Resistol Montana Peak

[carter]

Here's a new Resistol 15X Beaver that I had blocked into a Montana Peak. This came out pretty well but is one tall hombre. Kinda looks like a hat wearing a human.

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[J.T.Marcus]

Carter, That is one big beautiful hat, and obviously high quality. What we need is a picture of it wearing you!

 

[carter]

Carter, That is one big beautiful hat, and obviously high quality. What we need is a picture of it wearing you!

J.T. Purchased at our favorite outlet in Garland. I'll try for a photo once I work up my courage.

Maybe I'll shoot it and the Biltmore together.

 

[indycop]

That is a hat fitting of Hoss Cartwright!! Beautiful color!!:eusa_clap

 

[Uncle Vern]

Killer hat, Carter. You look great wearing it. The crown height is terrific. It's certainly not too tall. Just think of all other western hats as being too short!

The hat looks great as it is, but I can't help wondering how a wider ribbon would look on it. In any event, it's a beauty.

 

[Fatdutchman]

Ooh, Ooh, I like it!!!

You'd be surprised at how much a wide ribbon will "shrink" the apparent height of a crown.

 

[carter]

Killer hat, Carter. You look great wearing it. The crown height is terrific. It's certainly not too tall. Just think of all other western hats as being too short!
The hat looks great as it is, but I can't help wondering how a wider ribbon would look on it. In any event, it's a beauty.

Originally posted bt Fatdutchman
Ooh, Ooh, I like it!!!
You'd be surprised at how much a wide ribbon will "shrink" the apparent height of a crown.

Uncle Vern & Fatdutchman, Thanks for that idea. I hadn't even considered it before. I believe I'll give it a whirl.
What size and color ribbon would you suggest?

 

[Uncle Vern]

Maybe 3/4 of an inch or 1 inch and the same color as the hat. But it would also look great with a simple, wide brown leather hat band. I never thought brown and silverbelly would work together, but they do.

 

[deelovely]

I think it would look really good in a wider ribbon of the same color as the hat... but it does look really good as is also!

 

[Akubra Guy]

Carter

One thing about the Montana Peak--it will get you noticed, people will stop and stare believe me! I have a black one that I've worn a few times and it gets way more attention than I'm used to. However that being said, have fun with it!

Jerry

 

[Akubra Guy]

OH

As for the ribbon a 1 to 1 1/2 inch contrasting ribbon will definitely make it a standout and equalize the proportions!

 

[deanglen]

First of all, as much as I like and feel good in various caps, my love of the Campaign Hat is undying, and I intend to own one again someday, until I give it away, and command you, Carter, for your choice of a montana peak. 5/8" grosgrain would be a historically established choice for your hat, a size I find is a nice compromise between shoestrings and fedoraesque mourning bands. Great looking western wear with boldness and style you have there.



dean

 

[carter]

First of all, as much as I like and feel good in various caps, my love of the Campaign Hat is undying, and I intend to own one again someday, until I give it away, and command you, Carter, for your choice of a montana peak. 5/8" grosgrain would be a historically established choice for your hat, a size I find is a nice compromise between shoestrings and fedoraesque mourning bands. Great looking western wear with boldness and style you have there.
dean

Thanks, Dean, Akubra Guy, and Deelovely.
I have to thank Dean for posting a Montana Peak in another thread. This piqued my interest in different Western blocks.
Now I need to start looking for, not only ribbon but, the correct bow on the ribbon.
This also caused my interest in the Oreanna Block that I posted in another thread.
This whole other area of the hat world is fascinating to me. I'm glad there are so many resources here to support this interest for myself and others.

 

[John in Covina]

Tall order

Here's a new Resistol 15X Beaver that I had blocked into a Montana Peak. This came out pretty well but is one tall hombre. Kinda looks like a hat wearing a human.
Front

Right

Left

Rear

Interior

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The current Drill Instructor Campaign hat is shorter than the style from Pre WWI thru WWI. But I don't think they are as tall as yous. Still it looks darn good.

 

[deanglen]

Carter you realize that I typed "command" instead of "commend". Sorry; I hate typing, my fingers get all mixed up.






dean

 

[carter]

Carter you realize that I typed "command" instead of "commend". Sorry; I hate typing, my fingers get all mixed up.
dean

Dean, I did catch that but decided to accept your command to find a 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

John, This hat is definitely taller than a WWI-WWII Campaign Hat. I have one of those so I'll take a side-by-side for comparison.