What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Randall Renshaw]

40s/early 50s Playboy that I finished today. Another complete teardown, clean, block and rebuild.
This 7 1/4 (my size) was crumpled and dirty and in need of a stretch to its original size.
As you might tell in the pic the felt is light and thin, also much the same color brown as this 40s Tijuana.
Second hat that I’ve used a shellac stiffener and I tell ya, there’s no comparison to the real thing. Very malleable and pliant, yet holds a crease and brim shape with ease though I mixed very little shellac flakes in denatured alcohol.
Seems to be a good blend. Anyone interested, be glad to share this recipe, or any refurb techniques that I’ve learned over the years.
Learned plenty what not to do, as well.
My 81 y/o Mom says she was living very near the area where and when this hat was sold.
She’s the best!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Forgot the two hats photo:

Plus, here’s the closed eBay listing for before photos, for anyone interested.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402954583973

 

[Steve1857]

Great looking Playboy, Randall. You did a super job on it too, as always.

View attachment 347097 40s/early 50s Playboy that I finished today. Another complete teardown, clean, block and rebuild.
This 7 1/4 (my size) was crumpled and dirty and in need of a stretch to its original size.
As you might tell in the pic the felt is light and thin, also much the same color brown as this 40s Tijuana.
Second hat that I’ve used a shellac stiffener and I tell ya, there’s no comparison to the real thing. Very malleable and pliant, yet holds a crease and brim shape with ease though I mixed very little shellac flakes in denatured alcohol.
Seems to be a good blend. Anyone interested, be glad to share this recipe, or any refurb techniques that I’ve learned over the years.
Learned plenty what not to do, as well.
My 81 y/o Mom says she was living very near the area where and when this hat was sold.
She’s the best!
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[Steve1857]

The Brazilian English Ambassador
Great look, Fabio. Fantastic shots.

Tress & Co. bowler for the last evening photoshoot
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[Randall Renshaw]

Great looking Playboy, Randall. You did a super job on it too, as always.

Thanks, friend.
Hope you’re doing well over there on the other side of this planet of hats!

 

[Blare]

View attachment 347097 40s/early 50s Playboy that I finished today. Another complete teardown, clean, block and rebuild.
This 7 1/4 (my size) was crumpled and dirty and in need of a stretch to its original size.
As you might tell in the pic the felt is light and thin, also much the same color brown as this 40s Tijuana.
Second hat that I’ve used a shellac stiffener and I tell ya, there’s no comparison to the real thing. Very malleable and pliant, yet holds a crease and brim shape with ease though I mixed very little shellac flakes in denatured alcohol.
Seems to be a good blend. Anyone interested, be glad to share this recipe, or any refurb techniques that I’ve learned over the years.
Learned plenty what not to do, as well.
My 81 y/o Mom says she was living very near the area where and when this hat was sold.
She’s the best!
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Nice job Randall. Love that Playboy look.

 

[quikrick]

Old Resistol Milan straw

 

[Steve1857]

Cool looking as ever, Rick.

Old Resistol Milan straw

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Randall. I'm doing fine, my friend.

Thanks, friend.
Hope you’re doing well over there on the other side of this planet of hats!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Had time to sew another one together today. Yet to sew on the wind trolley.
I have several more ready that I have already done all the hard, but fun work on, and need time to do the unfun part.
Sewing them all back together.

40s/50s MacLachlan. My first of this brand. It was a size 7.
Only thing lost, sadly, in the re-block was the neat little square stampings in the felt halowing the front head opening close to the sweatband. A Mac thing that’s ostensibly part of the forehead cushioning patent.
Really does nothing, far as I can tell, but looks cool and possibly tricked a few MacLachlan customers.

 

[KarlCrow]

They all look great Randall.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

They all look great Randall.

Thanks, Karl and Joe @Blare !

Lots of work, but how better can a fedora loving bachelor spend his time.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Borsalino Feather Weight

 

[bowlerman]

It’s jazz week here, and I’ve mostly been wearing this cap, but found a perfect opportunity for my falcon park lawless last night.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Cap day!

 

[hatophile]

Strat

 

[quikrick]

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Cool pic Jeff, but that Falcon Park is excellent.

 

[Frunobulax]

A quick trip out to satisfy a sudden craving for Taco Bell for lunch (don't judge me!), and an unlined Resistol to accompany me.

 

[quikrick]

Dobbs Milan stingy with bound brim. With that cool ridge front, top and back. What's that ridge called anyway?

 

[BobHufford]

Dobbs Milan stingy with bound brim. With that cool ridge front, top and back. What's that ridge called anyway?

Optimo crease.

Not related to that store in Chicago.

Great hat BTW!