cap shapes
Shape is the overall silhouette of a cap. It defines the height of the crown, the structure of the panels, the angle of the front, and the curve (or flatness) of the bill. More than just a fit, a Shape is how a cap sits and wears on a head. It’s what gives each Richardson cap its distinct personality, making it easier to find the cap that feels just right and wears even better.
Full Pro2
Our new Full Pro2 shape features a six-panel crown with slightly wider front panels and full depth back panels similar to our original Full Pro shape, but with a flatter top and sharper front. Typically offered in combination with our U-From bill.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Slightly wider front panels from the original Full Pro shape
- Full-depth back panels
- Flatter top profile
- Sharper front crown structure
Full Pro
Our Full Pro shape delivers a modern athletic look with its structured, 6 panel crown shape, slightly wider front panels and full depth back panels. Usually comes with our U-Form bill.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Structured crown shape
- Slightly wider front panels
- Full-depth back panels
- Typically paired with a U-Form bill
Mid Pro
This is our most popular Pro Model shape with its slightly rounded, structured front panels. Not too high, not too low. just the right shape. This shape is used across several categories and comes in a 6 or 5 panel version and is available in different bill shapes and curves.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Slightly wider front panels from the original Full Pro shape
- Full-depth back panels
- Flatter top profile
- Sharper front crown structure
Low Pro
Our Low Pro shape is a lower profile version of our 6 panel, Mid Pro shape. With structured front panels that slope back and a slightly shallower crown depth, this shape delivers a clean, tailored look. Always uses our standard pre-curved bill.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Lower-profile version of the Mid Pro shape
- Structured front panels that slope back
- Slightly shallower crown depth
- Always paired with a standard pre-curved bill
High Pro
This structured, 6 panel, high profile crown shape, first made popular in the mid 70’s, offers taller front panels with shallower and sloped back panels and usually has a flat, standard shape bill.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Slightly wider front panels from the original Full Pro shape
- Full-depth back panels
- Flatter top profile
- Sharper front crown structure
Champ
The Champ offers a bold new shape with a taller, structured 5 panel pinch front, flat top and sloped back panels. Normally comes with our standard pre-curved bill.
KEY FEATURES:
- 5-panel construction
- Structured pinch-front crown
- Taller front profile
- Flat top with sloped back panels
- Normally paired with a standard pre-curved bill
Gramps
This semi-structured, five panel pinch front shape is intended to look a little wrinkled and untailored just like your grandpa’s cap.
KEY FEATURES:
- 5-panel construction
- Semi-structured pinch-front crown
- Wrinkled, untailored look
- Classic, lived-in cap style
Smart 7
This structured, 7 panel shape is distinguished by a full width front panel and curved top seam, typically paired with a flat bill, for a contemporary look.
KEY FEATURES:
- 7-panel construction
- Structured crown shape
- Full-width front panel
- Curved top seam
- Typically paired with a flat bill
Relaxed
Commonly referred to as a dad hat, this unstructured, 6 panel, low profile shape with a precurved bill is a comfortable look for any age group.
KEY FEATURES:
- 6-panel construction
- Unstructured crown shape
- Low-profile fit
- Comfortable dad hat style
- paired with a pre-curved bill
Camper
The Camper is a low profile five panel shape with solid front panels that can be lined or unlined. A flat bill and two side eyelets are distinctive features of this outdoor headwear staple.
KEY FEATURES:
- 5-panel construction
- Low-profile crown shape
- Solid front panels, lined or unlined
- Flat bill
- Two slides eyelets
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