Cowboy Hat Styles

COWBOY HAT STYLES CATTLEMAN CUTTER RIDGE TOP DAKOTA MOUNTIE The Ridge Top style is similar to the cattleman and cutter staller and has The most common hat style has three parallell creases with a slightly curved brim. The tall, narrow crown lets the cowboy pull the hat down further to stay on in the wind The cutter is a modified cattleman crease. The bumps on the side of the head give the wearer more head room. The Dakota has a wide rectangle crease on the top of the crown. It is preferred by many bull riders. The Mountie or Montana style has four creases that radiate from the center of the crown and can have a flat or curved styles, but more severe creases and pronounced ridges on the brim. crown. and rain. GUS PINCH FRONT DIAMOND BOSS OF THE PLAINS TELESCOPE OR CAMBLER The crown of the Gus style has a steep slope toward the front and three creases. The high crown traps in the hot air to keep the head warm on cold nights. Old west cowboys would grab the narrow part of The pinch front style accentuates a narrow jaw line and makes the face look The Diamond style is similar to the pinc front but it is also pinched in the back, creating a diamond shape on the top. John Wayne's favorite hat was this style. Also called an "open" crease, this style has a crown without any creases. Historically, all cowboy hats started out open and the cowboys shaped them to their preference as they The telescope came from the Mexican cowboys working in the southwest. The low crown prevents hot air from accumulating and the wide brim protects from the sun. thinner. It is favored by many women. wore them. The crown can be either the crown to bow to ladies. pointed or round. A.A. CALLISTER LEARN MORE AT CALLISTERS.COM HORSE RIDER HOME