New Akubra Fed IV - need advice for diamond bash

[Jeremy Ball]

I just picked up my new Federation IV today, and I am excited to put in the shape. I would like to put in a diamond crease similar to the photos. These photos were from a forum member, I can’t find the original poster, but this is the shape I am generally looking for.

My question is – what would you recommend for the front pinch height and also for the height of the back pinch. And is there a height recommendation for the two side creases on the diamond shape?

Thank you!

Jude

 

[Jeremy Ball]

I just picked up my new Federation IV today, and I am excited to put in the shape. I would like to put in a diamond crease similar to the photos. These photos were from a foreign member, I can’t find the original poster, but this is the shape I am generally looking for.

My question is – what would you recommend for the front pinch height and also for the height of the back pinch. And is there a height recommendation for the two side creases on the diamond shape?

Thank you!

Jude

 

[Frunobulax]

Pretty sure those are @Zombie_61's hats. Perhaps he'll weigh in.

 

[Jeremy Ball]

Pretty sure those are @Zombie_61's hats. Perhaps he'll weigh in.

I ended up going with what I felt looked like the right height… I’m pretty pleased with it! Especially since this is the first I have ever bashed… I’m amazed how sturdy this felt is!

Jude

 

[rogueclimber]

Looks good, a job well done

 

[Jeremy Ball]

Thank you for the feedback!! I was honestly surprised at how good it turned out, being my first time bashing a hat. Of course, I’ve been watching and learning here on the forum, so it felt almost like I had done it before.

 

[Mighty44]

That looks great! I don’t own a Fed IV but with vintage hats my typical bash is a diamond or variation around 4 1/4 in front and 3 3/4 in back. For me that is very classic looking but perhaps not as tall as others here wear.

 

[Jeremy Ball]

Thanks Mighty44! Yours has the exact look I was hoping to achieve !