Hats and Beanies

[jdl1279]

The Filson are a good style, but my opinion is the original Kromer is THE perfect winter cap. The way the ear band pulls down in combo with the brim style/width performs in a way that is unmatched. First, there's no change in fit deployed or not. Everything essentially seals around your head with no discomfort. It was also designed to stay put at high wind speeds without the need for a chin strap or adjustment . The brim and ear panel also block the low winter sun and wind without being restrictive or obtrusive. Throw on a pair of shades with it and it's damn near like wearing ski goggles in terms of protection.

Couple this with ease of use, lack of need to adjust, and for me it's a must have winter piece. The McCoy winter caps look like they could win me over as a future alternative. However when something works this well I tend to stick with it if possible.

[Max Power]

I'm looking for a nice Trucker cap - with a certain vintage Appeal. What japanese brands could I look into - found MWS, Flat Head and Samurai so far. Any other nice options?

[spitfiredealer]

Tenderloin do some nice ones.

[davito]

Larry the man behind Hellers Cafe is one of THE OG vintage collectors with a bunch of others . together with warehouse team he creates some of the best repros out of his amazing collection, the stuff is pretty much identical to the originals. I own some repro pieces of them, not the hat though, and am always excited wearing this stuff. @jdl1279

[Max Power]

Thanks, will have a look

[jdl1279]

Thanks for the input davito! Quality does seem worth it. The sizing has me a bit put off though, at least what I can find. Only measurement I can find puts a medium (smallest I can find) at .75 inches too big, which is huge in hat territory. I'd really like one of these though, so hoping to find better info that will nudge things back in the right direction

[davito]

M is the smallest they do it seems, same with RMC in their leather casquettes for example and other manufacturers like john lofgren starting at 57cm. M usually fits my smaller head good my measurements are approx 56.5cm with a tiny bit of extra. Japanese seem having a bit bigger heads than we in the wild west @jdl1279

But i suggest you send them an Email i am sure they explain everything to you

[jdl1279]

Actually quite helpful davito. My head is 57, or 22.25". The measurement I found put the M at almost 22.875" a full 3 proper hat sizes too big. I knew Japanese sizing would be different, so didn't think much on it. However your indicators seem to put it more in line with what I'd expect. I have dropped them a line, so hope they can clear up the actual

[davito]

Good luck Sir

[jdl1279]

Truly appreciated, brings hope this could still work

[davito]

Pretty think it will, my RMC casquette is tagged 7 1/2 and fits 57cm, my JMC fedora is tagged 7 1/8 fits ace as well they are really funny with sizes sometimes. But with the m in the hellers i think you'll be close to what u need

[jdl1279]

Yeah, I'm a 7 1/8 in most American sized hats. We seem about the same in head wear at least. The style has some room for minor adjustments with the front tie too. Will be sure to update on how it sorts

[David_pll]

Managed to grab this from Ebbets last week or so, love it.

[Hereforthebeer]

^That's a sweet looking hat, great pickup!

[davito]

Perfect cap with the adjustable strap and it suits you well @David_pll
Superb pickup
Have this one too without the strap, really nice ballcaps, well manufactured

[David_pll]

Thank you!

Wanted one for a while so when the adjustable one was available for a limited time I hat to get it!

[davito]

You did perfectly good @David_pll

[Anesthetist]

Papa Nui Surf Convoy [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

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[Chiba J.]

Is that indigo dyed wool?

[Anesthetist]

@Chiba:

Is that indigo dyed wool?

Just blue wool that John named "Surf Blue". It had been limited to 10 hats, but that may have changed for this season.

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