VS. My first crown bash, my first custom

[Cane Rod Maker]

A few weeks ago I saw a Borso in the classifieds and I wanted a hat like it. I ordered a hat in the same color tone but wanted an Ivory highlight in the bow. Some of the pictures are washed out; the hat body is Camel and the ribbon is Chocholate with Ivory.

The hat arrived yesterday with a center dent in the crown and I immediately took off to the kitchen and fired up the steamer to create, to the best of my ability, a clone of that Borso I admired so much.

Here are the pictures of my first custom and my first real attempt at working a crown bash.

One thing I don't like is when a hat liner is resting on my head; so I improvised slightly by putting a slight hump in the dent; and then I decided to put a partial seam in the hump.

I think it turned out pretty darn close to what I had desired; I achieved the reverse taper at the rear of the hat and pretty much nailed the shaping based on the photo I had to work from.

Please check out my VS and let me know what you think of the work I did to it.

Thanks !

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[Mr E Train]

That looks amazing, Tim! Really great job there!

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

VS. My first custom and my first attempt at a bash.

Thanks for looking and for the comments on the work.

Tim

 

[RBH]

Good job!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Good work Sir

 

[fluteplayer07]

Looks great!

 

[daizawaguy]

Wow, this IS original...what do you call this!?

 

[fluteplayer07]

Something awesome... But beyond that, I have no clue. [huh] A modified teardrop?

flute

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

RE: What do you call this....

Well first, allow me to say thank you to Art for his nod of approval.

What shall we name the bash style on this Fedora, hummmm......great question....if it does not quite exist out there by name already; and I have the distinct opportunity to dub it by name, how about " The Gem "

Wow, this IS original...what do you call this!?

 

[Mr E Train]

Well first, allow me to say thank you to Art for his nod of approval.

What shall we name the bash style on this Fedora, hummmm......great question....if it does not quite exist out there by name already; and I have the distinct opportunity to dub it by name, how about " The Gem "

I predict we'll be seeing more of these, and perhaps a thread devoted to examples of it. How about "Gem Bash Jamboree"?

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

RE: What do you call this....

Wow....Thank you Mr. E-Train.....!!

I feel like an honor has been bestoed [hope I spelled that right] upon me......It would be so cool to have others post pics of hats that are examples of this style; and a thread devoted to the style, I don't know what to say... awesome!!

It is really a great feeling to have such a great response to the hat thus far. Thank you all.

Get the steam out tonight, bash one up and lets begin the thread, please let this be hat #1 on the post I'll be honored if you take the initative to start it.

I like the simplicity of the name "The Gem" because it has a very ellagant look to it. Although the name you pitched out there is just as appealing.

I'll be checking back soon to see the feedback.

Much appreciated :eusa_clap

Tim

I predict we'll be seeing more of these, and perhaps a thread devoted to examples of it. How about "Gem Bash Jamboree"?

 

[Brad Bowers]

Looks like a "Torpedo" to me.

Brad

 

[jimmy the lid]

How about the "Apolo"? (Ohno, that is )...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[navarre]

Good work, reverse tear drop. Nice.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

That's a very interesting crease. It reminds me of a detail I've seen on late 60's cars, stereos, and even furniture. In a good way, that it. Maybe you should name it after a cool car of the mid-century?

 

[bolthead]

I agree....

That's a very interesting crease. It reminds me of a detail I've seen on late 60's cars, stereos, and even furniture. In a good way, that it. Maybe you should name it after a cool car of the mid-century?

How 'bout the Tempest? You do own a classic GTO. [huh]

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

RE: What do you call this....

Just thinking about the mention of car's. Definitly, as I look at it more, it has the feel of the rear deck, below the rear window on the 63-67 Vette.

I am a 63 Split Window fan !

I see Bolt jumped in here as I was typing before......hey man.....if you didn't show me how to do a bash and take the time to show me the ropes, I could not have pulled it off. Thanks !!!

 

[bolthead]

Just thinking about the mention of car's. Definitly, as I look at it more, it has the feel of the rear deck, below the rear window on the 63-67 Vette.

I am a 63 Split Window fan !

I see Bolt jumped in here as I was typing before......hey man.....if you didn't show me how to do a bash and take the time to show me the ropes, I could not have pulled it off. Thanks !!!

You're welcome Grasshopper, it was my pleasure. :eusa_clap

 

[gremster]

Love it Tim, Looks great. It sure reminds me of a 63 Split Window!

 

[Lexybeast]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.