The Glenn Ford hat is styled after the Westerns of the 1950s, taking its influence from the hats worn by Glenn Ford in films such as Jubal (1956) and 3:10 to Yuma (1957). Ford’s characters carried a quieter, more natural Western look—the kind of felt hat seen on ranch hands, drifters, and working men of the era. This style was never meant to look factory-perfect; it was shaped with a bit of character, the same way a working hat would change after time spent in the saddle and out on the range
This hat is hand styled for character, with a 4 1/2 inch finished crown and a 3 1/4 inch unbound brim that gives it a natural, trail-worn appearance. The shape is intentionally left with a rough, uneven character instead of a perfectly matched finish, much like the hats worn hard by working cowboys and ranch hands of the Old West. Made from fine 10X fur felt, this is the kind of felt chosen when you want a hat that can take a little wear and still look right doing it. It is finished with a genuine leather sweat band, giving it the comfort and feel expected from a well-made Old West hat.
Made for long days outdoors, horseback riding, ranch work, or a walk through town, the Glenn Ford carries the look of a hat that has seen miles and weather. It is made to be worn, used, and allowed to earn its character over time.
- Inspired by Glenn Ford’s Western film hats
- 10X fur felt with hand styled character
- 4 1/2 inch crown and 3 1/4 inch unbound brim
A hat like this carries the same quiet character seen in the Western roles Glenn Ford was known for. It is meant to be worn, handled, and shaped by the person who owns it, gaining the kind of character that made those old working hats worth holding onto.
