I purchased a Raiders Poet and just got it a few days ago. It was well worth the 19 week wait!!! It’s truly a work of art and the greatest hat that I have ever worn.
@edwardbrown5337 thank you for your kind feedback, we are delighted to hear it! It was a pleasure to create for you and we wish you many happy adventures ahead enjoying it.
Great tour of your hats and artistry! Love the explanation of all the differences between the models. Michelle is so good as a guide that I think she could read the phone book and it would be interesting. Thanks for the episode!
Beautiful hats as always Michelle, and absolutely fascinating. Wonderful to hear you talking about your hats, and to see the comparisons. It’s impossible to overstate the importance or the significance of your contribution to this Indy fan community. What you’ve done is made the authentic Indy fedora accessible to us all. It truly is a gift you’ve given us. Thank you Michelle, this community would not be the same without you
Thank you for your expertise michelle. I hope to get another one soon made by you. My first one was from Herbert Johnson around 2001-02, right before the Indy gear craze began. Love what you do!
Hello As already said by many , a very interesting film of the I J hats. Although as suffering from Dyslexia I would of appreciated inserts of the film I J to match the info of the hat being talked about. But I very much appreciate this film. Now I know where to buy my Indiana Jones hat. Thanks.
Great video! Thank you for my exquisite hat, Michelle. It is a momento mori that I now wear daily and cherish beyond words. You are a Master and a Saint!
I could listen to you talk about hats for hour! You have helped me decide on which Fedora.. I’ve chosen the Last Crusade, as it combines elements of Raiders and Temple. Plus I love the curl on the side. Thank you..
@MrNinetyFivePercent that's great to hear, we are glad this info video assisted you in confirming your preference. We look forward to crafting for you.
@federicolopezmusic the Raiders and Crusade styles are blocked to the same specifications and brim width yes. There are differences in how each style is shaped by hand though in the crown and brim shaping which gives the different style looks. Hope that helps.
@federicolopezmusic to clarify, all Poet styles are blocked on the same set of blocks, so start off at the same specifications as per the originals. It is the hand-shaping that gives each style it's distinctive look. The Temple is shaped with slightly more taper which to the eye can make it appear to have less stature.
Great video and many thanks!!! I have a quick question. I have an Indiana fedora with a Raiders pinch. (Sadly it is not a Herbert Johnson, that is the dream eventually) It was a little large so I rolled the sweat band inside and it fits perfectly. The problem is the exterior hat band has loosened and is now baggy. Is there a trick to tightening the band or would you need to have a new one fitted? Many thanks in advance and keep up the great work on these second to none fedoras!!
Thank you for your feedback. In regards to your hat ribbon query, we'd recommend that the existing ribbon be removed and then securely and neatly reattached at the correct tension. Alternatively, you could replace the ribbon for a new one if desired. You may also wish to consider unfolding your sweatband and to use booster strips behind it instead for a better fit and neater finish, this will also help to preserve the hats components for longer and avoids distortion on the felt that can result from the long term folding of a sweatband. I hope that helps.
@milchkafee3914 The grey toned hat made by us and worn by Harrison Ford in the Raiders film is still available for purchase as our Seaplane Poet style. This hat is crafted to the accurate original felt colour and specifications to our original hats as used in the movie. The original hats felt colour was studied and we now call this our 'Storm Rabbit' felt. We used to offer a version of this in the past made from what we now call our 'Steel Rabbit' felt and sold this as the Clipper Poet style, but as this light blue/grey colder tone of felt colour is not screen accurate, we have removed this product from our collection now in favour of our screen accurate Seaplane Poet style. We would only offer our Seaplane Poet made in our Steel Grey felt option instead as a custom order moving forward.
I might be wrong, but Crystal Skull it's more close to the original Raiders than all the others. Dial of Destiny hat kinda went back to Temple of Doom in terms of crown shape and reduced size. From front viewing all look similar but when seen from more lateral angles big differences are noticeable.
Hi Michelle, great video! I’m curious why you switched to offering the gold liner as standard for most of the hats. Is there a particular reason? I like the look, but didn’t the ones delivered to set have a white liner (with the exception of destiny)? Do you have any record of what liner the seaplane hat originally had? Thank you!
I’m usually a trilby type of guy but I really want to get myself a real Indy fedora. I’m a 56cm head though so for these to fit and look proportional I’m probably going to ask for your bespoke service next time I’m in London
@andreasnilsson5020 at the moment our custom orders are only available through direct arrangement with our HJ Midlands workshop team by email. We can arrange a custom order size 56cm for you so please contact our team via enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk many thanks.
@Whizzer_ you can find our hat care info on our website www.herbertjohnson.co.uk. Although for the best longevity we recommend against wearing your fur felt in the rain, we do use the highest quality felts so your hat should last you well regardless if given the proper aftercare. It may also be worth considering our luxury beaver felt options as these felts provide natural built-in moisture/wear resistance and will give you maximum longevity.
@risefromthedust Thank you. Please visit our website www.herbertjohnson.co.uk and/or contact our team via email to enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk. We look forward to crafting something special for you.
@user-er7fq8sn8c Our beaver felt options are due to become available again later this year for new orders. Contact us at enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk and our team can add you to our waiting list for these.
@chay1993 to clarify, No, all Indy Poet styles are blocked on the same set of blocks, graduated across the size range to keep every hat in balance no matter the wearers head size. So all styles start off at the same specifications for open-block crown height. It is the hand-shaping that gives each different style it's distinctive look.
@Lostinfo132 Hi, no they aren't. Hat sizes from different hat types, different brands and from US/UK can vary considerably. Always check with the particular hatmaker in regards to your correct sizing for their hats. We recommend ordering your handcrafted hat from us to your correct head measurement taken directly in centimetres. If between measurements, round up to the nearest available size (or join our waiting list for when more sizes and half sizes become available again.
They are beautiful hats but too costume-like for everyday wear or any other wear. I have a Stetson Temple and they are an actual hat you wear. If you want to shape it more like Indy then you can. You guys are buying the Indy hat. I just happen to have the hat he wears but doesn’t look like his.
Indy wears a Herbert Johnson in every movie except Crystal Skull in which he wears an Adventurebilt and just to clarify Stetson did NOT make the hats for the movies HJ did. The reason your hat doesn’t look like Indy’s is because it isn’t the right hat. Stetson got the license to make the officially licensed hats for the public until Last Crusade but a Stetson hat was never used in any of the movies. This is a common misconception I would recommend doing some research on the Indy hats it’s quite interesting. There is nothing costume like about these hats they are very real and well made beside men wore hats like this all the time in the 20s and 30s.
@TheAngryNerd64 Is 100% correct! I think Disney and dorfman have officially licensed Indiana Jones hats also.. But as was pointed out, none were used in the movies. Herert Johnson makes he finest fedoras that you can purchase. They make hats for the Royal family. They would wear only the finest... So does Indiana Jones.
Can you guys just make an Indy hat that is brand new as if Indy first picked it up? You guys make nice hats but like distressed jeans these are brand new hats that mimic a thousand miles of adventure. Next thing fans want are sweat stains from a particular movie.
Please note that we do not force distress our hats at all using fullers earth or any such techniques. We advise any clients wishing to achieve a distressed look themselves to research the pros and cons of distressing techniques and to proceed with caution. Better still the natural distressed look achieved through years of adventuring with your hat will by far provide the most natural looking results. So all our Indy hats are provided in new condition handcrafted to the main standard on screen styles as our originals featured in the movies. Should you prefer something that differs from these styles, the best option is for designing something custom crafted to your preferences. We are currently offering a wait list for custom services as these are on pause due to the high demand and orders queue at present. Our Chronicles Poet style may interest you though, this was the same hat style used as the base model and adapted to first create the Raiders Poet design. It's the hat as worn in the Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series bought from our store in its original shaping with its more relaxed front pinch, wider ribbon, no turn and full non-dimensional 3" brim. This is also the same style used to create the original brown 4th Dr Who Poet hat as worn in the classic TV series. So this base hat design is literally what was used and adapted into the Raiders Poet, you could imagine Indy himself buying this off the shelf and asking it to be adjusted in the same way to his preferences. So this might be an option for you, or perhaps the standard Raiders Poet which is what it became and what was supplied to set for filming Raiders. I hope that helps.
Wonderful information and beautiful hats! I could listen to Michelle talk about them all day! Fortune & glory!
thanks @kirkbrackmann6385, glad you liked the video!
I purchased a Raiders Poet and just got it a few days ago. It was well worth the 19 week wait!!! It’s truly a work of art and the greatest hat that I have ever worn.
@edwardbrown5337 thank you for your kind feedback, we are delighted to hear it! It was a pleasure to create for you and we wish you many happy adventures ahead enjoying it.
Just ordered mine a few days ago. Can’t wait
I love knowing Michelle signs and dates the inside sweatband of the hats she makes.
Great tour of your hats and artistry! Love the explanation of all the differences between the models. Michelle is so good as a guide that I think she could read the phone book and it would be interesting. Thanks for the episode!
Great video! I just ordered my Destiny Poet yesterday. It's my second HJ poet next to my Crusader. Can't wait!
Im glad to see your fantástic work
Beautiful hats as always Michelle, and absolutely fascinating. Wonderful to hear you talking about your hats, and to see the comparisons. It’s impossible to overstate the importance or the significance of your contribution to this Indy fan community. What you’ve done is made the authentic Indy fedora accessible to us all. It truly is a gift you’ve given us. Thank you Michelle, this community would not be the same without you
I need one! ❤ Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia 🇨🇴
I hope your team is documenting the hat making and the production process for generations to come
Good video. Herbert Johnson hats are the best. My goal is to, one day, order the sea plane version.
I recently received my Crusade hat, and I'm in love with it! Thanks so much Michelle! Great informative video also!
Always loved the raiders hat and bought several of them from Herbert Johnson Michelle always made me my hats .
Beautiful hats each and every one!!!
Beautiful work from a beautiful artist :)
Excellent video! And OMG what beautiful hats! Keep up the good work.. Great info Michelle!! You and the team are the greatest!! .
Great info Michelle!! You and the team are the greatest!! ❤
Thank you for your expertise michelle. I hope to get another one soon made by you.
My first one was from Herbert Johnson around 2001-02, right before the Indy gear craze began.
Love what you do!
@9407south Thank you for your kind message. We love what we do too and we look forward to another opportunity to create for you in the future!
Hello As already said by many , a very interesting film of the I J hats. Although as suffering from Dyslexia I would of appreciated inserts of the film I J to match the info of the hat being talked about. But I very much appreciate this film. Now I know where to buy my Indiana Jones hat. Thanks.
@rvrebel2209 Thank you for your kind feedback.
I just sent my Raider hat back for cleaning & reblocking in the Cairo version and I ordered the LC & DOD hats too!
Great video! Thank you for my exquisite hat, Michelle. It is a momento mori that I now wear daily and cherish beyond words. You are a Master and a Saint!
Excellent video! And OMG what beautiful hats! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind message. We are happy to hear you liked the video and our handcrafted hats!
Outstanding collection. Explanation of each style conveyed very well. Look forward to a purchase of a Raiders style when I get around to it. 😊🤙🏻
Thank you @gbguru7 we are glad you liked the video and we look forward to the opportunity to create one of these hats for you when you are ready!
Michele is the BEST to work with. No one has he knowledge or sparkling personality!
I'm very excited to go there!
I could listen to you talk about hats for hour! You have helped me decide on which Fedora.. I’ve chosen the Last Crusade, as it combines elements of Raiders and Temple. Plus I love the curl on the side. Thank you..
@MrNinetyFivePercent that's great to hear, we are glad this info video assisted you in confirming your preference. We look forward to crafting for you.
Can't wait to get my Cairo in the mail!
How did you decide on the Cairo?
Thank you for the informative video. Do the Raider and the Crusader have the same dimensions?
@federicolopezmusic the Raiders and Crusade styles are blocked to the same specifications and brim width yes. There are differences in how each style is shaped by hand though in the crown and brim shaping which gives the different style looks. Hope that helps.
@@HerbertJohnsonHatters1889 thank you for your reply. Is it true that the temple has a lower crown?
@federicolopezmusic to clarify, all Poet styles are blocked on the same set of blocks, so start off at the same specifications as per the originals. It is the hand-shaping that gives each style it's distinctive look. The Temple is shaped with slightly more taper which to the eye can make it appear to have less stature.
Great video and many thanks!!!
I have a quick question. I have an Indiana fedora with a Raiders pinch. (Sadly it is not a Herbert Johnson, that is the dream eventually) It was a little large so I rolled the sweat band inside and it fits perfectly.
The problem is the exterior hat band has loosened and is now baggy. Is there a trick to tightening the band or would you need to have a new one fitted?
Many thanks in advance and keep up the great work on these second to none fedoras!!
Thank you for your feedback. In regards to your hat ribbon query, we'd recommend that the existing ribbon be removed and then securely and neatly reattached at the correct tension. Alternatively, you could replace the ribbon for a new one if desired. You may also wish to consider unfolding your sweatband and to use booster strips behind it instead for a better fit and neater finish, this will also help to preserve the hats components for longer and avoids distortion on the felt that can result from the long term folding of a sweatband. I hope that helps.
why was the Clipper Poet discontinued?
@milchkafee3914 The grey toned hat made by us and worn by Harrison Ford in the Raiders film is still available for purchase as our Seaplane Poet style. This hat is crafted to the accurate original felt colour and specifications to our original hats as used in the movie. The original hats felt colour was studied and we now call this our 'Storm Rabbit' felt. We used to offer a version of this in the past made from what we now call our 'Steel Rabbit' felt and sold this as the Clipper Poet style, but as this light blue/grey colder tone of felt colour is not screen accurate, we have removed this product from our collection now in favour of our screen accurate Seaplane Poet style. We would only offer our Seaplane Poet made in our Steel Grey felt option instead as a custom order moving forward.
I might be wrong, but Crystal Skull it's more close to the original Raiders than all the others. Dial of Destiny hat kinda went back to Temple of Doom in terms of crown shape and reduced size. From front viewing all look similar but when seen from more lateral angles big differences are noticeable.
Hi Michelle, great video! I’m curious why you switched to offering the gold liner as standard for most of the hats. Is there a particular reason? I like the look, but didn’t the ones delivered to set have a white liner (with the exception of destiny)? Do you have any record of what liner the seaplane hat originally had? Thank you!
Our team would be happy to discuss this with you, please email us at enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk thank you.
I’m usually a trilby type of guy but I really want to get myself a real Indy fedora. I’m a 56cm head though so for these to fit and look proportional I’m probably going to ask for your bespoke service next time I’m in London
@andreasnilsson5020 at the moment our custom orders are only available through direct arrangement with our HJ Midlands workshop team by email. We can arrange a custom order size 56cm for you so please contact our team via enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk many thanks.
Unfortunately, they stopped offering them in Beaver felt, which put them in 2nd or 3rd place behind makers like Penman.
Thanks Michelle - can I ask if these hats can be worn in the rain?
@Whizzer_ you can find our hat care info on our website www.herbertjohnson.co.uk. Although for the best longevity we recommend against wearing your fur felt in the rain, we do use the highest quality felts so your hat should last you well regardless if given the proper aftercare. It may also be worth considering our luxury beaver felt options as these felts provide natural built-in moisture/wear resistance and will give you maximum longevity.
Beautiful! Where can I order one?
@risefromthedust Thank you. Please visit our website www.herbertjohnson.co.uk and/or contact our team via email to enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk. We look forward to crafting something special for you.
Is beaver felt available?? I really want to place an order
@user-er7fq8sn8c Our beaver felt options are due to become available again later this year for new orders. Contact us at enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk and our team can add you to our waiting list for these.
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers character fact:
Did you know that Chip from Rescue Rangers wear's a Fedora Hat?!
Is there a difference in height between raiders, cairo and crusade poet?
@chay1993 to clarify, No, all Indy Poet styles are blocked on the same set of blocks, graduated across the size range to keep every hat in balance no matter the wearers head size. So all styles start off at the same specifications for open-block crown height. It is the hand-shaping that gives each different style it's distinctive look.
Are the hat sizes the same from the uk and the us cuz I wear a 59 cm in the us
@Lostinfo132 Hi, no they aren't. Hat sizes from different hat types, different brands and from US/UK can vary considerably. Always check with the particular hatmaker in regards to your correct sizing for their hats. We recommend ordering your handcrafted hat from us to your correct head measurement taken directly in centimetres. If between measurements, round up to the nearest available size (or join our waiting list for when more sizes and half sizes become available again.
How can I get one of these in the US?
They are beautiful hats but too costume-like for everyday wear or any other wear. I have a Stetson Temple and they are an actual hat you wear. If you want to shape it more like Indy then you can.
You guys are buying the Indy hat. I just happen to have the hat he wears but doesn’t look like his.
Indy wears a Herbert Johnson in every movie except Crystal Skull in which he wears an Adventurebilt and just to clarify Stetson did NOT make the hats for the movies HJ did. The reason your hat doesn’t look like Indy’s is because it isn’t the right hat. Stetson got the license to make the officially licensed hats for the public until Last Crusade but a Stetson hat was never used in any of the movies. This is a common misconception I would recommend doing some research on the Indy hats it’s quite interesting. There is nothing costume like about these hats they are very real and well made beside men wore hats like this all the time in the 20s and 30s.
@TheAngryNerd64 Is 100% correct! I think Disney and dorfman have officially licensed Indiana Jones hats also.. But as was pointed out, none were used in the movies. Herert Johnson makes he finest fedoras that you can purchase. They make hats for the Royal family. They would wear only the finest... So does Indiana Jones.
Can you guys just make an Indy hat that is brand new as if Indy first picked it up? You guys make nice hats but like distressed jeans these are brand new hats that mimic a thousand miles of adventure.
Next thing fans want are sweat stains from a particular movie.
Please note that we do not force distress our hats at all using fullers earth or any such techniques. We advise any clients wishing to achieve a distressed look themselves to research the pros and cons of distressing techniques and to proceed with caution. Better still the natural distressed look achieved through years of adventuring with your hat will by far provide the most natural looking results. So all our Indy hats are provided in new condition handcrafted to the main standard on screen styles as our originals featured in the movies. Should you prefer something that differs from these styles, the best option is for designing something custom crafted to your preferences. We are currently offering a wait list for custom services as these are on pause due to the high demand and orders queue at present. Our Chronicles Poet style may interest you though, this was the same hat style used as the base model and adapted to first create the Raiders Poet design. It's the hat as worn in the Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series bought from our store in its original shaping with its more relaxed front pinch, wider ribbon, no turn and full non-dimensional 3" brim. This is also the same style used to create the original brown 4th Dr Who Poet hat as worn in the classic TV series. So this base hat design is literally what was used and adapted into the Raiders Poet, you could imagine Indy himself buying this off the shelf and asking it to be adjusted in the same way to his preferences. So this might be an option for you, or perhaps the standard Raiders Poet which is what it became and what was supplied to set for filming Raiders. I hope that helps.
they all the same