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10 Year Old NOS Olive Green Campdraft

I was kindly given this buy a friend...is this colour still available in Campdrafts?

 

[billyspew]

I was kindly given this buy a friend...is this colour still available in Campdrafts?

Is there a picture?
Olive Green is not in the current line I've seen - Would like to see it to compare to the Bluegrass Green though.

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Indy Bash

Sometimes I feel like I post in this thread too much

Just got another Federation IV strictly for an Indy bash (more detail on the process over in the "Indy Bash" thread) and thought I'd post a couple pics here. Got to say, after studying the Raiders bash there's no doubt in my mind you can get that look spot on with a Fed IV.

 

[Goose.]

Sometimes I feel like I post in this thread too much

Just got another Federation IV strictly for an ...

No, you are doing quite fine so far as I am concerned...almost.

What "I" need now is more cowbell. A pic of the Tugboat Dark Brown next to the Indy Dark Brown. I'd really like to see the top, front, side. And on that noggin of yours'. If not here, in the "Indy" or "I love the FIV" thread...wherever.

Ha ha...I was just going to comment on the color going good with your hair/mug and it reminded me of the first comment my wife made when she saw me in my Moonstone; "I really like how the color goes well with your grey hair". And I could tell she was being quite sincere

Anyway Triple F, get snappin' with my thanks

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Thanks Goose, all those shots should be over on the "Indy Bash" thread but I just noticed that all of my pictures are gone from my posts. Looks like there's some kind of problem with Flickr (where I have all my pictures) so hopefully the images will return soon.

I'll take a comparison of the regular brown against the Indy bash tonight and post here for you.The big difference is that the center dent allows more height and material at the front of the hat to accommodate those deep dents. Otherwise from straight on the look is very similar (with the Indy being taller).

Hopefully my images re-appear.

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Regular Fed IV bash vs. Indy (Raiders) bash

Okay Goose I'm a couple of days late with this but you're just gonna have to forgive me

First the facts:

Both hats are Standard Federation IVs (although there is a slight difference in colour) size 60.

Regular Bash

Height at front is 5"
Height at sides is 5 1/4 "
Height at rear is 4"

Dent length is 4"
Dent height is 3"

Indy Bash

Height at front is 4"
Height at sides is 4 1/2"
Height at rear is 4"

Dent length is 3 1/2"
Dent height is 2"

And now the comparison pics (Indy on the left, Regular on the right):

Straight on, both hats on books of equal height. Notice the defined triangular shadows in the dents on the Indy.

Overhead you can see the creases of the Indy are very tight and pretty much equal in all directions:

From the back you can see I tried to keep the dent centered, but not necessarily perfect. A little roughness here looks good I think:

And from the side. Note the Regular looks like the dents are actually longer than the Indy, this is because of the center crease of the Indy bash leans backwards and it's a bit of an illusion.

And as for cowbell Goose I'd suggest Youtube -while you're at it look up Walken playing Colonel Angus

 

[Goose.]

Dear Fine Feathered Fedora Friend Fur Felt Fedora (or "7F"), thanks!

That helps me a ton in seeing the diff. Now I know why I've never gotten the "Indy" comment even while wearing my Dark Drown Fed IV. Actually, I don't ever get snide comments on my lids...except that "Secret Squirrel" that I'm ok with and has stuck in a small circle buds.

The photos and the dimensions are VERY appreciated by me. Ya never know when I may don a whip and go huntin' for an idol. Gotta have the right look for that

FWIW: My Fed IV D Dark Brown is 4.00" front, 3.25" rear, 4.5" side. My other Fed tugboats are 4.25" front with all else being the same.

Yep! I gotta fever and the only prescription is more cowbell!!! Or an Akubra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mie...2CAC6375&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Thanks Goose - 7F, I like that

A lot of people think any fedora is like Indy's but it's not, there really is a certain look to it. What I found interesting in these pics is that the Indy makes the Regular look almost too short, but it's not, the Indy is just that tall. It's the center dent that does it - you need material for the front to get the height and the folds right. I'll be honest I don't wear this one all the time, my regular Feds suit my work attire more, but out on photo shoots (my adventures) I'll be wearing the Indy.

Anything else ya need just let me know.

 

[CRH]

The Squatter has landed at Hatsdirect

Oh, Boy! HatsDirect has 'The Squatter' in stock in Willow Green and Carbon Grey. They are serving it up in an open crown and I am just drooling .

Don't know the details yet on the felt or the liner or lack thereof but I've shot of an email and I'll post back with the answer.

The Squatter should have a less tapered and taller crown...... but then it wouldn't be a Squatter - a traditional hat worn on rural properties.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Oh, Boy! HatsDirect has 'The Squatter' in stock in Willow Green and Carbon Grey. They are serving it up in an open crown and I am just drooling .

Don't know the details yet on the felt or the liner or lack thereof but I've shot of an email and I'll post back with the answer.

The Squatter should have a less tapered and taller crown...... but then it wouldn't be a Squatter - a traditional hat worn on rural properties.

That Willow Green looks fantastic, CRH...and here I am trying to hold out for a Moonstone Campdraft! We'll see if I break...the hot so. Cal. weather might give me the fortitude to wait on felts for a couple of months...or not.
Steve

 

[CRH]

That Willow Green looks fantastic, CRH...a...

Yup! That Willow Green just rocks. I could see it as a cool to cold weather upland bird stalker .

...... it could probably be lost in a duck marsh if need be .

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

Oh, Boy! HatsDirect has 'The Squatter' in stock in Willow Green and Carbon Grey. They are serving it up in an open crown and I am just drooling .

Don't know the details yet on the felt or the liner or lack thereof but I've shot of an email and I'll post back with the answer.

The Squatter should have a less tapered and taller crown...... but then it wouldn't be a Squatter - a traditional hat worn on rural properties.

Interesting! I always wondered why they didn't carry it in the past. Let us know when you get more info. The Squatter's a great hat and you wear it well.

 

[Goose.]

That Willow Green looks fantastic, CRH...and here I am trying to hold out for a Moonstone Campdraft! We'll see if I break...the hot so. Cal. weather might give me the fortitude to wait on felts for a couple of months...or not.
Steve

Anyone have a pic of the Squatter on their noggin? The brim dimensions on the HD site tag it at 76x73mm. Seems broad. The Fed IV is 63 x 70mm.

Of course, comparison pics of the two would be appreciated...

 

[Wolfwood]

I second the request of a pic of a Squatter on someone's noggin'. Seems like a nice hat and could be my next purchase if there was size 62 available...

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Make it three requests for some comparison shots of the Squatter please.

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

Anyone have a pic of the Squatter on their noggin? The brim dimensions on the HD site tag it at 76x73mm. Seems broad. The Fed IV is 63 x 70mm.

Of course, comparison pics of the two would be appreciated...

Here you go Goose. Someone on the Lounge tried on the Squatter once and described it as Saturn. The brim seems broad whenever I put it on and look in the mirror. It never seems as bad to me in the photos. I've thought about trimming the brim, but don't have the heart to.

 

[Dundee]

 

[ScottF]

Here you go Goose. Someone on the Lounge tried on the Squatter once and described it as Saturn. The brim seems broad whenever I put it on and look in the mirror. It never seems as bad to me in the photos. I've thought about trimming the crown, but don't have the heart to.

I think it's a good look for you - I like it well enough that I might order one as well.

 

[Tone]

Those Squatters look great, guys!
Chuck, the urge to trim the brim might be there, but really it looks well at home on you the way it is. Removing the binding will free up how the brim bends a bit, but the proportions look great as they are! That's a great hat and I enjoy whenever you bring it up.

Dundee, it looks as if it was made for you! Casual and sharp at the same time! Great look! Great hat! Is that Fawn?

You guys wear these very well. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap SHARP!

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

ScottF and Tone, I appreciate the kind words. The Squatter reminds me of some wider brimmed European fedoras I've seen on ebay or here possibly. The crown has some taper and is lower than the Fed or CD, but it's certainly a fine hat, IMO. This hat is also very soft and the brim somewhat floppier than my Std. Fed and CD's.