Club Obi Wan

It's here!!!!!
If you haven't noticed, I've felt it necessary to try and buy, at least, one hat from the several terrific hat-builders that are active on this site. Today I received my second hat from Ken at Camptown Hats. It's a 1957 Legend, #007, and it is a beauty.

It has a taller crown, which I LOVE, and a darker felt than the Fieldmaster, my other hat from Camptown. All you guys waiting on a Legend will be very pleased. I know what you're going to say, "This thread is worthless without photos". As soon as I can get the bash I want, the photos will follow shortly.

I want to thank Ken for another wonderful addition to the Camptown line of hats. I don't know how you are are the legal game, but when it comes to hats, you are first-class. I'm here to tell you, we can use more hat-makers and fewer attorneys, in my humble opinion.

I will post photos shortly and hope others will also, as they receive their Legends.

Many Thanks
Randall

OMG DON'T DO THAT TO US! Must...have...pictures!

I'll probably order the 1945 and 1936 after I receive my 57 Ken's a cool guy and a pleasure to do business with.

(btw your avatar image is too large - needs to be resized)

Sorry all!!
I sent the same picture, twice, in much too large a format.

Will do better.

Randall

Actually, I don't suppose I sent any photos at all.

I'll try again.




If this doesn't go through, I need a lesson on Photobucket For dummies.

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The pics came through, and... Wow! Looks great!! I should be getting mine (#003) on my door step tomorrow. I will share pics as well. Time to dig out the camera!

So, how does the felt feel in comparison to the Fieldmaster? Is the felt floppier & thinner or about the same. Ken told me it was much softer & more lush than the Fieldmaster, but I'm wondering about the soft floppy feel. Like I said, is it more lie a vintage hat or similar to the Fieldmaster?

I suppose I will be finding out tomorrow after work. I can't wait! More photos please!! Some outdoors would be fantastic.

Cheers!

Dan

Very nice! When did you 2 guys order?

I'm still waiting for any notification that my hat has shipped.

Daniel....
I want to thank you. Because of you and the photos you posted of your Fieldmaster, I decided to buy my Camptown Fieldmaster. I became a Camptown "Groupie".

In my opinion, the felt is of the same "feel" as the Fieldmaster. The main differences, as I noted, is the taller, CS crown, and the color of the felt.

It is a Camptown, and I'm sure you'll love it.

Please do post photos on this thread. I can't wait to hear your analysis and appraisal.

Many Thanks
Randall

You're most welcome Randall and thank you for the invite to share on your thread. I will be sure to do that once I get some pics. It's going to Disneyland this weekend for sure.
How does the new logo look in the liner?

Cheers!

Dan

buda741 wrote:Very nice! When did you 2 guys order?

I'm still waiting for any notification that my hat has shipped.

You are in the mix Bob, have no fear. I am trying to work as quickly as my afterhours time permits on styling. It will ship soon !

Randy, I am pleased that you like it ! Its been a heck of a ride getting them made, but I think folks will enjoy them.

Highest Regards !

Ken

BTW: on the felt, the difference may be most palpable to me who works on lots of these lids. It is softer since I reduced the % of shellac in the body. I.E. will break in faster. I am also pleased that the new, darker shade is well recieved.

Uh oh, Littlest Jersey just woke up. ! Bottle time !

Thanks
Ken

Not to hijack a thread, but Ken what's the best way to ask you questions, email or PM? I sent an email last week (8/4) and never heard back.

Looks fantastic!

Of course, a hat takes comes alive when perched proudly on ones head. Let's see some of those pics!

Your hat looks great. I can't wait until mine arrives. More pics!!! I'd like to see the bow.

That one looks great! Can you post a front view picture?

JC1972 wrote:Not to hijack a thread, but Ken what's the best way to ask you questions, email or PM? I sent an email last week (8/4) and never heard back.

Email usually, but phone is fine too. The shop line is on the charger at the moment, but its 973 477 0934. Any time, you call me OK?

Thanks
Ken

Tremolo wrote:That one looks great! Can you post a front view picture?

A shot of the back & bow side would be very appreciated as well. Still digging on what I see here. Mine will be here this afternoon so I will be beating a quick path home after work, & I think I will hear that angel chorus in the background when I see the box & open it.

Cheers!

Dan

Mama Mia, Jersey, that's a fine hat. I may yet be able to afford one -- may the savings jar at home fill to overflowing just by the power of my will alone!

Alright folks here is my review of #003. Holy smokes!! This is one fine hat. Soft right out of the box. Not only to the touch put in pliability. Shapes great this way and it still holds the shape put in without any steam. It is decidedly darker than the Fieldmaster & the crown is taller but the proportions are perfect. The fit is perfect right out of the box. No padding or tweaking needed at all.
All in all a top quality hat from a top drawer stand up guy. Thank you so very much Ken for this wonderful hat. You have outdone yourself for sure.

Here are a few pics:

Indoors


Outdoors


Side by side with my Fieldmaster (left).


More to come folks.

Cheers!

Dan

Here are a few more of the 1957 Legend (#003).





The logo inside.


I must say that I am very happy with this lid. Good Job Ken!!
This one will be going to Disneyland with me this weekend. I can't wait to show it off.


Cheers!

Dan

That didn't work so I'll try again.
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Randall

Absolutely fantastic looking hats, gentlemen. I love the gold logo on the liner. Shiny.

Sweet hat Dan!!

Yes, indeed, an absolutely awesomely fine looking hat!

Man, I can't wait for sure now!

Good job, Jersey!

Thanks folks! I'm super happy with it, I must say. Ken did a fantastic job with this one for sure, and I think a shout out to Steve for working with Ken to get this block for this hat is in order. Thank you Steve for working with Ken to make this particular Legend a reality.

Cheers!

Dan

Here are a few shots of my 1957 Legend from this weekend.







Cheers!

Dan

You can tell by the photos, the more you wore it, the better it settled on your head. By the 3rd photo, it's taking a natual shape from the handling.

VERY VERY nice!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Whoa! The '57 looks beautiful! I hope Ken offerrs these in more colors. I am officially interested.

Dave

Gotta agree with Michaelson, looks even better the more you wore it. Wow. Great lid. The swoop in the third pic

Thanks Gang! Most appreciated.

Actually the lat picture is From Saturday late afternoon & the other two are from Sunday, one at breakfast and then an afternoon shot in the Indy Ride que.

It is getting much softer and feeling more a part of me each day. You are right there Michaelson, it is taking on a distinctive shape all it's own after handling for a while. The swoop doesn't com from a turn but how I tug on the brim to seat it down on my noggin. Funny huh?
This one has that highly sought after straight sides. I know that in these few shots it looks like it may have a taper to it, but trust me, it doesn't. In fact I would say it has a bit of a reverse taper due to my long oval head.

Cheers!

Dan

Well, thus far it is doing quite well in hot weather as well. It has been near 100° this past week and the perforated sweatband is allowing a nice breeze under the lid.

Thank you Ken!!

Cheers!

Dan

Is the 1957 comparable in price with the 1936?

This hat has won me over just from the pics alone. I always wondered what the perforations looked like for the Camptown hats. And if they do let your head breath in hot weather, it might be wonderful to where here in Hawaii... Okay, I'm sold .

The 1936 Fieldmaster is $175 I believe, and the 1957 Legend is $210 respectively. Be sure to give Ken a call and discuss any options you may want for either hat and to be 100% sure on the pricing. Honestly I highly recommend either hat. Some of the best bang for the buck for sure.Glad you guys like what you see. I have been completely happy with what I've gotten.

Cheers!

Dan

The Camptown hats are rugged and very good looking. I haven't seen one yet that wasn't a beauty! Great work Ken, your hats are really wonderful.

I can't order a hat every other week much as I would like to, but I will be ordering a Camptown in the future no doubt.

Hope to see yours here when you finally do Gab.

Cheers!

Dan

So,rrhanselka, we haven't heard much out of you about your #007. Care to make any further comments now that you've had it for about a month. Any new pics of it in action? Please do share, I don't want to be the lone gunman here.


Cheers!

Dan

Yes, please post more pics.

And DJ, don't worry, when I get my Legend I'll be posting pics like crazy.

Ooooh! Can't wait to see yours Venkman! You know How soon you'll get it?

Cheers!

Dan

I'm not sure exactly when my hat will be on the way. I do know that is is the batch he is currently trimmin' and a shapin', but just not anything specific. I'm am very excited though I can tell you.

I bet! Well, in any case I can't wait to see what you get. You're going to love it right out of the box.

Cheers!

Dan

And I'm waaaayyyy overdue in posting a photo of mine....

Sorry.


1957 Legend #008......

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Sorry DJ and others, but things have been a little hectic. We had to prepare for a visit from Ike last week. He was originally scheduled to make landfall about 30 miles from us, so we were a bit frantic trying to get ready. As Jimmy Buffet's song title goes, "Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season", isn't an easy proposition. Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for others, Ike turned north to the east of us and went ashore at Galveston. I'm sure you've seen the catastrophe along the Texas Coast. I've driven those streets and roads many times in my work travels and my heart and prayers go out to all affected, many who have lost everything.

Anyway, I'll post more photos soon, but I still love my Legend, even more so, since it's getting broke in.

Randall

Here's my overdue but yet beautiful #006 1957 Legend.

Great looking hats, fellas! I want mine so bad I can practically taste it.

Buda471, first off, great hat, no question there, however, it looks like you need to make the dents in your bash a little deeper.


Wow, that is probably the most commas I've ever used in one sentence.

Yeah I was thinking the same.... I just don't know how to...

So Buda, since September, have you deepened the bash or do any other tweaks to your lid. Please share the results.

Cheers!

Dan

My Legend just before Christmas. I had changed out the ribbon to one of Todd's offerings as I like the look of the Petersham better overall. Adds more contrast.


Cheers!

Dan

Again, that is a very nice hat. You look quite happy there, great shot. I like the ribbon change, too. How does the bow look on the new ribbon?

Thanks Venkman, most appreciated. Yes, very happy. The bow looks much better now. I used the Dalexs method & did a proper job of it. The thread I used was a spot on match for the color of the ribbon & is basically invisible. Looks like the ribbon & bow is just there.
I'll see if I can find a pic of that side of the lid to show off the bow. The change out was dead simple & took me all of about a half an hour cutting, ironing & sewing.

Cheers!

Dan

Hey Venkman, here are a few shots of the new ribbon.







Again, I'm rather happy with the results. I had originally tried this on my Fieldmaster, because after about 3 1/2 years the ribbon had sun faded to the point of blending in with the hat. Once I took it off you could really see the difference in color on the inside of the ribbon. I may recycle the ribbon & bow on a project campaign hat that I want to redo with a new sweatband & brim shape.


Cheers!

Dan