Greek Fisherman cap, handmade?

[coble]

question for you all, I've been a huge fan of the Greek fisherman cap, I own two. Question is, who would buy a custom made Greek fisherman style cap with a nice Reeded leather sweatband? I'm also wondering would this be something you'd be interested in getting in tweed as well as a nice wool, even a linen? Reason for the question is I've been working on a new design for the last few months based off the Greek fisherman hats, and am wondering if theirs an interest. I'm talking removing the decorative top material on the brim and keeping it simple. Would like to know thoughts? Since ones on the shelf including the two I own have that cardboard under the sweatband and quality isn't top notch, to have a nice clean version in a higher quality is something of interest for me. Also bringing my own take to the design

 

[APP Adrian]

Oh my god.

Shut up and take my money!

 

[APP Adrian]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?78721-Rain-cover-for-a-wool-fiddler-cap&highlight=

Here.

 

[APP Adrian]

I like this design the most.

http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/greek-fisherman-caps/451139-184/wool-fiddlers-cap.html

The sweatband is plastic, so first of all add a leather sweatband.

 

[coble]

Oh my god.

Shut up and take my money!

Hahaha, wow I'm glad to get this response. Ok first model available end of August.

 

[APP Adrian]

I'm hurting in cash right now, can't buy anymore hats till Christmas. Maybe another Lounger will be interested.

 

[coble]

I like this design the most.

http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/greek-fisherman-caps/451139-184/wool-fiddlers-cap.html

My design is similar to this but the hatband above the brim is leather that I hand cut. Also I plan on having the final version with a leather reeded sweatband, as well as a silk lining. Model is going to be shown end of August

 

[ingineer]

Yes Yes Yes'
Can you make it with a leather bill?
There are tons of us motorcycle enthusiasts that like the Brando version.
As long as it does not look like something the Christoffer St crowd would wear.
I have several "Dutchboys" Brentons and it is hard to find a quality one.
Close but no cigar:
http://www.amazon.com/Sterkowski-Mo...sbs_193_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XNV1DX5XC1SKK0HAVGW
What pricing are you thing of?
Good luck with your venture

 

[coble]

Yes Yes Yes'
Can you make it with a leather bill?
There are tons of us motorcycle enthusiasts that like the Brando version.
As long as it does not look like something the Christoffer St crowd would wear.
I have several "Duchboys" Brentons and it is hard to find a quality one.
Close but no cigar:
http://www.amazon.com/Sterkowski-Mo...sbs_193_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XNV1DX5XC1SKK0HAVGW
What pricing are you thing of?
Good luck with your venture

The leather brim is a option I am looking at. My price range will be $125 to $150. I ride motorcycles as well, I know exactly the style your looking for. Yes that's the problem I faced was the quality.

 

[coble]

Sterkowski makes a nice looking fisherman style cap, problem is I looked at that as inspiration but would rather have a nice Reeded sweatband and just higher quality materials. Yes cost is more then what they sell theirs at, but the sweatband will be sewn in by hand, and you'll be able to get your name on the sweatband

 

[ingineer]

Price point seems very reasonable.
A leather visor is just so practical.
Folds up so great and keeps it shape.
American made you should be able to sell quite a few in the MC market.
greasy side down shiny side up

 

[APP Adrian]

I think a wool brim and crown would be better. I'm not a cop.

 

[coble]

I think a wool brim and crown would be better. I'm not a cop.

The version I have coming out at the end of August is a wool brim and crown.

 

[coble]

Ingineer- I can see what I can do, maybe leaving it as a custom option.

 

[ingineer]

Sounds great;
Don't think of it as police uniform but as rather classic
Even maybe "Indy"
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-ig-hat25-2008may25-story.html

 

[APP Adrian]

Sounds great;
Don't think of it as police uniform but as rather classic
Even maybe "Indy"
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-ig-hat25-2008may25-story.html

Those are called biker caps. Greek fisherman caps are made out of wool, both crown and brim. I feel like this forum is becoming like Team Fortress 2, everyone wants their own unique hat =).

 

[coble]

Unfortunately as I can tell theirs not a whole lot of interest for this style. So I won't be adding it into the mix. my goal is to have Coble Hatworks up and running before Christmas.

 

[RJR]

Simonds and Diamond have the "biker style"caps.

 

[totallyfrozen]

I live in a hot climate. My hat choices are almost exclusively straw or linen. If you made a hot weather version in a color I like, I'd consider it.


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[DanielJones]

Shame. I would have liked to have gotten to wear a good custom Greek fisherman/Prinz Heinrich style cap. The reeded sweatband has me there.

Cheers!

Dan