Hat Shaping Old West Style

[@chickennugget9004]

I like old west hat shapes than the newer modern shapes

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too

[@connerdale4221]

For me, I like both forms. I like the crown and raised brim of the modern hat, and I also like the old hats because they give me that old, "true-West" feeling

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah. I like modern if it's different that the usual cattleman crease.

[@connerdale4221]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Ah. Growing up in Texas (still here, too) around modern cowboys, I'm used to the cattleman's crease (and I honestly like it), alongside both older and newer hat shapes

[@Nantosuelta]

Modern hats look idiotic just like modern fashion

[@iioutlaw05_gtii28]

Bill williamson has his hat folded on the left side (RDR2)

[@Emperor_of_all_Badgers]

He had an US Calvary hat

[@mattyboy3576]

I believe Preston from Fallout 4 wore his like that

[@shonthacreator6146]

@@mattyboy3576 same with Sniper from Team Fortess 2

[@dandesso8926]

Jake Vasques because he is Australian it’s a slouch hat

[@doughboywhine]

wait isn't it pinned on?

[@ShiftingDrifter]

You forgot to mention corn starch. Union officers in particular used corn starch during the Civil War for crisply sharpened uniforms and hats, and many soldiers continued the practice of hand-starching their hats and thin-leather head accoutrements after the war ended.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Never heard that! Cool info. Hat's that I've shaped never seem to lose their shape, so no need for that. Perhaps one day...

[@laster3753]

Goddamnit this youtube channel is a goldmine, I am still binge watching since my first comment on here, the jokes here are so.... idk nostalgiac, no dirty-ness to it, no cussing, like an old timer entertainer that just wants to make the kids laugh, and to be honest there is something noble about it. I really do have a damned good time around here, see you all down the trail too I hope !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

So am I, binging I mean.

[@jamesa.7604]

I want to hang out with Santee and The Boys! Not sure about getting my hat shaped while I wear it though.....Lol I really enjoy all the Arizona Ghostriders videos. Fun and educational!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you so much. Yeah...there are better, less painful ways!

[@kennyhildebrand3299]

That's domestic violence and is against KZbin terms of use.....but she sure swings a mean 2x4.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

She does.

[@bandccoresohio]

She wants him to swing the wood cause it feels so good like she knew it would...

[@bitchy_bitch5909]

She looks like that black haired chic on that old T.V. show Cheers.

[@um5785]

Yes but I'd let her shape one of my hats anytime she wants as long as I'm not wearing it while it undergoes reshaping.

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. Very interesting video. How about a video about the item's a cowboy would carry on himself and his horse on a daily basis

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I did one on Saddlebags and their contents. I can do another on stuff in their vest!

[@bernardflood8289]

That would be awesome.

[@Spoons7414]

Sláinte

[@SLOROB55]

Bernard. Here’s a link. There’s a better article out there, but I could not find it quick. Search 19th century cowboy kit or packing to keep the urban cowboy stuff out of the results. A spoon, folding or sheath knife, a tin cup and a poncho or duster depending on the weather might be items carried. A revolver ammo and belt was relatively heavy, and more likely left with the bed roll when working cattle in a crew. lonehand.com/cowboy_gear.htm

[@STUNTSTHEREALONE]

Do you ride with Colm?

[@straycat1674]

I’d love to learn more about regional styles. I once read that regional hat shapes could be so distinctive that people can tell where you were from by how you shaved your hat. Being from the south, always wondered if there was a specific shape that southerners tend to use or specific areas of the south used.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm sure there was a popular crown/brim style there.

[@mimief7969]

I've had so many felt hats I've worn out over the years, interesting to see this history!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@oldwestguy]

Thanks... I recently started wearing cowboy hats. Here in Massachusetts, that's not too common, so I stand out no matter what its shape. Lol. I love your informative videos with a touch (sometimes more) of humor thrown in. Very entertaining stuff.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's great! Keep wearing the hat!

[@oldwestguy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I will... I love 'em. It took some time getting used to the look and feel, but now I wear one all the time. I think It's catching on... I've heard several "love your hat" comments. Happy Thanksgiving partner!

[@Spoons7414]

She is a BABE

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I've worn one all of my life and found the "open crown" lasts the longest and works best for me. Any crease will eventually crack if you wear it every day as I do.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup!

[@topbreak38]

That's why the proper way to put on and remove a hat is by placing your hands at the front and back by the brim; not by grabbing the pinch. This way you preserve the hat and its shape.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@dustin stafford Me too. Thanks.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@dustin stafford You could steam it yourself. Hats have gotten crazy in price anymore!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@dustin stafford Yes you can. Put a pot of water on the stove and let it boil. Place the hat over the pot like a lid for several minutes and it will become flexible. Once it cools it will hold it's shape. I have done most of mine that way.

[@bobhartman2571]

Our old era western folks sure had a lot of hat freedom. Good info. Thanks Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They did, Bob. Maybe folks weren't as judgemental back then....naw!

[@dakota3960]

I wanted to thank y'all for the hard work that y'all do on your videos to provide us entertainment and interesting information, and for keeping the western spirit alive! Thank y'all!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are welcome!

[@jabreck1934]

I've had my Stetson 45 years. After I shaped it, I've had a couple of horses add their touch to it as well. When raking the stall they seem to like grabbing my hat

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Then it is a well-shaped hat!

[@Sage-qd6tf]

My show sheep likes to try and eat my shirts lmao

[@LOVESICKVIPER]

Thanks Santee, I took a stab at shaping my hat today and i never would have thought about trying if I hadn’t found your videos.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fantastic!

[@tomsmith4319]

Billy the kids hat always struck me as creepy looking the way he shaped it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah...more of a big dent

[@dirkdiggler2430]

He just looks like he just got hit in the face with a shovel and his hat ended up the same way

[@BuckHelton]

They were called slouch hats for a reason. 🤠

[@ScorpionRegent]

Good video. It's always nice to know how to get things done. The one sided flare got taken to the extreme later on. The Aussie military slouch hats have their brim pinned up on one side so rifles and bayonets won't conflict with their brims while at shoulder arms. They unpin them in the field to give more cover. The over handed plank adjustment seems a bit drastic, but I guess it just proves that extreme sports have been around a lot longer than previously thought. It also shows that cowboys were inclined to improvised.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great info.

[@siriscott7488]

Wet hat smells funny, Dad.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah...that's true.

[@danrichmond8979]

So do wet cats snickersnicker

[@pandahorse]

1:28 I'm dirty dan! Alright Pinhead, yer' time is up!

[@Jaketheaxman]

Who you callin pinhead?

[@rodeovideosandcalfropingvi1557]

Lmao

[@12345harleyman]

I run a Vaquero style hat with my own twist on, falt top with very small Montana style creases and slightly turned up in the rear with slighty lowered front.

[@nunyabusiness4904]

Hats of all kinds just seem to naturally develop a shape over time, even modern hats, such as ball caps that eventually end up with a very round bill, the boonie caps I've worn on my deployments to the middle east have developed different shapes in the brims, one from regularly being folded and stuffed in a pocket at the other one has an upward bend on the back side if the brim from resting my head up against walls. The shape the brim develops can make it stand out even when sitting on a table of hats of identical styles and colors.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you for your service, and you're right. I think that's the best part of hats is when they take a natural shape to your lifestyle.

[@nobody6546]

Nunya Business , Great Info N B ! Thanks! Darth Airborne Nobody 55’ NYC

[@KowboyUSA]

Used to have a black open crown wide flat brimmed hat with an indian bead band. Not the most exciting hat, but I miss it. RIP hat.

[@stevekelley1536]

25yrs ago I had a old cowboy fix my hat. He fixed it like they did back in the day. That was the best fitting hat ever. To bad their all gone.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They aren't. I know some, and they pass on their knowledge and stories to the younger ones.

[@stevekelley1536]

@@ArizonaGhostriders the old man who did my hat was in his mid to upper 90s this was back in the 90s. He would come to the store two or three days a week just to keep himself busy.

[@theartistformerlyknownaslu3871]

Ik I’m about 2 years late but I really appreciate these videos I’ve been binge watching them the last couple days and I just wish they woulda talked about the interesting history like this in school lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@JC-lz2ud]

I so want to take my husband hat shopping right now! Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are so welcome!

[@barrandskies4725]

The funny thing is, I actually love that “dumb ole hat.”

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too.

[@peppered8822]

I've been wondering how they shaped the hats. Another Sat. I learn something new. Thanks, Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Funny, a lot of them looked like they didn't care what shape. Sort of dented and stuff.

[@adamcunningham9947]

The hat spitting out that Rambo 3 line cracked me up

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@coworkerpaul5904]

I love this channel so much! The Mix of Satire and information keeps me informed and entertained throughout the entire video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks.

[@coworkerpaul5904]

@@ArizonaGhostriders You are quite welcome

[@jamariojackson4289]

I’m here from RDR2. Who else ?

[@jamariojackson4289]

William Park lol I wouldn’t know. Isn’t it called a bowler ? Or something

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@William Park The leather hat is not a gambler hat. It's more of an Aussie looking hat, made of leather.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jamariojackson4289 A bowler is like a derby, the rounded (dome-like) hat with the short brim.

[@jamariojackson4289]

Arizona Ghostriders true that. Hmmm idk I guess Arthur’s hat would be a “traditional” cowboy hat, excuse me because I don’t know the official name lmao.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jamariojackson4289 The brims and crowns are up to interpretation when it comes to the Old West, but the leather wasn't a practical material for a work hat.

[@RavenHawkCoins]

Another great Santee production. Hat's were an insanely essential part of every man's life back then.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You guys have an awesome channel. Thanks for keeping the West alive. Just got done watching High Plains Drifter, then your video popped up. Appreciate the work

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@johnraines4825]

I drench mine under the shower and then shape it. Works real well. Learned to do it that way from Roy Rogers.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I shape hats like that a lot.

[@Pitbul-ts9zo]

I'm from Poland and I love watching your videos

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Dziękuję Ci

[@Atpost334]

Great information and well done 👍 Always enjoy Heather and Jerry.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@BernardoBerndsen]

The edits and acting were 🔥 great fun video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Now hat thar program is one plum good source of information! Hits really where hits hat! Thanks Lots Fellers and Gal! DaveyJO in the Holler here in Pennsylvania

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you very much!

[@870Slager]

I wear my hat when backpacking, so I pinched the brim in the rear of the hat to keep it from pushing off the backpack. It's kind of a cool look so I don't mind it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's exactly why there are no "set" styles of brim curl or crown shape. The owner shaped it the way they needed it.

[@rottenroads1982]

Hats, they are cool. And Wild Western Hats are Very Cool. I specifically like Hats with Flat or Rounded Crowns.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

CooL!

[@TheMan-je5xq]

Charlie Bowdre from what I’m told paid the price for his choice of hat. Pat Garett apparently shot and killed him because the hat he happened to be wearing was associated with Billy the Kid

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Probably!

[@prestoncoll876]

Those two look very familiar. They put on a great stunt show at Pinnacle Peak

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes they do

[@JNava]

I love the person that edited this video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you.

[@jihef03]

Growing up I was of course very fond of the stetson hat shape as manufactured to fit the "classic" cowboy hat archetype. However, learning that hats could be very customizable makes it much better, and kind of adorable in a way.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh yeah. Really not hard to shape them. Just takes a little persistance.

[@jihef03]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I'll be sure to persist then !

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

Exactly!

[@SpecialK149]

Your videos are high quality but have a nice casual fun feel to them.

[@faelwolf1177]

I just reblocked mine by wetting it down a bit, then setting the shape with steam from a regular old steam iron. Still holds it's shape years and plenty of adverse weather later. Just start with a quality hat, plenty of them in thrift stores and such. Quality hats have a resin mixed in with the felt that will hold the shape when it cools, cheap hats don't.

[@Threewolfs-]

Steam, have an old cast iron coffee pot I use. Favorite shapes, modified brick crown or a Gus. 👍🏼🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That a boy, Threewolfs!

[@FTStratLP]

Since in many old portrait photographs people had the front of their hats' brims shaped like the guys on the photo at 1:06 have or even had the hat on the back to their head (like the 2 guys to the left of the photo), the reason for this might not have been so much to have proper sight, but mainly to put light on the faces just to get the photo right. Proper photographic lighting was a big issue at those times.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I mention that in the photography video. However, flipped up brims are a by-product of riding horses, too. A good stiff wind will flip that brim up.

[@FTStratLP]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thanks for replying and explaining. Not many youtubers take the time to respond two and a half years after they had put a video on. I will check the photography video.

[@DontbelatefordinnerBelle]

Hello 👒 Cowboy just wouldn't be a cowboy without his hat. Another great one friend. Hope she didn't catch you across the hat with that rollingpin. Have a great Sunday. 😊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It's all a haze now. I don't remember. There was so much hitting.

[@DontbelatefordinnerBelle]

Arizona Ghostriders 🐝Lola lol

[@chucktaylor4958]

The best hat is shaped by the wearer and adjusted as time passes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep, that's how it was done originally.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

A good video, I always liked cowboy hats. She surely shaped her Husbands hat ha ha ha. Good job. Cheers & Thumbs up !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks Ron!

[@JRAM_6383S]

Just got my wool felt hat from Bass Pro Shops and am trying to figure out how to reshape the brim (droops too much at the front). Bought it mass produced for relatively cheap (at least compared to a Stetson), and wanna re-shape by hand; just like back in the day. Thanks for the inspiration Santee!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Those have a wire brim, and may be able to be bent.

[@JRAM_6383S]

@@ArizonaGhostriders No wire, but it is a crushable, 100% wool hat that’s meant to retain it’s shape so now I’m questioning if I can even reshape at all

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@JRAM_6383S You sure the brim doesn't have any kind of wire in it? If not, maybe steam will work....but now I'm wondering...

[@JRAM_6383S]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I have checked, it’s one of the first things I checked before I bought it. It’s called the RedHead All Seasons Wool Felt Outback Hat if you’re curious. Will definitely try the steam suggestion though.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@JRAM_6383S Best of luck!

[@bigal2696]

This was so good it may have been your CROWNing achievement!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!! HA!

[@1701spacecadet]

You're just brim full of hilarity!

[@happytrails5400]

You guy's are the best. I always enjoy your humor.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@EasternOutlaw09]

Trying to make a Billy the Kid hat right now. I tell you what, it’s not easy at all. 😔

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I tried it and it didn't look similar!

[@EasternOutlaw09]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Yup, diffidently one of the most difficult hats to remake!

[@juancervera2978]

Why does this show exactly the difference in humor between generations😂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. Humor changes...but the classics always get a snicker.

[@itsjustlavondria5988]

Funny and glad I found this channel👍☀

[@lawrencelewis2592]

In a college English class we were discussing a Mark Twain story about the decline of steam boats reflected in their captain's attire. The phrase "plug tile" referred to when the boats were popular and the uniforms worn by the captain would be presentable. I had to explain to the teacher what plug tile meant. Tile is an old, old term for hat. Similar to a top hat but shorter with rounded top edges, what a storekeeper or lawyer on the show Bonanaza would wear. To my teacher's credit, he got it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's pretty cool!!

[@TrevJericho]

Haha ‘the sun has got his hat on’ was very monty python

[@felixk3814]

Very funny and cool!!!!! 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 Thank you for making me laugh about your great humor (the "Interview" with Dirty Dan about his reasons to give Santee the hat - so amazing!!!! 😍 😍 ) and I also love the piano tune during the intro - reminds me a little of the new True Grit movie somehow...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠🤠 Thank you!

[@liquidcurse4190]

These videos got a retro feel the way you film it and edit and it's very good and it honestly feels like I'm watching a old show like wishbone

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@pressurewashingcompany]

I love the hats that are folded on one side, like how some were during the Civil War.

[@saddyclown3044]

Useful information, and funny!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Earthious]

You taught me how to shape my hat! Thank you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Happy to help!

[@garylytle2341]

I like the hat Clint Eastwood used in Pale Rider.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is now known in the community as the "preacher's hat"

[@brianonthego]

You had a lot of cool characters with great examples of hats. Great work.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very unique people, eh?

[@ralphperez4862]

Ahhhhhhhhhh ha ha ha. Another great video. Great looking hats. Gotta channel your inner Raylin Givens.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right? Love that show.

[@douglasarnold5310]

I o ly have two one I keep at work it is a straw hat Gus style with brim pinched up on the right front where I take it off the other is a black felt with no shape tall crown flat brim. Love them both had them over ten years never cleaned either one just good ol hats

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Gotta love a worn-in hat.

[@adventuressurvivalinthailand]

Billy the Kidd's hat was the most crooked, funny looking hat I've seen , what was the story there

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

A lot of folks just bashed in the crown or pinched it to create a unique look.

[@slypperyfox]

My most worn hat is a black wool "Redhead" brand I bought at a Cabela's several years back. During the cold months I tend to wear a white shirt, black vest, black wool overcoat which comes down just above my ankles, very dark green pants, black shoes and the black "Redhead" hat. I also use a cane as I've about lost use of my feet and ankles. I get quite a few glances and compliments on how stylish this looks which I never expected . . . especially in a small town in Georgia. I have a "Justified" Stetson my wife bought me for Christmas when that show was at its most popular. It has a round head shape but I have an oval head. Was wondering if the steam would allow me to reshape the hatband area. I rarely wear it as it's a clumsy fit. When I do wear it I have to press it down hard to force it to stay on.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@straycat1674]

I heard that hats could also tell someone the region it's wearer may be from.

[@dumbidiot3650]

Love the bits Santee. Always charming

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@charlesmiddleton9952]

Cavalier style cowboy hat,from English Cavaliers.

[@moth300]

I dunno why. I always loved the flat brim hats rather than the curved brim. I'm not a cowboy, but as an outdoors/hiking person they've always provided me with more shade.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good! It's really your decision, as the owner.

[@douglaswalther8489]

Fabulous channel next level stuff. Thanks Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome. Appreciate you watching.

[@RBEmerson]

ROFL and it's instructional, too. Not only that, but this one made it on my (very short) video bookmark list!

[@LionquestFitness]

Ole Dan is starting to remind me of Bud Spencer.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. A smiling Bud Spencer.

[@scottmouse1921]

Reverent hats has some interesting twist on creases. Looking to shape a black akubra, then distress it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting.

[@scottmouse1921]

@@ArizonaGhostriders other then fullers earth what else is used to give felt a worn look that won't cause damage to quality felt?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@scottmouse1921 I've put a little vegetable oil on mine to emualte fresh sweat, and that doesn't seem to hurt it at all. After all, beavers and nutria have oil in their skin...so....yeah.

[@chocodiledundee1]

The lady looks awesome with that outfit, she’s the most loyal to the era of them all , in Australia we have Akubra since 1976 they are awesome quality Made in Australia second to none .... check the models Woomera ( very Wild West 10 gallons Texas J.R. Ewing and ZZTop) , Golden Spur ( Waylon Jennings) , The Bobby , Sombrero ( very southern rebel like Charlie Daniels Band style ), I shape my own hats with hot water steam , I have huge collection, I also got vintage Brown American Hat & Co made in Texas with the hatband made of several feathers exactly like J.R. had in Dallas tv show .... that’s a truly beauty . I love and collect Wild West and cowboy paraphernalia , the lady looks million bucks to me I am in love 😍

[@YakubibnEsau]

Leandro Machado, I have four Akubras, and they are a great hat for the money.

[@chocodiledundee1]

m Suarez my goodness gracious that’s a lot cash , yes I am grateful for the Akubras costing around $ 200.00-250.00 they may not be the same quality as braver but it’s way way far Ken Oath cheaper indeed.... $ 3.000.00 USD that’s almost 5.000 in Aussie dollars ... a lot money my goodness gracious, Wow look you shaped your hat like the style of the patch from the bikies from the Australian classic movie “STONE” , cool I would love to actually see it . Take care

[@chocodiledundee1]

Guy Lewis great to hear I think so too , I read up here some hats cost up to $ 3.000.00 USD almost 5.000 in Australia, I do appreciate Akubra even more now I won’t take it for granted, I may even buy heaps more and save it for the future just in case , thank you for letting me know you’ve got some , which models are they ? I love the Akubra “Woomera” and “Golden Spur” the “Rough Rider” is nice as well so is the “Sombrero” with the spotted cow fur hatband . Take my friend

[@YakubibnEsau]

Leandro Machado, I had to get a brim on an Akubra reshape. I went to a local western store, and they were very curious about my Akubra, and wondered where I got it. It cost me US $145, and they said it was a very good value for the money. From what I understand, a beaver hat will cost around $500+! I love my Akubras.

[@YakubibnEsau]

Leandro Machado, my first Akubra was a Territory. I use this fishing because I fry in the sun. I got a Kiandra, but I don't wear it. I have two Adventures shaped in an Indiana Jones style. I got one for Christmas. I also got a Lightning Ridge for Christmas.

[@radiatorspringsstudios]

Hey Santee great video!!! Very informative! I was curious if a black 6x beaver felt Stetson would work with the water method. I keep seeing tutorials with steaming but I don’t have access to that. Thanks!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It sure will. Hot water and steam are primary shaping methods.

[@radiatorspringsstudios]

@@ArizonaGhostriders ok thanks Santee!!!

[@yanceyjames3089]

I want a hat like angel eyes

[@Toastrackman]

Hey blonde, you know what you are? The son of a thousand fathers, all of them b@sta#ds like you. Lol just a line from the movie 😄

[@masonbricke4568]

Dang it, Santee! After watching this video for the second time I now have Hat Envy. I'm going to start looking for one.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Goodwill online usually has some decent used hats for great prices.

[@TheRevyr1666]

Where can I find affordable hats? Looking to Replicate John “Doc” Henry Holliday’s hat from the tombstone movie.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

www.wwmerc.com is a good place to start. Not sure if they have that hat, but if there's an affordable one close to it you can have it re-shaped by a hatter or do it yourself.

[@TheRevyr1666]

Arizona Ghostriders they do have his hat I just need to reshape it. They actually had the whole set up I need. Thank you for your help and time.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@TheRevyr1666 Good

[@jacksonb.valentine8208]

Something else that helps for newer guys is Boot Barn if you got one locally. Have a good stock of Stetsons, Cody James, and others plus upon purchase they clean it, shape it and put stiffener on it for no extra charge.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jacksonb.valentine8208 Good tip!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Love the skits! Great video! Love the history!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@thomasetchebarren2901]

Billy the kid a great example on how not to do it

[@elmexicano1119]

Had my stetson for a few years and been loving it, just wondering where the cattleman style comes from.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think it gained speed in the early 1900s.

[@danrichmond8979]

I like the scene in MONTE WALSH where he dunks his new hat in the rain barrel. Looks like you might need a few aspirin included in the hat shaping instructions.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I fear Jerry has a permanent part in his hair, now.

[@Fb33EYE]

😂 Great Episode.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@bartvickrey2964]

When your crush tells a joke 2:22

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

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[@bartvickrey2964]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you for hearting and replying to my comment it means a lot to me and I love all of your vids keep making them.

[@MTGPringles]

Pretty good practical effects with the "forced hat shaping"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks. That is a "Stunt board" and a small pad under the hat.

[@budman1181]

That was interesting And a hat can tell a man's story

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep. especially when you see one sewn up, or ripped here and there.

[@bobpeters61]

The peak of hat shaping was in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Dale Earnhardt's style was fashionable before he adopted it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh, you mean for the 20th century. This video was about the 19th century.

[@URN-A55]

I like this channel, you are quite the character lol.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

thanks!

[@pr0paganda161]

Love this channel!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@OldMucker]

Honest these are the best vlogs on youtube i laugh all the way through them. and i see you pulled at the end she was cute. You must take ages making each one to get them this good

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Got it down to 6 days...with a full time job. Not sure how I get it done, frankly. Must be bourbon.

[@OldMucker]

bourbon lol mine take me 20 minutes :)

[@yamatosimmons7071]

Very educational video that gave me some more insight on hat shaping. Thanks Santee. Post Script: Bill, you ain't gettin' my Stetson!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome! Love to hear it.

[@yamatosimmons7071]

I got it! Dirty Dan got Bill to take Jerry's hat!

[@robertunderwood1943]

That lady is gorgeous can she shape my hat ?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You'd have to ask her husband. The gunfighter.

[@donquixote2072]

Been looking for a fur felt hat of my own but so many are pre-shaped with the cattleman style. Style doesn't work too well for me, I'm more of a gunslinger than a buckaroo. Gonna try shaping my own with a flat brim and telescopic crown, wish me luck fellers!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You can do it, because I just did. Once that hat is pliable, work the heck out of it.

[@jessehawkes1298]

Get a spray bottle, we it down good on both sides Steam it it up and shape it where you want it

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That works too.

[@JEDiTV]

Another great episode Santee. I’m not a fan of the cattleman’s crease either. And, I do a lot of my own hat shaping as well. Often times I use the steam from an iron or a handheld steamer to get the hat ready for shaping.