Just got a federation

[fallbackdown82]

I just got my federation in black. I really like it, I am just not sure about the crown being so high..I am also trying to figure out the best way to bash it. I like the tight indy pinch, with more of a c crown. Another question..how do you get the brim to come down a little sharper in front? Do I use steam?

 

[Mike in Seattle]

You'll get used to the higher crown. Steam helps in getting the shape right. I've had mine for several months and I'm still fussing with it from time to time. What I do to get the front of the brim to curl down a little more is (and this is going to sound nuts) I steam it a bit, then put it on a barchair we have. Back of the brim slips through the back to hold it in place without crimping the hat...and then one Campbell's soup can under the front brim to curl the brim over, and other in front to hold it in place while it cools and dries.

 

[fallbackdown82]

That is a great idea. I like the brim to come down a bit sharper. When the hat dries from the steam, it stays where you left it pretty well? Anyone have pictures of their federations so I can get some ideas??

 

[indycop]

Anyone have pictures of their federations so I can get some ideas??

Those are water drops on the hat, I used distilled water in a misting bottle. No steam.

 

[feltfan]

Anyone have pictures of their federations so I can get some ideas??

There is no shortage of pictures of Federation hats
on this site. Try the search function:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=27655

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=26406

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=25514

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=23595

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=24759

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=24058

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=17598

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=14241

...and so on. There are lots.

 

[Slouch-Hat]

Looks good on you man! I'm buying one myself in brown. That's a smart-looking hat.

S-H...

 

[RBH]

I would suggest what IndyCop did, a real sweet diamond crease.