It's Here! My Adventurebilt Hat! Updated 12/11/04
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It's Here! My Adventurebilt Hat! Updated 12/11/04
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I would like to share with you all how happy I am that I have received my Adventurebilt hat! It was absolutely worth the wait. I am so impressed I am nearly beyond words, but those of you who know me know that I am never beyond words!
When my roommate told me it was here I could barely believe it. It was only a few days ago that Fedora posted pictures. How could it be here so fast? I raced home and there it was: a big white box. And what did I find inside? Another white box, smaller, this time, and the hat was inside.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/front.html (NEW)
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/side.html
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... t0617.html
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... ebilt.html
Immediately I was struck with how great the bash looked. I didn't give myself time to contemplate it, but stuck it quickly on my head. I was afraid it might not fit. I was so casual when I ordered it. I said something along the lines of:
Fedora please make me a SOC (Streets of Cairo) Hat, Beaver, turned (Obviously or it wouldn't be a SOC!) size 59mm in an Akubra.
I got a PM back saying something like:
"OK. I know exactly what you want."
I sent another PM to be sure. I am annoying that way. I said, if you have any questions, please call, email, or PM.
Well, I was certainly in good hands. No exaggeration: this hat is exactly what I was hoping for, exactly.
I am not qualified to review this hat. Some one like Marc or Rick5150 would be much better, but please allow me an indulgence to offer what I think.
The bash is perfect. Nothing more needs to be said there. The pictures do not do it juctice, but the bash is perfect, perfect.
The felt is soft as anything I've ever felt, so soft, it almost feels wet. It has the feeling of a fine dress hat without the prissiness. It is both luxorious and tough, perfectly suited for a battered leather jacket or the finest suit. It is truly a marvel. It holds the bash like a struck coin and touching it is like stroking a woman's cheek for the first time. It is amazing.
The Sweatband is sewed in with exacting precision and it is the Sweatband I have ever seen. I challenge anyone to produce one finer. It is of a wondrous leather, it has a beautiful black edge, and a ring of gold around it. Written on it, in gold script is Fedora's monicker. I'll save exactly what it says. Some of these things we must discover for ourselves.
My initials were added; once again in a manner that should be seen to be appreciated.
I will also omit any great detail with the crest. It is beautiful, almost magical. And the liner looks like the inside of a royal jewelry box: white satiny material, perfectly sewn.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/liner.html
The bow is also unique and fine. And the ribbon is dark dark brown; just perfect!
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/bow.html
The brim is awesome. It is the perfect dimensional cut. Those of you who found the Akubras a bit off will be pleased.
Here is the Akubra Federation (reg.), The Adventurebilt, and the Indiana Miller side by side:
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... rison.html (NEW)
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... ison2.html
(NEW)
I cannot say enough about how happy I am. Thank you so much, Fedora. I hope one day to meet you and shake your hand. What a marvelous product. This goes far beyond anything typical or mass-produced. It's like having a suit custom-made or your personal set of china. There is a finery and attention to detail in this hat you simply cannot find elsewhere.
Thank you so much, Fedora! I cannot praise your work enough.
-I welcome questions, comments.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... lor_2.html
I would like to share with you all how happy I am that I have received my Adventurebilt hat! It was absolutely worth the wait. I am so impressed I am nearly beyond words, but those of you who know me know that I am never beyond words!
When my roommate told me it was here I could barely believe it. It was only a few days ago that Fedora posted pictures. How could it be here so fast? I raced home and there it was: a big white box. And what did I find inside? Another white box, smaller, this time, and the hat was inside.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/front.html (NEW)
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/side.html
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... t0617.html
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... ebilt.html
Immediately I was struck with how great the bash looked. I didn't give myself time to contemplate it, but stuck it quickly on my head. I was afraid it might not fit. I was so casual when I ordered it. I said something along the lines of:
Fedora please make me a SOC (Streets of Cairo) Hat, Beaver, turned (Obviously or it wouldn't be a SOC!) size 59mm in an Akubra.
I got a PM back saying something like:
"OK. I know exactly what you want."
I sent another PM to be sure. I am annoying that way. I said, if you have any questions, please call, email, or PM.
Well, I was certainly in good hands. No exaggeration: this hat is exactly what I was hoping for, exactly.
I am not qualified to review this hat. Some one like Marc or Rick5150 would be much better, but please allow me an indulgence to offer what I think.
The bash is perfect. Nothing more needs to be said there. The pictures do not do it juctice, but the bash is perfect, perfect.
The felt is soft as anything I've ever felt, so soft, it almost feels wet. It has the feeling of a fine dress hat without the prissiness. It is both luxorious and tough, perfectly suited for a battered leather jacket or the finest suit. It is truly a marvel. It holds the bash like a struck coin and touching it is like stroking a woman's cheek for the first time. It is amazing.
The Sweatband is sewed in with exacting precision and it is the Sweatband I have ever seen. I challenge anyone to produce one finer. It is of a wondrous leather, it has a beautiful black edge, and a ring of gold around it. Written on it, in gold script is Fedora's monicker. I'll save exactly what it says. Some of these things we must discover for ourselves.
My initials were added; once again in a manner that should be seen to be appreciated.
I will also omit any great detail with the crest. It is beautiful, almost magical. And the liner looks like the inside of a royal jewelry box: white satiny material, perfectly sewn.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/liner.html
The bow is also unique and fine. And the ribbon is dark dark brown; just perfect!
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/gear/bow.html
The brim is awesome. It is the perfect dimensional cut. Those of you who found the Akubras a bit off will be pleased.
Here is the Akubra Federation (reg.), The Adventurebilt, and the Indiana Miller side by side:
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... rison.html (NEW)
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... ison2.html
(NEW)
I cannot say enough about how happy I am. Thank you so much, Fedora. I hope one day to meet you and shake your hand. What a marvelous product. This goes far beyond anything typical or mass-produced. It's like having a suit custom-made or your personal set of china. There is a finery and attention to detail in this hat you simply cannot find elsewhere.
Thank you so much, Fedora! I cannot praise your work enough.
-I welcome questions, comments.
http://public.fotki.com/HemingwayJones/ ... lor_2.html
Last edited by Hemingway Jones on Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:04 am, edited 10 times in total.
Truly, if ever anything ever sold me on wanting a particular hat, that phrase was it!It is truly a marvel. It holds the bash like a struck coin and touching it is like stroking a woman's cheek for the first time. It is amazing.
Hearty congratulations on your new lid Hemingway! She's a real...beaut!!!!!
Thanks for the great review.
Regards,
Al
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Dimensions:
Strider,
It looks like it's 2 7/8" (7 1/2 mm) in front and 2 3/4" (6 1/2 mm) on the sides.
5 1/2" tall (14 mm). But I am horrible at measuring.
Thanks for the kind words, Al. Also, everyone else.
Fedora deserves huge praise. The bash is amazing. In the better pictures, do you see how deep it is!
Strider,
It looks like it's 2 7/8" (7 1/2 mm) in front and 2 3/4" (6 1/2 mm) on the sides.
5 1/2" tall (14 mm). But I am horrible at measuring.
Thanks for the kind words, Al. Also, everyone else.
Fedora deserves huge praise. The bash is amazing. In the better pictures, do you see how deep it is!
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I am so happy that you like the hat!!! These hats are completely handmade, the same way that a early 20th century hat was made by the small shops. I don't expect everyone to like em', but I do offer a money back guarantee on any hat that I make and sell. Or, I will do changes on it for ya. If the brims are too much, I can adjust that, along with the crown heights. Personally, to me, the brims on the Raiders hats look more accurate if they are 2 3/4 x 2 1/2. That was Mr. Swales's original claim to the dimensions. Then we heard another story, of 2 7/8 x 2 5/8, I think. If your head size is up to 7 3/8, I would suggest the smaller brims, but will make them anyway that you want. I made this one larger, as I thought it might fit Hemingway's face better. You guys use this as a guide to your own hat. Thanks again for the compliments!! regards, Fedora
That's about the dimensions of my Keppler, and my friend Nick said it looked less Indy-esque than my old PB custom . I'm glad you're happy with your lid, man. Boy oh boy I can't WAIT until after Christmas!Hemingway Jones wrote:Dimensions:
Strider,
It looks like it's 2 7/8" (7 1/2 mm) in front and 2 3/4" (6 1/2 mm) on the sides.
5 1/2" tall (14 mm).
Regards,
Strider
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Wow! I am droolin' here fantastic looking hat Hemingway, great work by the man himself "Fedora"... I'm already to place my order right now!!! I will wait till after the holidays so Fedora can enjoy some R&R this month Congratulations I'm sure many of us will experience the same awe and joy with our coming Adventurbuilts in the next few months or even days Best regards, Brett
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WOW! I am kind of set back...similar to your statement (Hemingway) of not finding the right words -- that is most assuradly SOC!!! To the Max! I am in with VP...the third shot from the side really shows the hat off the best! Looks like you pulled the hat of Ford's head and then took a quick pic before giving it back to him so he continue shooting Raiders -- it is that good! Enjoy! W>
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bink wrote:
Thank you, bink. I hope you get yours soon and when you do, please post pics! You are going to be so psyched when you get it!Hemingway, my friend, that is one beautiful fedora. I know I'll be seeing mine soon enough, but seeing your on you makes me know with all certainty that the wait will have been worth it. Wear it in good health!
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Corft wrote:
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Can I tell you guys, I've hardly taken it off since I got it!
Oh yes, I'll be wearing it at TOMB. I wear a 59mm in Akubra. That's all I said to Fedora and he got it perfect.Sweeeeeeeeeeet hat my friend, please tell me your going to wear this peice of art this Saturday the 11th at the TOMB, I'll be ordering my Adventurebuilt in Feb. Tell me what size is it?
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That's an excellent idea.We oughta start an Adventurebilt Gallery in the Scrapbook section, eh? That'd be king.
Can I tell you guys, I've hardly taken it off since I got it!
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Lang, I was hoping you would chime in at some point! Great to hear from you and I figured you were getting one when I heard that Fedora was sending one to Austria. Thanks for the compliment. Mine came bashed. Fedora is the master.
I would love to do an outdoor picture, but that's tough considering that it has been raining in Boston since the weekend. Also, I don't get home from work each night until well after dark. I'll probably have some pictures taken this weekend. A group of us are getting together in Boston.
Enjoy your new hat and post a pic once you get it.
I would love to do an outdoor picture, but that's tough considering that it has been raining in Boston since the weekend. Also, I don't get home from work each night until well after dark. I'll probably have some pictures taken this weekend. A group of us are getting together in Boston.
Enjoy your new hat and post a pic once you get it.
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just saw the bow picture of your lid. I know many of us here do not consider it of great importance, but I saw there was no Flying V on the bow. You know, if you take a butter knife, you can crease one into the bow very easily. I've done it many times. I just like that little extra detail on my own bows.
I think most of the hats that I have made do have the flying V. Some are more well defined than others though. You are right about the butter knife. The bows that I put on these hats can be coaxed into the flying V easily, if they are not obvious when you get them. regards, Fedora
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