HAT CARE: Putting the bash back into an Indy Poet

[@DCZOMBI3]

I absolutely adore that you guys don't hide how you do it. I would love a HB hat but too expensive, so the fact that you guys show how to do it, is incredible to me. Could you show how to do Temple and Last Crusade maybe?

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

It's on our list so please keep an eye on our channel for future videos. Thank you.

[@soldiersam7424]

That is the absolute OCD perfection expected by every Indy fan. 👍🙏

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

Thank you 🤠

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Looks really good, nice to see that the hatters care about the bash as much as the indy fan community does. One thing though is I think the back might be a little high, but it is hard to keep the sides straight then.

[@michellepoyer-sleeman]

Thanks :) The back will always be slightly lower than the front pinch but not so low the sides begin to collapse. This hat is a size 62cm so it can stand to be proportionally higher than on the smaller sizes. Our crown blocks are graduated so the open crown of a size 62cm is higher than that of our average block of 59cm. Proportion is so important to keep the hat over the entire size ranges looking balanced. The devil they say is in those details! :)

[@davidmckirdy4063]

I've just ordered a raiders fedora from Herbert Johnson and looking forward to it arriving.

[@davidmckirdy4063]

I might buy another raiders fedora from Herbert Johnson coz I liked the hat I bought .

[@LukeFerrigno83]

Hi there, With a 4.5” height at the back, how high should the pinch be at the front? Would 5” be correct?

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

Hi there. Around a half inch taller at the pinch would be expected to sit well. I wouldn't go beyond that much difference front to back unless aiming for a teardrop or diamond with the back much lower. For a standard centre dent like this a half inch difference works well.

[@LukeFerrigno83]

@@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889 thank you very much, that’s very helpful

[@lunaranz8765]

Does anyone know where to find the footage of Ford shaping his hat?

[@spaztekwarrior]

Awesome! I’m a 61 cm so that hat would’ve been a close fit :) Lovely tutorial.:)

[@herc1113]

Thabk you so so so so much

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

You are most welcome. We are glad you are enjoying our channel.

[@herc1113]

@@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889 thank you I just ordered a hat of Amazon cause I’m a huge Indiana fan and it says you have to shape it yourself I was very worried as I’ve never done that before so I went on KZbin and found your change thabk god you made it look easy I’m hoping the hat arrives and is quality so I can put wnat I learnt to good use

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

@@herc1113 I'm glad you found this helpful. Shaping hats takes skill and patience but with enough practice you should get there. Just don't overdo the steam, a little at a time is best. Good luck!

[@Agent25360]

would this work for the Federation IV by Akubra? i would get a Herbert Johnson hat but they are too expensive.

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

In a nutshell, yes! The Akubras are a well loved mass produced felt and therefore occupy a very different part of the market to us since we are fully bespoke and hand crafted to order. Whilst you will certainly notice a marked difference in felt quality levels when handled side by side - ALL FELT as a material will respond to manipulation - especially under some heat and moisture (steam). The results possible will vary depending on the felt fibres, density and overall thickness and also levels of stiffening agent impregnated into the particular felt in question. The age of the hat and how often it has been reshaped will also affect how well it can be reshaped and hold said shape. Part of hat ownership is good maintenance and a well made hat should last you with help from your local friendly hatter for reblocking and refurbishing as and when. So in essence yes please do have a play with shaping any fur felt hat which you own and go easy on the steam at first until you get used to this practice. Make sure your hands are free of excess oils, lotions etc. If this is a new practice for you and you want to familiarise yourself without the fear of ruining your beloved hat then perhaps get a charity throwaway felt hat to have a play with and gain confidence in steaming and manipulating shape. Have fun with personalising your hat!

[@marianoignaciomireles9599]

Que le ponen para engomar o como la preparan

[@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889]

We use steam irons to block the crown and flange the brim. The felt is allowed to rest and then the shaping is done by hand using steam as needed.