Club Obi Wan

It's in no way your fault! I bought it in the classifieds.

Nice of you to try to assist David. Another reason I love giving you business! Now, if the wife would just give me the green light on that new order!!!!!

The hat came a day before my birthday! Great job LLS! I've been wearing this daily. I've already rolled it up, sat on it, thrown it around.... Here are pictures I took shortly after getting the hat (pre-punishment). It already feels and looks different than from when I took the pictures. I'm heading to Scotland tomorrow for 2 weeks, and it will be astride my head the whole time.

When I pulled it out of the box it seemed so red. Very clayish. For the first few minutes I was wishing it was dark brown. However, I have grown very fond of the color over the last few weeks, and I wouldn't change it at all.

Wow! Looks so different in color depending on the light. I have one on order in the new color too, so excited to see yours!

Great color in my opinion.

Awesome color. Though with sunlight and time I suppose it will get much lighter?

Jeremiah wrote:Awesome color. Though with sunlight and time I suppose it will get much lighter?

I feel like that is exaggerated. I've worn my fedora in some serious sunlight over the few years I've had it and I haven't noticed any lightening in the color whatsoever. My jacket however, is a different story.

This is odd. I responded to this today but now message is gone.
Anyway.
Yeah. I feel it's where you live (FL) for me. How much exposure and all.
I understand both Steve and John allow for sun fade by making them darker out the gate.

I'm curious on the issue of fading for Garrison hats. I have a different company's hat but I believe it's the same provider of felt as Garrison has. Regarding the topic of fading, you can see in this photo the fading of my older fedora from 3 seasons of excavating in Israel, compared to my new fedora.

Let me be clear:the photo is of 2 AB fedoras, not a Garrison.

http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s55 ... 932d3b.jpg

Interestingly enough, I would say mine faded to a somewhat similar shade as the new Garrison shade, so I wonder if the new Garrison shade will fade further or remain the same. My post is not intended to derail the discussion--but I think the felt (though a different color) is provided from the same source as Garrison's. I'm curious how Garrison's new color will look over time! I've always liked the look of the Garrison hats I've seen in person, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend his hats to anyone.

Best wishes,


Dr. Nebraska S.

FYI, things sort of took a hard right turn after the reference was made to Dr. NB's AB, and went into a discussion regarding the AB line.

This is a Garrison hat thread.

As long as the discussion is generalized, no harm, no foul, but this turned into an AB hat discussion, so as per the posted rules, those items were removed to get the thread back on topic.

You agree that “Club Obi-Wan” has the right to remove, edit, move, use, or close any topic at any time should we see fit to keep threads on topic.

No notification will be given should this be required.

Ironically, I just BENT the rule by MAKING a comment, but thought it would clear up what just happened and why.

On that note, I have never noticed much in the way of color fading on any of my beaver hats made with Winchester Felt, regardless of the maker, down here in the Tennessee summer sun.

I have on my rabbit Winchester felts.

The ribbons, on the other hand, are a COMPLETELY different story.

That said, John Penman has started a separate thread on felt fading, if you'd like to pursue the subject:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=66058" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regard! Michaelson

That explains it. Thought I was losing my mind for a sec.

Well, there's always that too......

Ha.

Another view of my Garrison Raiders Streets of Cairo.

NLogan wrote:Another view of my Garrison Raiders Streets of Cairo.

love that pic

I heard from David that he is working on my Raiders hat now and it should be ready to ship to me before the end of the month!

I am super excited!!

Has anyone been to David's site lately? It seems to be down. Anyone know what's going on?

Dave just texted me saying he was having, quote, 'massive email and website problems', and that he's been in text contact with each service trying to straighten things out.

He's still working hats, it's just his ISP folks who are screwing up at the moment.

Regards! Michaelson

As some of you may already noticed, my site is back up and running and my email is getting through now. Thanks for watching out for me. This little incident was incredibly enlightening. IT stuff

Local Land Surveyor wrote:As some of you may already noticed, my site is back up and running and my email is getting through now. Thanks for watching out for me. This little incident was incredibly enlightening. IT stuff

Glad you are back up and running! I am HORRIBLE with computer stuff. I get laughed at at work daily.

I realised I never got round to mentioning that my hat eventually DID arrive! I was disheartened as the previous owner had stuffed it into a MUCH too small box- to the extent that it took a few days to get the brim to look vaguely normal. In addition, it was sold to me as a size 59, but was either severely shrunken or a 57 or a 58 at best. As such, it is very tight fit on me. Nevertheless, I rebashed it - gave it a bit more of a Raiders look than it had ( although I think the original owner may have trimmed the sides of the brim a little - they are a bit more LC than Raiders) - and I'm fairly pleased with the result. Certainly, what I can say is that the Garrison hat is a lovely hat - very nice felt! ( Those who know me at all, know I've had a lot of the major hats -and then some!) I'm really quite tempted to order a new one to fit me better )
THe plus side of a hat that's too tight is it doesn't blow off in a strong Irish gale! ) And a day or two on the beach gives the felt looks a great SOC look )

whiskyman wrote:I realised I never got round to mentioning that my hat eventually DID arrive! I was disheartened as the previous owner had stuffed it into a MUCH too small box- to the extent that it took a few days to get the brim to look vaguely normal. In addition, it was sold to me as a size 59, but was either severely shrunken or a 57 or a 58 at best. As such, it is very tight fit on me. Nevertheless, I rebashed it - gave it a bit more of a Raiders look than it had ( although I think the original owner may have trimmed the sides of the brim a little - they are a bit more LC than Raiders) - and I'm fairly pleased with the result. Certainly, what I can say is that the Garrison hat is a lovely hat - very nice felt! ( Those who know me at all, know I've had a lot of the major hats -and then some!) I'm really quite tempted to order a new one to fit me better )
THe plus side of a hat that's too tight is it doesn't blow off in a strong Irish gale! ) And a day or two on the beach gives the felt looks a great SOC look )

Assuming it's reasonably comfortable, looks like you did a great rescue job on it!

I will second that. Good job and it looks great.

Just got an email from David, my new Raiders fedora just shipped, I should have it Thursday!

Hat arrived today! It's a stunner!

I'll try to post some pics tomorrow.

Some quick pics taken using indoor LED lighting.

Cool lid! I had one of David's TOD styles so I know how awesome his craftsmanship is. I've got to get a Raiders sooner than later.

Looks great. Is that the new color David is using?

Wow I love that new color. And that ribbon is SPOT ON!

Jeremiah wrote:Looks great. Is that the new color David is using?

Yes, it's his new color.

It's my first ever screen accurate fedora.

I'm elated over it!

Also, love the interior details!

My Garrison is probably 4 or so years old now and still as good as new. I've just washed off sweat stains and given it a brushing from time to time.

Great hats!

Hard not to like David's hats.

Here's another pic of his new color, this time outdoors with natural overcast lighting.

Beautiful lid my friend!

Wow! I'm impressed ! W>

Great lid, Tinplatejeff.


Just can't go wrong with a Garrison.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Received my Garrison 'TOD' in beaver this week and I cannot put into words how perfect this edition is -- perfect 'Village Scenes' look! I am not noted for, nor great at posting pics, but will make an effort with the assistance of a friend from work, later this week! Great addition to my 'Indy' hat collection. W>

Looks good. Is it beaver?

My Garrison was looking a bit too tapered, so I gave mine to David for a re-block last month... Cant wait to see it restored to its former glory!!

Haven't posted here for several years. I am in the process of getting the funds together to get a Garrison Standard Raiders hat. I have looked at all the beautiful pictures of the Garrison hats posted here, and I am amazed at how beautiful they are.

I hope I am not doing anything wrong by posting here, (I don't own a Garrison hat at present.) I hope to in the very near future.

Wonderful pictures.....Please keep them coming.....

Greengo, the old guy from WV.....

Nothing wrong at all! Good to SEE you again!!!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Greengo wrote:Haven't posted here for several years. I am in the process of getting the funds together to get a Garrison Standard Raiders hat. I have looked at all the beautiful pictures of the Garrison hats posted here, and I am amazed at how beautiful they are.

I hope I am not doing anything wrong by posting here, (I don't own a Garrison hat at present.) I hope to in the very near future.

Wonderful pictures.....Please keep them coming.....

Greengo, the old guy from WV.....

I love my Garrison Raiders, you won't be disappointed!

Mine arrived today. Very well packaged. A little snug for a 7 1/4 so I ordered a hat stretcher on EBay. Fits more like a 7 1/8 so should not be an issue to get a good fit. Most 7 1/4 are slightly large but shrink up after a few wears.

Glenville86 wrote:Mine arrived today. Very well packaged. A little snug for a 7 1/4 so I ordered a hat stretcher on EBay. Fits more like a 7 1/8 so should not be an issue to get a good fit. Most 7 1/4 are slightly large but shrink up after a few wears.

pics please !!

i once had a raiders Garrison and am starting to feel the itch again (the new felt looks fantastic)

how soft and thin is that new felt, if I might ask ?

Glenville86 wrote:Mine arrived today. Very well packaged. A little snug for a 7 1/4 so I ordered a hat stretcher on EBay. Fits more like a 7 1/8 so should not be an issue to get a good fit. Most 7 1/4 are slightly large but shrink up after a few wears.

Update from the last post. Received the hat stretcher and used it on the Garrison. Took it easy over a couple of days with only 2 slightly increased turns. Fits like a proper 7 1/4 now.

Good to hear. You may find that keeping it on the stretcher at the set tension when not wearing of course, will ensure the sweat does not revert so quickly.

Now maybe some pics so we all believe you really have said hat

This hat looks so great, I can't wait for mine!! Hoping it would have already showed up by now.............

Am I the only one that can't see the pics???