The cattleman is the original cowboy hat silhouette — three creases along the crown, a wide stiff brim, and a profile that has not changed significantly since ranchers on the American plains decided this was the shape that worked. This version is made from 100% wool felt in solid black, with a leather concho band that adds a metalwork detail at the front.

The construction is stiff rather than crushable. The brim holds its angle permanently, the crown retains its triple-crease shape, and the hat maintains a clean silhouette whether it has been worn once or a hundred times. The wool felt is warm enough for winter and breathable enough for spring and autumn.

Specifications

  • Material: 100% wool felt, stiff construction
  • Crown: Cattleman profile with triple crease
  • Brim: Wide, stiff, shape-retaining
  • Band: Leather with metal concho detail
  • Colour: Black (this listing), also in Brown and Sand
  • Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

The Cattleman Shape

Three crown shapes define Western cowboy hats: the cattleman (three creases), the gambler (flat top), and the pinched front. The cattleman is the most traditional and the most widely recognised. If someone draws a cowboy hat from memory, they draw a cattleman. This shape carries the most authenticity and the most instant recognition of any Western hat silhouette.

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