Club Obi Wan

unerhij:
You're very kind and thanks!
I (GREATLY) look forward to seeing them!

Mola Ram:
You make a good point (albeit, dressed up in a strange reference )... but, maybe it IS part of the hat making process...
It's just that for two people to make the SAME reference to a cigarette smoke smell... well... that was why I was asking.
But I dunno if that kind of smell would be common or not... and I guess that's my point and THAT'S why I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on this.

I don't want to be misunderstood, though...
I hope no one here takes me asking about this issue as any form of disrespect aimed at Steve. I am a HUGE fan of the guy and all that he's done and continues to do on a daily basis.
I'm just surprised by the idea of opening a box from The Adventurebilt Hat Company and smelling cigarette smoke.

Having said that, if someone here with more knowledge on the subject tells me that this is commonplace and a proud tradition - that each of us who orders an AB gets a hat with a bit of a fragrance of the cigarettes smoked by the man who worked so hard on each of our hats (kind of a "blood, sweat & tears" kinda deal)... I will happily shut up...
Which, really...
is what I'm gonna do on this subject now, regardless...
('Cause I'm reading what I'm writing and it "sounds" way more sarcastic and upset than I'm actually feeling...)

It's just that I'd just never heard anything like that said before...



And it's been a quiet day.

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And I'm home sick from work.

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And would be bored to death if I didn't have this much-valued forum in which to ramble...

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Say "Good night" Gracie...

My hat did smell a bit like cigarette but some febreeze took care of that. Kind of funny you mentioned it. I am currently wearing said hat and love it. I wish I could wear it to bed. I did mention it to Steve in my email to him after I received it thanking him and telling him it was a very sweet fedora. The only one I will ever need or want.

Mitch LaRue wrote: Mola Ram:
You make a good point (albeit, dressed up in a strange reference )... but, maybe it IS part of the hat making process...
It's just that for two people to make the SAME reference to a cigarette smoke smell... well... that was why I was asking.
But I dunno if that kind of smell would be common or not... and I guess that's my point and THAT'S why I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on this.

I was being completely serious.
That IS the final process. You spray the hat with rubbing alcohol, then light it on fire. It ignites for a few seconds, and that burns all of the remaining hairs off the hat. It makes it smell funny just like my hat did when I received it. It has a much diffrent smell than cigarette smoke. I've received hats from shops where the owner smoked, and they smell much worse.

Wow!
I DID NOT know that!
Thank you for clarifying, Mola Ram... I thought you were making reference to the kinda' craziness you get into while WEARING your hat!
Mitch

Quick question for those of you who have gotten your hats already.... Does Steve contact you prior to shipping letting you know the hat is on it's way, or does the white box simply just show up at your door one day? I'd prefer the latter of the two. Just curious...

LJ

Mola Ram wrote:I was being completely serious.
That IS the final process. You spray the hat with rubbing alcohol, then light it on fire. It ignites for a few seconds, and that burns all of the remaining hairs off the hat. It makes it smell funny just like my hat did when I received it. It has a much diffrent smell than cigarette smoke. I've received hats from shops where the owner smoked, and they smell much worse.

Just to clarify, it's DILUTED alcohol, NOT 100%. Some hatters will mix water and alcohol in a spray bottle and mist the hat body after pouncing the hat. (I'd bet you find this among custom hatters as opposed to the typical factory hat.) The quick "torching" process does as described, by burning off the excess fur that might be sticking up from the hat. You get a finer and smoother finish this way. After this process, then they attach all the trimmings to the hat, like the sweat and ribbon.

LJ, as for receiving contact when my hat's done, I've always gotten a brief e-mail saying it's on its way.

All of my AB's and a couple of my Akubas had "the smell". I lived with smokers most of my life, and the smell is different. It might remind non-smokers of a cigarette-like odor, though. And it goes away very quickly. If you have a secure place to do it, air it out outdoors for a little while, or near a window. Failing that, just leave it out of the box for a week or so. It helps. The odor won't cling to the wearer, and will fade over time.

Thank you both, gentlemen.

Heres an update for you guys, I got an email from Steve and he said in a couple weeks he should be working on the Sept 07' orders.

Indiana Williams wrote:Heres an update for you guys, I got an email from Steve and he said in a couple weeks he should be working on the Sept 07' orders.

hey, that sounds great, thanks for the info!
That means I might receive my AB before christmas after all.

best regards,
Lukas

Hey! I may have mine by Halloween!

Here is the pic of the AB for you Mitch. The penman is in the penman thread. Enjoy..

Dr._J wrote:Hey! I may have mine by Halloween!

I wont have my new AB but I will have my reblocked AB by halloween.

unerhij wrote:Here is the pic of the AB for you Mitch. The penman is in the penman thread. Enjoy..

Hey, is that the first picture of the actual new liner in a customer's lid? Looks nice.

I think it IS, chewie! (A little honor for YOU, unerhij!)

I've been an absolute HOUND lately for photos, so I can say with certainty that it's the first photo with the new logo that I've seen actually POSTED! (Dang NICE LOOKIN', too!)

On to the photo:
unerhij, THANK YOU for this! You're not just a lucky hat owner... you're good to your word, I'll give you that...

Lastly, the hat itself:
YeGODS! That is one HANDSOME LID!
Sooo smooth looking, too... And Rich and... I dunno... Chocolatey Looking!
It's almost like Steve & Marc have a secret recipe for the World's Most Delicious Fudge Brownies (except in HAT Form)...isn't it?

Seriously hungry for hats now,
Mitch

Sweet lid.I like his new liner, I hope he puts one in my reblocked rabbit AB.

Out of total surprise I received my hat Monday, never got an email so I wasn't expecting it. Negatives: My name wasn't on the band as I had requested and the bash was completely lop sided (so now I have to attempt to redo it), but overall the hat definitely has a higher quality to it than the Federation (which I would expect for the price) but I can't say I'd purchase another one, since I'm not too completely overwhelmed by it as I thought I would be, plus I could never justify the new price of $400! I think a Fed Deluxe or Herbert Johnson will be my next hat.

I ordered mine July 4th 2007.

I could never justify the new price of $400!

If you ordered when the price was $225, then I'm pretty sure that the price for all future hats will be $250. That's what Steve told me, anyway. Make your decision however you want, but the statistic about $400 is inaccurate.

Also, when I first received my KCS AB a few months ago, I was a bit disconcerted as well, as it looked a bit weird. A little bit of wear and it settled in quite nicely and I love it now. I wouldn't judge it too much by first impressions. -M

[quote="Mulceber] If you ordered when the price was $225, then I'm pretty sure that the price for all future hats will be $250. That's what Steve told me, anyway. Make your decision however you want, but the statistic about $400 is inaccurate.
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Is the price expected to go down?

No, it's just that, iirc, the $400 price is for those who've never ordered before...I may be wrong, so you should probably ask Steve, but I think that's the way it works. -M

unerhij wrote:Here is the pic of the AB for you Mitch. The penman is in the penman thread. Enjoy..

That is a beauty. What am I saying. All his hats are beautiful. It's just every time I see Steve's hats it;s like seeing them for the first time. Just beautiful. Great job as always Steve and congrats unerij

thats a beauty!!!

It is a beautiful hat and I love the new liner. I really cannot wait to recieve my hat, which looks like it will be another seven months or so. these photos make me love waiting for my AB!

Dave

I got an email from Steve and he said in a couple weeks he should be working on the Sept 07' orders

Arghh... the TORTURE!!! I am a December 07' order, but I know that it will be sooo worth the wait.

Me too, whipwarrior. I wonder if we will get them before Christmas?

I got an email from Steve and he said in a couple weeks he should be working on the Sept 07' orders

Ooo oooo....I'm August...so maybe before Halloween! Everyone in my office is asking me what I'm going to wear for Halloween...I wore Indy last year and was going to go with Obi Wan this year, but if the AB comes, I might be swayed...

MustangLoverMex - CS bash - 59cm - 09/04/08

The waiting begins...

-Alfonso

Hello,
I don't post here often but I thought I would add my AB to the list. I ordered an Idol Grab bash in December of 2007. Does anyone know the best way to contact Steve? I recently moved and I want to make sure he has the new address. I tried email and a PM from this site but have heard nothing.

Thanks.

Send him an e-mail: sdelk@cableone.net ;-)

-Alfonso

I got the "Staff of Ra" liner in mine (received in Sept.). Did everyone else get the Pyramid or am I special?

Last night was my Order's 1st (and hope last) anniversary...I hope to see it before christmas...

When I ordered, I didn't how to kill time without thinking about this hat (cause I had recently recived my Wested, after being suffering the waiting-30 days).
And someone here tole me to "pay and forget", as this hat never existed, and someday I would have that box coming at home...
That was when waiting time was 6-8 months, but I've never cared about the delay...
So I've really forgot about it, and though I've sent emails to Steve a couple of times, I've never asked about my order, as it didn't exist, and not to bother him, also, as he mustbe tired of people asking th same.

I think now's time to start making some place for it in the shelves...and pretend waiting time was only a couple of months...

Me too, whipwarrior. I wonder if we will get them before Christmas?

That would be nice, but don't hold your breath. Quality work takes time, and Steve has a LOT of quality work ahead of him! ;-)

Any new ABs in?

Dave

whipwarrior wrote:

Me too, whipwarrior. I wonder if we will get them before Christmas?

That would be nice, but don't hold your breath. Quality work takes time, and Steve has a LOT of quality work ahead of him! ;-)

I know, just wishful thinking.

Today is a special day. One year ago I ordered my AB from Steve.
Could be any week now... I just need to be patient.



Wah, don't listen to me! I want that lid, and I want it now!

*bump*

Anybody have any recent deliveries and order dates? Have we even made it through the August orders yet?

AFI

I'm from July and don't receive anything!

I feel that it's close, very close...

Chaval85 wrote:I'm from July and don't receive anything!

I feel that it's close, very close...

Wow were still in July 2007, not to be a surprise I guess with all the hat orders and Steve is now back to just doing hats by himself. Actually you may want to give him an e-mail, cause there is a couple of posts above it says getting close to Sept 07 so you may want to try that. So have patience guys, its going to be a while. At least some of you are getting your hats soon, looks like I won't get mine till sometime next year. The wait continues for me. Hope you get your hat soon Chaval85, when you least expect it, this white box will pop at your door. ;-)

IndianaChris

From the looks of it, I'm looking at April of next year. I don't mind the wait. I'm just glad to have ordered before the film came out. I'm sure a bunch of orders came in after that.

Dave

IndianaChris711 wrote:

Chaval85 wrote:I'm from July and don't receive anything!

I feel that it's close, very close...

Wow were still in July 2007, not to be a surprise I guess with all the hat orders and Steve is now back to just doing hats by himself. Actually you may want to give him an e-mail, cause there is a couple of posts above it says getting close to Sept 07 so you may want to try that.

I emailed Steve a couple weeks ago and told me that he sees my name in the workbook every day and in fact, my order will be ready and shipped this month so yeah, it's close.

He told me too that he almost has finished the August orders, so no changes since last update. ;-)

The news are that the July orders are not finished yet, so patience.

I'm a little confused now... So he did August before July? I ordered mine at the beginning of August 2007, and still hide nor hair. I'm getting really excited though!

No, but Steve probably has just not finished the popular sizes for July. He moves on to the less common sizes to move things along, even if they are further down the list. It keeps the hats coming so that all blocks are being used instead of having to stop and wait.

Dave

I ordered size 54cm, Crystal skull bash, date April 08.

BoilermakerJones - CS Bash - 23 1/4 - 4/10/08

Matt

AirForceIndy - CS bash, 23 1/2", 09/15/07

Duck- CS bash, 7 1/8, 05/20/08

After ordering my CS AB, I was beginning to regret it and was thinking about changing it to a Raiders hat. After watching CS over and over again now at home, I'm glad I didn't change the crease. I can't wait to get my AB. At least now I can see it anytime I want on my Television.

Dave

I don't think I ever posted this here, so I will do it now: CS bash, ordered June 6, 2007, received May 2, 2008.

Overall I love it, but I do have a couple of minor issues; I didn't care for the narrower brim and I also think the prevailing 5 inch deep side creases we see in the film are too extreme-- they give too much prominence to the already big, cone-shaped front pinch.

Relaxing those creases to 4 1/2 inches, which is also SA, improves the look considerably and also makes the crown appear less tapered.

The bash detailing is simply a matter of personal taste, though-- there is nothing wrong with the CS block shape. The great thing about an AB is that it is easy to shape, so you can experiment with it until you get the look you feel is right for you.

Jack

Yeeeeeees, I've got it! I've finally received the holy hat!

It's wonderful...

Finally I changed my order for a CS bash and I don't regret for that! Now I will post some pics in the AB pics' thread... if I find it.

My hat was finished on 7th October but I don't receive it until now. Well worth the wait (VERY well). ;-)

Thank you so much, Steve! I'm proud for wear this hat.

This is my first post. I ordered my AB on July 12, 2007. It is a Raiders bash size 24. I have received no update from Steve and no response to messages since 4/21/08. Based on the fact that others have already gotten theirs before me and they ordered after me, should I be concerned? I sent Steve a request for an update today...What do you guys think should I be worried or does it seem like I am on track?