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Playboys on Parade!
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Short Balding Guy
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Anthony thanks for sharing pics of your gorgeous Playboy. Sweet hat.
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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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
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.
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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
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Thanks, Randy. If the crown didn’t have the discoloring it would be in near new condition. I really like the felt. I also really owe John for the assist.
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Nice score!
The coloring is likely due to another hat being stacked on top, therefore the top part of the crown was left unexposed to sun/air.
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Thanks, Jared. Is there anyway to even out the felt coloring? ...I suspect not.
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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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
Wow! Gorgeous unlined Playboy. Congrats sir. Wear it with pride.
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Thank you, Eric.
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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.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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
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!
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!
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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Naphtha didn't touch the other-hat-sweatband-stripe on my 7XCB. I'm thinking of trademarking it.
Love the Playboy Brent! Was it out of Oklahoma?
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Naphtha didn't touch the other-hat-sweatband-stripe on my 7XCB. I'm thinking of trademarking it.
Love the Playboy Brent! Was it out of Oklahoma?
Ohio?
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Hell, could be Georgia.Ohio?
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There is one for sale in Oklahoma that looks similar, but it is a 6-7/8. Check Tulsa craigslist...
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Or, if anybody asks, just tell them it's a super rare two tone felt!
Great idea. Lying comes naturally to me so it should be easy.
moehawk
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Looks great!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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
Glad I could be an enabler!
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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!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.
I couldn’t help but to compare it to my VS blue smoke that also arrived today:
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