NEWS BOY CAPS

[Torpedo]

Hello,

I have been presented with this tweed "newsboy" cap - or should I say "baker boy" cap, provided it is of British origin? Manufacturer is "Olney".

Accustomed as I am to the larger HatPeople extra full cut caps, this now I find really tiny on my head! Of course, any cap looks tiny compared to those extra fulls

BTW... I am thinking of ordering a couple of lightweights (they have denim and light cotton) from HatPeople, but I am in doubt between extra full cut again, or full cut. I guess they will drape differently because of the material.
Any opinions?

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I think you've found the ideal 8-panel there.

As for a lighter weight cap, I would think the extra full might feel like too much material in warmer months. I would go down to a full cut.

 

[carter]

I ordered a full-cut in natural linen from HatPeople on Monday.

Torpedo, I really like that Olney.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Torpedo
I think the shape of the Olney fits your features very nicely...and a bowtie sure seems to match up with this style of cap as well. Looks great!
HD

 

[Torpedo]

Thanks you gentlemen!

NB13, I though the same about the lighter caps asking for a less voluminous pattern, and probably I will pursue that option.

I look forward to photos of your linen cap, Carter!

HDaddy, in fact I find that this style of caps goes very well with bowties. At least I like that combination.

Regards!

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I did a little digging. Turns out Olney makes 2 8-panel models. One is called the Newsboy, the other the Baker Boy. It seems like the Baker is a fuller cut, based on the vague listings I've seen.

 

[Torpedo]

Hi,

I found Olney's website. This should be the Baker Boy model. I do not find it really voluminous (you can judge from the photographs above). If mine is the Baker Boy, the smaller Redford must be fairly close-fitting.

http://www.olney-headwear.com/specialcaps.html

 

[Lancealot]

I just got my new Hat People extra full cut newsboy in the black, gray, and white herringbone. I love it. I'll try to get pics up later this weekend.

Did anyone ever get a line on the flat cap George Clooney wears in Leatherheads?

 

[UWS Cowboy]

I got this Capas linen cap made in the USA at Arnold Hatters for 30 bucks. It is a great shop, the guy immediately started steaming and brushing my Dobbs Guild Edge and saying how much he loved it. This will be a great one for summer. I bought it a little large because I know it'll tighten up especially when wearing it in rain.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

That looks insanely comfortable, Cowboy. I have two linens on their way to me right now. It's nice to see how the linen will drape... if drape is really the right word.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Torpedo AND Cowboy, you both look great in your respective caps. The haircuts are working for you as well. I'm due to follow suit in that department!

 

[Torpedo]

Cowboy, that one looks great.

I am currently thinking of lighweight caps for the coming season. I have ben looking at Arnold Hatters 'site. I guess your cap, judging by the price you give, is the one the call "Linen Baretta cap"?

Regards!

 

[UWS Cowboy]

Yes that must be the one. It seems to be a good hat and is very floppy with an extra full cut. I was fooling around with the snap and now it won't snap together anymore [huh]. Just a minor complaint I guess, not a big deal. Nothing a little superglue won't fix. I look forward to seeing how the cap holds up against regular use in rain or shine.

 

[UWS Cowboy]

I have a bwear on the way... To owners of B!Wear caps: How long did it take to receive yours once ordered? I'm excited.

 

[UWS Cowboy]

Here is a B!Wear cap. Can't wait to wear it sunday and the rest of this week, and, well, all summer. Thank God for hat stretchers. I wear size large in Hanna and it fits rather loose especially when new. I ordered an extra large in this and it fit so tight. Anyway, should loosen up. The cut is perfect, and will only get better looking overtime.

 

[Torpedo]

Here is a B!Wear cap. Can't wait to wear it sunday and the rest of this week, and, well, all summer. Thank God for hat stretchers. I wear size large in Hanna and it fits rather loose especially when new. I ordered an extra large in this and it fit so tight. Anyway, should loosen up. The cut is perfect, and will only get better looking overtime.

Please load some photos with you under the cap!

 

[Lefty]

Very nice, UWS. That's the first cap here that's really tempted me to order one.
:eusa_clap

 

[Feraud]

Does the bill look exceptionally tiny on this cap?

Here is a B!Wear cap.

 

[Torpedo]

Does the bill look exceptionally tiny on this cap?

B-Wear caps do have small bills. I think ICop posted a photo earlier in this thread showing it. It was one of the reasons that made me choose HatPeople over B-Wear.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I don't care for B-Wear bills either. It has kept me away. They probably look better on those with a narrow face, thought.