Hi guys,
Every time I think I've got this pegged, something comes up that confuses me. So could someone set the record straight on what exactly a "snap brim" is? Comparisons to "shaped brim" would be much appreciated, along with a quick definition of "flange" and it's various forms. I know it's a big ask, but I think the answer would be quite valuable for this thread.
A snap brim is flanged so that it can be worn with the brim flipped up or with the brim flipped down in front. *
If the hat has a high flange, the brim will have a more pronounced curvature and therefore will snap more prominently. A flat brim all the way around has no snap to it whatsoever.
Shaped brim doesn't mean much. Brim are shaped into whatever form is desired, that's all there is to it.
* Of course the brim can also be worn flipped down all the way around, which was fairly common practice on 1920s fedoras.
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