Show your Paper Bicorns!

[Dreispitz]

I do not know, when paper bicorns came about for the first time. The modern newspaper as such has got some 400 years of history in Europe. The more democratic modernish papers were founded in the 19c. ...

What so ever, I found the idea silly enough to start a thread. So now, gentlemen, post yours!

 

[Jay]

What's the crown height on that baby?

 

[Dreispitz]

What's the crown height on that baby?

It should kind of commensurate with 1930ies standard heitghts, does have more taper, though

 

[Dreispitz]

Weekend is coming! Time to post you paper hats!

Here is a litle practical advice by some obvious expert on the matter.

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Come on, chop-chop lol

 

[LocktownDog]

Hmmm ... looks like Dreispitz got into the liquor cabinet ...

 

[Mike K.]

I'm having trouble steaming a snap brim on mine. Any suggestions? lol

 

[Goose.]

Nice lid Dreispitz.
Please post and let us know how it holds up in the rain.

P.S.; thanks for the chuckle lol

 

[JerseyMutt]

A more distinguished lid I have not seen!

 

[skwerl-hat]

id like one of those in a bound brim please. Sports section preferred.

 

[MCrider]

Hmmmmmm Doesn't Akubra make one of those in a rabbit mix? Wonder with the currency difference which one would be cheaper.

 

[Blackthorn]

I'm having trouble steaming a snap brim on mine. Any suggestions? lol

More stiffener, Mike. :rage:

 

[dhermann1]

Takes me back

When I was a little kid in the early 50's making that kind of hat for any number of reasons was extremely common. Haven't seen one done in decades now. They were especially associated, as you say, with the old bicorn hats worn by naval commodores back in the 19th century. They're lots of fun to make and wear. Another reason to lament the passing of the age of newspapers!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Sorry, I get my news via the internet.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Good one, Gene!

I'm still working on how to make a Cavanagh Edge on one. I may have to make my own paper to do it properly.

An overwelt is easy, though.

Brad

 

[scottyrocks]

That hat is old news.

 

[Dreispitz]

Sorry, I get my news via the internet.

Hilarious!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

This picture is a perfect start into your new age! Keep the spirit!

 

[Mike in Seattle]

The crown's got a bit of a taper to it, huhn?