In today's mail found a new tam from Historical Caps. http://www.historicalcaps.net/index.htm It was ordered 8 May. I received notice a few days ago it was on it's way. To my mind for a bespoke item that's pretty darned fast service. It's knit of natural Herdwick sheep wool, a medium gray shade and heavily felted. It's very dense. I covered my face with it and looked toward a bright light. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness I could just barely make out spots where light was coming through. It was much like looking at very faint and tiny stars in the night sky. It will be warm, and nice for wear on wet days.

There will be pictures, but I want to shape it first. I don't care for the Pillsbury Dough Boy look. I figure I'll treat it like an Army beret, soak it in lukewarm water, wring it out, put it on, shape it and wear it until dry. Do you have better advice? This is my first bonnet.