This Is Texas Ep.1 The Best Hat Store (American Hat Company)

This Is Texas a series about great things in the lone star state of Texas. In this episode we are highlighting a Cowboy hat shop in Northside Fort Worth, Texas called The Best Hat Store. They sell and shape felt and straw hats that are made by the American Hat Company. If you are looking for a new Cowboy hat go on down and give them a try. Tell them we sent you.
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[@shanke300]

Best state in the USA is Texas. Respectful Considerate Sharing and Hardworking folks. Great place for kids to grow.

[@MAGAMAN]

Texas has slowly been sliding into becoming a liberal shithole. Ask yourself why the Republican controlled Texas house would appoint Democrats to all the leading committees? Ask yourself why the governor of Texas won't do anything about the mutilation of children by mentally deranged parents. Half the politicians that run as republicans are NOT.

[@galaxymaster]

When I go to america for vacation, getting a hat like that is one of my priorities

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

You definitely should! Nothing more American than a cowboy hat! Make sure it's made in America and not some cheap foreign trash (made in Mexico is acceptable)

[@keithgraham9547]

If you want really fine, custom made hats, you want the Virginia City Hatmaker, Pascal Baboulin. My first Western hat was a nice off-the-shelf Stetson, which was really beaten up after a few years. In Virginia City, Pascal has a shop and will custom make whatever kind of hat you want, not just Western wear. Made one for me in about 1:15. I mailed him my old Stetson and he re-shaped it and made me a second custom hat, so I rotate three hats. He also has a place in Virhinia, I think. Makes hats for the theater trade. His web site is VCHatmaker.com and you can get the phone number. Some hacker jerk had the site messed up a few months ago, but you could see photos. I imagine if you call his shop and describe or send photos, he can make whatever you want.

[@Rx_Bluegrass]

@@PUNISHERMHS_2021 IF it's Felt,,,,get a Stetson....if you want straw, Stetson or Resistol are usually the best but I've seen some really good PALM hats made by unknown brands.

[@blakekelley899]

⁠@@Rx_Bluegrassman have you an American made and you’ll never go back

[@markely7587]

Cool video! I don’t think I would bring a first time hat buyer to the 20 or 40x hats. I would first ask a few questions, then go from there. I am guessing their 7x hats are in the $250 range, and a little easier to digest in terms of price. Then, once they get used to wearing a hat they can go in for that $500 hat with a custom crown and brim. For your occasional hat wearer, that 7x is going to last a long time and look great.

[@albertmcfry6322]

I agree,my first hat was a 10x 110 bucks.

[@Rx_Bluegrass]

If you just want a hat so you can look like a cowboy and you're only going to wear it 2 times a year, you could get buy with anything off the shelf from any Boot Barn or Cavenders or other local Western store. Most people who don't normally wear a Western hat don't know the difference between one style and the next much less the difference in quality. I agree that a good hat on a 1st time wearer might be a real waste and complete dis-service to the hat when he throws it in the back window of the sedan and leaves it there in the hot sun for weeks just so his friends will think he's studdly. When you get a good hat you should know something about Western Hat Protocol and how to take care of it. ...Things like never set your hat on a bed. Never set the hat down on the brim, always upside down on the crown. Just like it was when it came out of the box. Save your box for hat storage in your closet. Never store your hat in a plastic bag - brush the dust off when you want to wear it - it's natural fibers need to breath. Take off the stupid, cheap hatband that came with the hat and put on a good one that fits the hat and your personality. The hatband can either make the hat or destroy it. When wearing the hat, always tip your hat when you meet the ladies and the Rose of San Antone. It is customary for men to remove their hat when entering a building and hold it in their hand. If the restaurant, meeting room, church or other establishment does not have a hat & coat rack....keep it on your head. Many a good hat has been sat on or had soup spilled on it because it was occupying the empty chair at the table or next to you in the pew. Remember what dear old Grandad always used to say: "The best hat rack you'll ever find is the one sitting on your shoulders".

[@thehighcheef9836]

@@Rx_Bluegrass thank you for the knowledge… Yellowstone has made many fans of cowboys and Indians again.. learning the culture and customs are much appreciated sir

[@BukitMan]

Ain’t no way and goddamn hell my ass is wearing a hat over $100. No reason for anything more expensive than that. IDGAF if its ostrich ballsack leather.

[@michaelwood8071]

I good hat is a real investment. It’s cool in the summer, warm in the winter and they will fit it to your head. That’s more than the brim and the crown. Those are final shaping details. If you are considering spending a couple hundred on a hat then you it should be fitted. Just like custom boots. Warning though. Once you start wearing them the off the shelf stuff won’t satisfy anymore.

[@titanuranus3095]

Texas sure is brimming with hats.

[@nickcastaneda203]

Lets go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys

[@Jarl_Thidrandi]

This succesful life were livin's got us fuedin like the Hatfields and Mc'Coys

[@nickcastaneda203]

Festering In The Crypt between Hank Williams pains songs and Newberry’s train songs and blue eyes crying in rain

[@fierce1894]

Out in luckenbach, texas, ain't nobody feeling no pain

[@daytonvause8714]

I live right down the road from There.

[@Rx_Bluegrass]

If you'd ever been there, you'd not really want to go back. Amazing that the song is 100x - no, strike that - 1000x better than the town.

[@IIVVBlues]

I'd like to get another good beaver hat, but for now my buffalo felt Stetson is my favorite lid for everyday wear. I have a $300 grey Stetson for formal occasions, but I don't take it out that often.

[@Prince_AboMFr7]

After he adjusted it its becomes very cool

[@climbthatmountain]

Damn gorgeous hat! Putting in on the list to stop at, during our trip across the country, on I-20!

[@Xighor]

I wish I could wear one of these, I live in UK so I'll probably be the only person dressing like a Cowboy lol I love the style and culture 👍 pretty badass look

[@towtruckaj]

If you want to go for it who gives a fuck what everyone else thinks or looks like, You do you that is freedom.

[@oldwestguy]

Yes it is partner... I live in New England (USA) snd wear my cowboy hat. RARELY do I see anyone else around this part of the country wearing one, but I too love the look.

[@towtruckaj]

@@oldwestguy Same for me and I live in a very farm dense area, Outside of town it's corn for miles, still not many cowboy hats but people sure do love seeing me in mine lmao.

[@oldwestguy]

@@towtruckaj It does turn a lot of heads, probably because it's an uncommon look around these parts. Most guys wear a baseball-style cap, it they wear a hat at all. Cowboy hats are difficult to find here... you really need to go to a specialty store or shop on-line (which is difficult due to sizing fluctuations). I've just always liked the look, and am a big fan of the old western TV shows too. I do occasionally receive a "nice hat" from someone.

[@williamgunnarsson]

I'm an American who's been to the UK. I know exactly what's bothering you. If you walk into the wrong pub, there's always some wanker looking to grab your hat. That means you'll have to fight him, and maybe his friends, to get it back. In the end you'll have a trashed hat and a broken nose, at least. You have to ask yourself, is it worth it ?

[@CarrieDensieScoggins]

I understand the need for a hat with a bring, as now that I am older, I do not want to get sun on my face and neck while out working.

[@carmengilliard98]

Great hats. Thank you for sharing.

[@montyumkm2915]

howdy! i've one since 1987 and still good! Texas always the great!

[@Engelhafen]

Looks like a great company and love the colors

[@bradfordcparker]

I have a $450 70X Beaver Stetson and I absolutely love it! I don’t wear it very often though. I wear my 60 dollar black felt hat more than any other. I don’t need expensive hats.

[@okoeppen3428]

I bought Mine from them In Vegas At the NFR... Great Guys All Around..

[@knightingalesaid]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for the video.

[@jackdillon4467]

I love my 200X American Hat in Steele from The Best Hat Store! This is an incredible hat! It is perfect! All beaver!

[@philbivins7133]

Very cool video....this looks like the place I bought my straw hat....as you said great place highly recommend. these folks doing the hat shaping are real pros, it's take a great deal of training...I don't mean a weekend course either

[@blackbikerboots123]

Excellent choice on the 40x pecan, I got the same one for my first American Hat and love it! It looks darker at night time or in a dark place like a bar or dance hall and has a real nice brown colour on a sunny warm day. I'm hoping to get a silverbelly colour and steel at some point as well.

[@danclay8229]

Been here twice. I got a 7x silverbelly trimmed down to 3 inch brim. It is dang near perfect! I just wish I could have afforded a higher x. I went to get a straw hat and didn't have the same experience. The shaper didn't realize the sides on a cattlemen crease dips down and makes a gentle crescent at the bottom of the side crease. It didn't fit right but I finally gave up on him. I thought I could get it shaped better later. I noticed the hat at the end of the video almost had the same problem as mine. These hats are awesome. I will only buy this brand in the future and yes I have a Stetson. Just make sure you get it shaped right by knowing what you want when you go in. Bring a picture or something.

[@aussierheinhardt4390]

Im gonna get the black colour cowboy hat which the guy are wearing including yours. Both design and colours looks awesome! 😘😘😘😘😘

[@cfrank925]

Wow they did a great job 👏

[@inspireaspire278]

Wonderful hats 👒.

[@scotthamp384]

I found one of those hats in silver belly and I kinda like it

[@Gigmeister1]

Excellent and informative video!

[@amcdrywallllc6808]

Sin duda lo mejor de TEXAS 👍

[@randyscott3386]

It's good to see America going back to being America again !

[@DavidAdiv]

That was Epic awesome 💪

[@bellyisis]

I’d go to Texas just to see normal cut jeans again on a guy, the cowboy hats would just be a plus

[@JETNEWS-US]

I Wear Jeans In Miami Beach, Lol

[@crazyhorse1255]

My wardrobe isCowboy hat, long sleeve shirts, Wrangler jeans and an array of cowboy boots! Texas has many fellows as you described.

[@PanarchyTheater]

You won't see normal fitting jeans in Texas, it's the fattest state in the country.

[@Ilikemeth770]

@@PanarchyTheater not really just the ppl in the north kind west places

[@jameswheat4225]

Hahahaahah you can come over here if you vote red 🤠🇨🇱👍🏼

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

incredible!!!!!!!!!!

[@dr.muhammadayyubkhan4523]

Finally I got my dream Hat 😍 Stetson Diamante 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@scottscheuerman6170]

My 4x Stetson made with Buffalo hair isn’t even in the running I guess but it was affordable

[@joeguzman3558]

thank you

[@Threewolfs-]

God Bless Texas 👍🏻🤠

[@hotcheesesoup97]

Baseball caps is where it's at bro...Texas can suk on deeez nutz. Michigan BroHam

[@staticswitch]

hotcheesesoup97- what f do you know. You live in Michigan where the place is falling apart.

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

@@hotcheesesoup97 "Don't mess with Texas" ain't just a motto

[@aaron-og6vr]

Well I'm surprised Michigan even has any nuts to be sucked on

[@raphaelcruz447]

Awesome from Cleveland Ohio

[@lolop845]

This is where my dad and I get all of our hats from.

[@joshuawalker301]

Awesome

[@antonioguevara4188]

It's just too tight on the sides. And I prefer the Gus style, but that is just a personal preference.

[@supervette9953]

very cool

[@jamesfrost7465]

When I look at old photos of the west, I notice a lot of the hat brims don't have a up turn. I heard that the up turn started because when roping the cowboy dosen't want his hat to be hit by the rope? I like the strait brim hat. Look at the hat Clint Eastwood wears in the movie, The Good, Bad and ugly. What style of hat is that? Thank you.

[@benitoramos6067]

Good place to go in ft worth as well is Jobes hats

[@uttrakhandwala5204]

Amazing vedio

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Damn nice hats 🤠👍

[@1969jmac]

I've been trying to find out the amount of beaver felt in my AHC 40X Black Cherry hat but no one to include AHC seems to know the percentage of beaver fur felt in their 40X hat.

[@shqip4207]

🇺🇸God bless America 🇦🇱from Albania

[@xrigtrk]

Very nice

[@jbcallender]

I think the best hat store is Paris Hatters in downtown San Antonio.

[@codycollins6468]

I did not wanna see that hat at the end oml😂

[@Ripenr32]

I have a $50 hat from REI it’s beautiful.

[@lucashuff1153]

I rock an American Straw Hat🤙

[@rl6319]

Is that brim shape what they call WTP? I’m assuming the brim is 4 1/4

[@zackmorzey]

Wish there was a spot like this near me.

[@matthewbanda816]

Yessss

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Cool video and great shape on your new hat. What watch are you wearing?

[@luketeng9398]

I really love the life in Texas, but I can only stay here in Denton for one year, you guys are so interesting

[@jmsiii4751]

I want one!

[@VichetSSom-ck8jd]

Cowboy hat heaven! I love it!!! Too damn bad Italy don't have western hat store. Great video by the way!

[@GSLifestyleRE]

The great news is as long as you know your size, they will ship it.

[@VichetSSom-ck8jd]

I might have to give'em a try. But just for the import and export tax cost an arm and a leg. I get my Cowboy hat when my family comes and visit me from the States. I going to have to wait until they come back. I have two hand full of Stetsons Cowboy hat and want to try the Americans! I will definitely put in some orders! I love your videos and keep them videos coming!

[@firelordsozin3677]

I’m from California. I saw some special on hats and I went down the wormhole and here I am… I think I’m ready to why a horse and a hat after five minutes on this journey

[@paulfine1883]

The best looking hats are kemo Sabe, that the hat that Kurt Russell wears. Expensive but worth it.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I wear a resistall. Bought it for 40 dallors. Way back. When still got it,, today.don't live in Texas so I don't wear it all the time , But I sport or off every now and again.

[@MoviesSam]

If all they do are American Hat Company product, why do the signs out front say Stetson and Resistol ?

[@HigherPlanes]

beaver hair. bow chicka wow wow

[@daleb5696]

What is the style of this hat with the sides like they are?

[@musbos3584]

I like it

[@johnaustin9051]

I visit Dallas/Ft. Wirth often. Huge Metroplex. Everything is bigger in Texas, especially their egos. Yeehaw.

[@billbright1755]

You’ll rope an old blue northern long before you take this cowboy’s hat. Waco Texas U.S.A. the “ gun hand “ is my style in top quality gray/ black with small silver diamonds hat band.

[@titianjosh30]

Maybe I should try this place out. I wear a size 8 and it's hard for me to find a good hat for this big dome. Lol

[@titianjosh30]

@Corbin Bullington thanks man I'll drive out there next weekend and see what they got.

[@GFSwinger1693]

I was beginning to think I was the only guy needing a size 8.

[@WolfRanger2008]

If the 40X hat is in the $480.00 range I suppose one would need to take out a Auto Loan for the 500X!

[@williamclose7526]

I have one that is called el patron premier 30x cowboy hat

[@tboneaph2789]

Hmmm... Stetson?

[@snowboard424]

TBoneAPH yessir, I love Stetson. Been dreaming of buying one for years. I’m from New England and have never been able to find a place like this to properly fit me. I’m unwilling to buy online, because I want the authentic experience.

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

@@snowboard424 check for any Boot Barns in your area

[@peruviancoka]

Anyone know which brim shape the black hat the salesman is wearing?

[@TgThump]

Excellent video! Great job! I wish I wasn’t stuck here in New York. Did he say, though, that your 40X hat cost $480? A little pricey! How much would their 200X hat cost? A million?

[@GSLifestyleRE]

I am sure it wouldn't be cheap. However Im sure it would be an amazing hat.

[@muciomolina1080]

Todo el tiempo mean gutado todas las texanas de texas all the time is very good that the heart of texas at tha texanas has a lock for me very good

[@tibchy144]

these are super cowboy style

[@harrycraig3226]

DO SELL CAV HATS AND HOW MUCH ARE THEY.

[@johncook4156]

I seen one of them in tijuana!!

[@user-ck4bf7zw4q]

What does Clear Beaver mean I have a vintage western hat i do not see any rating like 20x,40x.100x???

[@DanaBrown1984]

You really flipped up those sides partner!

[@bobwallace9814]

I live in Arlington so those stores and the guys working in them are very common around here. That hat is what we call a taco hat. I prefer a much flatter brim.

[@tisoy909]

That brim is flared up just a little too high. haha

[@cancelchannel3394]

Try a Stetson or Resistall 1000X presidential, for around $2,500

[@thearabianmage]

Has “Stetson and Resistol” on the sign outside. Only sell American Hat Company. Cowboy click-bait. (Great hats though.)

[@luisreyes8923]

Si puedo hallar en kansas city una tienda de esas quiero conprar un sonbrero tejano

[@goldwinger5434]

If all they sell are "American Hat Co." hats, why does their sign say "Stetson" and "Resistol"?

[@kantehtkanrf]

If you don't mind paying tourist prices then this is your store.

[@ctn830]

Then where for good prices?

[@finns23653]

They are actually pretty standard prices... the fact he shapes it right there to your exact size ups them a bit but look at a 40X hat on stetsons website, american hat companys website or resistols and you will see that 400ish is actually really fair .... cheaper hats are probably 6-10x or just dont have beaver fur in them

[@pristinebenally9353]

I have one question if you buy a straw hat online, will the American hat patch come with it also the positive times patch

[@GSLifestyleRE]

Don’t know the answer to that but I would call the best hat store and ask.

[@stevepauley2437]

Yes, if you get it from Best Hat Store

[@silverforever15]

what is the hat crown style on the guy with the green long sleeve?? the guy that is working next to you

[@silverforever15]

looks like a cattleman from the side but the front looks taller and wider for some reason idk if it is a different

[@silverforever15]

I found out it is probably a minnic style crown

[@jimcovington8022]

I wear a size 8 - any ideas where I can get a hat?

[@conorcooley9275]

I work at the factory and we make plenty of 8’s. We can make them bigger if need be

[@dr.muhammadayyubkhan4523]

Hello: I want to buy 500 X hat. Would you please let me know the price. I want to order it. Thank you.

[@teukurajahitam8225]

In Australia you called it Akubra

[@SnapRasta]

I only wear Australian leather hats with crocodile teeth

[@muyuanhe356]

A cool bra?

[@joseamablelanderorodriguez5573]

Como puedo comprar la tejana

[@M41409K]

Needs a better shape then that...🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Sarcasticbarber]

Is that what they mean by “all my X’s live in Texas”?🤔

[@michaelmohrmann]

The guy mentioned Billy Bob's, what's Billy Bob's? Kinda like what Gilley's is(or was?)

[@GSLifestyleRE]

Yes Sir Billy Bobs is one of the large Country Music Venues in Texas

[@cabbyhubby]

a Beer Joint

[@Jayisafunkydude]

Did he say $480?!?

[@josephs8029]

Big Foot yup

[@heartlandhawk4513]

@ That's bullshit and you know it. Want a cheap hat, go to Walmart. Want a hat that will last? Well there ya go.

[@marlboroman2393]

General Robert E Lee vaqueroboots.com has good hats. I got my cowboy hat there. Im from nuevo leon and im a rancher in idaho

[@nicholashosslogan3444]

@@heartlandhawk4513 exactly, I spent $200 on a resistol chl 6x and it's a nice hat, I'd gladly dump another $200 on a 20 or 40x no questions asked, we farm up here in ohio

[@804_grandstaff]

@Bostown Skinn nope. Just how expensive hats are

[@kennethgalbreath4028]

The 40x yea right

[@gewglesux]

Porkpie wearing Hipster wanders in looking for directions----- You finish the story.

[@musclekumrock1862]

How much is it?

[@hecsanmusic]

Nice hat.

[@2001FLHr]

Why all the hats now days have the straight brim in front like a barn scoop and the folded sides like the flying nuns hat. X ratings don’t mean crap anymore. All are different.

[@jeffpopp1162]

For me I say Stetson 4x with 4" brim and 4" Ranch crown is the perfect middle of the road. And I am thinking he has the "X" inaccurate, but I am not the expert. I believe JB Stetson started it and actually back then 10X was pure. And why would straw hats have "X" ratings???

[@velvetjones1856]

The sales guy chewing gum would bother me but this is a casual Texas shop.

[@pax0611]

Which is that owner is wearing?

[@17th_Street_Preacher]

how do you catch those dang beavers for a haircut joey? or are all women in Texas clean shaven..

[@serpientemercado2777]

No they ain't I gotta tell ya

[@lakepostell6912]

Clean shaven, nothing 2 tickle my nose, and warm breath swaying the beave.