The Cap Faction

[mayserwegener]

Vintage caps also would be finished by placing them on a hat block.
Then finished to make sure they retain their shape.
http://www.villagehatshop.com/city-sport-caps-silk-herringbone-newsboy-cap-tan.html
I posted a video on how city sport still uses
Cap blocks in the making of their caps.

I see these cap blocks pop up occasionally on German eBay.

 

[mikespens]

I see these cap blocks pop up occasionally on German eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Newspaperbo...=Antiques_Decorative_Arts&hash=item41710c2e6a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Superb-BERE...UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item27d02855f3

 

[seabass]

Mike
cool blocks ! those are almost sculptures !
my cap maker Al Ribaya at Al's Attire always steams the caps on blocks prior to leaving the shop.
even if your in a rush he makes you wait.. its quick & does help it conform fast to you.
boy do i have a ton of caps that need block/steam ....heck fedoras toooo...................

 

[rlk]

Franz Richter Mützen 1912

 

[rlk]

Chas. Tobias Bro. & Co. Caps

 

[rlk]

Tobias Caps - cont'd.

 

[howardeye]

Great post! Thank you! I see a large resemblance of my Mr Freedom Caps in the ads.

 

[cookie]

Mike
Mini-me:drum:

That kid never even had a chance to escape the 50s...IMO of course...

 

[Sprinkles]

Franz Richter had some very interesting and exciting styles!

 

[seabass]

Cookie !
Greatest Compliment Ever !
Gracias

rlk,
a great fix if vintage cap porn !
you made my day !
Great reading & the Varity is endless.

 

[Johnny J]

 

[Johnny J]

Looks like BE tried to copy this Tobias Cap, but I like the original better. IMO I think they could have done better.

 

[Two Types]

So when will the see the 'Cordova Five Pleat Cap'?

You know we are all waiting for it .....

 

[Two Types]

Ignore the mistake (which I couldn't edit): It should read "when will we see ...."
oops

 

[Johnny J]

Yes, I would like to give it a shot.

 

[rlk]

Torpedo Countertop sign

 

[seabass]

rlk
This is too cool !
great post
La Torpedo !

 

[TomS]

I like that, RLK!

 

[rlk]

Millars of Clifden, Connemara

 

[Chepstow]

Robert, nice cap with a very short bill!