Richardson 112 vs 168: Which Custom Hat Fits Your Crew?
- Jake Hobbs
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
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.
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