Posts made by Papa Nui

@Signal11:

Just now I looked up the number 731 on the internet and what I found shocked me.
Biological and chemical warfare…
I presume this cap is about something completely different?

Signal11. Whilst you’re completely correct, you’re on the wrong side! Your research has led you to the notorious Unit 731 which was the Japanese science experimental group whose action are far too gruesome to discuss in this forum.
The numerals on my 38th Parallel Cap however are based on the 731 Bomb Squadron which was stationed in Korea in 1950 and was inspired by an original vintage cap sent to me by a customer who owns a vintage store. The overall story line references my favourite movie ‘The Bridges of Tokyo Ri’. Have you seen it? It’s a must! Regards always the Papa.

Hey folks, so the cotton Sateen Ive used is actually an off white colour and so it still retains trace seed elements of the cotton, this is the little brown flecks you can see.

I'm sure as with the fortunes of war, we'll get you other postings.

@Jordan23:

I Need a smaller size G.! Is it possible to get from you?

My advice would be the canoe club in medium and then a hot wash. Different caps different fabric it's a matter of finding one that is almost right and working with it to achieve the desire result. The canoe club cap sizing is neat so it should respond well.

Papa.

Enjoy ya addiction!

@Graeme:

The Gold Coast doesn't exist! It's all part of a CIA / NSA / Mossad / Milk Marketing Board conspiracy. :o

The probably means @Papa Nui is a figment of some agent's imagination. Damn you, you secretive organisations!

It exists!

I'm all for customising product so depom all you like, change the patches around add badges, own it!

The Convoy cap…I wear it!

Nigel has this beauty coming soon. The Stockade Hat. Memories of shore leave gone wrong.

New teaser pic. Join Papa's Sub-killer floatilla. New proto Atoll Defender cap with art via the celebrated talent of Florian Bertmer. Coming soon!

Sugar Mountain, as much as I love the blog and writing the truth of the matter is that it's extremely time consuming and between a day job and the Papa one can only imagine. I'll do my best though, however in the meantime Istagram is a great tool to keep in touch with my Battalion.

Something new in the wind and coming to Iron Heart for the new season.

Just arrived a great collab with Florian Bertmer!

@dylantbmayes these are brilliant product shots! The site is undergoing a transformation folks but as in all things it's a work in process that is going on behind the scenes. In the meantime the Papa has been in design mode working towards this winters collection. If you all loved the Avenger/ Catalina styles then you'll lose your tits over the new caps for W15/16!!

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Florian is wearing the Iconic Combat Beach Battalion Hat in Frogskin.

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Drying after a soak? Looking good!

Cutlass hound Welcome to the Battalion! Now make sure you soak that cap and mould it well to your personal preferences as they're so much nicer when the shape breaks, if you need to shrink it it will survive a hot wash and the dryer no worries as I've done all sorts of experiments with my caps. Thanks again, Papa

@seanocono:

^I agree with Dylan. I wear a 7 5/8", and went with the 60cm. It will feel slightly snug at first, but will stretch to perfection with a couple wears (I'm actually wearing the Jungle now).

I'm stoked these are ready. Great timing, Papa! I'll take an OD Avenger!

That's  great Sean get onto it quick as you know I don't do big runs of these things.
DM for details if you need more info.

This photo is even better Giles. This is your new stock being prepped for shipping! Excited? I am!

Great photo Giles, I bet the bone fish could'nt see you with that Cosairs cap on!

Absolutely Dylan I have about 5 left for interested parties. Best contact me direct for purchase.