tubasthebest
New Member
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.
INDIANA JONES - How much for a really GOOD fedora?
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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.
I don't want to presume anything but I tried to get one of his pre-made and listed "available" hats earlier in the year and I was put on hold for like 3 months only to be told that it wasn't actually available. At the time, it was due to something with a family member. I don't know if he's wanting to avoid making or selling hats anymore but I wish him all the best if there are actually things happening in his life keeping him from making hats.
Okay, so I got impatient and contacted HJ last night. The email I got back this morning stating that my hat is being "finalized" but they're out of---get this---cardboard boxes to ship the hat box. First reading that and now typing it out just puts a smile on my face.
It's so silly.It should be fixed this week.
indydiary51
New Member
Cool. I want to get me a Herbert Johnson Raiders soc fedora.
DazzlerFan
Sr Member
Advintage Harrison hat is back up on their website this morning. I’ve placed my order. Very excited! I think there will be enough time for shipping.
I totally missed this message when it was posted. Sorry about that, wasn’t trying to ignore you.
I have one rabbit and one beaver, both from Steve Delk (Adventurebilt). I consider myself very lucky to have gotten the hats when I did. Penman reblocked the beaver hat a few years ago and did a great job.
I'm thinking of selling the rabbit, if anyone is interested. But they're wonderful hats!
I'm thinking of selling the rabbit, if anyone is interested. But they're wonderful hats!
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.
(hat color in this is under a yellow light, it's a much more rich chocolate color in person)
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.
(hat color in this is under a yellow light, it's a much more rich chocolate color in person)
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.
HMSwolfe
Master Member
Thanks for sharing, that is definitely one hell of a hat!
jarodpenn
Active Member
I bought an AdVintage just for the budget (before I knew I was going to build the whole costume), and I wear it regularly through fall and winter. It’s expensive enough that I wanted to get some mileage out of it outside of a costume but cheap enough that I’m not worried if it got ruined. Had it for a couple of years now and it’s broken in well.
I'm thinking of going with beaver, is rabbit the original felt used for Indy?
tubasthebest
New Member
Yes, rabbit felt is the original felt used for Indy. Well Indy 1-3. Indy 4's hat was made of beaver felt.
Thanks, I'm still torn on which to get. Accuracy vs durability...
Dr Jones Sr
Sr Member
Also I'm wondering what differences, if any, there are between the Akubra "Adventurer" and the Akubra "Federation IV".
I saw that when Akubra introduced their "Campdraft" David Morgan began selling it, with a subtle modification, under a different name.
Just thought I'd add my fedora info. I bought mine from a proper hat shop in Manchester England back in 1990 for forty british pounds which in today's money is ninety three pounds or one hundred twenty six US dollars.
It's nice felt and has been very durable for decades.
It's nice felt and has been very durable for decades.
Bought me a Deep sable one yesterday. Early/late xmas gift for myself
should be arriving in March.I hate waiting
WillGraham33
New Member
Advintage cant be beat and is THE hat for raiders, especially soc. The only exception is fedoraider. Advintage soc is $440 aprox, its 389 euros, if i remember correctly.
Bought me a Deep sable one yesterday. Early/late xmas gift for myself
I hate waiting
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.
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.
I think I can do that. Along with some comparisons next to my Penman. It should be a good comparison seeing as how I haven't worn my Penman hat in any sunlight, ever.
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.
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.
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.
HMSwolfe
Master Member
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.
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...
Also did a little video on it
I also have a Penman hat, which very nice as well. And a little cheaper.