Richardson 112 vs 168: Which Custom Hat Fits Your Crew?

If you've stood at our counter in Temple, there's a good chance you've held both of these hats and asked the same question everybody asks: 112 or 168? Here's the honest breakdown so you can pick the right one the first time.

Richardson 112: The One Everybody Knows

The 112 is the classic trucker — mid-profile, six panels, pre-curved bill, mesh back with a snapback closure. It fits most heads well and looks right on just about everyone, which is exactly why it's the most popular custom hat in the country and the default choice for crews, businesses, and teams.

• Mid-profile structured crown — holds its shape on the job

• Pre-curved visor, adjustable snapback

• Takes leather patches, embroidery, and printed patches equally well

• Starts at $28 for a single custom hat, with price breaks as quantity goes up

If you're outfitting a crew and want a hat nobody will complain about, the 112 is the safe answer. The 511 wears the same and prices the same if you want a flat-bill version of the classic.

Richardson 168: More Canvas, More Statement

The 168 is a seven-panel, high-profile trucker with a flat visor. Because the front is built without a center seam, you get one uninterrupted panel — which means bigger patches, cleaner stitching, and more room for a design to breathe.

• Seven-panel, high-profile crown with a flat bill

• No center front seam — the best patch real estate Richardson makes

• A more modern, ranch-and-skate look than the classic trucker

• Starts at $30 for a single custom hat

If the design is the point — a big leather patch, a bold crew logo — the 168 gives it room to work.

So Which One?

• Everyday crew hat, broad appeal, easiest fit: Richardson 112

• Bigger patch, flat bill, more presence: Richardson 168

• Want camo? The 112PFP and 168P run $2 more than their solid versions

• Side patches add $3 on either hat

Either Way, There's No Minimum

Order one hat or outfit the whole crew — every order gets a free digital proof before we cut leather or thread a needle. We build them here in Temple, GA and ship anywhere.

Ready to start? Head to our quote page or call/text 770-796-4770 and tell us what you're thinking.