As a ball cap connoisseur, I can attest that not just any cap is the right cap. A true cap, based on my formula, must fit snugly, have just the right slope to the vertical element, have a brim that holds shape well and be able to shave stubble if needed, and lastly, uses a material that is robust enough to not rip or fray from excessive use.This cap breaks the mold for me. Over the years, I've dabbled with other caps, but come home to this one and will stray no more.I usually buy a few at a time. Not because of any shortcomings, but just because I tend to wear my cap like a man and it simply gets to nasty to wear out in public before long. Bear slobber, hoof trample marks, broadhead arrow piercings, werewolf blood, axle grease, gunpowder residue, Worcestershire sauce, and alcohol infused sweat stains are tough on any fabric. This cap handles it well, but c'mon, no self-respecting woman will allow it in the house much less be seen with you in-it while out in public! That's why I always have a spare or two handy.Like any man worth his salt, one has to know how to take care of the equipment that takes care of you. Performance cars require a break-in period, motorcycle tires require a few heat cycles before you giddy-up hard, and ball caps require some prerequisite care before putting them thru the ringer. Here's my recipe for break-in:1. Dry fit. Don't touch the bill yet, just put it on and snug it to your liking. I personally cinch it tight, wait for the headache/blackout, then back it off a titch.2. Initial bill adjustment should be done off your skull. Two hand, interlocked fingers, palm-pressure, cup-roll method, with some hand friction heat to help it set. Once you're at peace with the curvature, put it on and fine tune it with a 24 chain wrench.3. Place the hat one week in the freezer to cryogenically treat the fabric, then thaw it for 1 day in the fridge. This is important because you have to work harden the fabric. I've tried shot peening, but typically these caps damage steel shot.4. Ready for useDisclaimer: I'll speak not to the difference amongst men regarding curved bill over flat bill. Lets just call it a difference of opinion and leave it at that. If you want to walk around looking like an aerodynamically challenged, science-denying-flat-brimmer, who am I to say otherwise. JK, love you guys.To Rapid Dominance: Good work, don't change this hat! I'll buy dozens more in the years to come.The included picture shows my current cap rotation:Back left: I rub it on bare metal for rust preventionBack right: Woods wear for firearm practiceFront left: Sweaty barn work and chasing llamasFront right: My Sunday bestRetired caps are hung on my wall of awesomeness or are burned in my wood stove where they provide days of heat given their increased liquid infused BTU storage.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]