VIZ 100% Wool Plain Black Classic Round Top Hard Bowler Hat - Hand Made - with Cleaning Brush

Seems to be a well-made hat, with the added bonus of a cleaning brush included in the box - a nice touch. However, the hat in size L was wayyyy too big - more like an XXL, so I returned it for the next size down. I paid for the postage to send back and received the replacement which was far too small - the difference in sizes was ridiculous. VIZ refused to refund the postage despite their returns policy, citing the problem was with my head, not the hat.... Funny how I was able to pick up a size L hat elsewhere that fitted perfectly. You take pot luck when you buy one of these hats, as the label inside bears no relation to the actual size you receive!

I bought this as a novelty hat, not to wear to the office each day, and in that context this is a brilliant product.The quality is excellent - much much better than I expected.However the shape is slightly odd - not quite 'head oval', nearer 'easier to make round'. It looks fine, but just feels a little odd on my head. I wouldn't be wanting to wear it every day on the 8:09 commute, but fine for an odd giggle.

Measured my head with a shoelace (for lack of measuring tape) and measured it with a ruler, and my head size came to about 60cm in circumference. I would implore anyone who desires to purchase this particular Bowler/ Derby hat to read the reviews left by other customers as I did. The hat I ordered I knew would have to be a size smaller than I wanted, so I got a large to compensate for the slight size miscalculation.That being the only gripe I have concerning the product at hand, I have nothing left but positive reactions to this particular product.The hat itself is sturdy and somewhat waterproof due to the stiffening product used on the wool to keep its iconis shape.The hat also comes with a wooden hat brush with stiff, black bristles to remove any hairs or blemishes that may find themselves on your head wear.Again, select a size smaller than what is stated, and this product should be a near, if not perfect fit.

I measured my daughters head and a previous hat before I ordered this, but for some reason it didn't sit the same as a previous hat, so we sent the hat back, I have to say the quality of it was very good and I was disappointed it didn't sit right on her, however I was worried about the steaming incase I damaged the hat and jeperdised a refund.

Fit as expected thanks to those who wrote that it was on the large side. Brilliant quality. Posted to France well within time. Only one small issue with the phrase ' comes boxed'- while not expecting a fancy hat box, I was hoping it meant a little more than the box used for postal delivery. No matter, the company replied quickly to my concern, and I would buy this hat again any time!

Wow! I wasn't expecting it to look so perfect. My head is exactly 57cm so I ordered the medium (as suggested). The fit for me was a little tight on the front and back but loose on the sides, everyone has a uniquely shaped head so a simple, quick steam above my kettle for about 15 seconds to soften it up and some gentle shaping, cooling and drying in shape, et voila! A perfect fit! Well worth the money. Also, I ordered it on a Thursday and it arrived TWO days later.

Originally ordered a medium for my husband but it was too small. The quality was excellent and the return service problem free and I was given a refund. I then ordered a large and again it arrived promptly and fits perfectly.Will certainly recommend to friends and use again myself.

I had been looking for a bowler as part of a 1920 themed evening but didn't want some cheap bit of fancy dress tat you often find for a few quid. After reading a number of the reviews I decided that requiring a size 61in I would go for the XL rather than the XXL and it was perfect, ok as expected the hat was a little rounder than my head shape but again not not made of concrete and easily flexed to my head shape, in-fact it was a warm evening and after a few hours the hat has moulded itself to my head shape. Overall i was extremely happy with the hat and totally impressed with the quality, I would totally recommend this to anyone looking for a quality cheap bowler hat