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I have noticed that the shape of the Federations vary a little bit, depending upon the hat size. My size 58's always were better suited for TLC look, but Michaelsons's size 59 was really good for the Raiders look. So, if you wear a 59, my experience tells me you will be very well pleased. I can't vouch for the other sizes that have the better, less tapered blockshape. Fedora

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HANSOLOJONES wrote:Hi Guys.

I have read countless threads on this, But I though I would try and get a fresh perspective . OK, I have a regular Fed. Love it. Got an AB on order. Thinking about getting a Fed Delux...... How much closer is the Fed Delux in accuracy to the Raiders hat. I want something as close as possible until I get the grail Hat(The AB). Federation hats only please. How close is the Fed Deluxes color?? Again the regular Fed is awesome, But want to get that one step closer. Is the Fed Deluxe it??


Thanks Guys,
HSJ.

There was another thread where it was said the Fed Deluxe is lighter in color. I think I am going to order a Fed but I am still not sure which one to get either.

I was just in London last week and got to meet Noel Howard, Peter at Wested and also went to HJ's to try on a Poet. I was unimpressed by the size of the brim and just the general look and fit. Todd's says their HJ's are 'different' though made by same mfr, but unfortunately I have a rather large head, and the size 63 was a pretty good fit, but the HJ brim looked way undersized. Todd's doesn't carry the HJ in 63.

So that doesn't leave me with a lot of choices, given that the wait for an AB/AB Dlx is so far out.

So back to the Fed, I'd love to see some really detailed side by side pictures of the Fed and Fed Dlx.

I've had two Fed Deluxes, a brown Fed regular, and a gray Fed.

Here are my first two, both 59's:



I think the color of the Deluxe is much better looking than the regular, and the felt is quite a bit softer, so it is easier to bash. Other than that I think the general specs are the same on both hats.

My 58 Fed Deluxe is also close enaugh to the Raiders hat, from my point of view, the colour is great and the felt, as WinstonWolf said, is really soft so it is very easy to get a great Raiders bash. All the best for a Fed Deluxe

I own a Fed Dlx. size 59 and it has nice straight sides, even a bit reverse taper.

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Good luck with the hat, HANSOLOJONES!

As for the color, I don't think the fed deluxe actually has ANY of the reddish tint that shows up in some pictures, it is a very neutral brown color in person. But in person, I think the regular fed is a little too dark, much like a dark chocolate color, with too much of a green-gray tint for my taste.

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What's to say? You nailed it first time!!!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

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HANSOLOJONES wrote:

Now I've seen you with an equally good looking Dlx, I am glad mine is (hopefully) on the way.

Your boy did a good job with the picture, too.

I ordered a Fed Dlx too.

ANZAC_1915 wrote:I ordered a Fed Dlx too.

Size 58? Cos I just got an email telling me they are out of stock in that size, and will be able to find out when they are due when Akubra re-opens their factory next Monday.

Bit annoying - I'd have liked to know that before ordering, because it may have affected my decision between this and other hats, but still, I'll just wait and see...

fatwoul wrote:

ANZAC_1915 wrote:I ordered a Fed Dlx too.

Size 58? Cos I just got an email telling me they are out of stock in that size, and will be able to find out when they are due when Akubra re-opens their factory next Monday.

Bit annoying - I'd have liked to know that before ordering, because it may have affected my decision between this and other hats, but still, I'll just wait and see...

Nope, a "small-ish" 64.

Another great looking hat! Nice work, I really like your bash style and I think it suits you well.

Thanks for sharing!

ANZAC_1915 wrote:..Nope, a "small-ish" 64.

Are there a lot of 64s around? Most people seem to be 58 or 59.

This forum should include "hat size" in the member profiles. That way you could use the memberlist to list people with the same size as you.

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ANZAC_1915 wrote:..Nope, a "small-ish" 64.

Are there a lot of 64s around? Most people seem to be 58 or 59.

This forum should include "hat size" in the member profiles. That way you could use the memberlist to list people with the same size as you.

Yeah, not so many 64's around. The 64 is a touch loose, not so much with the foam insert, hopefully it will shrink slightly too. I haven't bashed it yet (so no pics) - still trying to figure out if I should swap it for a 63.

Fed deluxe is nicely made for the price though, like the color too.

Oh, taper in 64 is there, but very slight.

Being a lifelong member of the fathead club, I own a couple of 62 Fed Deluxes and can vouch for a "no taper" status. One is about 5 years old and one is just about a year. The older one has a bit of reverse taper. Great hats.