The Cap Faction

[Leamas]

Question for anyone that owns a Johnathan Richard ivy cap. How long is the bill/peak of the cap? I ask b/c if the bill isn't at least 2 inches long it looks too small on me profile wise. If it's not 2 inches or greater I'm looking at getting a Jonathan Richard driver cap as it has the extended bill/peak. I called Bencraft hatters hoping they could tell me, but the guy on the other line said he did not know and that I was the first person to ever ask such a question. [huh] Struck me as odd considering I can hop on the Village Hat Shop website and find the diameter and bill size for all of their Jaxon hats and most other brands too. Clearly it's info. they feel is important to the customer. At any rate, any help is appreciated. As for Bencraft, looks like I'll be buying the cap elsewhere. If it matters, I wear a large or a 7 and 3/8.

Best regards,

Leamas

 

[seabass]

Leamas,
Thats why i go vintage or Custom.......
.A good hat shop should whip out the old measuring tape & get your needed info....
For that kind of money, can i suggest you PM Simonds & get what you want hand made to your specs.
Heck you might save a few bucks too..
he can make those Ivy, Flat, Drivers caps in a bill better than 2'' as standard. & Made to measure.

 

[phebus]

Hi,
some of you may remember my posts from 2 or 3 weeks ago when I posted pictures of a hat that I made. The general consensus was that it was too small. Well, I tweaked the pattern and this is the result. It sits much better on my head. Some would like it even larger, but I think this is about as large as I dare to go.
Check it out:

 

[howardeye]

Looks great to me! i like the pattern. I prefer the smaller diameter cap but I do wear a 12 inch from time to time. It depends on what instrument and songs I am playing. Hardly ever wear a large diameter cap or wide brim fedora in public.

 

[Johnny J]

Much better IMO!

 

[rlk]

Cordova Linen Hexagon Cap

 

[rlk]

Cordova "The Clide" 1915 Tobias Eagle Caps

 

[phebus]

Thanks guys! Think I'll make another!

 

[Two Types]

The 'Clide' is great: that's another one for the ever-increasing cap shopping list.

 

[ManofKent]

Phebus - great work, definitely looks better.

Robert - very nice caps

 

[seabass]

Phebus - great work, definitely looks better.

Robert - very nice caps

I do Agree on both !

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Great cap's Johnny and Robert. Good job of bringing that ad to life.

 

[Simonds]

Both of those caps turned out great, Johnny!

 

[Chepstow]

Phebus, looks great your cap. The proportions are right now!

Robert, great looking Caps. Nice to see the old style back!

Johnny great job on Roberts Caps!

 

[Johnny J]

Thank you guys! Its always fun making something new and different.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

http://www.robocap.net/

Here is my Robo cap that Bert sent me I have not had a chance to post a picture of it.
This is a true bikers cap and when adjusted it will not come off your head while riding.
I was told so by a co worker who wears one daily. He told me the secret of wearing the cap is spray starch as the brim is just a piece of fabric.
Thanks Bert for the cap an the Indian head band for it. Sorry it took so long to post.


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[Simonds]

A different look for you Ed..Looks good on ya!

 

[howardeye]

Looks great Ed! Mine are almost white they have so many miles on them and worn mostly with the bill up. Here is a pic of the cap made into a purse. It turns into a fanny pack, tool pouch, tackle box, purse, and 6 pack carrier!

 

[rlk]

Supra Sport Casquette Ad

1927

 

[Chepstow]

Great Cap Ed, indeed a different look, but you wear it great!

Bert, looks cool!

Robert, nice ad!