Peters Brothers

[JoeyC]

JoeyC, the one of yours on the right is even more like a homburg than mine. When you snap the front of the brim down, does the binding want to stay snapped up? Both of your new hats look nice.

Nice hat Nyah, no, the brim will stay down. Given that these are somewhat stiff they need a little coaxing. I asked Shane to just center crease the second one as I want to do a bit of shaping myself.

 

[Frunobulax]

Great looking hats, guys! JoeyC, you'll have to show us the finished product, of course.

 

[JoeyC]

Great looking hats, guys! JoeyC, you'll have to show us the finished product, of course.

Will Do.

 

[RJR]

Nice PBs!

 

[JoeyC]

Since this is a Peters Bros. thread, here's 2 Indies.

They are several years old, the one on the left is a blend, I have it in black as well, the right is 100% beaver.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Since this is a Peters Bros. thread, here's 2 Indies. View attachment 34558

They are several years old, the one on the left is a blend, I have it in black as well, the right is 100% beaver.

Beautiful Joey.

 

[Frunobulax]

Finally got some good light the other day to photograph the new Milan Strat clone I received from Peters Bros last week. As it's black, with a dark green ribbon, the colors are pretty hard to get right. These photos are the best I could do. It looks better in person.

My first custom hat. Shane took my order when I was in Ft. Worth in January. With the combination of head measuring and checking it against the hat I was wearing on a sizer, they got my size dead on. It fits great. I asked him to make it 6" open crown, so there is some height to the crown. It's 5 14" at the front peak, and 5 1/2" on the sides. I do believe I want to work the back down about 1/2" to give it a rake, though. And probably tighten the front pinch. It's pretty stiff, but light and airy. It's going to be a great summer lid - cool and breezy.

So hats off to Peters Bros. They did a fantastic job and they give great service.

 

[moontheloon]

Finally got some good light the other day to photograph the new Milan Strat clone I received from Peters Bros last week. As it's black, with a dark green ribbon, the colors are pretty hard to get right. These photos are the best I could do. It looks better in person.

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My first custom hat. Shane took my order when I was in Ft. Worth in January. With the combination of head measuring and checking it against the hat I was wearing on a sizer, they got my size dead on. It fits great. I asked him to make it 6" open crown, so there is some height to the crown. It's 5 14" at the front peak, and 5 1/2" on the sides. I do believe I want to work the back down about 1/2" to give it a rake, though. And probably tighten the front pinch. It's pretty stiff, but light and airy. It's going to be a great summer lid - cool and breezy.

So hats off to Peters Bros. They did a fantastic job and they give great service.

that's a damn beauty right there Jim ... I'm envious

I can never find a straw to my liking ... and that gorgeous puppy right there in natural would be my everything straw piece

congrats to you my friend

 

[Frunobulax]

817.335.1715. Tell 'em I sent you. Maybe they'll give me a discount on the next one. [emoji41]


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[Frunobulax]

Oh, and I forgot. 2 5/8" brim.


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[g.durand]

Fruno, after seeing yours, I got on the phone this afternoon and ordered an OR/Shady Oak in natural-colored hemp milan, 2 7/8"brim, with a black ribbon. They tell me I should have it by the end of April. Can't wait.

 

[Frunobulax]

Fruno, after seeing yours, I got on the phone this afternoon and ordered an OR/Shady Oak in natural-colored hemp milan, 2 7/8"brim, with a black ribbon. They tell me I should have it by the end of April. Can't wait.

Kewl. I think you'll be very happy.

 

[moontheloon]

Fruno, after seeing yours, I got on the phone this afternoon and ordered an OR/Shady Oak in natural-colored hemp milan, 2 7/8"brim, with a black ribbon. They tell me I should have it by the end of April. Can't wait.

are they making it for you or you just ordered one ?

if they are making it how did they determine your size ?

I think I am going to order today

 

[Frunobulax]

are they making it for you or you just ordered one ?

if they are making it how did they determine your size ?

I think I am going to order today

Pretty sure they only make to order. When I ordered, they showed me the body they would use.


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[moontheloon]

Pretty sure they only make to order. When I ordered, they showed me the body they would use.


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just curious how they would determine the size over the phone to guarantee April delivery

most people send out a tape or whatever

 

[LuvMyMan]

Finally got some good light the other day to photograph the new Milan Strat clone I received from Peters Bros last week. As it's black, with a dark green ribbon, the colors are pretty hard to get right. These photos are the best I could do. It looks better in person.

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My first custom hat. Shane took my order when I was in Ft. Worth in January. With the combination of head measuring and checking it against the hat I was wearing on a sizer, they got my size dead on. It fits great. I asked him to make it 6" open crown, so there is some height to the crown. It's 5 14" at the front peak, and 5 1/2" on the sides. I do believe I want to work the back down about 1/2" to give it a rake, though. And probably tighten the front pinch. It's pretty stiff, but light and airy. It's going to be a great summer lid - cool and breezy.

So hats off to Peters Bros. They did a fantastic job and they give great service.

Excuse me, please excuse me...but...HOLY CRAP! Fantastic! That takes the first place in non fur hats in our book! Thanks so very much for sharing that one. I can see I need to contact those people in Texas very soon! Peter Bros. WOW!

 

[Frunobulax]

just curious how they would determine the size over the phone to guarantee April delivery

most people send out a tape or whatever

That's a good question. Maybe Bob will ring in, as he phone ordered his last fall.


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[Frunobulax]

Excuse me, please excuse me...but...HOLY CRAP! Fantastic! That takes the first place in non fur hats in our book! Thanks so very much for sharing that one. I can see I need to contact those people in Texas very soon! Peter Bros. WOW!

TYVM! High praise coming from you.


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[moontheloon]

That's a good question. Maybe Bob will ring in, as he phone ordered his last fall.


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I'm going to call once I get to the studio later ...I'll figure it out

I need one of those fantastic hats ... I may become a straw guy after all

 

[89quattro]

Might also ask for the fedora lounge special price they were offering last year ...$100 + shipping...can't hurt to ask.