I love the Fed IV!!

[Blackthorn]

I just got a new Fed IV in black, and I love it. But pics don't work well, that's for sure.

 

[The Fedorable]

I'm tempted to order one. Whoever, I have no money and just recently bought me a Jaxon C Crown in pecan. Reading all of the posts and seeing the photos, it just makes me want one even more along with a new suit! (Hey mom! I know what I want for my birthday~)

 

[ProfCharles]

I shouldve gotten a size up!!!

Got the carbon recently and had to spend a lot of time reading the posts here. I put the hat on and off. It fits just right NOW, but I will likely shrink and then I'm in trouble.

I had a 58 before and I guess I just dealt with the snug fit after having it for 4 yrs.

So I have a brand new unabashed carbon in 58 that would be too much of a hassle to get exchanged and I don't think anyone would want it here.

 

[ProfCharles]

I've decided to stay...

After consulting with Hatsdirect and going through SOO many posts here, I've decided to stay with the carbon Fed IV. I really do love the hat, but it's not my first Fed. My concern was shrinkage, which I've come to terms with, especially since this will become my casual hat.
The carbon grey is a dark color with blue undertones. It's darker than the VS steel, and about the same as the charcoal except charcoal doesnt have the blue undertone.
I did a simple center dent bash, and I'm a pincher so the dents just came in after several pinches with both hands.

 

[Crazy Dave]

Mine have arrived. At the post office...so I'll have to go through the agony of waiting till tomorrow night.

 

[ManofKent]

It looks good. If it fits well now, you should be able to return it to size with a hat stretcher if it shrinks.

 

[The Fedorable]

Oh, I have a question.

How good are the Fed IV's in summer weather? My area has the Central Coast Cali weather. It can get hot, but not normally. I've worn my wool felt Jaxon Pinch crown in 90 degree weather with very high humidity, button down long sleeve shirt and khaki pants. I've also worn black down in Pasadena during the summer with a black wool fedora I got at Target.

Moonstone Grey is my color of interest since it has a higher versatility to be worn with virtually any outift.

 

[jlee562]

If you've worn a black wool hat, I don't imagine a moonstone Fed will bother you.

Remember that Akubras are worn throughout the Australian outback, and are very much designed to be tough, working hats. You may find it cooler to remove the liner entirely, or cut out the plastic on the top of the liner.

 

[The Fedorable]

If you've worn a black wool hat, I don't imagine a moonstone Fed will bother you.

Remember that Akubras are worn throughout the Australian outback, and are very much designed to be tough, working hats. You may find it cooler to remove the liner entirely, or cut out the plastic on the top of the liner.

That's a relief. What is the purpose of the liner? I've been wondering that since I noticed my Jaxon doesn't have one and some others do.

 

[jlee562]

That's a relief. What is the purpose of the liner? I've been wondering that since I noticed my Jaxon doesn't have one and some others do.

1) looks classy
2) keeps any hair product from staining the felt

 

[ProfCharles]

1) looks classy
2) keeps any hair product from staining the felt

+1 and it also helps keeps the sweat from staining the felt.

Removing the liner for a summer hat can increase the risk of staining, though some here have advised using duct tape behind the band to alleviate that problem.

 

[The Fedorable]

1) looks classy
2) keeps any hair product from staining the felt

Oh, okay. So how do I go about removing the plastic from the liner? Is it on the inside or is it visible as soon as I look inside the hat?

 

[Landman]

Bandit, the liner is held in by a few drops of glue. Just pull it loose and set it aside. You can easily put it back in and the sweatband will hold it in place. I buy plain satin liners from Hatsupply.com to replace the Akubra liner with the plastic insert. They are much cooler and prevent any stains on the felt.

For those worried about size I thought I would post my size info. My head measurement for custom hats is 23 3/8" Long Oval. I just received a size 60 Heritage Grade Moonstone Fed IV and the fit is perfect. It is just a tad big and can be worn without any sizing tape behind the sweatband. After wearing it in some rain and hot weather yesterday it already feels perfect. It was also very easy to crease without any steam. Great hat!

 

[Crazy Dave]

Hats got here yesterday. The box looked gnarly.

Everything ok inside.

Open crown.

One bashed.

Done.

These were easy to bash with some steam.

There's a little difference in size between the grey and brown one. I had to use some of the padding they came with on the grey one, not really on the brown one. Both of them now fit nice and snugly, but still have some room if ever they should shrink.

 

[The Fedorable]

Hats got here yesterday. The box looked gnarly.

Everything ok inside.

Open crown.

One bashed.

Done.

These were easy to bash with some steam.

There's a little difference in size between the grey and brown one. I had to use some of the padding they came with on the grey one, not really on the brown one. Both of them now fit nice and snugly, but still have some room if ever they should shrink.

Simply beautiful.

 

[ManofKent]

Very nice Dave. I think my new ones have arrived, from the Customs bill that arrived through the post yesterday. Was hoping they'd slip through like the last one...

 

[Rogera]

Very nice, Now we need headshots!!!!!

 

[The Fedorable]

Very nice Dave. I think my new ones have arrived, from the Customs bill that arrived through the post yesterday. Was hoping they'd slip through like the last one...

Customs bill? Uh-oh. What's the cost of the bill? The more known, the better the purchase can be. I was unaware of a customs bill.

 

[ManofKent]

Customs bill? Uh-oh. What's the cost of the bill? The more known, the better the purchase can be. I was unaware of a customs bill.

I'm in the UK so mine will be different. We pretty almost always get caught with stuff from the states, but stuff from Australia often slips through. Only £31 for the two hats, but my last two purchases slipped through without any charges. Even with the extra they're still a good deal.

 

[The Fedorable]

I'm in the UK so mine will be different. We pretty almost always get caught with stuff from the states, but stuff from Australia often slips through. Only £31 for the two hats, but my last two purchases slipped through without any charges. Even with the extra they're still a good deal.

I'm in the US and had stuff shipped from Guam and Japan before without having to pay a custgoms bill. So I don't know if this is a regular thing or if it's some countries have it and some don't.