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Rand's Custom Hats

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Very cool Rand's 3" flat brim.
 
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Recent acquisition that will go back out as it doesn't fit. Marked 22-3/4" circumference behind the sweatband (and appears to have been built by Rich Rand). It had a hat pin dated 1979 on it. I'll look behind the sweat again when the conditioner soaks in. Some unfortunate mothing, but nice otherwise.

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great colour!
 

MikeinRome

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Bought this hat on Etsy and didn't know it was a Rand until it arrived today. It's an 8X and I think it may be their Drifter model, or basically the same as, style-wise. Made in 2001. 4 inch brim, 6 inch open crown.
 

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MikeinRome

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Rand's 8X, 3 inch brim. I think the date is 1992, shown as 3/92, I think.
 

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MikeinRome

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What is your opinion on the felt and build quality?
I think it's a great hat. Great felt quality, much softer than the first Rand I bought. Guess they're just 2 different types of hats, but I love them both. Enough so that I just bought a third Rand's that's on the way to me. I didn't get any of them dirt cheap, but paid a lot less than if they were new, that's for sure.
 
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I think it's a great hat. Great felt quality, much softer than the first Rand I bought. Guess they're just 2 different types of hats, but I love them both. Enough so that I just bought a third Rand's that's on the way to me. I didn't get any of them dirt cheap, but paid a lot less than if they were new, that's for sure.
I follow them on FB and admire many of their styles and as to their restoration work i think they perform miracles. I have yet to drop into their shop as each time I pass through Billings I seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere else. One day!
 

MikeinRome

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I follow them on FB and admire many of their styles and as to their restoration work i think they perform miracles. I have yet to drop into their shop as each time I pass through Billings I seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere else. One day!
The hats I've gotten from them have all been virtually like new. I like the feel of a solidly built hat, and that's how they feel. The closest vintage hats I have that give me that feel are my 30's and 40's era Nutrias and real high-end hats, and a few others.
 

M Brown

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I have several Rand hats varying from 7x to 8x to 100%. In past days, an 8x was 80/20 beaver/hare. But I think they've changed that up some in recent years. My small collection of Rands features a couple of 100% beaver and a few 8x, plus one 7x. They are all fantastic quality felt and made to withstand the elements, endure a hard day's work, and last a couple of lifetimes.
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MikeinRome

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I have several Rand hats varying from 7x to 8x to 100%. In past days, an 8x was 80/20 beaver/hare. But I think they've changed that up some in recent years. My small collection of Rands features a couple of 100% beaver and a few 8x, plus one 7x. They are all fantastic quality felt and made to withstand the elements as well as last a couple of lifetimes. View attachment 537553
Looks like a garage full of Cadillacs!
 

MikeinRome

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2000 Rand's 8X "Diamond Jim". 3 3/4 inch brim, 5 1/2 inch open crown. Spotless, looks like never worn, under $200 for a Custom Rand. A no-brainer.
 

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MikeinRome

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1989 Rand's 8X. Has 4 7/8 inch brim and 6 3/4 inch open crown.
 

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