Club Obi Wan

Hi everyone, this'll be my first post after a month or so of reading before I decided to join. This is really a great forum with tons of information, and it's been really helpful so far.

I just got my first piece of gear a little over a week ago: a Jaxon Iconoclast, and despite how incredibly inaccurate it is (I thought I would be able to rebash it, but it hasn't worked out so far) I have to say that I'm loving it. I never wore hats before- not even baseball caps- but this has gotten me hooked. I wear it everywhere but work, though it does get kind of hot (Atlanta summers and all). I got this because I was going for a budget Indy before I got my job, but now that I've got a little money coming in I plan on upgrading to a Federation once I've gotten the rest of my gear together, and I'll probably get a bunch more hats too.

Anywho... here's a quick picture I took. More of just the hat to come soon..


Now... a question I had. The hat is a bit big on me (7 1/4), and the crown is actually what's keeping it up (though it will stop before my ears if I push the indentation out), so I was wondering how I could fix that. Is there some sort of sweatband padding I can get, or a way I can shrink it?

Sweeeeeeet. Wish my hat would show up.

I've read here that you can stuff the headband with thin foam, or even cloth, to get a snugger fit.

most hatshops sell sizers that will make an ill fitting hat sit snuggly on your head. even the maker of your hat sells them...

http://www.villagehatshop.com/hat-sizer.html


i own a couple jaxon hats... they are a nice affordable introduction into the world of hat wearing.

nice hats

Welcome SD! Looks like you have the correct 'attitude' to wear that fedora! I remember when those were ONLY available in Europe. Looks like they're available in the Deep South now!

Enjoy it!

HIGH regard! Michaelson

That does look nice. Since my hair started to disappear awhile ago I got into hats and have gotten tins of compliments and questions about them. Most of mine are inexpensive but after I found Indygear and COW I decided to take the plunge.

I am on somewhat of a budget and din't want to anger the spouse the first time out so am getting Lee Keppler's new indy-style fedora that he told me now has a new name (copyright stuff I suppose).

I just put in the order tonight and can't wait til it comes. But after reading your post I too was wondering if I'd have to wait to the fall to wear it. Of course Indy was in Cairo and I think it was a little hotter there than Chicago so maybe I'll be OK. After all, one of the points is to keep the sun off.

Maybe I'll get a straw Indy next.

Thanks for the help and the comments guys!

lpa, I doubt I'd be able to wait until fall to wear a new hat... haha. My head's been pretty sweaty for the past couple of weeks, but I think it's worth it!