Comments on: Shower Cap

By: Bryan Allain

Bryan Allain — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:40:45 +0000

Yeah, very happy with the hat. She picked a good one, and I’m thankful for the gift.

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:28:00 +0000

Glad you like the hat Bryan…Erica actually did the picking (she said if she likes it, you would too).

By: Bryan Allain

Bryan Allain — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:32:31 +0000

wow, nice info dad. no idea that was called the buckram. i guess that’s where i get my appreciation for a perfect fitting hat from. like father, like son.

By: richard

richard — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:00:01 +0000

hey Bry:
just a little piece of minutia for you.The white lining that you cut out of the two front panels of your lids is called “buckram”.they also use this material in book binding.You learn something new every day if you pay attention !

PEACE

By: richard

richard — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:39:57 +0000

I guess right fitting lids is an Allain family fettish.However,i’ve never worn one in the the shower to break it in.My M.O.is to thoroughly soak the hat,and then i jam a towel into it so that its nice and round(like my dome)with no creases.Then i place an elastic across the bill to put the perfect curve into it(a.k.a. gur not sure where i picked that one up ?)and then i place it outside to dry in the sun.They say that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree !!!
PEACE

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By: Geof F. Morris

Geof F. Morris — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:05:40 +0000

Yeah, the crown is what always angers me about hats—and I have a big dome. I like the BP hats, too, although I don’t love the piping.

And Ron, how about you take a dump in that Yankees hat … that’ll make it perfect.

By: Bryan Allain

Bryan Allain — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:53:44 +0000

Yeah, not sure why I dig the unofficial hats so much. I guess I just like the variety. I’m not a fan of the BP hats though, because of that piping on the side of the hat. And I don’t know if I’ve ever tried the shower technique with a wool hat. i need a fabric expert to chime in on that one. Wouldnt want you to ruin a nice Yankees hat. Wait, yes I would.

By: Ron Davis

Ron Davis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:08:09 +0000

Interesting idea. I wear only official hats. None of those crazy variations for me, thanks. I’ve found that I really like the batting practice hats. They fit my big head pretty well, and you don’t see them every day, so they stand out a little. Plus, they’re a bit cooler than the official game hats.

I’ll have to try this next time i get one of the wool hats. The curve on the bill for the batting practice hats is just about right for me, but I’ve always struggled to break in the official hats.

By: Bryan Allain

Bryan Allain — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:43:49 +0000

Yeah, i’m definitely weird. the curve on the brim can definitely benefit from this, but in most hats these days the curve is already in there. some hats just have too much material in the crown and unless you can get it to form in a nice tight dome on your skull, it won’t keep a good shape. i’ve never purposely busted my brim, but i’ve had some that have frayed and i definitely liked it.

and don’t get me started on the hats with the support lining in the two front panels. every cheap replica hat i’ve ever had for my softball team has this, and it MUST be cut out. it’s a tough process because the thick white material is glued to the inside of the hat. but with a good pair of scissors and some patience,you can get it all out.