NEWS BOY CAPS

John in Covina · Jan 29, 2010

When dealing with hats, you are always best trying them on before purchasing. I have several Newsboy caps from the maker Park Royal, their sizing is the S, M, L, XL. By trying on these I was able to find ones that fit.

The letter sizes are like the number sizes but skip some of the intermediate sizes. You can usually find one that fits comfortably.

Also, when it comes to hats, there are tricks to adjust the sizing when the hat is a little too big. You can slip some paper or strips of felt behind the sweat band to snug it up.

Silke · Jan 29, 2010

Marc Chevalier said:
Yes...and at half the price of the Stetson. They also make custom caps: http://stores.ebay.com/zasucaps

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Ah yeah I've seen them linked here before I believe, how are they quality wise?

I'm guessing I just contact them through ebay for custom pieces?

And yeah John, I'm aware. Sadly I don't have the luxury of being able to try on a larger selection of styles and brands where I'm located, so I have to gamble online and for that I prefer the number sizes, even though it can be as much of a hassle/difference from maker to maker as it is with shoe sizes. Thanks for the tip either way.

Feraud · Jan 29, 2010

The Zasu caps are nice. I wish they offered my size in some of the better looking patterns.

mike · Jan 29, 2010

Feraud said:
The Zasu caps are nice. I wish they offered my size in some of the better looking patterns.

I would assume they could make anything they offer in any size, no?

Feraud · Jan 29, 2010

I am sure they can. Yours Truly is too lazy to contact them about it. lol

Doc Average · Jan 29, 2010

I LOVE that cap! Is it '20s? It really goes well with the jacket, shirt and tie. (And the facade in the background too!)

This is the only NBC I own. It's a Hanna's Hats 8 piece in grey Donegal tweed that my parents bought for my birthday last year. I've worn it daily all through the winter. It's very full cut - not for the faint-hearted. (It has a pretty small button too!)

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Marc Chevalier · Jan 29, 2010

Doc Average said:
I LOVE that cap! Is it '20s?

Thanks! Yep, it's a J.C. Penney 'octogonal' cap from the late 1920s.

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Silke · Jan 31, 2010

Seems like it's not possible to contact Zasu caps through the "Contact Member" link.

How have you people that have bought custom caps from them gone about doing so?

Marc Chevalier · Feb 1, 2010

Silke said:
Seems like it's not possible to contact Zasu caps through the "Contact Member" link.

Are you a registered eBay member? Only eBay members can use the "Contact Member" option. You have to sign in before making contact.

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Big_e · Feb 1, 2010

Oh-oh! I guess I'm fixing to see if Zasu caps is good. I just pulled the trigger and bought a cap from them. I'll have to wait until payment clears before they even send so it'll be a few days.
Ernest

Chuck Bobuck · Feb 1, 2010

Big_e said:
Oh-oh! I guess I'm fixing to see if Zasu caps is good. I just pulled the trigger and bought a cap from them. I'll have to wait until payment clears before they even send so it'll be a few days.
Ernest

I've been eye-balling one myself. Looking forward to your review Big_e.

jaymag_87 · Feb 1, 2010

My new Belfry Street Newsie came from Hats in the Belfry, this weekend. It's much less poofy than the other one I ordered. It's a keeper. I need to get some pics taken and posted. I'll do that soon.

Silke · Feb 1, 2010

Marc Chevalier said:
Are you a registered eBay member? Only eBay members can use the "Contact Member" option. You have to sign in before making contact.

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That I am, registered and logged in.

I get a "The form is not available at this time." message.

K.D. Lightner · Feb 1, 2010

Today, I am wearing my newest cap from Brett Stiles, the cap maker at the B!Wear Cap Co.

He has a new larger billed cap, which is displayed on his website. I have been wanting larger bills and ordered it in the black & gray herringbone color seen on the display. The cap, too, is a bit larger.

It is gorgeous -- has his usual great craftsmanship (leather band, silk lining) plus I like the bigger sized bill.

I will be ordering more of this style in the near future.

karol

ChicagoRon · Feb 1, 2010

Newsboy Hats

I have a Borsalino Newsboy hat in grey Harris tweed that I like very much, got from Bencraft Hatters in NYC. It cost about $85 or so. Very well made, warm in winter, smart looking.

I've wanted a Wigens newsboy cap this year, but couldn't find the exact one I wanted in my size and color. I have been dealing with Delmonico Hatters in New Haven, a store that I find quite good.

I think the Newsboy is a great look, and my "other" hat look aside from the Fedora for winter.

CRH · Feb 1, 2010

Chuck Bobuck said:
I've been eye-balling one myself. Looking forward to your review Big_e.

And I as well. Ernest I'm very interested in how it fits. Their sizing system seems to be a little vague.

mothfighter · Feb 2, 2010

Pic's ?

K.D. Lightner said:
K.D. Lightner said:

Today, I am wearing my newest cap from Brett Stiles, the cap maker at the B!Wear Cap Co.

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Got Any pic's of yourself wearing it?

Looks promising on the website.

MF

K.D. Lightner · Feb 2, 2010

I don't have a digital camera nor anyone here who could take a photo and get it on the Lounge, so no, unfortunately.

However, the one on the website looks just like mine. I have a full face and the cap looks better on me than the smaller caps do. I am planning to buy the one with the copper color, which is also displayed as a full cap.

I understand any of those caps he makes can be made into the fuller, bigger brimmed cap. Not only that, but people can send him their own material and he will make a cap for you.

The price for the fuller cap is a little higher, but not much and it is still a bargain considering what other quality cap makers charge.

karol

mothfighter · Feb 3, 2010

K.D. Lightner said:
I don't have a digital camera nor anyone here who could take a photo and get it on the Lounge, so no, unfortunately.

However, the one on the website looks just like mine. karol

Ok Thanks karol,

yes I always thought his caps could be a little fuller.
Got a n Xtra full cut Nwsboy from the hat people myself,
and I guess this cap is more like that one.

I'm lookin for a newsboy made from "Carharrt" Duck cloth kinda stuff

Cheers, MF

Marc Chevalier · Feb 3, 2010

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Look here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=953300&postcount=106

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