The Cap Faction

[Neophyte]

My newest HatPeople cap came in. A very heavy material (heather?) in a dark color, perfect for when the temperature starts to go down in the coming fall and winter.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Neo nice one that will get alot of use walking to classes this fall.

 

[Neophyte]

That's exactly the rationalization I used to convince myself to purchase it! lol

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[YETI]

Fantastic vintage 1930s (or maybe 1940s?) newsboy cap. Excellent condition. Size 7 1/2. Did any Fedora Loungers bid on it?


http://cgi.ebay.com/370531958127?ru...58127&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

Unfortunately, I was outbid.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Unfortunately, I was outbid.

Arrrggghhhh!

 

[monbla256]

That's exactly the rationalization I used to convince myself to purchase it! lol

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Neo,
THAT cap is the BEST looking hat I have seen on you!! It fits your facial shape and size. The color looks GREAT with your complexion. GREAT, GREAT choice

 

[Marc Chevalier]

A vintage 1930s (or maybe '40s) cotton twill newsboy cap in practically new condition. Size 7 3/8. Did any Fedora Loungers bid on this?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Wh...otn=10&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=1944489283297324598

 

[Neophyte]

Neo,
THAT cap is the BEST looking hat I have seen on you!! It fits your facial shape and size. The color looks GREAT with your complexion. GREAT, GREAT choice

Thanks very much, Monbla.

 

[monbla256]

Thanks very much, Monbla.

And I'll bet with it being thick wool you'll find it MUCH warmer to wear this winter

 

[Neophyte]

That is what I hope to be the case. While I love my brimmed lids, they sit too high on my head, leaving more of my head exposed, and are too prone to dislodging when facing the strong winter winds prevalent on my campus. This cap, I hope, will be the answer to that problem.

 

[monbla256]

That is what I hope to be the case. While I love my brimmed lids, they sit too high on my head, leaving more of my head exposed, and are too prone to dislodging when facing the strong winter winds prevalent on my campus. This cap, I hope, will be the answer to that problem.

And you'll find it easier to store when you take it off inside They fold up nicely and fit in coat pockets and backpacks well also !

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

A vintage 1930s (or maybe '40s) cotton twill newsboy cap in practically new condition. Size 7 3/8. Did any Fedora Loungers bid on this?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Wh...otn=10&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=1944489283297324598

I have it on my watch list but watching what I buy right now. I would have nabbed it a month from now but funds are low at the moment.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I have it on my watch list but watching what I buy right now. I would have nabbed it a month from now but funds are low at the moment.

I hear ya, Wise Hatter.

 

[Woodfluter]

My newest HatPeople cap came in. A very heavy material (heather?) in a dark color, perfect for when the temperature starts to go down in the coming fall and winter.

Yep, have that hat and it is warmer, but wool is funny stuff...not oppressively hot in warm (as opposed to hot and damp) weather. It also is tightly woven and sheds rain, part of why I wanted it. Good choice. One of my favorite flat caps.

- Bill

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Yet another outstanding vintage 1930s newsboy cap in a decent size. Did any Fedora Loungers bid on it? Win it?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390336780419

 

[alanfgag]

Tried but lost.

I had it all planned... this cap was going to take all eyes off my golf swing. Rats.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Tried but lost.

I had it all planned... this cap was going to take all eyes off my golf swing. Rats.

I feel your pain, Alan. You'll get the right one sooner than later. These caps seem to be popping up on eBay more and more.

 

[alanfgag]

I feel your pain, Alan. You'll get the right one sooner than later. These caps seem to be popping up on eBay more and more.

Thanks... hopefully the winner will be a lounger and we'll get to see some additional pictures. The gray leather sweatband sounded like a good clue to an old hat.

 

[YETI]

I feel your pain, Alan. You'll get the right one sooner than later. These caps seem to be popping up on eBay more and more.

How the heck do you find these rarities? When I type in the search I get a minutia of modern caps that aren't vintage. Also, how come the Japanese and other designers of vintage repros can make great products like denim, alohas, and workwear, but not replicate a simple 1920s 30s style 8 panel "gatsby" cap?
or maybe it isn't that simple?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

This Lofgren 8 pannel is pretty sweet.
Lofgren grey and black houndstooth

Blue and Ivory isn't bad either.