Club Obi Wan

Ok, So it's been a great weekend. Yesterday I met with Ken to get my Fieldmaster. GREAT HAT I couldn't be happier. Today, to my surprise, I see the package from Lee. I didn't expect it till next week because he only told me it was being shipped on Thursday. 3 DAYS from CA to NY

Anyway. I opened it up to find this treasured beauty. No way I can compare it to the Camptown or an Akubra. It's a completely different hat. Contrary to what I was expecting it was actually very soft to the touch and the colour was MUCH darker than I expected which was a good thing. The fit was perfect and comfortable. I was expecting for this hat to be my dressier hat, but now that I can compare to my fieldmaster I switched it around. Although it is a "Raiders" hat It looks great with a suit and tie. Not that the fieldmaster can't. The camptown feels thicker and more rugged, better for casual wear. Here are some picks side by side to compare.
I DEFINITLY recommend a Keppler. I LOVE it just as much as my Camptown and has completed my hats. All thats left is my AB and I will be done. HIGHLY Recommende. THANKS LEE FOR A GREAT HAT!!

You lucky dog, two hats in one weekend. Looks Great!

Great Lid!

I love the Fedora by Lee, he does a great job :!:
Looks pretty good on you

I knew you'd love the Keppler fedora. I softened mine per Lee's video and used Scout on it. It's as soft as I wanted it now and is so comfortable I don't even realize it's on....I love my hat too. I've worn it now in 2 pretty good rains and set it on a hat stand to dry, it maintained perfect shape and no shrinkage. Plus you're right the color is darker than on the website; I really like the color.

How does the Keppler color compare to the Camptown to your eyes??

Lee should really update his site photos of his fedora. I have never once seen a picture of one of his fedoras looking the way it does on his site. They actually look better in everyone else's photos!

Great fedora.

That is one sweet looking lid! How long did it take,as far as from ordering it to receiving it at your place.

These are all custom made too, correct?

Looks great on you.
It's nice to see the Camptown and Keppler side by side. Two very nice fedoras.

This is the first I've seen of Lee's new brown ribbon.

- Mac

Congratualtions. That is a beautiful fedora. With photos of your and Gabrielle's, I'm getting really anxious over here waiting for my Keppler. Take her out for a spin and let us all know how she fares.

Dave

gabrielle wrote: How does the Keppler color compare to the Camptown to your eyes??

To my eyes, the Keppler is more like Dark Chocolate where as the Fieldmaster is like lighter like Milk Chocolate. Thats the best anaology I can think of.

I ordered my hat March 13th and it came in April 12th. Lee said 6-8 weeks and It came faster than I expected. I have nothing but praise for both Ken and Lee. I have great praise for AB as well Marc and Steve are just awesome.

For those who are thinking about a Lee or a Camptown I HIGHLY recommend both, you will not be disappointed.

Cheers

Thanks Indiana, I have a Keppler and I love it. I also want a Camptown and yours is sweet. It looks rugged and I need rugged,

Actually Mac, this is the old brown ribbon. Wait till you see the NEW brown ribbon. Hope to have pics soon. I know, I know, "Without pics this thread is worthless!" Just cut me some slack, OK?

Hey Lee, how long before my fedora is ready to ship? I know you are waiting for the new bodies, when are you expecting them?

Dave

Lee Keppler wrote:Actually Mac, this is the old brown ribbon. Wait till you see the NEW brown ribbon.

I thought Kepplers only came with black ribbons! I can't recall ever seeing a brown one.

I can't wait to see the new brown.

- Mac

Wow! Two great hats in one weekend. You are the luckiest dog on the porch.

Lees hat looks great. And it appears much darker than the Fieldmaster. Looks like I'll have to get one of Lee's hats too.

Cheers!

Dan

Hard to tell from the pics (btw, Keppler's on the right, yes?) -- does the Keppler have a wider brim than the Fieldmaster?

Yeah Lee when is mine going to ship as well...this long wait is killing

IL