Curving your Baseball Cap Visor - Three Options
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- Review and tutorial of three methods to steam and shape the visor on your baseball caps.
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Doug, you are a legend for this video! I had a pre-curved 9Fifty that was done wrong by NE in manufacturing and curve was crooked. Steamed it and used a large waterbottle to form and fixed it right up. You are super on point with all your hacks.
Right on, that’s great to hear - thanks for your comments too!
Dope vid like always doug! Keep it up! I see you are a fan of steam now lol.
Salute to you sir.
A man of the people
That hat is straight fire 🔥
Nice. I had no idea there was such a science to shaping a ball cap. Thanks for doing this.
You are welcome - and my channel is loaded with lots more on the science of baseball caps, thanks!
Doug have you ever worn or purchased mitchell and ness hats? I'm considering buying but don't know if the crown is too big?
Honestly bro good techniques 👌🏽 I used to do it without the steam 🤦🏽♂️ it would get the job done but this is better
Cool, thank you... forming it once or twice with steam versus bending it cold really helps with the long-term durability of the visor.
dre in the 616 the only thing bro is idk how to measure lmao but it’s all good I think I got it
Especially my new caps
I realize this is a really older video but I can’t find the original one where you showed how to do this, that I used for some reason it just disappeared from my watch history. But I just wanted to say thank you Doug for teaching just the simple hand method. My size is 7/58 and I’ve been getting caps for years and even with all the variations that are inevitable I’ve never had one that didn’t fit me properly but for whatever reason when I picked up this new city connect jersey hat for my Cincinnati Reds that’s in my profile picture whatever they did for the under material to make the red color and design underneath the bill around the inside made the hat too tight. I have cerebral palsy and I’m wheelchair-bound so it wasn’t physically possible for me to use the steam method but just you showing the proper way to do it with your hands without breaking the middle of the bill in the process made all the difference and now it fits just fine!
I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you - and it seems like the extra details on that City cap might have complicated the fit - I noticed that when it came out too. To find any of my historical videos all you need to do is go to my channel page - videos tab. Thanks for the comments!
@@dreinthe616 oh well, good to know I’m not the only one! Thanks I appreciate it. I will definitely keep that in mind for the future!
That steam worked like a fucking charm thanks my guy
Could you do a video on how you store/display your caps?
Yes, I've done one on storage... either go to my channel and go through the videos list, or look in the video links located in the description area for this video, thanks.
Hi doug, I do your option 1 for my 10 caps but when I wore one the curve is going back to straight or is just a optical illusion?
Then how can you curve perfectly because I mess my dolphins hat I think the brim is off centered or what. Any tips for these matter?
By the way your video is such an inspiration of mine thats why I wanted to have a cap like yours to support you as your subscriber hehe
Hey John, yes, sometimes you have to do it again because they flatten out over time, even if you curve them with options 2 and 3. To fix the problem with your cap, I’d just steam it again and get it curved the right way, good luck!
Hi Doug, can you make other way to fix the box look on crown of New Era Cap? I have 9Fifty LA Raiders and look like Mario & Luigi when I wore it 🤣
Go to my channel and find the video for Shaping the Crown, or watch the Four-Step Break in video as well... both of those show my technique, thanks.
Hi doug, I'm here again to ask your professional opinion. On May 3rd week I'm about to buy a Brandnew N.E.C but I can't pick which the right size for my head. I already have Size 7 Detroit Cap it looks fit nice but anytime I wear it I feel my head is squeezed. So I think 7 1/8 would fit good to me but I only concern is about the brim, do you think it will loosen the cap when I curve It? Thank you so much doug your response is much appreciated
There is tons of variation from cap-to-cap, so make sure you try on plenty of caps in those two sizes. And yes, if you curve the visor it will open up the length of the cap a little bit. I think you'd be ok with a 7-1/8, but get one that feels a little on the smaller side, good luck
@@dreinthe616 thank you so much sir love your expertise. godbless!
Any suggestions for getting a good curve from a 47' brand hole shot flat brim? The brim on 47's are super flat and longer. They seem more difficult to get a suttle curve on than a New Era.
Yes, agree - and they are 100% plastic, which does not give them the shape memory of a typical NE visor. Best you can hope for is to heat them a little longer than you would do with a New Era, because that plastic has a higher softening temperature than the fiber/plastic mix on a 59Fifty. Just be careful to focus the heat on the visor only, you should be able to sense when it really softens up.
i did the second method with the big mug but now it developed creases on the center of the brim. the curve looks nice and not v shape. it's not noticeable but i can feel bumps when touching the brim. is this normal? should i be worry if i want to recurve the brim in the future the creases might get worse?
I wouldn't worry about it if you can't see it. I did this to one of my favorite caps, and it really doesn't bother me. What I do now to avoid it is steam the visor and do a little pre-bend by hand after it's warm. Then when you put it on the mug, you're not using so much force and risking the formation of a crease or fold. If you want to re-bend in the future, just try and press there locally with your thumb or something to keep it flatter. Thanks for watching and good luck!
Hi Doug, great video. Do you have an Instagram? I was wondering if you had a picture or video of your MLB collection!
Hey, thank you... and I do not currently have an Instagram, although I have had a collection video on my list for a little while and hope to post it soon.
Hey Doug, thanks for fielding my question on crown “puffing” the other day.
I’ve got one more: I actually started using a cylindrical “forming tool” myself not long ago, one of those Lysol wipes containers. Found it produces my favourite level of curve. However, before I saw this video, I thought it normal to first steam the bill (I steam the bottom of it a little more) then wrap it around said object and hold it there (I like to use my free hand to put pressure alone the middle to prevent any risk of it cracking there). I love the end product. However, after admiring one of these hats under my kitchen table light, I noticed some “stretching” of the thread that connects the bill to the crown, more so on either side of the middle of the crown. If you closely, you’ll see this thread runs vertically to connect crown to brim.
I saw some this threading in my blue Jays hats that had some white contrasting the royal blue, but in a few of my other caps, that “connection” threading was hardly noticeable as it was the same colour as the rest of the hat.
My question is, did I technically do damage to this “junction” part of the cap using my method?
Think it’s because I spent less time time steaming the top of the brim (I was worried the steam would create little deformations in the front panels)?
Or is this simply a normal byproduct of curving brims (perhaps you’ve spotted it on any of your caps)? I’m also happy to admit when I’m being fastidious over nothing. :p
Once again, thank you kindly for your time and expertise.
Hey Leo, when you get into this level of detail, I can tell you are a true student of the fitted cap! Seriously, I have noticed that on a few caps, but have not let it bother me... as long as you are steaming the visor prior to bending, you are being about as careful as possible - although I would recommend steaming the entire visor, even just for a few seconds to make sure it is easier to form without creasing. That thread sometimes emerges just from the way that particular cap was built, and I don't think you're damaging it as much as exposing the condition that was already there. And when the stitching is white, I have sometimes used an old set of Prismacolor art markers to get in there and apply some color to the thread. I find a good color match (the last time I had to do it was a dark green marker for an A's cap) and then use the fine point to get in and soak some pigment into those threads. If it's a more "standard" color like black, red, or royal, then I think that a fine point Sharpie would also do the trick.
@@dreinthe616 Knew you’d deliver with a nuanced answer, Doug. The exposed threading’s been bothering me less and less, but I’ll make a trip to the local art store anyway. I’ve got a couple doubles on which I could experiment. Thank you again.
I’m trying to find that exact Atlanta Braves cap but I can’t find it anyone have the link?
That was from the "Batting Practice Wool Flip" collection of 59Fifty caps, where standard colors were reversed in most cases. You might still be able to find it somewhere if you search those terms.
Anything wrong with just using brute strength and bending with your hands? Or does steaming it make it easier to shape? Thanks!
You are correct - steaming just makes it easier because it temporarily softens the visor material. I think you might be surprised how much easier it gets, I'd give it a try!
What method, did you use on the cap you are wearing in this video?
Probably just the steam and hand shaping (method #3 in the video, I believe) - the trick with that one is to hold the shape long enough so it cools. Thanks
So I've been just bending the brim over a water bottle and securing it with a rubber band. Sometimes I'll leave it for a day and the curve won't hold very well (I like a big curve). Would you say those clamps have an advantage over a rubber band in getting the hat to keep its curve?
Hi doug, is it normal if your brim is goes soft when you always bend it before you wore?
I think I over do it haha
Yes, I call it “fatigue” of the visor - if you hand bend it too much it will get worn out and soft - thanks
@@dreinthe616 oooppps :( theres no way to make it striffen again?
No, sorry man... once they are worn out you can't get it back.
@@dreinthe616 I see :( but honestly I can stick with it after days of not using it the curve is remained and the brim is not that bad as broken. Maybe I'm the one who little bit of delicate in terms of the brim haha
how would you suggest flattening a bill?
Steam it first so it’s easier to flatten by hand, then if you really want to flatten it I would use an iron, starting at lower heat. Make sure you put a thin cloth over the visor fabric so you don’t singe the fabric and make it “shiny”
Can it work to restore the cracked brim?
Usually it can't repair a crack, you can just recurve it to hide the crack. If you use a mug or can to shape it, just make sure you put even pressure across it to make it conform to the curved shape (after steaming). This will hopefully make the crack much less visible. Btw, using steam the first time you curve almost always prevents any cracking - the heat makes it much more pliable, thanks.
We’re did u buy that braves hat
Probably online at Lids, it was the "Batting Practice Wool Flip" collection, circa 2018, thanks.
@@dreinthe616 thanks a lot
what about using steaming water from the sink
Any steam source works - even over a saucepan/pot of boiling water. You need it to be consistent, so a static source like a sink might not provide enough steam/heat, thanks
Hatmen... UNITE!!
How do I stop my hats from hurting the middle of my forehead bone.
Either look in the links below this video or go direct to my channel and browse... I've got two videos on different things that can create that pressure... thanks
2 rubber bands is also a good tip
if you put the rubber bands, you still need to steam it or not?
@@abdessamiechafii3715 yeah mate steam first then put 2 bands on leave overnight. Perfect curve or you can just shape it after you steam the brim wearing it
@@scottolister78 Sounds good, thanks bro!!
Straight bill for me all day 😂
MeNMyKickz for me that shit looks stupid
Dear Doug, I'd love to read your comments about this product: www.hatclub.com/products/new-era-visor-curving-band-accessory-black
I've never used one, but it looks like it would do the same thing as rubber bands around a coffee cup, or stuffing the visor inside the cup. I prefer steam bending, because if you bend it too often when it's 'cold' it wears out the visor material, and takes away stiffness. Thanks
@@dreinthe616 Thank you so much!!
2-3 hours? 🥵
There are three methods in the video... if you do the easy methods 1 or 2, you don't need to wait 2-3 hours, just a few minutes. Only if you clamp it to a mug or can would I leave it on that long.
@@dreinthe616 oh oke , thank you sir.
I prefer a flat brim on all my 123 hat collection. And I keep all the tags and stickers on each one of them