Peters Brothers custom fedora thread....

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:55 am

Picked up my black Raiders from PB on Wednesday.....western conversion. Pictures don't do it justice.

From this:

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:26 pm

WOW!

Simply outstanding!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:10 pm

The folks at Peter's Bros are just plain fantastic, aren't they?

But then, they've been doing that kind of work since 1917, so I guess they should be by now.

BEAUTIFUL fedora!

Regards! Michaelson

mcmanm · Post by **mcmanm** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:22 pm

Michaelson,

Can you send some pics of the hat you found in your closet? Just wanted to see some more PB.

Matt

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:30 pm

Found?

I knew it was there.

I'll have to wait until my youngest daughter comes back with a digital camera to post anything.

I'll try and get something up this week, but no promises.

Regards! Michaelson

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:51 pm

Mitch and Michaelson,

Thanks. PB is my favorite place to go in Fort Worth. I have another on the way in gray.....and a bone western to drop off. They are amazing.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:16 pm

I am not particulary fond of black hats, for the most part, but this one could change my mind in a heartbeat! That is one of the most increadible looking hats I have ever seen! Congrats to you and PB -- they always come through! W>

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:09 am

WConly wrote:I am not particulary fond of black hats, for the most part, but this one could change my mind in a heartbeat! That is one of the most increadible looking hats I have ever seen! Congrats to you and PB -- they always come through! W>

Thanks! I bought the black Resistol to wear to a Garth Brooks concert. It has been in my closet for years (at least 12) and has seldom seen the light (Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo a couple of times). Conversion has given it new life.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:37 pm

getoutofthelibrary wrote:
WConly wrote:I am not particulary fond of black hats, for the most part, but this one could change my mind in a heartbeat! That is one of the most increadible looking hats I have ever seen! Congrats to you and PB -- they always come through! W>
Thanks! I bought the black Resistol to wear to a Garth Brooks concert. It has been in my closet for years (at least 12) and has seldom seen the light (Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo a couple of times). Conversion has given it new life.

Well in that case double congrats are in order! Here is to another 12 yrs and beyond $\:D/$ ! W>

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:22 pm

Picked up my gray Raiders from PB today.....Not quite the Clipper, but close enough for me.

My wife's new favorite.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:45 am

Nice topper

! Super looking hat. W>

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:21 am

And now for something completely different...

I wear cowboys boots on a semi-regular basis. I also wear fedoras daily. I get plenty of 'nice cowboy hat' comments while wearing my fedoras, to which I always reply, "thank you' and leave things at that. The cowboy comments definitely increase on the days I wear my boots and I understand why that would be.

Well, I was wanting to A. get a lid that was a more bona fide cowboy hat and B. if I was going to do that, it was going to as part of putting together a Man With No Name costume. I looked around online for hats for a while and then in a moment of 'duh' realized I had a hatmaker right in front of me.

Called Peters Brothers and had a very pleasant conversation. Was told at the time they had a 12 week turn around, but it could be as little as 9 since they didn't have too many orders in the pipeline at the moment. That was going to be very tight for Halloween, but so be it, I should have ordered earlier. Well, in just over a month I had my new lid in hand!

Telescope crown with a 3 1/2 inch flat brim all around. Fit perfect right out of the box, but man is it stiff. I think I could use it for a spare tire if needed. I put a slight pinch in the front and decided to let the brim do it's own thing over time. I wear it at least once a week and the brim is already starting to develop some nice character. I do keep banging the brim into things (especially getting in and out of the car), even from wearing fedoras, I'm not used to the added width of my head.

Came with a matching ribbon with really nice bow work. I've since ordered a leather band to better match the band from the movies. I'll be moving this ribbon to a straw hat I have.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

fenris · Post by **fenris** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:07 am

Kinda reminds me of Back to the Future III... Marty's get-up.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:34 am

NICE!

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:37 pm

Indiana Jeff wrote:And now for something completely different...

I wear cowboys boots on a semi-regular basis. I also wear fedoras daily. I get plenty of 'nice cowboy hat' comments while wearing my fedoras, to which I always reply, "thank you' and leave things at that. The cowboy comments definitely increase on the days I wear my boots and I understand why that would be.

Well, I was wanting to A. get a lid that was a more bona fide cowboy hat and B. if I was going to do that, it was going to as part of putting together a Man With No Name costume. I looked around online for hats for a while and then in a moment of 'duh' realized I had a hatmaker right in front of me.

Called Peters Brothers and had a very pleasant conversation. Was told at the time they had a 12 week turn around, but it could be as little as 9 since they didn't have too many orders in the pipeline at the moment. That was going to be very tight for Halloween, but so be it, I should have ordered earlier. Well, in just over a month I had my new lid in hand!

Telescope crown with a 3 1/2 inch flat brim all around. Fit perfect right out of the box, but man is it stiff. I think I could use it for a spare tire if needed. I put a slight pinch in the front and decided to let the brim do it's own thing over time. I wear it at least once a week and the brim is already starting to develop some nice character. I do keep banging the brim into things (especially getting in and out of the car), even from wearing fedoras, I'm not used to the added width of my head.

Came with a matching ribbon with really nice bow work. I've since ordered a leather band to better match the band from the movies. I'll be moving this ribbon to a straw hat I have.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

That really looks good on you! What did you say your name is, again ?

I don't think I could pulll that look off, but it is great on you! Nice hat! W>

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:46 am

Thanks, guys. It certainly wouldn't pass muster at manwithnonamegear.com but fits the bill nicely for me. And just when I got used to wearing 'large' fedoras, I go and get a hat that's even bigger!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:07 am

I'm happy to say that I can now join the proud numbers of Peters Brothers owners--my birthday gift just arrived today:

This Raiders-style straw fedora is even better than I had expected: the untaperd block, the turn (which I wasn't expecting) giving it the brim a great-looking warp, a great dark brown ribbon (not as dark as the AB, but this complements the straw very well).

I tried wearing it outside this evening, and immediately noticed a very cool breeze blowing through the crown. This hat will be great for hot California summers, work on the family farm in Nebraska, and most importantly for excavating.

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

stones · Post by **stones** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:43 am

Hi Nebraska that Peters' Brothers straw hat looks amazing! I was thinking about getting one of these. Can you tell me is it lined? and does it have a leather sweat band? I had a Peters Brothers Indy Fedora a while back and loved it. Great Quality.

cheers

stones

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:52 am

They are not lined, and they do have a leather sweat band.

GREAT looking example, NB!

As I told you by PM, I was kind of sad to put mine away for the season, as it was my 'go-to-hat' all summer this year.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:59 am

Thanks, Stones and Michaelson.

As

mentioned, there's no liner in it, but instead there is a red Peters Brothers label on the inside top of the crown. This will be perfect for letting in a cooling breeze while keeping the sun off your face during the summer. The sweatband is very comfortable black leather. I'll try to get an inside photo posted next week.

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Wow, I really like the look of that.

Congrats on a great new addition to your collection, Nebraska!

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:13 am

Long John Tinfoil wrote:It was a nice sunny day today, so I tried a couple of cellphone shots. My (badly in need of cleaning and re-blocking) PB.

I had wanted to say this when I had posted originally, but I guess I forgot:

Those glasses you have on are perhaps one of the best matches for a fedora that I have ever seen. In other words, if I had to wear distance glasses full time, I'd want to wear that style. This is not to say that there aren't other glasses that look good with fedoras, but yours would be my first choice. Where did you get them? Do you know the brand and/or style number?

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:01 pm

Nebraska, that is a mighty fine hat.

I've wanted one for awhile but have been worried that the crown would be too high for my taste but yours looks perfect. How tall is the crown on it?

-TS

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:37 pm

It is awesome! Can you check the brim dimensions too, if you don't mind?

Arch Stanton · Post by **Arch Stanton** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:38 pm

Jeez o' Petes, the Peter's Brothers website is probably the must user UNfriendly site I have ever seen. Where can I find custom straw Indy-style hats on there? I want one just like Nebraska's up there. Are they really $150 like the site insinuates? All I can find are teardrop lids.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:42 pm

It is a little difficult...
http://www.pbhats.com/private/INDY_CUSTOM/Default.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bout 3/4 the way down...

Forrest For the Trees · Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:04 am

Whenever I've browsed their website, I've thought to myself, "1996 just called. It wants its website back."

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:22 pm

Just got back from presenting a paper at a conference, so apologies for the delayed response. Mitch, T.S., Travis, and Arch--thanks for the compliments, gents!

Mr. Joe Peters certainly makes a great looking hat. It'll be a bit 'til I can take some measurements of the dimensions. I will say that the crown height is about the same or perhaps slightly taller than the crown on my AB CS (which has the shorter crown of the jungle "drysand pit") but shorter than my gray Penman CS train traveler hat.

Arch Stanton wrote:...Are they really $150 like the site insinuates?

Arch--yes, the Indy straw hat is only $150 (plus I think $20 for shipping in the U.S.).

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

jlee562 · Post by **jlee562** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:44 pm

Does anyone know if the PB Straws are natural straw or Shangtung?

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:45 pm

I believe they are Milan straw.

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:56 pm

Hollowpond wrote:I believe they are Milan straw.

I believe you're right. It says on my receipt at home--I'll check soon.

jlee562 · Post by **jlee562** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:43 pm

Well, "Milan" is the weave, not the material, as is my understanding at least.

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:28 pm

Looks like they use hemp. Here's the info I could find:
http://www.pbhats.com/private/MILAN%20STRAW/Default.htm

PETERS BROS

CUSTOM MADE MILAN STRAW

THESE HATS ARE MADE OF HEMP A VERY STRONG
NATURAL FIBER THAT IS A RENEWABLE RESOURCE.
WE GET THEM IN AS ROUGH BODIES AND BLOCK,
FLANGE, SHAPE, STIFFEN, INSTALL TIP LOGO, ROAN
LEATHER SWEAT BAND AND OUTSIDE BAND.

THEY CAN BE MADE IN ALMOST ANY STYLE. FROM
1" TO 2 7/8" BRIM (DIMENTIONAL BRIM NOT AVAIABLE)
AND AND UP TO 5" FINISHED CROWN HEIGHT
(MEASURED AT THE FRONT OF THE SHAPED HAT).

THERE ARE 8 COLORS. NATURAL STRAW, BLEACH,
WHITE, BLACK, INDY BROWN, DARK BROWN, LODEN
GREEN AND SILVER GRAY.

STIFFNER IS LIGHT, MEDIUM OR HEAVY YOUR CHOICE.

Hope this helps!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

P.S. I don't know much about the various straws, so I'm not sure how reliable the following site is; but if accurate, it looks like some good information:
http://www.hathistory.org/western/straw.html

jlee562 · Post by **jlee562** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:33 pm

Thanks Nebraska. I couldn't quite tell by looking at it, because it seems to have a nice sheen on it, which would denote more of a Shangtung material, but the coloration looked uneven (not uneven in a bad way, uneven in a natural way), so it threw me for a loop. In any event, it's quite a handsome lid.

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:23 pm

Tennessee Smith wrote:Nebraska, that is a mighty fine hat.

I've wanted one for awhile but have been worried that the crown would be too high for my taste but yours looks perfect. How tall is the crown on it?

-TS

Hollowpond wrote:It is awesome! Can you check the brim dimensions too, if you don't mind?

Just happened to walk past the measuring tape this morning, so finally remembered to do this. This isn't the greatest tape measure, but hope it helps:

Hat size: 23 5/8 inches

Crown height at front (creased): 4 5/8 inches

brim: 3 inches

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

ded-ty-wog-cip-ein-hyi-ke · Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:09 pm

Indiana Bugs wrote:
Long John Tinfoil wrote:Those glasses you have on are perhaps one of the best matches for a fedora that I have ever seen. In other words, if I had to wear distance glasses full time, I'd want to wear that style. This is not to say that there aren't other glasses that look good with fedoras, but yours would be my first choice. Where did you get them? Do you know the brand and/or style number?

From what I can see of them, they look like wire-framed P3 (or P-3, or panto) eyeglasses. The P3 shape goes back a century or so. Most manufacturers have their version, and they can be wire-framed or zyl (plastic/fake tortoiseshell).

P3 frames go in and out of style, and have many associations. They were standard-issue U.S. military frames at one point, they were on the list of standard frames you could get for free under the British NHS system, and so on. Here's a page that associates them with the preppy look:

http://www.ivy-style.com/specs-appeal-p ... #####.html

I wear them in their Anglo American Optical style 406 incarnation (a zyl version). AA sells them in four sizes, 19 colors. You need to know your PD (pupillary distance) to choose the size, but otherwise you can order online and get the lenses made locally. Size is: bridge width plus lens width should equal to or greater than your PD.

cm289 · Post by **cm289** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:18 pm

I don't normally like straw hats, but I'm mighty impressed by Nebraska's. PB also did a great job on the black cowboy conversion!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:47 am

An update on my MWNN hat, I got a leather band made for it, though not by the fine people at Peters Brothers.

More directly PB related, I just placed an order for a straw Indy. Though I went with Natural color rather than the Indy Brown.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

cm289 · Post by **cm289** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:13 pm

Indiana Jeff wrote:An update on my MWNN hat, I got a leather band made for it, though not by the fine people at Peters Brothers.

More directly PB related, I just placed an order for a straw Indy. Though I went with Natural color rather than the Indy Brown.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Hey Jeff- do you have any pics of the vest without the poncho?

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:25 am

Sure do. Posted right here. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=53750" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:01 pm

Joe and the boys made this:

out of this:

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:12 am

WOW! Way to give new life to an old cowboy hat!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:13 am

Indeed.
VERY nice results!

Forrest For the Trees · Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:39 pm

Cool stuff. I live in Texas, and I might be heading up to Fort Worth soon, so I'll be paying them a visit.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:32 am

Be sure to tell them you're a member of Indygear.

Joe has had a LONG friendship/relationship with this site over the years, and knows quite a few of us personally.

Regards! Michaelson

Forrest For the Trees · Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:59 pm

Good to know.

stones · Post by **stones** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:01 am

Wow! Getoutofthelibrary what a transformation! The fedora looks great. What crease have you put in the hat?
I have a vintage Stetson that I have posted before which looks very similar to yours in terms of felt colour and bash.

stones

getoutofthelibrary · Post by **getoutofthelibrary** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:19 pm

stones wrote:Wow! Getoutofthelibrary what a transformation! The fedora looks great. What crease have you put in the hat?
I have a vintage Stetson that I have posted before which looks very similar to yours in terms of felt colour and bash.

stones

I have all mine done with a Raiders crease.

Forrest For the Trees · Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:55 pm

Just got back from Fort Worth, where I visited Peters Brothers and met Joe Peters himself. Gotta say, he is a really nice, gracious guy. He gave me a tour of the shop and showed me the original equipment they're still using. I even got a tour of his photo wall with some of his famous customers (including Michaelson!). He was very happy to chat, especially when I mentioned Indy Gear and the Fedora Lounge.

My only disappointment was that he did not have enough samples in my size. I didn't realize it was strictly a custom operation. The other brands listed on the website are products he will order for customers, not necessarily anything kept in stock. I am very tempted to order a hat from him though. Maybe a small version of an Indy hat to fit my skinny head! If you are in the area, it was worth stopping by just to meet Joe.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:58 am

The place has a fantastic sense of history, doesn't it? It should, considering it's been a hat shop in that same family since 1917.

Glad you caught Joe there. He's good people. I still miss his wife Nelda. She was a great lady.

Regards! Michaelson