Pirate Petee Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Ok mates I need your help again, my friend needs a hat for the upcoming pirate fair. I was wondering if any of you southern californian pirates might know localy of a place where we could pick up a blank felt hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Village Hat Shop 429 Shoreline Village Dr Ste A Long Beach, CA 90802-8119 (562) 624-1141 Village Hat Shop While yer in the vicinity, have yer friend stop by the Pirate's Cove as well in the same shopping center. Both will validate yer parking. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 As a note you can buy hat blanks usually at faire, which is where I got mine that I made into a tricorn myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Petee Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanks black hearted pearl and killian. But he just wanted a blank felt hat so he could shape it how he likes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Which is what I did with mine, I got a hat blank and had a tricorn within an hour of getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Red Weasel Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I just got back from Pennsic, and there was a merchant selling hat blanks with REALLY nice big brims. If I'd had the money, I would have brought several home with me. Anyhow, I'm going to work on looking up their information, and seeing if they sell online. I'll post as soon as I've got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 There are sites that sell hat blanks online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Petee Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Which is what I did with mine, I got a hat blank and had a tricorn within an hour of getting it. I suppose thats an option, he kind of wanted before hand and didn't want to order online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I can understand that, I don't normally like ordering things online, I like to see and touch the item first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Santana de la Vega Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Ok mates I need your help again, my friend needs a hat for the upcoming pirate fair. I was wondering if any of you southern californian pirates might know localy of a place where we could pick up a blank felt hat. http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?c...products_id=249 cheaper than anywhere me friend Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a knife in your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Red Weasel Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I looked at the Townsend blanks for myself, but got mine from this fine lady instead: http://www.snoods.com/hats.html. Like the Townsend version, it is a nice felt blank with a 4.5 to 5" brim. I did a faux tar pitch finish and I'm very pleased with the results. Hers are just a few bucks cheaper; $25.00 including shipping. I'm very very pleased with mine. I do, however, understand his uneasiness with ordering online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lazarus Gage Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I still back up the hats sold by The MacKay at Captjackspiratehats.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'm curious. Why? Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks to me that Captain Jack is cocking a hat and charging you $60 to do it. If so, I think I'm in the wrong business. It just so happens I was in Dirty Billy's shop yesterday. His prices are high, but it seems to me you get more for your money. He even has castor hats! I was in awe! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 John, I had an e-mail discussion with Captain Jack a few months ago, and he does really know about hats, the hat making process, and the history of the tricorn. I think though, that most "hat makers" are buying felt hoods or hat blanks, and stretching them to size/shape, tacking them up and VIOLA, $100 hat! Captain Jack will (for additional fee) add a "period style" water proofing to the hat. Personally, I think that people are better off making their own hats. I see that JAS Townsand has a Fur Felt Tricorn for $95 OR you could just buy the fur felt hat blank for $65. Dirty Billy's are mighty fine though... always wanted one of his cowboy hats when I was into Wild West re-enacting.... Here are some of his 18th C stuff Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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