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fed in Fawn looks great.
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Turns out it was the week I bought a tawny fawn FedIV.
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Excellent! Makes me want to get the Fawn more. What size did you get? I was told bt hats direct the FedIV Imperial & Deluxe run Small.cm289 wrote:Turns out it was the week I bought a tawny fawn FedIV.
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I ordered my actual size and there’s just a little bit of wiggle room, enough for my hair right before I get it cut to my preferred length. Unless the leather shrinks a whole lot, I think it’ll be just fine. I have a hat jack just in case. I usually have the opposite problem and have to put foam in.
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I emailed hatsdirect and they say order a size bigger because FedIV run a half size smaller. So confusing when I ordered an Akubra Campdraft and it was true to size but shrank a size.cm289 wrote:I ordered my actual size and there’s just a little bit of wiggle room, enough for my hair right before I get it cut to my preferred length. Unless the leather shrinks a whole lot, I think it’ll be just fine. I have a hat jack just in case. I usually have the opposite problem and have to put foam in.
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The choice on the size is whats holding me back. What size did you order?
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56
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Oh awesome same size I want to get.cm289 wrote:56
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The ladies said that a 57 is really a 56.5 which made me almost order a 57. I ordered a 57 for my Akubra Campdraft and it was huge but shrunk down but its not tight enough for that Indy Cairo look.
Is your Fed 56 true to size?
What size does your head measure up to?
I measured my head cicunference to 55cm.
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I wish I'd gone with fawn instead of dark brown. The dark brown looks too... well... dark! And brown!cm289 wrote:Turns out it was the week I bought a tawny fawn FedIV.
I always picture "the" hat looking like a faded tan. I dunno if that's "screen accurate," but it's the picture that's in my head.
Anyway, here's a scene from Indiana Jones Tears Down an Old Greenhouse:
Obviously, I'm finally working through my "fear of messing it up" by actually wearing the hat while undertaking messy outdoor projects.
I tweaked the crown shape after looking closely at the photos of the "original Raiders hat" auction photos to get a better front-to-back slope.
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I measure at a 56 right now. My hair is cut short, probably a long #2 clipper length right now.D00R wrote:Oh awesome same size I want to get.cm289 wrote:56
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The ladies said that a 57 is really a 56.5 which made me almost order a 57. I ordered a 57 for my Akubra Campdraft and it was huge but shrunk down but its not tight enough for that Indy Cairo look.
Is your Fed 56 true to size?
What size does your head measure up to?
I measured my head cicunference to 55cm.
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Thanks Im going to order soon.cm289 wrote:I measure at a 56 right now. My hair is cut short, probably a long #2 clipper length right now.D00R wrote:Oh awesome same size I want to get.cm289 wrote:56
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The ladies said that a 57 is really a 56.5 which made me almost order a 57. I ordered a 57 for my Akubra Campdraft and it was huge but shrunk down but its not tight enough for that Indy Cairo look.
Is your Fed 56 true to size?
What size does your head measure up to?
I measured my head cicunference to 55cm.
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Some view you have there!davidd wrote:.....
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Why not put some fullers earth on it to dust it up? That could lighten the color.davidd wrote:I wish I'd gone with fawn instead of dark brown. The dark brown looks too... well... dark! And brown!cm289 wrote:Turns out it was the week I bought a tawny fawn FedIV.
I always picture "the" hat looking like a faded tan. I dunno if that's "screen accurate," but it's the picture that's in my head.
Anyway, here's a scene from Indiana Jones Tears Down an Old Greenhouse:
Obviously, I'm finally working through my "fear of messing it up" by actually wearing the hat while undertaking messy outdoor projects.
I tweaked the crown shape after looking closely at the photos of the "original Raiders hat" auction photos to get a better front-to-back slope.
Anyone else have tips on getting the dark color lighter?
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How is that Fed IV Deluxe I bought back in April looking, you ask? Well, thanks for asking! It's doing okay!
Here's a pic from today:
Of course, that "doing okay" depends on how you feel about sweat stains on the hatband.
After seven... no, eight months of owning this hat, I am finally completely over any qualms I had about wearing it and not pampering it. I wore the hat a lot during the late summer and early fall months while working on outdoor projects. This is my grab-n-go hat for hiking as often as any others I own.
The fit keeps getting better. The hat has tightened up just a bit, so it stays put in the wind reasonably well.
The only odd thing is that sweat stain. I guess I have a sweaty head... or a sweaty forehead. Sweatband, plastic liner, fabric liner, hat body... and still the hat band has a creeping salt stain almost right in front. And "real life" stains don't look as cool as movie makeup stains.
Other than the stain in front, any dust, dirt, or mud I get on the hat brushes right off. I've worn it in the rain a few times and the hat has held its shape.
Another call-out: does anybody else still wear a Fed IV?
Here's a pic from today:
Of course, that "doing okay" depends on how you feel about sweat stains on the hatband.
After seven... no, eight months of owning this hat, I am finally completely over any qualms I had about wearing it and not pampering it. I wore the hat a lot during the late summer and early fall months while working on outdoor projects. This is my grab-n-go hat for hiking as often as any others I own.
The fit keeps getting better. The hat has tightened up just a bit, so it stays put in the wind reasonably well.
The only odd thing is that sweat stain. I guess I have a sweaty head... or a sweaty forehead. Sweatband, plastic liner, fabric liner, hat body... and still the hat band has a creeping salt stain almost right in front. And "real life" stains don't look as cool as movie makeup stains.
Other than the stain in front, any dust, dirt, or mud I get on the hat brushes right off. I've worn it in the rain a few times and the hat has held its shape.
Another call-out: does anybody else still wear a Fed IV?
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After all these years i’ve got my first indy fedora! I was a bit worried about shapping the hat. But i think i did a good Cairo bash { any advice is welcome } i’m in love with this hat
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Splash some water over the ribbon there and the sweat stains will come right out.
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davidd wrote:How is that Fed IV Deluxe I bought back in April looking, you ask? Well, thanks for asking! It's doing okay!
Here's a pic from today:
Of course, that "doing okay" depends on how you feel about sweat stains on the hatband.
After seven... no, eight months of owning this hat, I am finally completely over any qualms I had about wearing it and not pampering it. I wore the hat a lot during the late summer and early fall months while working on outdoor projects. This is my grab-n-go hat for hiking as often as any others I own.
The fit keeps getting better. The hat has tightened up just a bit, so it stays put in the wind reasonably well.
The only odd thing is that sweat stain. I guess I have a sweaty head... or a sweaty forehead. Sweatband, plastic liner, fabric liner, hat body... and still the hat band has a creeping salt stain almost right in front. And "real life" stains don't look as cool as movie makeup stains.
Other than the stain in front, any dust, dirt, or mud I get on the hat brushes right off. I've worn it in the rain a few times and the hat has held its shape.
Another call-out: does anybody else still wear a Fed IV?
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Thanks! To my surprise, the stains wiped right off with a damp sponge!Clipper wrote:Splash some water over the ribbon there and the sweat stains will come right out.
Lookin' sharp! The shots with the sun rays are pretty cool!ChrisChacin wrote:After all these years i’ve got my first indy fedora! I was a bit worried about shaping the hat.... I’m in love with this hat.
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At the Chacchoben Mayan ruins near Costa Maya, Mexico:
The structures date to about 700 AD. The site came to the attention of the government in 1972, excavation commenced in 1994, and the site was opened to the public in 2002.
Climbing to the tops of the temples is not allowed.
The Mk VII bag is a Magnoli.
The structures date to about 700 AD. The site came to the attention of the government in 1972, excavation commenced in 1994, and the site was opened to the public in 2002.
Climbing to the tops of the temples is not allowed.
The Mk VII bag is a Magnoli.
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Anyone else think that this is the closest SA Raiders hat on here? I keep going back to this one.Holt wrote:I have now had this hat for 3 years and still looking awesome! it just keeps getting better.
I replaced the ribbon and bow with a darker and more SA one. new bash job. (no reblocking) tweeked the brim and took out the steel wire.
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My first Fed is on it’s way from The Land Down Unda! Super excited. This is my first real Indy hat. I know it’s not Penman or S&J but my history teacher budget just won’t allow for those kind of purchases. Will let y’all know when it arrives.
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Congrats for the Fed IV ... Please post pics when you canMetallicuda wrote:My first Fed is on it’s way from The Land Down Unda! Super excited. This is my first real Indy hat. I know it’s not Penman or S&J but my history teacher budget just won’t allow for those kind of purchases. Will let y’all know when it arrives.
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That's OK. A lot of us started out with the Fed IV...I know I did!!
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Totally agree ... I am one of them
My fed is still strong after a decade ...
My fed is still strong after a decade ...
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So after an ordeal with the Post Office I finally got my Fed IV today.
Got it out of the box and wore it around for a bit before putting a LCish bash on it
But quickly decided to go with a raidersish bash with no turn.
Still a work in progress (especially the brim) but I think it’s off to a good start.
Interested to see what you gents think. Feel free to be honest, I’m open to constructive criticism.
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Got it out of the box and wore it around for a bit before putting a LCish bash on it
But quickly decided to go with a raidersish bash with no turn.
Still a work in progress (especially the brim) but I think it’s off to a good start.
Interested to see what you gents think. Feel free to be honest, I’m open to constructive criticism.
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Sweeet! Nice clean bash right from the get-go! It looks fantastic!
I see the hand-written note from Hats Direct there in the box. I thought that was a nice touch when I received my Fed IV.
The brim on my Fed IV doesn't want to hold any kind of shape, so I've given up and am just letting it do its own thing.
You may have more luck, though, because your crown pinch and dents look really solid.
Hope to see more photos as it gets some wear.
Congratulations on the new arrival!
I see the hand-written note from Hats Direct there in the box. I thought that was a nice touch when I received my Fed IV.
The brim on my Fed IV doesn't want to hold any kind of shape, so I've given up and am just letting it do its own thing.
You may have more luck, though, because your crown pinch and dents look really solid.
Hope to see more photos as it gets some wear.
Congratulations on the new arrival!
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Looks real good. Congrats!
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Thanks davidd!
I’m pretty pleased with bash so far. I feel like it’s got a decent Raiders vibe.
Going to just start wearing it and working on the brim. Might put a little steam to the brim this evening.
I’m pretty pleased with bash so far. I feel like it’s got a decent Raiders vibe.
Going to just start wearing it and working on the brim. Might put a little steam to the brim this evening.
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Your bash looks great.
Now let's get an ever important picture on your head.
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Now let's get an ever important picture on your head.
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As requested
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Suits you very well! Wear it in good health.
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Great pics ... Looks good on you ... Congrats
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Question for those of you that have had a Fed for some time. Does the Fed felt ever soften up and become more malleable? Get the (or close to the) Raiders hat felt? If so how long did/does it take?
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For myself I don’t baby my hats but I don’t thrash them either. But I would say, wear your hat every day rain or shine for two years and it will be nicely broken in. Soft, flexible and fitted perfectly to your head.
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Follow up question. Does anyone pounce their hats?
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Follow up question. Does anyone pounce their hats?
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I don’t remember what I did with my fed IV, but I pounced both of my fed deluxe III’salaska_mcghee wrote: Follow up question. Does anyone pounce their hats?
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After owning a Federation for 14 years. I decided to pull the trigger on a Fed IV.
Very happy with the way the bash turned out.
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Where in the world have YOU been, Kentucky??!!!
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A fine looking hat. Nice bash too.
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Michaelson wrote:
Where in the world have YOU been, Kentucky??!!!
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I don’t know! One minute I’m a college kid dressed like Indiana Jones, and the next I’m an ADULT with a mortgage, a wife, and a baby! And some how none of them seem to think Indygear is a wise way to spend my money
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Good to see you, and yeah, life doesn't stand still, does it?
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The adventure continues and hopefully with a news hat by the end of the year, which is why I’ve been lurking this thread lately lol. Good to see you as well!
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Great looking hat and great job in the bash
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Awesome! Great to see another BRAND SPANKIN' NEW Fed IV post!
Congratulations on the new lid! Where will you take it on its first adventure?
Congratulations on the new lid! Where will you take it on its first adventure?
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Fed IV Deluxe, one year in:
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From the Tidewater Comicon this past weekend.
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Excuse me, sir, this post is for fed ivs. Please start a new thread if you want to post screen uses hats
Great job!
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Great job!
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If anyone has ever doubted that the Akubra Fed IV can look as good as or better than any other Indy hat out there, at any price, these photos should permanently erase those misconceptions!toddf wrote:From the Tidewater Comicon this past weekend.
Well done, sir!
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I love my FEDIV
to me it is spot on to the Streets Of Cairo look and can pass as the Last Crusade look as well.
Its so affordable and simple to shape how you like.
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I just had this hat arrive today. You did a great job on shaping it. Did you use steam to shape the brim and do the raiders turn? Appreciate any advice. Thanks!D00R wrote:
I love my FEDIV
to me it is spot on to the Streets Of Cairo look and can pass as the Last Crusade look as well.
Its so affordable and simple to shape how you like.