funneman
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I was wondering what is the maximum size brim you can have on your hat for it to still be considered a fedora. 3"? 31/2"? After that is it just a cowboy hat?
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How big is too big?
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WEEGEE
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Depends
How big your head is??? Just head (had) to do it.lol :eusa_doh:
How big your head is??? Just head (had) to do it.lol :eusa_doh:
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... or a sombrero?funneman said:
Maj.Nick Danger
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Good question.
It seems to be a matter of relative proportions,... a ratio of (H) head size divided by (C) crown height plus (B) brim width? [huh]
Is there a formula for this? Or is it all just intuitive?
A 3 inch brim seems to be the absolute limit, (from my observations anyway) given the largest average head size as say,.....7 3/4? After that we go beyond zoot and into western? Hard to define really. lol
It seems to be a matter of relative proportions,... a ratio of (H) head size divided by (C) crown height plus (B) brim width? [huh]
Is there a formula for this? Or is it all just intuitive?
A 3 inch brim seems to be the absolute limit, (from my observations anyway) given the largest average head size as say,.....7 3/4? After that we go beyond zoot and into western? Hard to define really. lol
Brim sizes are a matter of preference . We sell hats with brim sizes up to 4" and start at 1 1/2" .
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
K.D. Lightner
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I've seen some fedoras that had brims over 3 inches -- they make me look like I'm in Phantom of the Opera or Van Helsing.
If it is over 3", I consider the hat closer in style to an Aussie or a safari hat.
I've seen shorter brimmed cowboy hats. it depends on the styling.
karol
If it is over 3", I consider the hat closer in style to an Aussie or a safari hat.
I've seen shorter brimmed cowboy hats. it depends on the styling.
karol
