Recent content by Kestrel

Yes, they can and do shrink a bit when they dry after getting them wet. Something to definitely consider if you want to wear one with a smaller diameter out in the rain. This is why I tend to wear my larger berets in inclement weather.

Thanks Daan. This is just the info I was looking for. :thumb: I do agree they do have a "working man's" look to them and seem to be ideal for summer wear. Thanks again for the comparison.

I like what you've done with your website, Daan. Excellent. Incidentally, I really like the Tolosa Tupida en algodón. Very comfortable and an excellent option as the weather gets warmer. I do have a question, though. I was looking at the Boinas Castilla which will likely be a good option for my...

That guy with the baseball cap looks daft, especially with the thing turned backwards. I can't stand those things. Baseball caps may look 'cute' on little kids, but not on adult men. Incidentally, I received a cotton Tolosa Tupida beret from Daan and it's great. Very lightweight and cool...

LOL! Yes, I suppose you're right. Although I think touring caps look rather smart too. I'd take a beret or touring cap any day over a baseball cap (no offence to those who like ball caps). ;)

I too wear mine pulled towards the front, the way it's typically done in northern Spain and the Basque lands in both sides of Spain and France with berets of larger diameters. I've always liked berets since I was a kid. My grandfather used to wear one often, so perhaps that's part of the reason...