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Playboys on Parade!

moontheloon

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My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.

Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color. 2 1/2” brim and 5 5/8” open crown.

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I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Rmccamey

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Lucky dog! Glad you found one in your size! Lookin good!

My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.

Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color.

102eb038722915eaafc8acd23207c492.jpg


a772071d7012777f56d7c43a0f8ac530.jpg


1eaaf3b5dffb97c32603fc84ce46f282.jpg


ce36177ad1b3fe5dde0dcd34c18d787a.jpg


29010d76837c8c1b90e7ae06f62a67ca.jpg


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f32911ac6bc541f36bf85cdb18ae6378.jpg


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I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Short Balding Guy

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My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.

Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color. 2 1/2” brim and 5 5/8” open crown.

102eb038722915eaafc8acd23207c492.jpg


a772071d7012777f56d7c43a0f8ac530.jpg


1eaaf3b5dffb97c32603fc84ce46f282.jpg


ce36177ad1b3fe5dde0dcd34c18d787a.jpg


29010d76837c8c1b90e7ae06f62a67ca.jpg


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f32911ac6bc541f36bf85cdb18ae6378.jpg


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I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Wow! Gorgeous unlined Playboy. Congrats sir. Wear it with pride.
 
My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color. 2 1/2” brim and 5 5/8” open crown.

102eb038722915eaafc8acd23207c492.jpg


a772071d7012777f56d7c43a0f8ac530.jpg


1eaaf3b5dffb97c32603fc84ce46f282.jpg


ce36177ad1b3fe5dde0dcd34c18d787a.jpg


29010d76837c8c1b90e7ae06f62a67ca.jpg


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1bc45c754577a7374f3f1f70e0899c57.jpg


f32911ac6bc541f36bf85cdb18ae6378.jpg


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I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Awesome hat!! Discoloration is likely from the sweat of a hat stacked on it........oil, dye and acids from the leather (not to mention the human oils and acids we add to the sweat when wearing a hat) will do all manner of interesting things when exposed to a hats felt.
Often when you peek inside a hat behind the sweat.....you will see the same result to the inside felt! Therefore, whenever you stack hats, stack safe, and use a hat condom!:eek::rolleyes:;):D
Again, awesome hat great find! No one but you will see the discoloration when you are wearing it! You just get ready for the compliments!;)
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Awesome hat!! Discoloration is likely from the sweat of a hat stacked on it........oil, dye and acids from the leather (not to mention the human oils and acids we add to the sweat when wearing a hat) will do all manner of interesting things when exposed to a hats felt.
Often when you peek inside a hat behind the sweat.....you will see the same result to the inside felt! Therefore, whenever you stack hats, stack safe, and use a hat condom!:eek::rolleyes:;):D
Again, awesome hat great find! No one but you will see the discoloration when you are wearing it! You just get ready for the compliments!;)
M

Thanks, Mark. I might send it to a hatter for cleaning someday...or break out my naptha again, but for now I’ll wear it as is.

It came in a period correct hat box complete with all the innards so I’ll forgo the hat condom for now.


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jlee562

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Thanks, Mark. I might send it to a hatter for cleaning someday...or break out my naptha again, but for now I’ll wear it as is.

It came in a period correct hat box complete with all the innards so I’ll forgo the hat condom for now.


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Or, if anybody asks, just tell them it's a super rare two tone felt! :D
 

moehawk

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My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.

Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color. 2 1/2” brim and 5 5/8” open crown.

102eb038722915eaafc8acd23207c492.jpg


a772071d7012777f56d7c43a0f8ac530.jpg


1eaaf3b5dffb97c32603fc84ce46f282.jpg


ce36177ad1b3fe5dde0dcd34c18d787a.jpg


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f32911ac6bc541f36bf85cdb18ae6378.jpg


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I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Looks great!
Glad I could be an enabler!
 

AbbaDatDeHat

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My first Playboy. Unlined and delightfully thin and moldable felt. The hat is in wonderful condition other than an area around the circumference of the crown above the ribbon. The discolored area/stripe is even all the way around. Curious.

Thanks John! @moehawk


The outside natural light gives the most accurate rendering of the color. 2 1/2” brim and 5 5/8” open crown.

102eb038722915eaafc8acd23207c492.jpg


a772071d7012777f56d7c43a0f8ac530.jpg


1eaaf3b5dffb97c32603fc84ce46f282.jpg


ce36177ad1b3fe5dde0dcd34c18d787a.jpg


29010d76837c8c1b90e7ae06f62a67ca.jpg


78d3083c51896519ec260faba12f3baa.jpg


a106046d84fb01407450b8fc8e70d3d4.jpg


1bc45c754577a7374f3f1f70e0899c57.jpg


f32911ac6bc541f36bf85cdb18ae6378.jpg


45440b2dc258db7e07b375dd4cca5ed1.jpg


I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:

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Great hat Brent. Playboy is a nice hat. Glad you got one. I truly do love a light weight unlined fedora. Such a pleasure to wear!
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