Hat Size Issue

[prisoner6]

Hello, I am new here and have enjoyed reading through the threads and learning from all of you.

I came here interested in Flat Caps, and still am, but hve now decided a nice Fedora would be a good addition for me.

Herein lies the problem. I have a large head. Easily Size 8. This makes just buying hats somewhat of a difficulty. My options are always limited.

Can anyone suggest a good place to find a good "starter" Fedora-style hat in a Size 8? I have little to no hope of finding anything locally, and will likely have to buy online. I prefer a style more in line with what would have been worn in 40's - 50's if possible.

Any recommendations?

 

[job]

Hatsdirect sells the Federation up to a 63 which is a 7 7/8 I think.

 

[zetwal]

Welcome to the Lounge, and good luck in your search!

 

[casechopper]

Size 8 hats do occasionally pop up on ebay. I purchased a Stetson sovereign in size 8 about a year ago on ebay and a Resistol cowboy hat. You could also post a WTB posting in the classifieds. There are some others here on the forums who have large hats.

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

You will probably end up going the custom route, especially if you are "easily an 8". Check out Falcon Park Hattery for a more reasonably priced custom; I think they are starting out around $150 which is an incredible price for a custom hat. Parker has already moved his prices up once; as he becomes more established, I'd expect those numbers to continue north. Good luck and welcome to the Lounge.

 

[prisoner6]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Falcon Park Hattery looks great, I will definitely contact him. Also posted in the Classifieds so we'll see what I find.

Any other suggestions are welcomed. I am discovering that finding some of the best resources will be done by recommendations.

 

[jwalls]

I have blocks up to 8-1/2.

 

[frussell]

Have you measured your head to make sure you wear an 8? Frank

 

[Grizzly Adams]

It could be worse. I have a friend who wears an 8 1/2. Need to send him to jwalls!

 

[prisoner6]

I have had my head measured once and they told me it was an 8. Measuring myself (which could be completely wrong) gave me similar results. I have XXL hats from manufacturers which are small.

I would love to have my head measured by someone who knows what they're doing, but Hatterys seem in short supply in Charlotte.