Peters Bros. Indy Custom

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:09 pm

Here's some pics of my Peters Bros. Indy custom. Had it for a year and I'm pretty happy with it. I figured i would let the experts here have a look and see what they think.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:11 pm

Looks great. I like the somewhat tight/somewhat relaxed pinch. Reminds me of the TOD Bridge scene hat, which I love. Thanks for sharing!

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:21 pm

Thanks Strider, I like the hat, but I'm looking forward to getting one of those HJ's by Magnoli....got to save my pennies.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:30 pm

Don't we all!?

I can't wait to get me one of thems, either.

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:02 pm

I was wondering about the Peter Bros. customs they started offering. Which one is this? Is it the 100% beaver or is this one of the rabbit blended hats?

I think it looks great, however....the ribbon doesn't look very dark. Is that because of the lighting? I prefer the ribbon to either be dark brown or black on my hats.

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:06 pm

This one is the beaver felt, I do believe. The ribbon is very dark brown, it is the lighting and the fact these were taken with a cell phone camera. I'll try to get some better quality pics up.

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:09 pm

Cool.

You'll have to let us all know how the hat holds up over time. I've been thinking about getting another hat and I was looking at the rabbit blend they were offering over there.

Did you go for the stiffer felt or did you opt to go with less stiffner in the hat?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:13 pm

Looks good on ya, Jeremy!

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:15 pm

It was pretty stiff when I got it, and I've had it about a year now. I just recently got the nerve up to crush it and ball it up really good. It's really helped the shape and feel of the hat.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:34 pm

that's a great look'n TOD fed IMO. peter bros always strike me as being too tall in the crown for my taste. whats the finished hieght of the crown?

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:38 pm

The crown is pretty high, im not sure exactly....but I can get back to you on that.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:22 pm

Pitfall Harry wrote:Cool.

You'll have to let us all know how the hat holds up over time. I've been thinking about getting another hat and I was looking at the rabbit blend they were offering over there.

Did you go for the stiffer felt or did you opt to go with less stiffner in the hat?

Harry,
They have a new felt just within the last month or so that they've stocked expressly for those who like softer hats. Based on my conversation with their Commander 'n' Chief when they were preparing to add that felt, it may be the best stuff they've ever offered. He sounded pretty excited about it. If it looks as good as Jeremy's, I think it'll become popular.

JAGordon · Post by **JAGordon** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:37 am

Your hat looks better in person brother, unlike my peters bros.

slowdevil · Post by **slowdevil** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:22 pm

Pretty good-looking lid. Better than the one I had.

jeremy3178 · Post by **jeremy3178** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:01 am

Thanks, I'm really not sure of the raw dimensions. When I got it it was already bashed.

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:49 pm

"Stock" Custom Indy's can be a "tough fit," for some. Open crowns appear to be "about" 6 1/8 inches. Tall for many.

I like the original dimensions (fits my face), although, the two I own varied in both brim and crown height.

Nice looking hat. Should give you good service.

Sincerely,

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:51 pm

Dr.Seuss wrote:"Stock" Custom Indy's .......

That's kind of an oxymoron, isn't it?

Regard! Michaelson

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:05 pm

Michaelson wrote:
Dr.Seuss wrote:"Stock" Custom Indy's .......
That's kind of an oxymoron, isn't it? Regard! Michaelson

LOL!!

There was always something incongruent (at least when I purchased my hats) to the extent the Custom Indy was generally being "spec'ed" to the "_ version" dimensions.

Who would have "thunk" I could have had it my way?

Sincerely,