Hartnett's hat in Black Dahlia

[Art Fawcett]

Retro, Dinerman say's "essentially" because they are often mistaken for each other.
A "C" crown starts at the front in a distinct "V" shape, traveling back to about center of the hat, creates a distinct "transition point", then goes to a semi circle around the back of the hat. Imagine a V with a C on the back of it.
The teardrop starts with the same "V", but doesn't have the distinct transition point but rather graduates to the rear "C" in a smoother line or flow, as in the shape of a teardrop.
It is usually possible to reblock the shape but that depends on how much stiffner was used in the hat to make it's original shape hold. The more stiffner, the more difficult it will be. Once you want to change the crease ( another term for bash) you might have to use steam to make the change and this is where the wool hat will usually dissapoint as it tends to shrink when steaming, whereas the fur felt will be less likely.

Tony, the edge you are describing can either be a welted edge ( folded over and sewn down) or Cavanaugh edge ( folded over during the felting process and refelted to itself).

 

[retrofashion]

Art, thanks for the in depth explanation.
I guess I can understand the confusion between C-crown and teardrop. A teardrop shape is essentially a C with a V too. But I guess I understand what you mean by a smoother transition. In any case I will try finding pictures of both to compare.
About the re-blocking of the wool hats, it sounds like too much work and not really worth it. Thanks for explaining.