Cordova Handmade Caps / Johnny J's work

[Johnny J]

I'm very happy you liked it Sean and looks great on you! Enjoy!

 

[Two Types]

Cheers, gents.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Great cap Love the poses.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Here is a nice one Johnny.

 

[Johnny J]

There you go Ed. Looks like smaller dimensions on the cap.

 

[mossbross]

Hi Johnny I live in England, do you ship there? If so how much are your caps and how long do they take to make? Many thanks

Blue Herringbone Silk with red and blue window pane in med/heavy weight:

Vtg brown small houndstooth in medium weight cotton:

Brown Denim:

Linens I can get in a variety of colors, but at the moment I only have Olive Green:

If you are looking for something in particular just PM me.

Thanks for everyone's interest in my caps.

 

[Johnny J]

mossbros, first of all Welcome to the lounge!
Go ahead and email me and I can answer your questions there and thanks for your interest in my caps.
thecapmaker@yahoo.com

 

[TomS]

Mr. Cordova's work continues to impress!

 

[seabass]

Wow! To me this is your best cap so far, Johnny.

I happen to be the Lucky Owner of this Fine Cap,
Im not Johnny or Oskar Marion those are 2 sharp cats......But i do Dig this Cap

Johnny,
The fabric is great stuff & Im enjoying it now as the weather is cooler !

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I happen to be the Lucky Owner of this Fine Cap,
Im not Johnny or Oskar Marion those are 2 sharp cats......But i do Dig this Cap

Johnny,
The fabric is great stuff & Im enjoying it now as the weather is cooler !

I LOVE THIS CAP! Seabass, this cap has the right brim dimensions to the volume of the crown on the head. While it may be the fabric, the general design of the cap is of my fav's and I think it is a Sweet cap sir!

I am seriousely considering this to be the model of a future cap. Love the fabric. I find it classy, yet distinctive. I see for me that the volume of material making the crown might have to be reduced so that the "overhang" of the cap, over the ears, would be reduced a bit. Being 5' 3" and 133#'s (after weighing in on Thanksgiving) I see that the proportions, IMO, need reducing. the only feature that I still need to consider is the proportion of brim in the front of the fabric.

Seabass, do you have a personal favorite of proportions, or is it an era, or even a specific cap that you see as your fav? In advance, I respect your style opinion.

Lacking cap style, Eric -

 

[seabass]

Eric !
I did ask Johnny to make this cap less (Puffy) & he did so. I do have 2 others that he made a while back & I love the other 2 also, But he nailed it with this Proportionaly with the Body volume... This brim is fantastic also it just flows... as for the other 2 they may be more period correct for the teens/20's....& this is more sporty & easier to cordinate with more modern cut clothing. But i dont wear new clothing & feel with the bigger cut (my other 2 caps)
that might be the missing link the clothing worn with the caps...it has to Flow.
I did refer to Johnny the other 2 reminded me ot the old pushcart Vendors In NYC i remember as a little kid....
So yes his caps are the real deal & close to most early examples of the french cut... I do have 3 Mr.Freedom which are considerably smaller in body volume but still stand up in the rear which is very important & also have a good sized brim & this cap pictured is in between the other Johnny J caps & the Mr, Freedom in body volume.....
Man i do wish Johnny would start some Newsies 8 panels.... I need to get into those which can be a whole diffrent agenda with correct proportions & body... some can be monster huge...
But Johnny makes a very good vintage style ! & thats what it is....
He can & is capable of adjusting body volume & brim as well.
The fabric is awesome made with old-world tradition.... so that can attribute to the shape it's true to period/era correct for this style. it has the Drape.

 

[mikespens]

Bad to the bone Che! Might have to shrink those jeans now! Almost wore my fine Cordova this morning but it was so cold here I had to wear a wool beanie to cover my ears.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Che, like the front view it does look Johnny is getting it there on the cut. Looks a lot my Mr. Freedom cap and the fabric is great.
Looks like the rabbit diet is going to make you buy some new jeans soon.

 

[St. Valentine]

Oh come on guys, the jeans is looking great! :eusa_clap

 

[Chepstow]

Che, fantastico, that looks sharp, Leather Jacket and Cap in perfect harmony!

 

[Simonds]

Looking good Che, very nice cap too!

 

[seabass]

Ha ! yup the jeans do need shrinking the back belt is at its max went from a 38 W to a 35 W,
ahhh more room I can Breath.....I do love this Cap for sure,,,Hmmmm maybe a grey/silver in the same fabric..................
Yes so maybe period correct fabric is the Compliment for the full effect & fit....of these caps

 

[Johnny J]

Johnny,
The fabric is great stuff & Im enjoying it now as the weather is cooler !

Che, great close up! You really can see the detail on the fabric in this pic and goes very well with that leather jacket of yours. Sweet!

 

[Matt Deckard]

I have to say, those caps look hands down, flat out amazing!

I'm gonna need one!

 

[cookie]

I happen to be the Lucky Owner of this Fine Cap,
Im not Johnny or Oskar Marion those are 2 sharp cats......But i do Dig this Cap

Johnny,
The fabric is great stuff & Im enjoying it now as the weather is cooler !

Love that South of the Border garden and the grotto/niche with La Virgen de Guadalupe.