looks great and really suits you!

Thank you kind Sir

Thanks. I'm a lady, btw.

Don't worry. "Happens to me all the time..."

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2024 2:00 pm A quick question when it comes to the Advintage SoC Masterpiece fedora I ordered. I'm not sure which color that is most screen accurate of True sable or sable 23 color.Thomas haven't started on mine so I got some time to decide which color that I think is perfect but I though I might ask here also My Harrison is True sable but I kinda feel it's a bit too dark.

I think you can just ask Thomas which he recommends for that scene. He's going for screen accuracy, that's why he added new shades to the options, so he should know.

Cheers,
Bear

I personally went with true sable. Sure it’s dark at first, but when the sun starts making the color fade, it’s gonna fade into the perfect color, while I feel like the other colors start off looking right, then progressively get lighter than you’d want.

Thanks for all the replies I'm gonna wait for Thomas and see what he says before deciding which color to choose

Good looking hat! Your overall look is good too! Nice color matches with hat/jacket and pouch! Good stuff! W>

WConly wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:40 am Good looking hat! Your overall look is good too! Nice color matches with hat/jacket and pouch! Good stuff! W>

Thanks I just recently started to check out the rest of the indy gear and things are really expensive so I kinda use what I got here.My pants are moods of Norway and I kinda like them for the indy look.I got a lambskin leather jacket that I bought but it lacks the big pockets and the Alden 405 shoes is just Way to expensive for me.I'm not sure if I dare import a whip to Norway so I leave that one out I kinda find this place very overwhelming so I don't really know where and what to ask for either

Manwiththehat wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:56 am Thanks I just recently started to check out the rest of the indy gear and things are really expensive so I kinda use what I got here.My pants are moods of Norway and I kinda like them for the indy look.I got a lambskin leather jacket that I bought but it lacks the big pockets and the Alden 405 shoes is just Way to expensive for me.I'm not sure if I dare import a whip to Norway so I leave that one out I kinda find this place very overwhelming so I don't really know where and what to ask for either

Take it one piece of gear at a time. There's no rule that says you have to get the popular version of everything. There are affordable alternatives out there for just about every piece. Obviously pieces like the jacket and the whip are gonna set you back a bit, but sites like What Price Glory are a great place to start for items like the shirt, pants, and bag. There's a whole thread dedicated to "close enough" boots. You're already off to a great start with AdVintage, as the Harrison is the best affordable lid option on the market, in my opinion.

Treat it like a treasure hunt and before you know it you'll have a complete gear build that you can be proud of. You've come to the right place for finding the best info and a helpful community without the elitist attitude you might run into on other forums. Best of luck!

I look forward to joining this club soon. I ordered a Last Crusade hat today from Thomas. I hope everyone at COW is well.


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Good to see you, ChrisMD!

Hi, that's my first Indy hat and probably not the last:) It's AdVintage Harrison in Sable 23 color...I have it for about two weeks and i love it, it's my everyday hat:)
btw, Happy New Year to all of you:)

Great looking hat, it suits you very well! And Happy New Year to you as well!

Cheers,
Bear

I agree with Bear... you look great with your choice... you wear it well! Good show ! W>

Happy New Year! Congrats on your new acquisition! Looks good.

Did you ask Thomas for a specific bash? Looks like it might be a ToD?

Welcome to the AdVintage club! Your new hat looks great

Absolutely beautiful hat! Like others have said, you wear it very well and it really suits you! I am continually impressed by the hats Thomas makes. Hope that hat follows you on many adventures in the new year and years to come!

-WNY Indy

Thank you all for the warm welcome, yep, i was asking for ToD style:)

Welcome to the Advintage hats club and that sable 23 color looks Superb for TOD!

It is here! I can't belive it! it's finally hereee! my Advintage Masterpiece Decent Raiders of the lost Ark has arrived!
Thomas Really knocked it out of the park and over the hills with this one!

Manwiththehat!
That looks fantastic! Well done fellow!

Lookin' good! Congrats!

Cheers all

Great hat, love that liner. Which color did you order? Have fun wearing it!

Howard Weinstein wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 7:48 am Great hat, love that liner. Which color did you order? Have fun wearing it!

Thanks I will! I went with True-sable color

Manwiththehat, congrats, that hat looks beautiful!
Thomas is an amazing hatter and I think this really shows here. I totally dig the mushroom crown and the super cool liner! Do you plan on dusting it up by yourself for that Streets of Cairo look?

Tremolo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:19 am Manwiththehat, congrats, that hat looks beautiful!
Thomas is an amazing hatter and I think this really shows here. I totally dig the mushroom crown and the super cool liner! Do you plan on dusting it up by yourself for that Streets of Cairo look?

Thank you! I think I just wear it down naturally for now but maybe when summer comes I change my mind Right now it's just snow here

Just a question but how is beaver felt when it comes to snow and rain? It snows here quiet a lot sometimes so I though I'd ask here how to handle it

Generally it is said that beaver felt is more resilient than rabbit. However, that doesn’t mean you should let it completely soak in the rain every day or go swimming with it.

My old beaver Penman looked great for many years despite wearing it in very hot and humid climates. I also used a water proofing spray from time to time, just like the one Thomas recommends.

Don’t worry too much about it, enjoy your beautiful new hat. The more you wear it the more you will love your hat and if it’s tapered in 5 or 10 years you can still send it to Thomas or another great hatter to get it cleaned and reblocked.

I forgot to add: when your hat does get wet or snowed on gently tap off the snow, pop the bash out, turn it around and let it rest on the crown to let it dry.

I just bit the bullet on a 2nd Advintage fedora. A wide brimed last crusade in moss with a black ribbon

I have owned my Advintage Masterpiece for four years now, and I wear it pretty much every day. It was a wedding gift from my wife, and I absolutely love it! I don't "baby" it, and it has held up like a brick.

Awesome, what a great wedding gift. And the scenery there is beautiful.

Cheers,
Bear