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I also own a Penman, and just got my new HJ this week. It’s nice to have both.Thanks.
Damn sun light. Ruins everything
Guessing dye on the hat might ruin it.
Already own a Penman. Thinking of getting a HJ too.
I also own a Penman, and just got my new HJ this week. It’s nice to have both.Thanks.
Damn sun light. Ruins everything
Guessing dye on the hat might ruin it.
Already own a Penman. Thinking of getting a HJ too.
I own one with the more expensive beaver felt. While it's looks amazing and accurate. It lacks "ruggedness" I guess.I also own a Penman, and just got my new HJ this week. It’s nice to have both.
I own one with the more expensive beaver felt. While it's looks amazing and accurate. It lacks "ruggedness" I guess.
Tried ordering one of his Everyman hats. However I at the moment can't get one due to his current illness, whatever it is.
Not yet, 6-8 weeks to make and process but that's not before my order is received by the milliners. I'm sure I'm in a very long wait-list. I suppose I could email to see where I am on the list, but I think that'd only make me more impatient.
I totally missed this message when it was posted. Sorry about that, wasn’t trying to ignore you.What size? I may still have an original AdventureBilt in pure rabbit
Thanks for sharing, that is definitely one hell of a hat!Just got this in time for it to still be considered a late-birthday gift: my genuine Herbert Johnson "Raiders" fedora! Open crown, deep-sable rabbit fur felt; it's as close to the original hat that's ever done, in my opinion. Close to the original felt, color, weight, shape (using the closest block to the original Poet model) and by the the original company that made them...and still made bespoke--by hand! It honestly doesn't get any better.
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(hat color in this is under a yellow light, it's a much more rich chocolate color in person)
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Like many people out there, I started with the crummy officially licensed Indy hat and then moved up to a Coyle Downtowner, and while good for what they are, they're really stiff, heavy wool hats meant for average consumption (close-enough-costuming or novelty) and finally getting a quality hat is night and day in comparison. It's so much lighter than I'm used to and the quality of the felt is so soft and luxurious; I don't think I'll be getting another Indy hat soon. If I am, it's gonna be from Herbert Johnson, no question.
Wait time from order placed was ~3 months and the topped out closer to 500 USD shipped, but it is totally worth the wait and every penny. I honestly can't say enough good things about this hat.
I'm thinking of going with beaver, is rabbit the original felt used for Indy?Just got this in time for it to still be considered a late-birthday gift: my genuine Herbert Johnson "Raiders" fedora! Open crown, deep-sable rabbit fur felt; it's as close to the original hat that's ever done, in my opinion. Close to the original felt, color, weight, shape (using the closest block to the original Poet model) and by the the original company that made them...and still made bespoke--by hand! It honestly doesn't get any better.
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(hat color in this is under a yellow light, it's a much more rich chocolate color in person)
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Like many people out there, I started with the crummy officially licensed Indy hat and then moved up to a Coyle Downtowner, and while good for what they are, they're really stiff, heavy wool hats meant for average consumption (close-enough-costuming or novelty) and finally getting a quality hat is night and day in comparison. It's so much lighter than I'm used to and the quality of the felt is so soft and luxurious; I don't think I'll be getting another Indy hat soon. If I am, it's gonna be from Herbert Johnson, no question.
Wait time from order placed was ~3 months and the topped out closer to 500 USD shipped, but it is totally worth the wait and every penny. I honestly can't say enough good things about this hat.
Thanks, I'm still torn on which to get. Accuracy vs durability...Yes, rabbit felt is the original felt used for Indy. Well Indy 1-3. Indy 4's hat was made of beaver felt.
Does anyone know how the color of the David Morgan Adventurer Hat compares to the ROTLA hat?
Bought me a Deep sable one yesterday. Early/late xmas gift for myselfDeep Sable. That's closest to the original color (and it's only going to get lighter if you're planning on wearing it outdoors often) and, if you believe what the site says, HJ is working with the closest equivalent rabbit felt to the original back in '79/'80.
Not yet, 6-8 weeks to make and process but that's not before my order is received by the milliners. I'm sure I'm in a very long wait-list. I suppose I could email to see where I am on the list, but I think that'd only make me more impatient.
Bought me a Deep sable one yesterday. Early/late xmas gift for myselfshould be arriving in March.
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I went with rabbit. For two reasons, I read rabbit was used for the actual film. Secondly I already own a Raiders hat by Penman which is beaver felt. Pre-bashed with the turn.It is so worth it! I actually wear it a lot indoors. I just walk by it and then pop it on and walk the house in it. Did you get it in beaver, rabbit? Open-crown or pre-bashed? You must show pics when you get it.
Looks a lot better in the video! Glad you’re happy with it, it looks great!I just posted about my Herbert Johnson 40th Anniversary Streets of Cairo Poet hat. It had a design feature I wasn't aware of, but now that I am, I'm a big fan.
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Thoughts on the Indiana Jones Streets of Cairo Herbert Johnson 40th Anniversary Hat?
hey guys I came across this 40th Anniversary Edition of the "Poet" hat on the Herbert Johnson website several months ago, placed and order and just received it. It came with a fancy box, certificate of authenticity and a "collectors edition" keychain. The hat overall seem pretty nice, and the...www.therpf.com
Also did a little video on it
I also have a Penman hat, which very nice as well. And a little cheaper.
now that I know about the "bulge" i appreciate that they actually included it.Looks a lot better in the video! Glad you’re happy with it, it looks great!