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New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:48 pm
by modernindy
Hey there everyone! Just got this thing. It's an officially licensed IJ fedora, so it's probably @#$%. But, for sheer looks, what do you think? Too big? Too small? I know the curve in the back isn't great, but I can't steam it (wrong material, afraid it'll just ruin it). Thanks for looking! :) :) :)
http://imgur.com/a/EUiIi

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 5:18 pm
by Jeremiah
DP?
Not bad but you could do a lot better. That was my first one too.

Hey. Are you Rorschach? :mrgreen:

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:34 pm
by modernindy
Jeremiah wrote:DP?
Not bad but you could do a lot better. That was my first one too.

Hey. Are you Rorschach? :mrgreen:
DP? No idea what that means. And no, I'm not Rorschach. But thanks for the feedback!

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:13 pm
by Jeremiah
dorfman Pacific.
Ha. Your photo editing looked like it. Ha.

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:26 pm
by Ridgerunner58
Generally doesn't look too bad. It does have a natural tapered shape rather than being straight sided, but it's not too severe. The crown is a bit low but the brim is okay. If it fits then the size is okay. If it's wool, though, do not let it get wet because it won't take it at all. :TOH:

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:46 am
by modernindy
Yeah, it's wool, but not a DP fedora. I agree about the tapered sides and height of the hat itself, but it does fit well, and I don't have ~$100 or more to get an actual GOOD hat.

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:05 am
by captblitzdawg
It really has the cowboy flair of the DP hats. I had one and wore it quite often a few years back but I got lucky and found an 84 Stetson to upgrade to for about $30. I still have that one and use it from time to time. My DP hat ended up going to a very cute young lady!

Re: New Hat! Thoughts?

Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:30 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
There's nothing wrong with a cheapy. They can be great, as long as you are aware of their limitations (seems like you are). Even with a closet full of high end hats, I still pick up the occasional wool crusher and such.

The overall shape and dimensions seems to suit your face shape and build. If it fits comfortable, keep it and enjoy.