Club Obi Wan

I have always been fascinated by the 'Clipper' fedora. I think it was the mystery that surrounded it. Was it brown, grey? Ribbon colour, width etc?

There was also nothing available that looked right to my eyes. Charcoal was too dark, granite too light.

Then suddenly Thomas from Advintage had a smoke coloured felt that just looked spot on. At least to the DVD version of Raiders that I had. I just had to have one.

It arrived yesterday and in the flesh the felt is exactly the shade of grey I was hoping for, with the correct earthy undertones.









I am over the moon. I've wanted this hat for so long. Finally I have my Holy Grail!

That's a great color!

The gray Henry hit the spot as far as my impression of screen accuracy, but this felt looks spot on as well!

Wonder where the felt is from? Portugal and Winchester, TN are the only sources I'm even aware of. Maybe some made in Asia?

Very nice. Congrats!

It looks taupe gray. I like the shade.

I should have said, it's Portuguese - Fepsa 100% beaver.

tedquinton wrote:I should have said, it's Portuguese - Fepsa 100% beaver.

I've seen the fepsa rabbit but not the beaver. It must be awesome! It looks great in the pics. How long did it take to get it?

fedoralover

That is an insanely good looking hat. Congrats!

fedoralover wrote:

tedquinton wrote:I should have said, it's Portuguese - Fepsa 100% beaver.

I've seen the fepsa rabbit but not the beaver. It must be awesome! It looks great in the pics. How long did it take to get it?

fedoralover

I think the wait was a couple of months, maybe a little less.

That's a custom job isn't it?

Nice looking lid. Let's see it on your noggin.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

rogera wrote:That's a custom job isn't it?

Yes it is, but great value. Even cheaper if you're outside Europe as you get roughly 20% sales tax off the price!

tedquinton wrote:

rogera wrote:That's a custom job isn't it?

Yes it is, but great value. Even cheaper if you're outside Europe as you get roughly 20% sales tax off the price!

I have considered ordering from them. I just haven't pulled the trigger.

Indiana Jeff wrote:Nice looking lid. Let's see it on your noggin.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

If you're sure!

Not the best as I only had a phone to hand.

I had to double take- you look exactly like someone I went to college with in that hat and lighting. Nice Lid!

Wow! Very cool! Peters Brothers (at least used too, not sure now) offered (what Joe Jr.) called a 'Sea Plane Gray' version of their 'Indy' line that was very nice. I had one for many years until I gave it to one of my grandson's. Beautiful color and looked a great deal like this one. Nice catch! Looks great on you. NOW! Find a dark blue double breasted suit to go with it! Or, else ! Truly...good find and purchase. Enjoy ! W>

Really awesome lid, my friend! Could you provide some specs on it? Did you get the "Smoke-grey" or the "steel-grey"? What felt stiffness and are you happy with that choice? Also, any chance of a pic of the liner?

Thanks and congrats on finding your holy grail! Really great hat!
-ZL

nicetrylaoche wrote:Really awesome lid, my friend! Could you provide some specs on it? Did you get the "Smoke-grey" or the "steel-grey"? What felt stiffness and are you happy with that choice? Also, any chance of a pic of the liner?

Thanks and congrats on finding your holy grail! Really great hat!
-ZL

Hi, away having adventures in Turkey at the moment. Will reply properly on my return, but I'm extremely happy with the hat!

here my brandnew "Smoke-grey" Advintage:

for comparsion: my brown Adventures Built "Henry"




with other light:


the original:


screenshot from DVD:


screenshot from bluray:


private picture of the interior (for colors of the curtain):

Very nice. The 2nd and 3rd pictures really bring out the 'is is brown or grey' tone.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

That is a fantastic hat! I think the color would go very well with one of my favorite grey suits, especially in winter. Could wear it to work without getting too many "why is he wearing a fedora" looks. Very nice!

That is a gorgeous hat! Thomas does amazing work! His customer service is top notch. He promptly answered all of my questions and did not try to persuade me to buy something I didn't want. I will own one of his Clippers before too long. I highly recommend him. Nice pics of the hat on the head as well!