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[Joao Encarnado]

The dimensions and hatband look great!

 

[Resistolero]

The dimensions and hatband look great!

Glad you like this one. The brim is 10cm, but it feels bigger because it's turned town. The tall crown is great!

 

[moehawk]

I saw this Champ on the Bay with a BIN of $15, 6 to ship. Liked the color, band was cheesy, but that's why I have ribbon and dye.

It arrived yesterday, while I was out mailing away that Marathon. Talk about a huge difference in color! The band was indeed cheesy, and I happened to have a piece of ribbon dyed for another project that wasn't the right color, so I replaced it.

The crown is 5 1/4" open, the brim 2" with a nice overwelt. I understand now why their slogan was "Feel the Felt". I have, and it is worthy.

I decided about 30 seconds after opening the box that I liked the actual color better than the reddish brown of the ebay pic. The ribbon, while a reject for the other hat, was perfect for this one.
My guess on age is late 50's early 60's, but a guess only. Hopefully it's not the last cheap Champ on the bay!

 

[moehawk]

I noticed that in my pics it looks considerably lighter in color thanin person. The shade is a dark olive indoors, but browner outdoors.

 

[moontheloon]

nice moe

 

[40Cal]

Nice Champ Moe! I like Champ hats very much. That one is a fine looking example.....especially with your ribbon modification.

 

[belfastboy]

Your new ribbon makes all the difference....great hat.

 

[Frunobulax]

That looks much better with the new ribbon, Moe. Good job!

 

[moehawk]

Thanks guys! It's a keeper for sure.
I think that woven band was aftermarket, btw, as it was sewn on through the liner with even sloppier stitches than mine. The ribbon I put on was Turftan ( similar in color to seller's pic of the hat) overdyed with Olive Drab. Totally wrong for the brown Biltmore I dyed it for, but perfect for this one.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Glad you like this one. The brim is 10cm, but it feels bigger because it's turned town. The tall crown is great!

I went to check the dimensions on akubra page. 4" brim but no measure of the crown but it looks nice.

 

[Lt.hats]

My first custom hat (but not last) from Rand's Custom Hats in Billings, MT. It is a 20X beaver, western fedora in smoke, with a 3 1/4 inch brim and 5 3/4 inch crown. Wow, what a difference getting my head measured with a conformature makes, it fits perfectly. I never realized how good a hat could fit until I put this baby on my noggin. (Of course, being an extra extra long oval might have something to do about it)
I'll definitely be ordering more from Rich Rand. If you are ever in Billings Mt, I recommend you stop by Rich Rand's place, he is one heck of a hat maker and an all around nice guy.

 

[tommyK]

Lt., outstanding hat! Never even heard of Rand's. They do exceptional work. Those vent holes are a nice touch, too

 

[RJR]

View attachment 42341 View attachment 42342 View attachment 42343 View attachment 42344 My first custom hat (but not last) from Rand's Custom Hats in Billings, MT. It is a 20X beaver, western fedora in smoke, with a 3 1/4 inch brim and 5 3/4 inch crown. Wow, what a difference getting my head measured with a conformature makes, it fits perfectly. I never realized how good a hat could fit until I put this baby on my noggin. (Of course, being an extra extra long oval might have something to do about it)
I'll definitely be ordering more from Rich Rand. If you are ever in Billings Mt, I recommend you stop by Rich Rand's place, he is one heck of a hat maker and an all around nice guy.

Nice hat,great example of Rand's work.

 

[hatophile]

Rand is out of Montana. I have 2 Westerns from them. Great hats, you will be happy with that one LT.

 

[carouselvic]

Rand is the co-author of THE COWBOY HAT BOOK

 

[hatsRme]

Super lid, Louie (Lt.)! That brim won't quit!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

View attachment 42341 View attachment 42342 View attachment 42343 View attachment 42344 My first custom hat (but not last) from Rand's Custom Hats in Billings, MT. It is a 20X beaver, western fedora in smoke, with a 3 1/4 inch brim and 5 3/4 inch crown. Wow, what a difference getting my head measured with a conformature makes, it fits perfectly. I never realized how good a hat could fit until I put this baby on my noggin. (Of course, being an extra extra long oval might have something to do about it)
I'll definitely be ordering more from Rich Rand. If you are ever in Billings Mt, I recommend you stop by Rich Rand's place, he is one heck of a hat maker and an all around nice guy.

Great hat! Well said also!

 

[carouselvic]

Suede Finish 3X....Circa 1950

 

[Resistolero]

I went to check the dimensions on akubra page. 4" brim but no measure of the crown but it looks nice.

Joao,

The crown is about 5" bashed.

 

[rclark]

Suede Finish 3X....Circa 1950

Nice catch! I was watching that auction. You snagged this one for a great price!