Re: Akubra Fed Dimensional Trim, Shaping and Ribbon Dyeing Notes

Posted by Indy Sean from 66.108.17.93 on May 20, 2001 at 20:42:00:

In Reply to: Akubra Fed Dimensional Trim, Shaping and Ribbon Dyeing Notes posted by Tony Parker on May 20, 2001 at 19:44:25:

The Fed's color is practically identical to the HJ's color, just a TINY tad darker. Don't worry also, it will lighten (fedora can confirm this). The Miller is a richer more reddish brown like the Styetson Nostalgia et al. It may seem more similar to the film hats because the lighting in the films made everything seem lighter. This is why the shirt appears off white instead of khaki.

Greg can help with the ribbon info, or check out his link (courtesy of Greg):

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1553378&a=11785922

I used the black scalloped edge Petersham ribbon that Hats Direct sent me upon request of a black ribbon with my hat. It is 1 1/2" which is the same as 39mm. Look at my Fed hat pics to see, I think it is a good width (besides being the authentic). The wider widths you are referring to go better for a bigger size head (bigger than say 7 1/2) where the specs of the original hat should be made proportionally bigger to look correct. I wear a 7 1/8 close to Ford's 7 1/4, so I stay with the original specs.

Even with your Fed, I wouls still stay with the original ribbon width. However, if you have a custom measured hat like a PB, the na high crowned (6 or more inches bashed) will look better with a wider ribbon.

The point is, it's all about proportion to achieve the right look.

Check out MK's fedora page or email me and I'll send you a jpg of a collage of Raiders fedora shots which I made-I've found it indispensable for shaping my hats.

By the way, I used a black thread with the black ribbon, which I made the double bow myself, and stitched on myself using a thin needle and stitches to keep the ribbon tight.

Cheers,

Indy Sean

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Re: Akubra Fed Dimensional Trim, Shaping and Ribbon Dyeing Notes Tony Parker 21:23:36 5/20/2001 (0)
Re: Akubra Fed Dimensional Trim, Shaping and Ribbon Dyeing Notes Greg 21:20:38 5/20/2001 (1)
- Re: Akubra Fed Dimensional Trim, Shaping and Ribbon Dyeing Notes Tony Parker 21:34:40 5/20/2001 (0)

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: The Fed's color is practically identical to the HJ's color, just a TINY tad darker. Don't worry also, it will lighten (fedora can confirm this). The Miller is a richer more reddish brown like the Styetson Nostalgia et al. It may seem more similar to the film hats because the lighting in the films made everything seem lighter. This is why the shirt appears off white instead of khaki.

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: Greg can help with the ribbon info, or check out his link (courtesy of Greg):

: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1553378&a=11785922

: I used the black scalloped edge Petersham ribbon that Hats Direct sent me upon request of a black ribbon with my hat. It is 1 1/2" which is the same as 39mm. Look at my Fed hat pics to see, I think it is a good width (besides being the authentic). The wider widths you are referring to go better for a bigger size head (bigger than say 7 1/2) where the specs of the original hat should be made proportionally bigger to look correct. I wear a 7 1/8 close to Ford's 7 1/4, so I stay with the original specs.

: Even with your Fed, I wouls still stay with the original ribbon width. However, if you have a custom measured hat like a PB, the na high crowned (6 or more inches bashed) will look better with a wider ribbon.

: The point is, it's all about proportion to achieve the right look.

: Check out MK's fedora page or email me and I'll send you a jpg of a collage of Raiders fedora shots which I made-I've found it indispensable for shaping my hats.

: By the way, I used a black thread with the black ribbon, which I made the double bow myself, and stitched on myself using a thin needle and stitches to keep the ribbon tight.

: Cheers,

: Indy Sean

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