Introduction and a question

[Jhorra]

Greetings all,

First let me introduce myself, I post on the Indygear forums under Jhorra as well. Personally though I love the Fedora styles hats and the vintage style dress. So that being the case I started coming here to find more information outside of just the Indy Lids. I have my collection up to four hats and I am looking at a new purchase, which brings me to my question.

I am looking at purchasing a hat I found and it is stated to be a Doran style fedora. Any idea what that may mean? I tried some google searches but came up empty.

[fedoralover]

Is that the brand name? Or does it have something to do with the way it's shaped? I have never heard of it?


fedoralover

[MK]

I am not familiar with that term either. I bet it is a brand.


BTW: Welcome to The Lounge. Now that you are a member you can see more forum topics.

What part of the world are you in?

Enjoy!

[Jhorra]

Well it is likely a brand. It's this here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2882597447&category=52369&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWN%3AIT&rd=1

I didn't want to post it earlier in case wanted to try and outbid me. :D I figure for $20 even if it's junk it's not that big of a loss. I have a black Fed right now, but I think gray would be the better choice for stuff it would go with.

I'm living in Phoenix, AZ.

[havershaw]

Hey! I live in Mesa. We should have lunch some time...!

[Jhorra]

Were you the one on the indygear board that said you had a size 7 hat block?

[havershaw]

I am indeed. And at this point I've actually used it, and it's a beautiful thing. This block was modified by Fedora, who did a great, great job. I love the way the block looks.

By the way, I noticed your hat size is pretty small...I think there's a 6-7/8 block on eBay right now, if I recall correctly.

Anyway, yeah, we should have lunch or something some time.

[Jhorra]

Well I can wear either a 6 7/8 or a 7 depending on the maker. I have another Fed that fits perfectly as a 7, but one that is a little big and says the same size.

Edit: Can you post a link to the block? I never know what to look for.

[Jhorra]

I'm going to PM you my number, maybe we can get together this weekend. Hopefully I'll have my hat in by then. I'll bring over what I have and maybe you can give me some tips on what to look for and advice on blocking.

[havershaw]

I just PM'd you without looking at this message. By all means, bring by whatever you've got! Hope you get your new hat by then.