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ATTENTION: As of May 2024 all hats orders will be made in unsanded black fur felt only. If you wish to have another color/quality that is shown you MUST message us to see if it is currently available. This will be the status quo until our warehouse reorganization project is completed. (We CAN place specialty orders for other hat colors/felts at market prices which are much higher... please message us for those details. If you have any trouble completing your order please contact us so that we can assist.Please be sure to read all shop info and the FAQ's before measuring your head and placing an order as we are not able to offer returns or exchanges on our custom-built hats. If you are looking for a classic hat then our Classic Top Hat is the perfect choice. It is the hat of choice for any formal setting. The crown is hand blocked to about 5". The brim is hand cut at 2 7/8" then the traditional heat set pencil curl is added. Finally the brim is hand shaped and the hat is finished with a wide ribbon bow and satin type liner. (Any customization of these specs will add a $20 charge to the total price of the hat.) If you are an artisan who creates beaded, painted, or steam punk hats our hats are perfect for you creations. They are sturdy. They will support the weight of your materials without sagging or distortion. These original hats are totally hand made. Lil Grizz and Mizz Grizz block their fur felt hats without a blocking machine. They use only traditional, non-mechanized pre-1800 methods. They use only steam and the touch of their skilled hands to compete the final shaping of the crown and brim. Because of this, each hat has a one of a kind look and may have slight indentations or marks from the traditional process. Please do not expect these hats to be perfectly rounded as they are not stamped out on a mold but are methodically pulled into shape by the Grizz's trained hands. The unique comfort sweatband is made of an absorbent material. It is then covered with cotton cloth for a comfortable custom fit. It is designed and made by Lil Grizz and Mizz Grizz. Lil Grizz's signature pencil curl on the brim is not decorative. It strengthens the brim in the traditional manner. It is necessary to maintain the strength of the brim since we do not use a steam press, bind, or welt the brim.... And don't worry about going out in the rain.... It is a working hat and safe for wear in all types of weather. Each of our hats are custom made to your specific head. We do not prebuild hats to a standard hat size. We build your hat to your exact head measurement. You will need to measure your head to the nearest 1/8". Use a sewing tape measure. It is best to have someone else help you. Here is a link to a photo explanation of how to measure your head: https://www.facebook.com/HatsByGrizzMadeWithJoy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=848590925230056. Have you have had trouble getting any hat to fit properly? Do or you know that your head is a long oval? Then please send us a photo of the to top of your head. Use the customer comments section of the order form. (A simple cell phone picture will be fine.)IMPORTANT... please message us a photo of the top of you head for a more customized fit.