The Cap Faction

[Brother cavefish]

Thank you. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "gentlemanly", or the difference between that and a "blue collar dock worker/prison look". It could be the way I wear them--centered on top of my head rather than having the crown off to one side or the other. There's enough crown with the "full cut" to play with the look somewhat, but for wearing them the way I do what you see is what you get.

I've thought about getting one with the "extra full cut", but the Capas cap I have (seen here) already has more crown than I prefer. The "adjusting strap" is simply a length of elastic sewn beneath the sweatband; you pull it through a small access hole in the sweatband until the cap cinches down to the preferred fit (I'd guess as much as 2" if necessary), and secure it with a small safety pin (which they provide). I don't use the adjusting straps because their caps fit me just right as-is, so they lie unused and unseen beneath the sweatbands of my caps.

As for the beard, I've been fortunate that most of the places I've worked at over the last 35 or so years didn't really care as long as I kept it neatly trimmed; now that I'm on the "disabled list" I can wear my beard and hair however I want to, but if I don't keep it trimmed I look like a deranged bum or a Duck Dynasty employee.

Wonderful photos you shared with us! Your wife is lovely, and with that cap...well, let's just say I really like the look of an attractive woman in a flat cap; I'm a child of the 60s, what can I say? Looking at your photos again, it occurs to me that the caps you're wearing in them is the "blue collar dock worker/prison look" you mentioned above, and I think you just might be able to re-create that look with one of Hat People's "extra full cut" caps.

i am still thawing around the idea of a full cut , yours does have some room, i don't want it too baggy though , i may end up with a simonds one day---- and yes a good looking woman has my definite attention in hats, just makes my blood flow :eusa_clap

 

[Zombie_61]

i am still thawing around the idea of a full cut , yours does have some room, i don't want it too baggy though...

If you have the time to browse through 538 pages, I think there were a few photos of people wearing their "extra full cut" caps somewhere in this thread; they might help you decide. Edit: Here's one example, and another, and another.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I have an extra full cut hat people cap.

 

[Brother cavefish]

If you have the time to browse through 538 pages, I think there were a few photos of people wearing their "extra full cut" caps somewhere in this thread; they might help you decide. Edit: Here's one example, and another, and another.

Wow the first 2 too big for me, the last one was nice

 

[ManofKent]

Great photos Brother cavefish

 

[Stuffsmith]

Love the pictures brother Cavefish! You two make a really handsome couple.

Regarding the diameter of an eight panel cap, to me it's more about the cut of the cap than the actual diameter itself. It looks to me like the more modern eight panel patterns are much more round like a dinner plate, with very little shape difference between the front, side and back of the crown. This shape makes the crown paste down over the entire brim, leaving very little brim visible and which to my eye looks really strange and droopy, like a hot water bag dropped on top of the head. I think the B! wear design, with the panels offset so there's no seam in the center even accentuates this effect more.

Again, this is all subjective, we all have our individual tastes. With the right attitude, almost anything can look 'right.'

On older designs, the snap on the visor creates a pinpoint for the crown to sharpen down on. This form is really aesthetically pleasing to me, and marks the cap as a classic design.

 

[Brother cavefish]

I have an extra full cut hat people cap.

If that was my hat I would roll that brim like mad , a baseball pitchers roll

 

[Brother cavefish]

Love the pictures brother Cavefish! You two make a really handsome couple.

Regarding the diameter of an eight panel cap, to me it's more about the cut of the cap than the actual diameter itself. It looks to me like the more modern eight panel patterns are much more round like a dinner plate, with very little shape difference between the front, side and back of the crown. This shape makes the crown paste down over the entire brim, leaving very little brim visible and which to my eye looks really strange and droopy, like a hot water bag dropped on top of the head. I think the B! wear design, with the panels offset so there's no seam in the center even accentuates this effect more.

MAgain, this is all subjective, we all have our individual tastes. With the right attitude, almost anything can look 'right.'

On older designs, the snap on the visor creates a pinpoint for the crown to sharpen down on. This form is really aesthetically pleasing to me, and marks the cap as a classic design.

This is why I was so disturbed , the snap centers everything an off center snap just tweeks everything, but I did love the panel in the center and not a seam

 

[Stuffsmith]

This is why I was so disturbed , the snap centers everything an off center snap just tweeks everything, but I did love the panel in the center and not a seam

I totally get it!

 

[Brother cavefish]

I totally get it!

If it is not centered it kills a even left or right drape

 

[Chepstow]

thats a nice wool blend your wearing on the avatar pic

Thanks Brother C, it's a Stetson woolrich Cap, normally with Ear Flaps but I removed the Ear Flaps!

I Love your wall pics, a great couple



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[Chepstow]

Brother C, I understand why You are p.....d off, that's a no go by a Cap!




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[seabass]

some interesting cap subject matter lately

basically if you like it sport it..............

I've been subjected to vintage caps as a toddler & currently dig them as well.
Sure I spoiled myself with some Custom Simonds & Cordova caps ,,, just no turning back.

[video=youtube;84lVBma6VIo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84lVBma6VIo&feature=player_detailpage[/video]
che

 

[mikespens]

Fun video Che, the kids still dress better than me.

How was Inspiration?

 

[seabass]

Hi Mike Inspiration was like vintage workwear mecca...
though the caps that were for sale did not tickle my fancy.....
Johnny J & Simonds you must consider setting up at Inspiration next year....
Silvia & I will provide support if you 2 can make it as vendors,,,,,,free labor yes !!!! & we work hard when we believe in a great product !!!!
Mike I thought of you amigo

Pastrami & Rugula was the highlight of the trip !

not bad for a west coast joint
pure old school & they remembered Silvia & I

 

[Stuffsmith]

Killer video, Che, those two are bustin' with style. Look out ladies.

 

[Brother cavefish]

Thanks Brother C, it's a Stetson woolrich Cap, normally with Ear Flaps but I removed the Ear Flaps!

I Love your wall pics, a great couple



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I had a sweet harris tweed one and l
Took mine off boy I regretted it later they dont make them that good anymore

 

[Brother cavefish]

Hi Mike Inspiration was like vintage workwear mecca...
though the caps that were for sale did not tickle my fancy.....
Johnny J & Simonds you must consider setting up at Inspiration next year....
Silvia & I will provide support if you 2 can make it as vendors,,,,,,free labor yes !!!! & we work hard when we believe in a great product !!!!
Mike I thought of you amigo

Pastrami & Rugula was the highlight of the trip !

not bad for a west coast joint
pure old school & they remembered Silvia & I

I saw one your vids on simonds hats how do you like them, are they roomy or tight , I dont like the top smashed against my head

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

If that was my hat I would roll that brim like mad , a baseball pitchers roll

Their caps have nothing inside. So you really can not do anything with it.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Really..? Here's one of my Hat People caps...