The Happy Jose is a unique hat. It is built off of a Wyoming Peak hat but has a feature guaranteed to turn heads start conversations….it has a happy face. It is also reminiscent of a happy stage-minded lizard in an animated cartoon movie. Here at Hats By Grizz we like to have a lot of fun and say that this hat is the Jose Wales’s hat’s happy cousin. Note: No two Happy Jose Hats will be totally identical. The crown is blocked to 5 1/2″ and the brim is 3″ – 3 1/2″.
Like all Lil Grizz Hats, these original hats are totally hand made. Lil Grizz and Mizz Grizz block their fur felt hats without a blocking machine using pre-1800 methods. They also do all the final shaping of the crown and brim with only steam and a touch of their skilled hands. Therefore, each hat has a one of a kind look instead of being exactly like another of the same style. Lil Grizz’s signature pencil curl is not just a decorative touch. It is necessary to maintain the strength of the brim since we do not use a steam press or bind or welt the brim.
Their unique comfort sweatband is made of an absorbent material that is covered with cotton cloth for a comfortable custom fit. The signature pencil curl on the brim strengthens the brim in the traditional manner as well as adding a touch of class to your new treasure. … And don’t worry about going out in the rain…. It is a working hat and safe for wear in all types of weather.
All our hats are custom made to fit your head instead of just made to a hat size. You will need to measure your head to the nearest 1/8th of inch using a sewing tape measure. It is best to have a second person to help you get an accurate measurement. Here is a link to a photo explanation of how to measure your head: https://www.facebook.com/HatsByGrizzMadeWithJoy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=848590925230056. If you have had trouble getting a hat to fit properly or you know that your head is a long oval please also send us a photo of the to top of your head using the customer comments section of the order form. (A simple cell phone picture will be fine.)
For more information about our process and products see our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/HatsByGrizzMadeWithJoy