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I just lucked up again on some 39 mm vintage ribbon, dark brown. So, now my hats will feature early 1900s vintage ribbon again. He has 500 yards of it, and I am buying it all!!! I am also buying some steel gray for none Indy gray hats as I have tagged in on a medium gray beaver body when my felter runs this color again. Just an update. regards, Fedora

Sweeeet!!!

Save some for my hats please!! (Ordering on Tues!)

No really, thats cool!

Sounds great Fedora! I would love to get a gray fedora from you one of these days.

That really sounds cool !!
Talk about originality!! That"s Great.
Looking foreward to my AB !

Really sounds great Fedora !

Have a Great Day !!

IndianaWill

Sure hope I am getting a slice of that new ribbon!!!

[Obi Wan Kenobi voice]You don't need 500 yards Steve. 400 is more than you could possible wish. You want to sell some to Europe for a good price[/Obi Wan Kenobi voice]



Very cool Steve!

Regards,

Marc

Can't wait to see the new ribbons when I eventually get my hat Steve! Just another touch of originality added to the Adventurebilt! :junior: -IJ

Fedora wrote:I just lucked up again on some 39 mm vintage ribbon, dark brown. So, now my hats will feature early 1900s vintage ribbon again. He has 500 yards of it, and I am buying it all!!! I am also buying some steel gray for none Indy gray hats as I have tagged in on a medium gray beaver body when my felter runs this color again. Just an update. regards, Fedora

Wow that's a Par 5 at least

Sorry, the weather's getting nice again and I can't help myself

Most folks could care less about the ribbon, as long as it is a dark enough brown to contrast with the hat. But, the best looking ribbon was made in the old days, and I am constantly looking for the highest quality ribbon. Of course, this means looking backward in time. When someone discovers dozens of rolls of vintage ribbon, in the 16 ligne size, I start to drool!! Of course, it costs me 4 times as much as new ribbon, but to me, it is worth it. It is the one weak point of my hats, having to use modern ribbon, and it bothers me, each time I sew one on. Looks like I will feel even better about the quality of my hats, here shortly. Fedora

How much will the price of the hat go up if we want one of those ribbons?? Uhm, im getting interested on this...

No increase in price. I do not see a price increase for many years, unless beaver gets on the endangered species list. Fedora

That sounds Great :!:

It is sometimes rare to find ones, who put their heart into their masterpieces.

Hats off to you ! Fedora !

The Vintage Ribbon will be Great!

IndianaWill

I was already impressed with the ribbon on the AB, I can't imagine a vintage one. I would love to see a picture.

Yours has vintage stock on it. My first hats I used the vintage on, until I ran out. Fedora

Steve... from everything I can tell, it's almost as if you went back in time to get the material you needed to make these fedora's in the here and now.

You do an INCREDIBLE job.

Fedora wrote:Yours has vintage stock on it. My first hats I used the vintage on, until I ran out. Fedora

Well, I guess I won't be needing that picture! It is an awesome ribbon. I was wondering how you were going to top it!

Fedora, do you have pictures of the gray fedora?

Fedora, do you have pictures of the gray fedora?

Not right now. But, I have to make one this week so I will take some pics. The gray that I have been using is a charcoal gray, about the same shade as the Federation gray. But, I have tagged in on a special run of medium grays that I will have soon for those wanting a lighter gray. The color is called granite and is very nice. Fedora

Fedora wrote:

Fedora, do you have pictures of the gray fedora?

Not right now. But, I have to make one this week so I will take some pics. The gray that I have been using is a charcoal gray, about the same shade as the Federation gray.

Heehee... that might just be mine -- I'm dying to see how it comes out!

So, as my first post - after lurking for some time - I'd like to thank you all for the incredibly valuable information, in particular the recommendations (and pictures) of Steve's Adventurebilt.

I've wanted a charcoal fedora in the Indy style for a really long time - since around 1984 or so, but never found one thats "just right". When I saw Steve's hat - and that he could make them in diferent felt colors, that cinched it, I knew immediately I'd be ordering one. :8

I was going to post saying that I'd post pictures when I receive it, but it sounds like Steve will beat me to the punch .

Again, thanks all, for the incredible forum!

Welcome aboard jeff!

Welcome Jeff, hoping to see some pics of your hat!