Peters Brothers

Nyah said:

JoeyC, the one of yours on the right is even more like a homburg than mine. When you snap the front of the brim down, does the binding want to stay snapped up? Both of your new hats look nice.

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Frunobulax said:

Great looking hats, guys! JoeyC, you'll have to show us the finished product, of course.

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JoeyC said:

Since this is a Peters Bros. thread, here's 2 Indies. View attachment 34558

They are several years old, the one on the left is a blend, I have it in black as well, the right is 100% beaver.

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Frunobulax said:

Finally got some good light the other day to photograph the new Milan Strat clone I received from Peters Bros last week. As it's black, with a dark green ribbon, the colors are pretty hard to get right. These photos are the best I could do. It looks better in person.

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My first custom hat. Shane took my order when I was in Ft. Worth in January. With the combination of head measuring and checking it against the hat I was wearing on a sizer, they got my size dead on. It fits great. I asked him to make it 6" open crown, so there is some height to the crown. It's 5 14" at the front peak, and 5 1/2" on the sides. I do believe I want to work the back down about 1/2" to give it a rake, though. And probably tighten the front pinch. It's pretty stiff, but light and airy. It's going to be a great summer lid - cool and breezy.

So hats off to Peters Bros. They did a fantastic job and they give great service.

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g.durand said:

Fruno, after seeing yours, I got on the phone this afternoon and ordered an OR/Shady Oak in natural-colored hemp milan, 2 7/8"brim, with a black ribbon. They tell me I should have it by the end of April. Can't wait.

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g.durand said:

Fruno, after seeing yours, I got on the phone this afternoon and ordered an OR/Shady Oak in natural-colored hemp milan, 2 7/8"brim, with a black ribbon. They tell me I should have it by the end of April. Can't wait.

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moontheloon said:

are they making it for you or you just ordered one ?

if they are making it how did they determine your size ?

I think I am going to order today

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Frunobulax said:

Pretty sure they only make to order. When I ordered, they showed me the body they would use.


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Frunobulax said:

Finally got some good light the other day to photograph the new Milan Strat clone I received from Peters Bros last week. As it's black, with a dark green ribbon, the colors are pretty hard to get right. These photos are the best I could do. It looks better in person.

View attachment 46850 View attachment 46851 View attachment 46852 View attachment 46853 View attachment 46854 View attachment 46855 View attachment 46856 View attachment 46857 View attachment 46858

My first custom hat. Shane took my order when I was in Ft. Worth in January. With the combination of head measuring and checking it against the hat I was wearing on a sizer, they got my size dead on. It fits great. I asked him to make it 6" open crown, so there is some height to the crown. It's 5 14" at the front peak, and 5 1/2" on the sides. I do believe I want to work the back down about 1/2" to give it a rake, though. And probably tighten the front pinch. It's pretty stiff, but light and airy. It's going to be a great summer lid - cool and breezy.

So hats off to Peters Bros. They did a fantastic job and they give great service.

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moontheloon said:

just curious how they would determine the size over the phone to guarantee April delivery

most people send out a tape or whatever

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LuvMyMan said:

Excuse me, please excuse me...but...HOLY CRAP! Fantastic! That takes the first place in non fur hats in our book! Thanks so very much for sharing that one. I can see I need to contact those people in Texas very soon! Peter Bros. WOW!

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Frunobulax said:

That's a good question. Maybe Bob will ring in, as he phone ordered his last fall.


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