"Bash" hatsdirect answer

[fedoralover]

This is what Ron Lilburne from hatsdirect told me about the term "Bash" in relation to Austrailia.

"The term bashing a hat is very common in country areas in Australia, it was used in the Army pre WW2 when the hats were supplied Open Crown, different units had there take on the approved style - whether it is a specific Australia term I cannot say, but certainly it is still a widely used term."

He also said "A Hatter would typically use the more correct term creasing or shaping. The term blocking should only be applied when using actual hat blocks to achieve a shape."


So there ya go, thats about as definitive an answer as we'll ever get.

fedoralover

 

[ScionPI2005]

Hmm, interesting info. I for one really like the term "bash". It just sounds right to me. [huh]

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks for taking the time to get Ron's response Fedoralover. That's why I had never heard the term until the Lounge!!