Hat Bash

[Ripper]

Hello, I am new here,I have been over at COW for years under a different name . I am more of a lurker here I am affraid. I was wondering what type of bash you prefer in your hats and why. Crow height would be good as well. I am in the process of buying a Camptown 1945 Fieldmaster and I am unsure of the bash I want. I like the center dent, but I am leaning towards the C- Crown. Any thoughts, pros or cons would be great. I know in the end it is just whatever I prefer.

 

[bolthead]

COW...?

 

[Dinerman]

It's the indy site.

For me, the bash really depends on the hat. I like a nice hand done c-crown in really soft felt.

 

[MattJH]

I like sloppy, asymmetrical bashes. I just kind of punch the crown, pinch the front, and shove it on my head. I don't spend much time on it. I like the way it looks. Like you said, it's all personal preference.

 

[Ripper]

COW = Club Obi Wan . Its An Indy site as stated above.

 

[Feraud]

Welcome Moonshine.
I also think the bash depends on the hat.
Wait until you have the hat in hand then "go with the flow".

As an aside, were center dents more an English favorite and the 'C' an American one?...

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I would also have a look at some classic films and see if there is anything there you like. I would have a look at Casablanca, The Third Man, and Vertigo for a start. That should give you some ideas.

Good luck and welcome.

 

[Mr. 'H']

For some excellent diamond bashes:

watch Sunset Boulevard and pause it on the scene where all the reporters are at the pool....

For cool center dents, watch the street scenes in the original King Kong.

 

[Ripper]

I will watch some classic flics over the weekend for inspiration. Thank you for the warm welcome and the tips !

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge Moonshine!
I love the looks of the Camptown. Be sure to post some pics when you get it.
I favor a c-crown but love the looks of a diamond bash, just havent had much luck in doing one.

 

[Ripper]

I will post pics just as soon as it arrives !

 

[Ripper]

OK.......what were the most popular hat bashes in the 30's and 40's ?

 

[Dinerman]

OK.......what were the most popular hat bashes in the 30's and 40's ?

Diamond bashes and center creases were very popular, though I suppose you saw just about everything else in some degree.

 

[gdkenoyer]

Monshine, hopefuly you already viewed the Hat Creases string.

 

[Ripper]

Monshine, hopefuly you already viewed the Hat Creases string.

Oh, I did. I was just getting a "feel" for what everyone thought. I search as much as possible.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Hello, I am new here,I have been over at COW for years under a different name . I am more of a lurker here I am affraid. I was wondering what type of bash you prefer in your hats and why. Crow height would be good as well. I am in the process of buying a Camptown 1945 Fieldmaster and I am unsure of the bash I want. I like the center dent, but I am leaning towards the C- Crown. Any thoughts, pros or cons would be great. I know in the end it is just whatever I prefer.

Hey there fellow Cow-poke! I've seen the pictures of the gray Camptown with the c-crown that was posted, and I thought it was pretty unique for a c-crown. It has class and character, plus a dash of adventure. For that, I would go for the c-crown in the Camptown.
NB

 

[Ripper]

Yeah...I'm fairly certain that is what I will go for. I just always like to have all my options.