A Fedora Lounge Akubra Hat?

[cooncatbob]

I'm new and even though Arts making me a Hoosier, can't have too many hats. I'm in.

 

[AlanC]

Depending on final design (really, likely not an issue for me considering what's been discussed), consider me in.

Sator, what would be the timetable for the hat's production? Also, would there be a necessary deposit on pre-orders, and if so, approximately how much are we looking at?

Thanks for working on this. It's certainly a fun project.

By the way, perhaps for those of us not quite as experienced in hats as many here, pictures of similar hats to the proposed designs could be posted side by side for better discussion.

 

[M_Jones]

I think I'd be interested. The only reason that I say 'think' is because it all depends on the final design. Ahh heck...I will probably end up buying one even if it is not my style lol .....

 

[nwiniewicz]

Count me in as well. I would vote for a Whippet style as I have not yet been fortunate enough to add one to my collection.

 

[Fletch]

Me three. or four or whatever.

Ribboned or felted edge OK by me. Whippet or no, as long as it's a straight crown.

 

[Stoney]

Count me in as long as it does not have a ribbon bound edge.
Sorry I just don't like em.
I would prefer not getting above 6" on the crown, that's as long as it can be bashed a lille lower. A too tall crown on a short guy like just doesn't work.

 

[Mr. Rover]

A raw edge would allow those who want shorter brims to cut it down as they see fit.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Count me in as long as it does not have a ribbon bound edge.
Sorry I just don't like em.

I've with Stoney. No ribbon bound edge, please. Raw edge instead.

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[jml90]

I've with Stoney. No ribbon bound edge, please. Raw edge instead.

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Then it'll be like a "Federation" or "Akubra Fedora".

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Well, perhaps we can find some other way to make it uniquely "FL".

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[DOUGLAS]

This sounds like a wonderful idea. I will agree with MrRover's specs but with out a bound edge and the addition of a 2" Roo sweat. I can always use another hat.

 

[TaxMan1]

From the sounds of it, I'm in too!

 

[WH1]

I'll ante up for one particularly if it looks like the logo fedora.

 

[Jerekson]

Yeah, I think we're all pretty keen to this

Let's make it happen!

 

[shoeshineboy]

i am a little hesitant about saying yes until the final stage, however, I would love to have one, i think.

i prefer a lower crown up to five inches, with a c bash or diamond crown and at leat 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 brim....bound or unbound a wind trolley would be a nice touch.....but a FL pin on the side would really be a nice touch...

MK, I understand about not wanting to tick off your advertisers, we do the same at work, who buys from us. However, If no one wants to step up to the plate and provide this product or service, then you might seek elsewhere. But help us out with a nice pin though...

You could always ask them to advertise, too. Never miss an opportunity.

Mark the shoeshine boy

 

[jml90]

Well, perhaps we can find some other way to make it uniquely "FL".

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How about a happy medium maybe a welted edge?

 

[Dr Trinidad]

If the style is right you can count me in!

 

[MattJH]

If the style is right you can count me in!

Likewise.

 

[Stoney]

How about a happy medium maybe a welted edge?

I agree. A welted edge will hold up better, than a raw edge, and provide a good snap to the brim.


Any opinions on something like Cagney's lid from The Public Enemy?

 

[Red Beard]

Count me in, as long as the crown is 5 3/4 - 6" and the brim at least 2 1/4.

I'll cast my personal vote for something along the lines of the actual site logo hat, but I'd be just as happy with something else, too.

What are the options for color?

Edit: Actually, I'd buy one no matter what the crown and brim size, but I like the idea of it being styled after the logo best.