Peters Brothers

[Bob Roberts]

Wow I am thinking that all these hats from Peter Brothers are just so darned nice, they are almost "sinfully" attractive.

I have to wait a few days to make sure my purse can swing ordering one. Can I tell them a measurement for the size and opening dimension? You know like I would need one that measures 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 ( 7 1/2 LO) to fit my Husband? And I am seeing some different colors of the ribbon and some on brim trim...anyone know what colors they could offer for the ribbon treatment?

Speak to Shane and he'll tell u what he can or can't do and whats avaliable for ribbons etc.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Speak to Shane and he'll tell u what he can or can't do and whats avaliable for ribbons etc.

Wow thank you! Can they do a pay pal for payment? Gold Coins? Dragons Milk? haha!

 

[g.durand]

Bob, I just used steam and it temporarily softened where the steam was applied, which allowed me to hand shape it. I had to work some areas repeatedly to get the shape I wanted.

Cindy, I gave them my exact measurements based on the circumference of my best-fitting hats, and requested a long oval. I used a credit card to pay. Not sure if they take Paypal, but Dragon's Milk may well work!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Bob, I just used steam and it temporarily softened where the steam was applied, which allowed me to hand shape it. I had to work some areas repeatedly to get the shape I wanted.

Cindy, I gave them my exact measurements based on the circumference of my best-fitting hats, and requested a long oval. I used a credit card to pay. Not sure if they take Paypal, but Dragon's Milk may well work!

Thanks so much. I will have to ask for a long oval size as well. My Husband wears a 7 1/2 LO and I wear a 6 1/2 LO!

 

[EstherWeis]

After two days of shenanigans with FedEx, I have my PB hat. I ordered an Open Road style hat, or what Peters Brothers refers to as the Shady Oaks, after the famous felt hats they made and that were named by Amon Carter. I asked for a 2 7/8" brim width.

Out of the box the crown was too tall for my liking, and as Rick mentioned, the cattleman's crease seemed odd, too. The center dent was too narrow and the pinch was too tight. The fit was also a bit tight, as others have mentioned. After steaming, the stiff hemp weave softened up and I was able to reshape it with a crown block, then lower the crown by hand and give it my preferred cattleman's crease. I also gently eased up the size with a hat stretcher and re-flanged the brim to give it more curl. Although the brim is 2 3/4", I like the proportions after reshaping.

All in all I am very happy with it. It has a nice sweatband and it's everything I wanted. I like the look of it, and I'll be wearing this hat a lot this summer. I'm seriously considering ordering another one in another style and color.

That's a beauty!
You would be great for hat advertising, everything you put on just looks wonderful...

 

[Michael R.]

That's a beauty!
You would be great for hat advertising, everything you put on just looks wonderful...

You know Esther , I was thinking the same thing ! Great Minds ... .

Well , I lost my Bay (40X Stetson) hopeful acquisition , BUMMER ! So if I call Shane , I think I'm going to see if a 3" Brim Tall Crown Hemp (Brown Ribbon) might be possible , or if their Panama Straw could handle it (might be too floppy) . I like the Wider Crease , that OR skinny Cattleman just doesn't like my Head . Open Crown probably is the way to go . Precreased Hats never seem to work , I always have to mess with them . Anthony got a Hemp from Peters Bros. I think , I bet he got 2 3/4" . Guessing .

 

[Michael R.]

Quick noggin shot at the studio

I had them make a slight alteration to the Tank and flatten out the brim sort of OR style .... still a Tankersley without a doubt.

I love it!!!!!!!!

There it is ! Nice Hat , too ! Dark Green Ribbon and Trim .

 

[Bob Roberts]

Bob, I just used steam and it temporarily softened where the steam was applied, which allowed me to hand shape it. I had to work some areas repeatedly to get the shape I wanted.

Cindy, I gave them my exact measurements based on the circumference of my best-fitting hats, and requested a long oval. I used a credit card to pay. Not sure if they take Paypal, but Dragon's Milk may well work!

Thx. I'll give it a try.

 

[moontheloon]

After two days of shenanigans with FedEx, I have my PB hat. I ordered an Open Road style hat, or what Peters Brothers refers to as the Shady Oaks, after the famous felt hats they made and that were named by Amon Carter. I asked for a 2 7/8" brim width.

Out of the box the crown was too tall for my liking, and as Rick mentioned, the cattleman's crease seemed odd, too. The center dent was too narrow and the pinch was too tight. The fit was also a bit tight, as others have mentioned. After steaming, the stiff hemp weave softened up and I was able to reshape it with a crown block, then lower the crown by hand and give it my preferred cattleman's crease. I also gently eased up the size with a hat stretcher and re-flanged the brim to give it more curl. Although the brim is 2 3/4", I like the proportions after reshaping.

All in all I am very happy with it. It has a nice sweatband and it's everything I wanted. I like the look of it, and I'll be wearing this hat a lot this summer. I'm seriously considering ordering another one in another style and color.

beautiful Michael

 

[tropicalbob]

The hemp I got last summer has developed a weird curl in the back of the brim due to the spacers I was using. I tried steaming it a bit but may have been a little over-cautious. I think I'll try again when the new one arrives as it will be a Strat style as well and I can better judge the shape. It's a tricky business, so I'll appreciate any tips you guys might have. Also, anyone notice the smell when you steam it?

 

[g.durand]

The hemp I got last summer has developed a weird curl in the back of the brim due to the spacers I was using. I tried steaming it a bit but may have been a little over-cautious. I think I'll try again when the new one arrives as it will be a Strat style as well and I can better judge the shape. It's a tricky business, so I'll appreciate any tips you guys might have. Also, anyone notice the smell when you steam it?

I can't answer the question about the curl, but I did notice the smell when I steamed the hat. It's not unpleasant, but it doesn't smell like hemp!

 

[g.durand]

That's a beauty!
You would be great for hat advertising, everything you put on just looks wonderful...

Thank you, Esther, but it's all in the camera angles.

 

[moontheloon]

I can't answer the question about the curl, but I did notice the smell when I steamed the hat. It's not unpleasant, but it doesn't smell like hemp!

I noticed a smell as well

a very chemically kind of smell ... definitely some sort of treatment I assume

my hemp strat has it as well but worse ... and my hemp OR also has a faint remnant of it

 

[g.durand]

Yes, I'm pretty sure it's from something the hemp is treated with, perhaps the stiffener.

 

[EstherWeis]

Straw stiffener is potent stinky stuff, like you said very chemical.
It needs to be stronger than felt stiffener.

It also adds a slight shiny effect to the straw, depending on how potent the stiffener is.

 

[TheDane]

I just called PB. They said the hat is blocked, but lacks trimmings. Will ship late this week. Mid May at best ... can't wait!

Well, then I hope "this week" meant "next week" ... hmmmm!

 

[tropicalbob]

Well, then I hope "this week" meant "next week" ... hmmmm!

I believe I ordered mine around the the same time (first week of April). Funny how it seems much longer. Anyway, here's hoping for this week. I'm already thinking about the next one.
N.B. A word of caution to anyone using spacers with these hats: because of the way they're woven, a single foam spacer under the sweatband in the back will cause the rear brim to develop a considerable curl. I'd suggest, if needed, to use smaller spacers and distribute them around the hat. BTW, I was surprised to hear that some of you received hats a bit small, as mine was a full size large. It'll be interesting to see how the new one comes in.

 

[TheDane]

Just to be sure: Did PB send you guys an email when they shipped the hat?

 

[moontheloon]

Just to be sure: Did PB send you guys an email when they shipped the hat?

I did not get an email ... but I had been in contact with them via phone because of a few concerns and they told me it was being shipped that day

so I guess it is possible that this is why I received no email

 

[rogerstg]

Has anyone ordered a hemp in silver gray? The website lists it as a color choice, but I can't find a picture.
Thanks,
Roger