WATCHMEN! Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

[CTF]

You can't say that I don't share information.

Rorschach's fedora is a found item. Albeit, a custom one. I have found out -- from a pretty reliable source -- that the fedora was bought from the following site.

http://www.texashatters.com

They do more than cowboy hats!

In short, just ask for the Rorschach model.

All the details are said to be the same -- except for two details.

First, the colour. That was changed by the costume department. The fedora from the maker is more of a pecan.

Second, the material may also be different... they made the film hats in a heavier felt. But the hat is normally made in a dress weight material. You could probably ask to have it made in the former, though. Maybe? :confused

This will be a hot item, I reckon. Especially early next year! I might pick one up to wear 'round, anyway. I love stingy brim fedoras. :cool

Yes, I know that there is already a thread asking for more information on Rorschach's costume [as seen in the flick], but the name was misspelled in the title, so it probably wouldn't show up in a search.

 

[The Manlet]

Re: Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

Sweet find! If some gets a price quote do share the info.

 

[CTF]

Re: Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

Second, the material may also be different... they made the film hats in a heavier felt. But the hat is normally made in a dress weight material. You could probably ask to have it made in the former, though. Maybe? :confused

You are able to have it made in the same material as the film hats.

 

[rmschneider104]

Re: Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

Very cool find. Thanks for sharing the details.

 

[Treadwell]

Re: Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

I was gonna suggest making the subject more descriptive but I guess if you know who Rorshach is then you know what hat you're referring to. It's funny, though, because through the entire post it's almost like you deliberately left out any clue for the clueless (i.e. me) what character and film you're talking about! :lol

 

[UFO]

Re: Rorschach's fedora -- FOUND!

Rorschach, hes the guy from welcome back kotter, right?

:lol

 

[CTF]

$200.00 for the dress weight, $300.00 for the western weight.

 

[bendingoak]

Anyone have good pics of the hat and any specs. I'm sure i could make that hat.

 

[SilkSpectre]

From the Pictures I have seen, it looks like Indiana Jones' Fedora, but with a smaller rim...but that is just me...I will have to do some research...

SS

 

[Belakor]

Anyone have good pics of the hat and any specs. I'm sure i could make that hat.

I've got a few photos in here




(Click to enlarge)

There's not a lot out there as far as his hat goes, not that I've seen at least.

 

[CTF]

For the RPF:

 

[bendingoak]

Thanks for the photo's. I have that same color felt and ribbon.

 

[ReturningSon]

No word on the trenchcoat?...

 

[CTF]

To be honest, I haven't asked. I have been sourcing other props from this show, though.

But I'll see what I can do.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Indy Magnoli has stated that doing the trenchcoat is "a piece of cake!"
If you are familiar with Indy's work, you know he will deliver a top-notch quality replica.
The 'real' hats are pretty expensive so I am hoping another hat maker can offer them for a much more affordable price.
Has anyone looked into his gloves yet? Hopefully these are a found item because having custom gloves done is a pain in the poozer.

 

[CTF]

Having seen the felt that they made the film hats from, there is no way I'd want a hat from anywhere else.

Expensive, yes. But quality.

 

[NoTsOsErIoUs]

Link to a pic of the movie costume from flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianrselby/3288241591/sizes/o/

 

[fanboy]

i used to have a similar fedora i got at a vintage store many years ago. of course, i can't find it now! :angry

 

[ReturningSon]

I want an original SA TRENCHCOAT!!!!

 

[bendingoak]

I buy my felt and ribbon from the same place.