Paper Planes A-Frames
An A-frame is structured like a snapback but shallower through the crown. The front panel still stands up, the brim is still flat, but the cap does not sit as tall, so it reads less blocky, particularly on a smaller head or a narrower face.
It is the silhouette people arrive at when a 9Fifty feels like too much hat. Same posture, less of it.
The name comes from the panel construction: the front seam runs up in a shallow A rather than the taller box of a standard six-panel.
Who it suits
Anyone who likes the flat-brim look but finds a full 9Fifty overwhelming. Smaller head shapes generally, and anyone who wants the cap to sit closer to the hairline.
How it differs from a snapback
Structure and brim are the same. Crown height is not. Side by side the difference is obvious; described in words it sounds smaller than it looks.
Fit
Generally one-size adjustable, though the closure varies by release.
Where to buy
FAQ
What is an A-frame cap?
A structured flat-brim cap with a shallower crown than a standard six-panel snapback, so it sits lower and reads less blocky.
Is an A-frame the same as a snapback?
They share the structure and the flat brim. The A-frame's crown is shallower.
Who should buy an A-frame?
Anyone who likes the flat-brim silhouette but finds a full 9Fifty too tall, and smaller head shapes generally.