Indiana Jones Streets of Cairo Fedora - Herbert Johnson vs. Advintage 

Thanks man!!!!

You’re sure he’s not going to just slip out the window again?

Yes. The same hat. The Dr. Who hat was the Raiders Poet before it was altered to become the "Indy".

Thanks so much, man.

There are 3 fonts in that thumbnail. You need to be more specific. I can't read your mind.

@@retroblasting The one that states 'streets of Cairo fedora'

the HJ felt is not the thickest I've run across over the years with hats, but it isn't that pliable thin dress felt either. Just thick enough that you can't do anything with it. That's why I prefer the Advintage. He gets the shaping correct while also providing a durable hat.

Advintage Masterpiece Grade

I've never heard of them and don't own their hats, so why would I do that?

Why do you think this is a costuming thing? Did you not see all the photos of me over the years? I wear hats DAILY.

@@retroblasting My apologies! Not really sure what I meant to say there... And yes I saw the photos! Life is an adventure, and reminds me I need to get out more!

At what point with you watching this channel did you actually think you're "nerdier" than me? I'd love to know, because I'm documenting this sh*t for good reason because details **matter.**

Yes, I'm aware of Adam. I haven't been able to acquire any of his items. I like Magnoli because he makes the shirts in any colour you want, and I wear this style of clothing everyday. It's a wardrobe for me, not a costume.

I'm not into cosplay either. These are usable clothes and items. This has been part of my daily clothing style for almost 25 years.

@@retroblasting I didn't say they weren't.

Like I said, the Aldens are now made in the correct color again.

Akubras are always a good purchase.

Thanks so much!

@@retroblasting of course man! :)

A Gorin brand I believe

@@retroblasting is it from a movie?

no

There is no way this HJ would become that hat over time. Remember, Ford's hat wasn't authentically worn in. It was ARTIFICIALLY weathered, so it had to look 90% correct from new to get the look they wanted.

@retroblasting Thanks. I'm torn because, on the one hand, accuracy is awesome, but on the other, so is originality. I wanted a Herbert Johnson because having a hat from a 100-year or so old company is awesome, but so is having an accurate hat. At the end of the day, I'm NEVER going to be Indy. But feeling like him for a split second, looking in the mirror.... that's worth the time to chase down the right hat. Even if it's not from Herbert Johnson in London.

I had wondered if you still have that Stetson.... Good to know, man.

It was reasonable considering the distance.

@@retroblasting Thanks for that. I'll consider it ! Take care and keep up the good work.

*fedora - And it's not a cowboy hat by any means. In fact they speculate it might have been an Australian outback style model originally.

The crown on the HJ hat is awful, man. It looks flat and nothing like the crown in Raiders. But I try to be respectful of the blind, so I hope things work out for you in your life.

That's great, but it also can be misleading. My Advintages are the Masterpiece-grade versions, which are far higher quality than what HJ is offering as their ONLY option. Someone could read your comment and think Advintage is a cheaper grade of fedora, when in actuality you have different purchase grades with them versus HJ. You **opted** for Advintage's cheapest choice, but that wasn't the ONLY choice from their shop.

And as for technical info about the various hats researched in this video- absolutely top notch!

Not really liking your tone or line of "logic" here. Just seems like a desperate apology on Herbert Johnson's behalf, like a simp play.

If the hat fits……

Sorry…..couldn’t resist. No need to take offense. And I’m sure “Big Caput,” or whatever the hat industry folks are colloquially known as, are more than capable of defending their own products without any assistance. My point was directed more at misguided cosplayers than collectors of movie memorabilia. Certainly not everyone who wishes they were Mr Ford can simply become him by donning the headgear. Surely such a statement will only be found controversial to the small number of folks to whom it applies.

Brown hats are not "dress up" hats, pal. Check your bias.

@retroblasting I am aware, the seaplane version they sell is supposed to be grey

Why is that a concern for **you**?

I would say yes, but only if you wear it for the full duration of a bad movie. The Flash, as an example.

@@Chronically0nline lol

English, please?

There is no way he could "mess with it" to the level that the crown would take the humpback shape versus the shape they are using. They do not have it correct where the crown is concerned. Plus, they aren't even using the same felt anymore, so you can't say with certainty they are made the same way. You have no clue. You're just parroting their PR speak.

@@retroblasting i agree they are slightly different, but you also have to take into account that the film costume designers also messed with the shape of the hat I.E weathering, crushing it, bending and folding it. I dont want to argue about it, because i do love your channel and content, as specially your lego Indiana jones videos. but for sure they are different material and I cant say for worse or better.

This has nothing to do with "beating it up." If you've bought and worn bespoke hats your whole life (and clearly you haven't) you'd know this hat's entire block and crown needs total reshaping. The whole hat is off by a nautical mile. But hey, you keep pushing your empty theories.

@@retroblasting You could have just said the bit about the block being off and the crown needing reshaping and I'd have respected it. Belittling and insulting me is uncalled for.

I agree with your assessment and if you notice in raiders the hat doesn’t always look pitch perfect like people think. People tend to create a false perception of the hat they piece together different angles of the hat from different scenes to create their ideal raiders hat in their mind. Also what I tend to see people complain about is the floppiness of the hat. They want it floppy but get upset when the hat doesn’t hold its shape or it holds its shape but it’s too stiff. You can’t have it both ways that’s just unrealistic. So if you want to do the beating up yourself I would recommend the Herbert Johnson. If you want the hat to look exactly like it does in a certain scene bit for bit then I would recommend Advintage. At the end of the day though the Herbert Johnson is gonna be more authentic and besides putting some character into the hat yourself is better than it being artificially made.

Here's to hoping...

He wears these hats in every day life, and he doesn't wear _prop replicas._ If he wears the Aidvantange, its not _just a prop replica..._

@@timothyward8695 You misunderstand.