What does the shape of a cowboy hat mean?
The shape of your cowboy hat defines you as a person. The Cattlemen: The cattlemen crease is the most basic and oldest crease found on a cowboy hat. A Cattlemen crease started when ranch owners did not want the look of the rodeo cowboy on their cowboy hat.
Why are cowboy hat brims curved?
Over time, the cowboy hat underwent changes in shape to better suit the needs of its owner and evolved into the form we are more familiar with today. The brim curved up on the sides to stay out of the way of a rope, and the crown became pinched to allow better control.
What shape should my cowboy hat be?
While anyone has the potential to make any hat look good, here are our recommendations: Oval- and round-shaped face: Medium to tall height crowns with a curved brim. Square-shaped face: A wide-brimmed open crease hat. Heart-shaped face: A pinch crease with a flatter brim.
What is a Montana crease?
Brim: 4” – 4 ½” The Montana Crease derives from the state it is named after, Montana. This particular crease is similar to the Cattleman with a few distinct differences. The indentations on the sides of the crown are smaller and less pronounced than on the back of the crown.
How do you choose a hat block?
The size of your block should correspond to the required head size, however, there are various techniques that allow you to increase or decrease the size of the hat you are making. Many customers choose the standard size of 22.5 inches (57cm) and work from there. For men’s hats the most common size is 23 inches (59cm).
What is a Cattleman’s hat?
A cattleman crease is characterized by it’s sleekness. It’s defined by a deep crease in the middle of the crown, with two indentations on the sides of the crown. The cattleman crease is the most popular and most desired shape of western hat.
What is Gus crease in a hat?
One of the most popular stylistic changes was called the Gus hat. Adhering to all the traditional creases that make up Cattleman, the Gus hat has the front of the crown tightened almost giving the hat an outback style appearance.