Wolfbrae Custom Hatters

[deadlyhandsome]

I was writing about Wolfbrae in another thread and decided to wear this sky blue beaver in the cool of the morning.

 

[Blare]

I was writing about Wolfbrae in another thread and decided to wear this sky blue beaver in the cool of the morning.

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That is icey blue…. feels like you could just take a dip into the cool blue

 

[deadlyhandsome]

That is icey blue…. feels like you could just take a dip into the cool blue

Thanks, Joe. I love the color, but it’s the thin, soft, and moldable felt that keeps me hoping Robert @belfastboy can find more of these 95g felts that are large enough to work for me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

USPS shows my latest Wolfbraes were delivered to my office yesterday. I’m on my way to pick them up and the unseasonably cool weather allowed me to wear this beautiful black Wolfbrae.

 

[chivaceae]

A few days ago I received a Wolfrae hat, my first custom. Robert made it with a dress weight FEPSA 100% beaver body, in Iron color (sort of chameleon rich brown). I am really happy with it!

The hat borrows some design cues from an Open Road: a 5.5" open crown with a bound brim of 3". I put a diamond top crease and a slight curl (sides) and front dip on the brim. I would call this a "western-fedora".

Raul

In my office, right next to a newly arrived Akubra CD (blue grass green):

 

[Pellie]

A few days ago I received a Wolfrae hat, my first custom. Robert made it with a dress weight FEPSA 100% beaver body, in Iron color (sort of chameleon rich brown). I am really happy with it!

The hat borrows some design cues from an Open Road: a 5.5" open crown with a bound brim of 3". I put a diamond top crease and a slight curl (sides) and front dip on the brim. I would call this a "western-fedorized OR".

Raul

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In my office, right next to a newly arrived Akubra CD (blue grass green):
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Nice hat. I really like the colorfull lining....

 

[chivaceae]

Nice hat. I really like the colorfull lining....

I went with Robert's idea of going "wild" with the liner, as the wearer/owner of the hat is primarily the only one that sees it every time he puts it on. I understand the liner fabric is the type used for Japanese kimonos.

 

[belfastboy]

I went with Robert's idea of going "wild" with the liner, as the wearer/owner of the hat is primarily the only one that sees it every time he puts it on. I understand the liner fabric is the type used for Japanese kimonos.

Yes, I import it from Japan. It is vintage silk kimono material.

 

[Who?]

That’s quite a conversation starter.

 

[Steve1857]

A few days ago I received a Wolfrae hat, my first custom. Robert made it with a dress weight FEPSA 100% beaver body, in Iron color (sort of chameleon rich brown). I am really happy with it!

The hat borrows some design cues from an Open Road: a 5.5" open crown with a bound brim of 3". I put a diamond top crease and a slight curl (sides) and front dip on the brim. I would call this a "western-fedora".

Raul

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In my office, right next to a newly arrived Akubra CD (blue grass green):
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Yet another great custom job from Robert. His liners are so cool, too.

Nice crease you created for it, Raul.

 

[groovemachine]

New hat day: My first Wolfbrae and my first custom hat! I steamed it up a bit, but will certainly play with the shape some more as I wear this hat.

 

[Blare]

New hat day: My first Wolfbrae and my first custom hat! I steamed it up a bit, but will certainly play with the shape some more as I wear this hat. View attachment 529186 View attachment 529187 View attachment 529188 View attachment 529189 View attachment 529190

Very nice… congratulations

 

[Pellie]

New hat day: My first Wolfbrae and my first custom hat! I steamed it up a bit, but will certainly play with the shape some more as I wear this hat. View attachment 529186 View attachment 529187 View attachment 529188 View attachment 529189 View attachment 529190

Nice one!! Again a beautiful lining!

 

[belfastboy]

This was an interesting commission. Client wanted me to replicate an Aussie Drover style hat. I agreed to make the hat and leave the distressing and trimming to him. Here is a picture of the hat that I worked from. Pecan beaver felt, contrasting vintage grosgrain ribbon on the brim and crown

 

[belfastboy]

Here is my PHD that i picked up a few weeks back. I asked for it without ribbon or sweat so I could sew in my own choice. I also reblocked it slightly stealing a bit of brim and adding it to the crown. It is a super fino grade. Has a nice weave. Gets me thinking that next winter I may bring in a few Panama blanks to offer to clients. Just have to locate a decent supplier.

 

[hambone71]

This was an interesting commission. Client wanted me to replicate an Aussie Drover style hat. I agreed to make the hat and leave the distressing and trimming to him. Here is a picture of the hat that I worked from. Pecan beaver felt, contrasting vintage grosgrain ribbon on the brim and crown View attachment 531814 View attachment 531815 View attachment 531813

Outstanding! I think your client will be well pleased!

 

[Blare]

This was an interesting commission. Client wanted me to replicate an Aussie Drover style hat. I agreed to make the hat and leave the distressing and trimming to him. Here is a picture of the hat that I worked from. Pecan beaver felt, contrasting vintage grosgrain ribbon on the brim and crown View attachment 531814 View attachment 531815 View attachment 531813

Australia with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman correct? I remember his hat catching my eye in that movie.

Great job Robert!

 

[belfastboy]

Australia with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman correct? I remember his hat catching my eye in that movie.

Great job Robert!

I kinda wanted to do the trimming but def not the distressing! I think in the picture he sent it does look like Jackman.

 

[Blare]

I kinda wanted to do the trimming but def not the distressing! I think in the picture he sent it does look like Jackman.

That movie was so long! At one point I thought it was over…. And then like a whole extra movie took place.

 

[hambone71]

Australia with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman correct? I remember his hat catching my eye in that movie.

Great job Robert!

Yep, that's what I thought too.