Re: help with fedoras

Posted by GCR from spider-tm052.proxy.aol.com on January 07, 2000 at 19:22:23:

In Reply to: help with fedoras posted by steve2 on January 07, 2000 at 16:32:03:

: does anyone here know if indys hats were wool or felt and if the hats on this page are any good, i really want a fedora but can't afford to spend over 100 so i was wondering if anyone knew if these were any good

: thanks

: http://members.tripod.com/~Queen52/eighthpage.html

Despite the fact that the hats on the page mentioned bear the "official" title and Indiana Jones name, they are generally regarded as poor quality representations of Indy's hat(s). If you are working on a limit of a $100 or less, I'd say save up and look into the Stetsons. The Stetson "Indy" is nice, as is the "Temple" (don't believe everything you hear about this hat, with a little work, and some water or steam, you can easily remedy the taper. I have and it looks great, plus it sports the dimensional cut brim). Try Luger's Fedora page for in depth info, and analysis (check the links at Indy Gear). As for Indy's hat- it was made out of Fur Felt, better quality than wool felt, fur felt is softer to the touch and also looks better.
Hope all this helps!
-GCR

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: : does anyone here know if indys hats were wool or felt and if the hats on this page are any good, i really want a fedora but can't afford to spend over 100 so i was wondering if anyone knew if these were any good

: : thanks

: : http://members.tripod.com/~Queen52/eighthpage.html

: Despite the fact that the hats on the page mentioned bear the "official" title and Indiana Jones name, they are generally regarded as poor quality representations of Indy's hat(s). If you are working on a limit of a $100 or less, I'd say save up and look into the Stetsons. The Stetson "Indy" is nice, as is the "Temple" (don't believe everything you hear about this hat, with a little work, and some water or steam, you can easily remedy the taper. I have and it looks great, plus it sports the dimensional cut brim). Try Luger's Fedora page for in depth info, and analysis (check the links at Indy Gear). As for Indy's hat- it was made out of Fur Felt, better quality than wool felt, fur felt is softer to the touch and also looks better.
: Hope all this helps!
: -GCR

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