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[BellyTank]

Probably a little more than 3/8" all around- just hand gauged it around the circumference with a Tailors chalk pencil and whacked it off with the kitchen scissors.

I think the colour really makes it.


Thanks.


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[David Conwill]

That's sharp. Boy, those Feds do have a lot of body, don't they? Almost like a cowboy conversion.

-Dave

 

[BellyTank]

Yeh- shame they're so thick- takes away the Fedora-ness, somewhat.

Trimming the brim loses the tricky compound curve dynamic tension thing-
so the front doesn't want to snap down and it doesn't have the dome-ness to it.
I'm a fan of the bow style- bit rough but I like it.

But I quite like it- finding an orig in that colour and shape is tough.

This will be my mountaineering Fedora- big brim no good.
Not a big fan of the broad brims- I like a tall crown and a moderate brim.
I like the proportions of this style, particularly in vintage English and European lids.
The brim doesn't look narrow on me. I think when we look at a tapered, low crowned hat,
with narrow brim, the narrowness of that brim is exaggerated.

This will do me for a bit- until I try a Green melange Christy's/Hornets Adventurer.


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[GWD]

Forest Green Knox

I have two Knox felts and one Knox Panama, and I have to say, they are outstanding hats! The quality of the felt is amazing and the sweatbands are great quality too.

 

[charlie farley]

My new Christys' fedora

At long last I have got myself a fedora. This is my first ever hat and it wil take a little getting used to. My wife says I really suit a fedora.I put on my double breasted Canali coat the same colour as the lid (Navy) to see how it looked.I shall post a pic under my name 'til I work out how to post more pictures.I have just opened the box 5 minutes ago and couldn't wait to tell you guys about it. It's great for £50/$100. It's the first one at the top of the list of furfelt hats on the Hornets hats site. I'd buy from them again for shure.

 

[charlie farley]

Sorry about the blurry photo . I will take better pics of the hat when I recharge the battery.

 

[anon`]

What the heck, I'll post it here, too. Rescued from a stall at the Portland antique show last weekend. It's a Dobbs Rainbow in a, well, brown colour. The ribbon isn't grosgrain (at least, not the traditional ribbed sort) and is a smashing colour that looks like salmon pink mixed with a bit of orange. With a neat double row of stitching all around the brim!

 

[Lefty]

I think there are only a few of those Rainbows on the Lounge.
Nice find, and I like the briefcase as well. Custom hide?

 

[anon`]

Thanks! I saw it, didn't stop and made a stop by the booth later. It all just... worked out. The guy didn't even have it priced, and let it go for $20.

Briefcase came from the same show. No idea who made it, but it's definitely seen some use.

 

[GWD]

Great Rainbow! I've been looking for one for a few months now. Definitely on my top 5 list of needs. :eusa_clap

 

[ScionPI2005]

Dang, Anon! That's an awesome Rainbow! The diamond bash on that one is superb; it looks to be a well worn, but well cared for hat.

 

[waffle]

my new hat

Can anyone help me date it?

it's a shame it doesn't fit me, i might be looking into selling it, so let me know if you're interested..

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Remember that question, "What's the best hat to wear for fly fishing?"
(Hint: Rainbow is a TROUT!)

 

[bolthead]

Great lid Waffle.....

Can anyone help me date it?

it's a shame it doesn't fit me, i might be looking into selling it, so let me know if you're interested..

.....what size is it? Looks like 1/4" from here.

 

[waffle]

yup, it's a 7 1/4, sorry bout that.

 

[GWD]

Get it Bolt!

 

[ScionPI2005]

yup, it's a 7 1/4, sorry bout that.

Sigh...I guess it's just as well. Someone else will have to get this one. I might have jumped on it if it would fit me. Guess my will power won't be put to the test after all.

 

[waffle]

i have decided that i should sell it.. it's a great looking hat, and really sad that it doesnt fit.. but it's gotta go.

whats the proper way of going about this here?

 

[ScionPI2005]

i have decided that i should sell it.. it's a great looking hat, and really sad that it doesnt fit.. but it's gotta go.

whats the proper way of going about this here?

You can start a thread for this hat in the classifieds section of the Lounge. Include the pictures here and your preferred price.

 

[charlie farley]

Here's hoping these pics are better this time.I just got this Christy's fedora yesterday and as my first hat I love it but I'm not sure if the brim is too wide.It's 2 ¾ ins. brim size.
what do you think folks? The delivery was quick for up here in the Scottish highlands as it usually takes a bit longer to get here.