The Cap Faction

[Stuffsmith]

I feel the same. Also, the leather might get stuck on your forehead but that keeps your cap from moving around, and on a windy day your cap won't fly off.

You're absolutely right, Ed and Johnny, I love leather and it performs crucially on a cap. But a bald head doesn't just stick on the forehead, it sticks all the way around – it's a very strange feeling. Unless it's absolutely to the millimeter correct in size, it becomes uncomfortable.

That's why I've come up with backing my ribbon, at the base only, with a woven thick undyed cotton strap, almost a belting. Keeps the breathability, doesn't distort the ribbon and offers a decent alternative for structural support. I'll post some pix at some stage.

Don't get me wrong, I love my caps with leather and wear them all the time. But as we heat up in the first few days of our Sydney summer, I love that I have a cooler alternative that works well for me.

 

[ManofKent]

Nice, MoK! Noggin shot, pleez?

Thanks Dale & Keith - will post a head shot when I get the chance to wear it in daylight. It's got a slightly more tapered front than most of my flat caps which makes a change.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

You correct for this complaint by using a length of French canvas around the rim where the sweatband would be (check out the latest one in Simond's cap thread - I sent him some French canvas to use). Place the canvas between the wool and the liner, and the canvas is rigid enough to provide shape for the cap. This is how the vast majority of British caps were made, and their shape has never been an issue.

I also prefer a front leather panel only.

One of the reasons I like the leather is it gives the cap structure. Ribbon gives a looser fit and doesn't support the form on the cap.

I feel the same. Also, the leather might get stuck on your forehead but that keeps your cap from moving around, and on a windy day your cap won't fly off.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Brilliant idea, between the wool and the liner, Pete. I'm going to see if there is such a thing as French canvas in Australia…


Keith Lo Bue.
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[Baron Kurtz]

There must be. It's what's used in jacket collars.

 

[Stuffsmith]

One of my favorite plaid caps. 1920's deadstock, with a punch-in-the-eye orange liner.

 

[Chepstow]

A great looking Cap, Keith. You have a good nose to find this beauties!
PS. The French Cap is mine now but I guess I must wait a little bit, some problems with the shipping!
Thanks for the tip, my friend!

 

[Pinesiw]

One of my favorite plaid caps. 1920's deadstock, with a punch-in-the-eye orange liner.

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Where do you find these? I found these two in a winnipeg shop...

 

[Pinesiw]

They were too small of course but you are always wearing yours, ebay? Or local?

 

[jhe888]

I got a new cap from Lawrence & Foster in Yorkshire. I ordered from their website a little more than two weeks ago, and it just arrived here in Texas today. I am very pleased.

The sewing is very nicely done, and the fabric is excellent.. The swatches on the website were tiny, but the color is just what I hoped it would be. The colors of the cloth are accurate in the photos, even though in getting them correct, it made my skin appear redder than it actually is.

It is tagged a 7 5/8 but that is in British sizing, which is a 7 3/4 in American sizing. It almost makes my noggin seem like it a reasonable size.

The price was reasonable, although the shipping from England upped the price a bit.

 

[ManofKent]

Keith - nice cap and a great liner

jhe888 - looks good. Your interest in Lawrence & Foster has encouraged me to give them a go.

 

[dh66]

Allright....back up and running!
Keith, great 1920s glencheck, and you can wear it inside out when yer huntin
Pinesiw those are some nice finds, even if too small. I really like the second one.
Very nice colors on the L&F JHE. Looks good on you.

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[DamianM]

I always use an Interface in my caps. a light canvas.

 

[Johnny J]

Got this yesterday off ebay:

 

[seabass]

Nice cap Johnny
Looks like its in great condition

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nice fabric. Great JCP find. I know their felt hats were made by Lee; I wonder who made their caps?

 

[dh66]

Nice find!

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[Chepstow]

Nice Cap Johnny, looks good on you!

 

[ManofKent]

Nice cap Johnny.

 

[ManofKent]

Head shot of the William Fox & Sons Irish Tweed, posted earlier in the week: