Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Randall Renshaw Restorations

ruvort

One of the Regulars
Messages
138
Location
Portland area
@Randall Renshaw

I am sad to hear this, but completely understand. It looks like you were producing some great work, but your time and health are important, so it isn't worth sacrificing them.

I hope that you can maintain your love of hats and still get some enjoyment working on a few here and there.
 

hambone71

Practically Family
Messages
681
Location
Roll Tide
Fellow forum members: I find myself in the difficult position of having to make an unhappy announcement.

I have been forced to the conclusion that my fledgling hat business is not going to prove financially practical in the long run. I already have a post-retirement, work-from-home job, and the amount of time and energy that I have to put into working on any one hat, much less many, is detrimentally impacting that primary job. I am realizing that refurbishing and recreating hats is too time consuming to allow me any time to do anything else. It’s also proving costlier than I had originally estimated it would be. To compensate for the cost of materials, AND charge a reasonable rate for my labor, I would have to raise my rates to what I am certain would be unacceptable levels for any potential clients.

Additionally, I’m finding that working on hats full-time simply hasn’t proven to be very enjoyable. Working on a project now and again was fun, but doing it all the time has robbed me of any pleasure I was getting from the work. So, after I finish a couple of hats I have already contracted to do, I’m going to cease operation of Triple R Hattery , and go back to just being a collector.

This was not an easy decision to make, especially in light of all the wonderful feedback I have received from people here in the Lounge. To have had so many of you say such kind and complimentary things about my work, and then to be forced to pull the plug on that work, just adds to the sting.

For all of you who supported and encouraged me, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

We live, learn, and move on.



Be well, all.
This is sad news, indeed, but a tough decision that required much thought, I'm sure. I applaud your decision in choosing happiness in spending your spare time on things you get more joy from...and more profitable.

I'm proud to have gotten a few of your top-notch re-creations and wish you success and happiness as you move on. Thanks for the hats, my friend!
 

Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,778
Location
Central Texas
Sometimes we all cry. I know I did when Randall announced he was retiring as a custom hat maker. Fortunately, I had placed an order before that fateful day and, true to his word, Randall came through in fine form.

Introducing the Renshaw Revolver. With a steel blue ribbon and triple-stitched brim edge with contrasting thread, this is one hat that stands out in a crowd. Cooler weather means a lot more head time. Thank you, Randall.
 

Attachments

  • 20240907_185835.jpg
    20240907_185835.jpg
    2.4 MB · Views: 34
  • 20240907_185918.jpg
    20240907_185918.jpg
    3 MB · Views: 40
  • 20240907_185853.jpg
    20240907_185853.jpg
    3.6 MB · Views: 35
  • 20240907_185948.jpg
    20240907_185948.jpg
    2.6 MB · Views: 29
  • 20240907_190055.jpg
    20240907_190055.jpg
    2.5 MB · Views: 41

Mighty44

One Too Many
Messages
1,969
Sometimes we all cry. I know I did when Randall announced he was retiring as a custom hat maker. Fortunately, I had placed an order before that fateful day and, true to his word, Randall came through in fine form.

Introducing the Renshaw Revolver. With a steel blue ribbon and triple-stitched brim edge with contrasting thread, this is one hat that stands out in a crowd. Cooler weather means a lot more head time. Thank you, Randall.
A stunner! Congrats, Randy, and great work, Randall!
 
Messages
18,279
Location
Nederland
Sometimes we all cry. I know I did when Randall announced he was retiring as a custom hat maker. Fortunately, I had placed an order before that fateful day and, true to his word, Randall came through in fine form.

Introducing the Renshaw Revolver. With a steel blue ribbon and triple-stitched brim edge with contrasting thread, this is one hat that stands out in a crowd. Cooler weather means a lot more head time. Thank you, Randall.
A beautiful hat, Randy. Great work by Randall.
 

Randall Renshaw

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,036
Location
Nahunta, Ga.

Randall Renshaw

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,036
Location
Nahunta, Ga.
Thanks, guys!
And thanks to all here who have encouraged and supported me in an endeavor that was a great and memorable experience—short lived as it was.
Maybe one day when I’m fully retired I can get back in the game
 

Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,778
Location
Central Texas
Thanks all. And thank you Randall for all the extra effort on this Revolver. Cooler weather is upon us and I'm enjoying the return to wearing felt hats. This one already has a place on my daily wear hat rack!

Nice job on that hat, Randall! I really like the detailing (stitching and ribbon).

Randy, it looks great on you, congratulations!

Wow! looks so great on, Randy!
Love the Revolver name you’ve given it.
I’m a big fan of the way you wanted it tricked out! Maybe one day I’ll be able to get around to building myself a from scratch custom very much like it.
I wasn’t able to build many, but I’m sure glad I was able to build the last one for such a genuinely great guy and friend!
 
Messages
11,516
Sometimes we all cry. I know I did when Randall announced he was retiring as a custom hat maker. Fortunately, I had placed an order before that fateful day and, true to his word, Randall came through in fine form.

Introducing the Renshaw Revolver. With a steel blue ribbon and triple-stitched brim edge with contrasting thread, this is one hat that stands out in a crowd. Cooler weather means a lot more head time. Thank you, Randall.
Fabulous hat Randy! Wonderful job, Randall!
 

Forum statistics

Threads
108,618
Messages
3,064,443
Members
53,775
Latest member
Mrgorve
Top