Considering buying an AB Deluxe...Advice?
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Considering buying an AB Deluxe...Advice?
Hello,
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Is there any difference between an AB or AB Deluxe other than they are created by different hatters on different parts of the globe? I know they both use the same blocks,ribbons, liners and sweats...but are there differences in the Beaver felt and treatment by the individual hatters?
PLEASE POST PICS OF MARK KITTER CS FEDORAS IF U HAVE WITH YOUR INPUT.
Thank you kindly,
The Penitent Man
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Is there any difference between an AB or AB Deluxe other than they are created by different hatters on different parts of the globe? I know they both use the same blocks,ribbons, liners and sweats...but are there differences in the Beaver felt and treatment by the individual hatters?
PLEASE POST PICS OF MARK KITTER CS FEDORAS IF U HAVE WITH YOUR INPUT.
Thank you kindly,
The Penitent Man
The AB dlx. has a softer, more dense felt compared to a standard AB. I believe that the sweatbands used in the AB dlx. is a different type of leather aswell. Both hats are great! I haven't owned a AB dlx., but I do have a standard AB and that hat is awesome! I'm sure the dlx. is just as good.
I'm sure Steve or Marc will chime in to fill in any gaps that I missed (and I'm sure I missed quit a few).
I'm sure Steve or Marc will chime in to fill in any gaps that I missed (and I'm sure I missed quit a few).
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The best hat I have ever put my hands on, is my ABD from Marc. That's why, after my first ABD, I have ordered three more from him (not including the "Henry" I ordered too) since then. There are plenty of hat makers out there that have been doing it forever but have very little exposure. Most of them don't have websites. I've been to quite a few hat shops and inspected many hats. If you're looking for a great hat, there are plenty of options. If you want a piece of film history buy an AB. If you want a hat that has more thought, care, and love put into it than any other thing on the market than the only choice is AB DELUXE. Marc, adds personal touches to his hats that most people would never notice. He is always honing his skill and making improvements. That's what sets him apart. In fact, that's what sets Adventurebilt, as a company, apart.
So, my advice is. If you have the money, buy one. There is a reason you have never heard a complaint about one of Marc's hats. I am the type of guy that if I had a complaint I would voice it, and I have in the past.
ABD has cured my "Indy Hat fever".....only now I'm addicted to the medicine.
So, my advice is. If you have the money, buy one. There is a reason you have never heard a complaint about one of Marc's hats. I am the type of guy that if I had a complaint I would voice it, and I have in the past.
ABD has cured my "Indy Hat fever".....only now I'm addicted to the medicine.
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Thanks Kaplan,Kaplan wrote:The best hat I have ever put my hands on, is my ABD from Marc. That's why, after my first ABD, I have ordered three more from him (not including the "Henry" I ordered too) since then. There are plenty of hat makers out there that have been doing it forever but have very little exposure. Most of them don't have websites. I've been to quite a few hat shops and inspected many hats. If you're looking for a great hat, there are plenty of options. If you want a piece of film history buy an AB. If you want a hat that has more thought, care, and love put into it than any other thing on the market than the only choice is AB DELUXE. Marc, adds personal touches to his hats that most people would never notice. He is always honing his skill and making improvements. That's what sets him apart. In fact, that's what sets Adventurebilt, as a company, apart.
So, my advice is. If you have the money, buy one. There is a reason you have never heard a complaint about one of Marc's hats. I am the type of guy that if I had a complaint I would voice it, and I have in the past.
ABD has cured my "Indy Hat fever".....only now I'm addicted to the medicine.
Definately looking for the hat with the "thought,love and care" put in....would you mind posting a few pics of your AB Deluxe's?.....
P.S. If Marc is floating around in here...would LOVe to see a few pics of an AB Deluxe KOTCS style
Ditto to everything Kaplan said.Kaplan wrote:The best hat I have ever put my hands on, is my ABD from Marc. That's why, after my first ABD, I have ordered three more from him (not including the "Henry" I ordered too) since then. There are plenty of hat makers out there that have been doing it forever but have very little exposure. Most of them don't have websites. I've been to quite a few hat shops and inspected many hats. If you're looking for a great hat, there are plenty of options. If you want a piece of film history buy an AB. If you want a hat that has more thought, care, and love put into it than any other thing on the market than the only choice is AB DELUXE. Marc, adds personal touches to his hats that most people would never notice. He is always honing his skill and making improvements. That's what sets him apart. In fact, that's what sets Adventurebilt, as a company, apart.
So, my advice is. If you have the money, buy one. There is a reason you have never heard a complaint about one of Marc's hats. I am the type of guy that if I had a complaint I would voice it, and I have in the past.
ABD has cured my "Indy Hat fever".....only now I'm addicted to the medicine.
I currently own 2 AB Deluxes and they are by far the best hats I've ever owned. The beaver felt Marc uses is the nicest felt I've ever laid my hands on. It's incredibly soft but it's also extremely tough. The kangaroo hide sweatbands are also remarkably tough and very resistant to shrinking. The service I got dealing with Marc was just as outstanding as the finished product. The best service I have ever received from any vendor in all my years in this hobby, hands down.
Here are a few pics of my two ABD's
This one I got last August, I bashed it Raiders style with a slight turn. Granted it's not a CS style, but it is from the CS felt run.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD101.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD075.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD090.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD105.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD119.jpg
This one is older, I got last June, and I originally bashed it Raiders style, but then decided to go for more of a loose-pinch, LC/CS style. I think it's probably a lot closer to the CS hat than LC, but this was not, however, purchased as a CS style hat (it wasn't blocked on a CS block).
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD002.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD008.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD013.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD001.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD015.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163 ... ABD023.jpg
The prices are not cheap, but in my opinion, after many years searching for the right hat, and after many hundreds (probably thouands if I added it all up now ) of dollars spent on hats that didn't cut it in one way or another, the AB deluxe from Marc is easily worth every penny. If it is the only hat you ever buy, then it will be the only hat you'll ever need.
Re: Considering buying an AB Deluxe...Advice?
The Dollar is gaining on the Euro and I can put you in touch with my mortgage deptartment regarding a home equity loan.The Penitent Man wrote:Hello,
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Is there any difference between an AB or AB Deluxe other than they are created by different hatters on different parts of the globe? I know they both use the same blocks,ribbons, liners and sweats...but are there differences in the Beaver felt and treatment by the individual hatters?
PLEASE POST PICS OF MARK KITTER CS FEDORAS IF U HAVE WITH YOUR INPUT.
Thank you kindly,
The Penitent Man
That is great advice, and I followed it the other day, as I placed my order for an ABD, my first and probably only fedora I'll have. So far, Marc has been very generous and kind in his emailings. Now, to measure my head to get the whole processes of waiting 14 months begun! *evil cackle* (sorry) LOLKaplan wrote:.... If it is the only hat you ever buy, then it will be the only hat you'll ever need.
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399.00 EURO (about $584 bucks)Texan Scott wrote:How much are the ABD's? thanks.
They are certainly not cheap by any means, but if you're a frequent hat-wearer and you don't want to keep spending dough on cheaper, "expendable" hats that can't handle lots of heavy, real world wear, then the ABD is well worth it.
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I'm glade I'm not the only one who understands that wisdom of buying a great high quality hat once and not spending money on a bunch of low quality hats. You will end up spending more money than you would have if they just went to the higher end hats.GCR wrote:399.00 EURO (about $584 bucks)Texan Scott wrote:How much are the ABD's? thanks.
They are certainly not cheap by any means, but if you're a frequent hat-wearer and you don't want to keep spending dough on cheaper, "expendable" hats that can't handle lots of heavy, real world wear, then the ABD is well worth it.
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That's the same advice Kaplan gave me on the ABD, which I ordered 2 weeks ago. Luckily I was able to get a Camptown while I wait.senkusha wrote:That is great advice, and I followed it the other day, as I placed my order for an ABD, my first and probably only fedora I'll have. So far, Marc has been very generous and kind in his emailings. Now, to measure my head to get the whole processes of waiting 14 months begun! *evil cackle* (sorry) LOLKaplan wrote:.... If it is the only hat you ever buy, then it will be the only hat you'll ever need.
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Thats not my hat, Thats Marcs ABD.The Penitent Man wrote:I guess the ABD is the winner...now to plunk down the dough and play the waiting game......thanks for the pics of the Penman CS Bending Oak...nice hat my friend.
"14 Months"....Marc's wait time is that long?....I figured by now the Movie Buzz tapered off?
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Oh.sorry Bending Oak
..well it does look like a helluva nice lid!!!....I figure...After watching the featurette on idiana Jones.Com on the Hats...and seeing how sturdy and beautiful the AB's were when Ford was handling them...the price just didnt become an issue anymore. I want the real deal that i can wear and enjoy for years. And I already have My Mag HJ by fedora so I have that end of the spectrum...and now i'll have Mark's Work in the fashion of the film he worked on.
Thanks for all your help and input guys..I appreciate it
..well it does look like a helluva nice lid!!!....I figure...After watching the featurette on idiana Jones.Com on the Hats...and seeing how sturdy and beautiful the AB's were when Ford was handling them...the price just didnt become an issue anymore. I want the real deal that i can wear and enjoy for years. And I already have My Mag HJ by fedora so I have that end of the spectrum...and now i'll have Mark's Work in the fashion of the film he worked on.
Thanks for all your help and input guys..I appreciate it