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Let me introduce myself... And my new jewel
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:55 pm
by Nicolas Jones
Hello guys,
I am a 33 yo french guy, I've been an Indyfan since I first saw the Raiders.
I had a lot of poster when I was younger, tried to make my own grail or shivalingam stone with earth from my parent's garden.
I realise now that most of my clothes may look like Indy's: kaki, white shirt and brown leather jacket... even though they are far from copies of the originals.
Ok, I've make a first real step some weeks ago: I brought my first real fedora on ebay: It was not sell as "indy's" but sell as a vintage fedora.
It might not be an exact replica, but a very close match.
This is a Resistol self conforming (7 3 / 8), made of what I think to be beaver felt.
The sweetband is a cracked and need to be fixed.... this hat smells realy good!
I am very glad, I got this little vintage jewel for only 51€.
The white label says "reward in case of loss" with my phone number and email adress.
I'm waiting for winter to be able to wear it, here it is:
Isn't it lovely???
Nicolas Jones
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:03 pm
by rhboyd
It's a beaut!!!
thanks for sharing the pics... and welcome to one of the finest sites, populated by some of the finest people anywhere!!!
cheers,
-r!
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:08 pm
by CarolinaQuirk
Welcome Nicolas!
This is a great place! Come for the gear, stay for the people, I know I have
CarolinaQuirk
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:21 pm
by binkmeisterRick
Nicolas, who cares if it's not the perfect Indy hat -- it's the perfect YOU hat! It looks really good on you. Why wait till winter to wear it? Welcome aboard!
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:53 pm
by RobbyT43
Hey man! Welcome
The hat looks great on you...don't be ashamed to wear it everywhere
-Robby
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:36 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
Nice hat. I love the ribbon, and the liner looks interesting. Can you read the brand name on the crest?
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:39 pm
by Indiana
It's a Resistol. They made mostly cowboy style hats, I believe. I have a vintage Resistol that serves as my beater hat, it's a cowboy style.
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:39 pm
by Wrightknife
Welcome and enjoy yourself and your new hat!!
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:52 am
by Nicolas Jones
Wait a minute binkmeisterRick !!!!
This is a perfect Indy hat
not only for me !
I just said that it is a VERY close match!
The gold writting says "LEVY'S Nashville Madison"
The reason why I don't wear it (outside) is because the weather is rather hot, this is summer after all...
Nicolas Jones
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:03 am
by Michaelson
Man, that Tennessee hat is a long way from home!
Levy's was (maybe still is) a fine men's store in Nashville, Tennessee.
These old hats sure travel a lot, and far!
HIGH regards! Michaelson
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:46 am
by djd
Hello and welcome
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:30 pm
by Canyon
Welcome Nicholas!
Nice hat!
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:17 pm
by Michaelson
Samuel, I'm think it might be, as I think it was Levy's that I called MANY years ago about the availability of Alden 405's in the Nashville area.
If they're still there, I honestly don't know. I'll have to nose around and see.
Regards! Michaelson
EDIT:
http://www.levysclothes.com/
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:43 pm
by JerseyJones
That is a very nice hat. I love the color. Enjoy and welcome !
ken /jj
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:32 pm
by fatwoul
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:28 pm
by fatwoul
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:41 pm
by binkmeisterRick
Since we're a family-friendly forum, we try our best to make sure to curb language which may be offensive to others. If a kid's mom happened to look here, she could rest assured that her kid isn't reading anything foul or harmful. That's the hope, anyway. Besides, there are nicer and more creative ways to express oneself other than trying to find ways around the word filter. (Yes, that's a hint to some of you.)
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:43 pm
by Michaelson
Also, when you see the '#' emblem, it was caught by the site word censor, so that doubly tells you the system caught you as well.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:44 pm
by Michaelson
Also, when you see the '#' emblem, it was caught by the site word censor, so that doubly tells you the system caught you as well.
If you see something like "@#$%", it only means Dalexs is working in the boiler room and things are working out the way he planned.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:18 pm
by doc riviere
Salut Nicolas !
bienvenu sur le forum !! un français de plus c' est cool !
Laurent
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:28 pm
by fatwoul
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:32 pm
by Nicolas Jones
Salut Doc!
Je suis heureux de voir que je ne suis pas le seul francais ici!
Je suis pres de Paris
Nicolas Jones
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:43 pm
by Dr.Seuss
Nicolas:
I tip a Margaux to your hat, and yourself.
Sincerely,
NIce lid!!!
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:25 pm
by jeboat
You have a very nice vintage fedora there. With you relatively long face you can wear a wider brim, maybe all the way to a 3 inch'er.
I would start saving my euros and buy either an Adventurebilt or a Deluxe Adventurebilt. You will love these hats!!!
jeboat
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:39 am
by Jaredraptor
Nicolas- Welcome, and that there is a VERY nice hat, in my opinion.
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:53 am
by DanielJones
Welcome Nicolas! That's a nice looking Resistol you have there. Good Catch. I have several Resistols myself and they are rather comfortable. I still have my cowboy Resistol from my rodeo days and am having Art Fawsett do a reshape on it currently.
It appears the sweat band has seen better days.
You may want to contact Marc over at the Adventurebilt Hats Germany. He might be able to replace it for you. But that is entirely up to you. Nonetheless, a very nice looking lid.
Again, welcome and enjoy the forum!
Cheers!
Dan
