The Cap Faction

[Paul Roerich]

... I notice a lot of wrinkling happening under the brim, I had that problem with my caps, but the fusible interfacing and some stitching cured that problem.

Good observation. 'Mister Freedom' makes its cap visors horizontally straight. Mando probably purposely curved his cap's visor, and doing so caused the wrinkling of the fabric. As you say, fusible interfacing and stitching would have prevented the wrinkling.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

And even more photos of the cap pre-stretch here:

http://baronkurtzvintage.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/83/

More photos here, when it was still a wee size 7: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...0s-50s-French-Cap-Size-7-Tous-Les-Sports-SOLD

 

[Paul Roerich]

And even more photos of the cap pre-stretch here:

http://baronkurtzvintage.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/83/

Baron, I've gotten more compliments on this cap of yours than I have on any other. People just 'flip out' over it. I've worn it nearly every day for a week, and love to show off its fantastic liner logo. So .... thank you!!

 

[seabass]

I want to add a Compliment to your little French cap !
good job on the sizing & great pics on the link.
Bravo it is a very cool cap !

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Really? I thought it was quite dull. [huh] I guess it is a bit out of the ordinary in that gab fabric, though. The liner is indeed one of the best I've seen.

Baron, I've gotten more compliments on this cap of yours than I have on any other. People just 'flip out' over it. I've worn it nearly every day for a week, and love to show off its fantastic liner logo. So .... thank you!!

I'm interested: do your stretched caps retain the "new" size, or do you have to periodically "re-re-size"? I've found with fedoras that I need to keep resizing, as they tend to revert.

 

[St. Valentine]

Very sharp caps here Gentlemen! I am so happy that Johnny makes caps in this style, otherwise I would never find one in my size. :eusa_doh:

 

[Chepstow]

Very sharp caps here Gentlemen!

+1

 

[Pinesiw]

Now available for online purchase! If anybody interested, ive been wearing this cap for years, warm wool blend cap with earflaps
https://crowncap.com/shop/wool-blend-donegal-ivy-cap/

 

[herringbonekid]

Another wonderful NOS French flatcap, probably from the 1930's.

another enviable French cap !
i'll take the same one in a 59 please.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Anyone else likes school caps? I love them, and wear them all the time, when I can find them in adult sizes. Anyone who's met me will understand just how YOUNG these make me look …

 

[macstro]

Hey guys, anybody know where I could find a hat like the one in this picture and the next one? I know it's silly, but I like the way it fits better than any others I've tried/found.
http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Reynolds,_Ryan/gallery/20120327-51/

 

[Chepstow]

Welcome macstro!
That could be a Wigens Cap, the profile, reminds me on Wigens.

 

[macstro]

Manfred- Thank you very much for the welcome and for your thoughts. I agree, the Wigens is very similar with a few small/slight differences. I will give it some thought. Any other suggestions are very appreciated from the rest of the Cap Faction.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

The cap doesn't look as high end as a wigens. This Dockers cap looks more like from the seams in the cap.

dockers-men-s-wool-ivy-tweed-cap

 

[Chepstow]

Ed, you have sharp eyes, looks indeed similar to your cap!

 

[macstro]

The cap doesn't look as high end as a wigens. This Dockers cap looks more like from the seams in the cap.

dockers-men-s-wool-ivy-tweed-cap

Wow thanks Ed, that is the closest one I've seen yet. I should've asked you guys a while ago, I've been looking too much already. And the pricetag sure beats a Wigens!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

That doesn't mean the wigens isn't a better cap.
Johnny J makes a mean cap like this.

 

[davidraphael]

German 2nd hand shop find:

Suede newsboy. Looks like it was never worn! The bottom image looks a bit like it has stains on it but the marks are actually just shadows.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice one David even and leather sweatband look's 70's with the big button.

 

[macstro]

That doesn't mean the wigens isn't a better cap.
Johnny J makes a mean cap like this.

Oh I'm sure the Dockers cap is a sad excuse for a cap compared to a Wigens, plus I'm not too hopeful it'll even fit well. Those department store caps are always too small/shallow for my dome. It's definately the right look/style though.

And I'll ask Johnny J about that, thanks again Ed.