indy fedora
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Ramiel
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http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products.cgi...ts&returnpage=0
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Don't buy all the hats I still have to buy one.
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http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products.cgi...ts&returnpage=0
Don't buy all the hats I still have to buy one.
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
I have two hats from HatsDirect, both the regular Federation and the Federation Deluxe. I really like the deluxe better in most every way, but the regular fed is a great hat for under $100.
If you use their express shipping you'll have your hat in under a week.
If you use their express shipping you'll have your hat in under a week.
Gatekeeper
Sr Member
The Akubra Federation and Federation Deluxe are great Indy fedoras. When the Federation was designed (it's derived from an older Akubra hat model), some die-hard Indy fans were consulted and gave their view on how to design the hat.
The Deluxe is more accurate in terms of colour - it's a richer brown, while the regular Fed has a grayish tint to it.
Both hats are great - the regular Fed is well worth the $. I have one of those myself that I've been bashing, rebashing, reblocking and generally abusing... a heavy-duty hat indeed. Recommended.
The Deluxe is more accurate in terms of colour - it's a richer brown, while the regular Fed has a grayish tint to it.
Both hats are great - the regular Fed is well worth the $. I have one of those myself that I've been bashing, rebashing, reblocking and generally abusing... a heavy-duty hat indeed. Recommended.
Gatekeeper
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(BigJoe88 @ Nov 19 2006, 02:48 AM) [snapback]1360898[/snapback]</div>
How much 'or so' is there in your 7 ¾ hat size? I wouldn't order too big a hat... for some reason, in spite of being a 7 ½, I ordered the next size up and it was a bit too roomy... had to put foam under the sweat for snugness. All my other fedoras have been 7 ½, and they've been perfect fits.
Also, check out Hatsdirect's size help page:
http://www.hatsdirect.com/help-size-akubra.html
How much 'or so' is there in your 7 ¾ hat size? I wouldn't order too big a hat... for some reason, in spite of being a 7 ½, I ordered the next size up and it was a bit too roomy... had to put foam under the sweat for snugness. All my other fedoras have been 7 ½, and they've been perfect fits.
Also, check out Hatsdirect's size help page:
http://www.hatsdirect.com/help-size-akubra.html
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
Yeah, hat size is pretty simple, as long as you don't over think it too much. Just send them your exact head measurement (in mm) and you'll get a hat that'll fit just fine.
This isn't super screen-accurate (it has a teardrop crown instead of Indy's center dent) but the Jaxon Iconoclast is pretty good for the price. I have one, and it's been in some rain storms without any damage:
http://www.villagehatshop.com/jaxon_iconoclast.html
http://www.villagehatshop.com/jaxon_iconoclast.html
Gigatron
Sr Member
I have 2 fed deluxes, a brown for everyday wear and a grey for dressier occassions. Love them both. Both have held up unbelievably well through rain and snow storms. Both have been completely drenched and looked good as new the next day.
Here's Akubra's hat sizing chart http://www.hatsdirect.com/help-size-akubra.html
-Fred
Here's Akubra's hat sizing chart http://www.hatsdirect.com/help-size-akubra.html
-Fred
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
You have a gray Fed deluxe?.?
Do you have any pics of it? They don't offer the deluxe in anything other than Indy brown anymore and I've love to see one. I'm curious how it compares, color and quality-wise to the gray regular federation.
Do you have any pics of it? They don't offer the deluxe in anything other than Indy brown anymore and I've love to see one. I'm curious how it compares, color and quality-wise to the gray regular federation.
I've got a Fed Deluxe myself, and love it. And as you're going to bash it yourself, you will have some control as to exactly how it fits. Now, it's a VERY good idea to send them your EXACT head measurements, but with a little steam, and some water on the inside of the leather hat band, and the thin sizing foam Hats Direct sends, you can tune and tweek the hat to your size.
You'll probably deal with Jenny Nethercote. She's awesome, and if you need anything else, or have any questions, she'll take care of them pronto.
Good luck.
You'll probably deal with Jenny Nethercote. She's awesome, and if you need anything else, or have any questions, she'll take care of them pronto.
Good luck.
Gigatron
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(WinstonWolf359 @ Nov 20 2006, 04:38 PM) [snapback]1361942[/snapback]</div>
I think back when I bought it they were calling it black, but in reality, it's actually a dark grey. I'll see if I can get some pics of it up in the next day or two. Just keep your eyes peeled on this thread.
-Fred
You have a gray Fed deluxe?.?
Do you have any pics of it? They don't offer the deluxe in anything other than Indy brown anymore and I've love to see one. I'm curious how it compares, color and quality-wise to the gray regular federation.
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I think back when I bought it they were calling it black, but in reality, it's actually a dark grey. I'll see if I can get some pics of it up in the next day or two. Just keep your eyes peeled on this thread.
-Fred
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
Cool thanks.
Gigatron
Sr Member
Hey Winston,
Here's the hat under some different light conditions. The first color is probably the most accurate to how it looks in normal, everyday lighting
I went with the bash that Indy had at the end of Raiders after his meeting with army intelligence. It's very close to his brown fed bash, but not as tight of a front pinch.
-Fred
Here's the hat under some different light conditions. The first color is probably the most accurate to how it looks in normal, everyday lighting
I went with the bash that Indy had at the end of Raiders after his meeting with army intelligence. It's very close to his brown fed bash, but not as tight of a front pinch.
-Fred
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
Nice hat. Nice bash, and the felt looks pretty soft, too. That's one of the qualities I really like about the Fed deluxe over the regular, how soft the felt is.
I've heard Akubra is making a black deluxe Fed again sometime next year, so perhaps it's the same one you have there. I've been *this* close to picking up a gray Federation regular, but I might have to hold out for the deluxe.
Thanks for sharing.
Nice bash, and the felt looks pretty soft, too. That's one of the qualities I really like about the Fed deluxe over the regular, how soft the felt is.I've heard Akubra is making a black deluxe Fed again sometime next year, so perhaps it's the same one you have there. I've been *this* close to picking up a gray Federation regular, but I might have to hold out for the deluxe.
Thanks for sharing.
Gigatron
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(WinstonWolf359 @ Nov 21 2006, 01:43 AM) [snapback]1362345[/snapback]</div>
Thanks, Winston. I love my feds. My brown one is all nice and floppy but holds it's shape beautifully. The grey one is a bit stiffer but that's because I don't wear it nearly as often. The brown one was just as stiff at first, but after wearing it in the rain and snow, it fits like a glove.
Wait until HD releases the black again and see if it's truly black or the more greyish color I recieved. If it turns out to be the grey, I'd suggest picking it up. The deluxe is a work of art and worth the few extra dollars.
-Fred
Nice hat.
I've heard Akubra is making a black deluxe Fed again sometime next year, so perhaps it's the same one you have there. I've been *this* close to picking up a gray Federation regular, but I might have to hold out for the deluxe.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Winston. I love my feds. My brown one is all nice and floppy but holds it's shape beautifully. The grey one is a bit stiffer but that's because I don't wear it nearly as often. The brown one was just as stiff at first, but after wearing it in the rain and snow, it fits like a glove.
Wait until HD releases the black again and see if it's truly black or the more greyish color I recieved. If it turns out to be the grey, I'd suggest picking it up. The deluxe is a work of art and worth the few extra dollars.
-Fred
