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[FedOregon]

I would recommend Art Fawcett at VS hats. Here are the pictures of what he called the "Wall Street" in natural

His name in the liner

And finally he put my initials in the sweatband.

I know over the years I have longed for fancy name brands with X's stamped on the sweatband with cool classic model names. But having a custom made hat you had full input into every detail trumps that in the end.
Let us know who you end up going with
Johnny


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Wonderful VS, Johnny! What is the color of the ribbon?

 

[johnnycanuck]

Wonderful VS, Johnny! What is the color of the ribbon?

Thank you very much. No idea. That's a question for Art. It was a standard option back in the day called "Wall Street"
Johnny

 

[Zombie_61]

I have hats from 8 diff custom hatters. The only unmarked is an early Alley cat hat.

It must be really early. I got hat #36 when Tim was still going by Cane's Creations, and in addition to the number he signed the sweat, wrote the measurement/circumference, and the month and year the hat was made, on the back of the sweatband.

 

[Ken David]

It must be really early. I got hat #36 when Tim was still going by Cane's Creations, and in addition to the number he signed the sweat, wrote the measurement/circumference, and the month and year the hat was made, on the back of the sweatband.

It may depend on customer's preference or something else? There is a hat it classifieds that is ~1 yr old that has a plain sweat and white unbranded liner...I assume under the sweat there is marking as you mentioned on your earlier hat.

 

[belfastboy]

It must be really early. I got hat #36 when Tim was still going by Cane's Creations, and in addition to the number he signed the sweat, wrote the measurement/circumference, and the month and year the hat was made, on the back of the sweatband.

I will check, never thought of looking

 

[RJR]

This is the first hat Tim ever made according to him.

 

[belfastboy]

It must be really early. I got hat #36 when Tim was still going by Cane's Creations, and in addition to the number he signed the sweat, wrote the measurement/circumference, and the month and year the hat was made, on the back of the sweatband.

I just checked and yep, he has this written on the back of the sweat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Has anyone had any experience with Agnoulita Hats from Greece? They have their own website and they are available on Etsy. I've done a Fedora Lounge google search and didn't find much. I know they aren't going to be comparable to a quality vintage hat or to a quality new custom hat. I'm just looking for a few different styles to add to my rotation and my 61-62 hat size means the vintage market is slow going. Don't get me wrong, I'm still looking for vintage, I'm just also looking at other options too.

I'm only interested in Agnoulita's fur felt hats. In particular, I'm thinking of the hat below that is listed as a homburg but I envision it as something else.

https://www.agnoulitahats.com/listing/277983900/the-silverbelly-homburg-fur-felt-gutter

I think I could re-crease it and make it into a less formal hat (than a homburg) since the overall shape looks interesting.


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[jlee562]

Well, that's not a Homburg. A Homburg should have a bound edge (unbound edges typically qualify as a Lord's hat). They also typically have a wider ribbon.

 

[Frunobulax]

Yeah, that's kind of got a dressy western feel to it. Kinda nice looking, though.

 

[Zombie_61]

Yeah, that's kind of got a dressy western feel to it. Kinda nice looking, though.

That's what I was thinking as well, sort of a "Gambler" style hat.

 

[jlee562]

Reminded me of the Hemphill Open Road, completely coincidental to the mention of Miller Hats, who used to offer one.

 

[belfastboy]

Has anyone had any experience with Agnoulita Hats from Greece? They have their own website and they are available on Etsy. I've done a Fedora Lounge google search and didn't find much. I know they aren't going to be comparable to a quality vintage hat or to a quality new custom hat. I'm just looking for a few different styles to add to my rotation and my 61-62 hat size means the vintage market is slow going. Don't get me wrong, I'm still looking for vintage, I'm just also looking at other options too.

I'm only interested in Agnoulita's fur felt hats. In particular, I'm thinking of the hat below that is listed as a homburg but I envision it as something else.

https://www.agnoulitahats.com/listing/277983900/the-silverbelly-homburg-fur-felt-gutter

I think I could re-crease it and make it into a less formal hat (than a homburg) since the overall shape looks interesting.


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I like it regardless what we call it.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well, that's not a Homburg. A Homburg should have a bound edge (unbound edges typically qualify as a Lord's hat). They also typically have a wider ribbon.

I agree that it isn't a typical homburg, but that is what the maker calls it. I know what the shape is, I just don't know if it is a decent hat. I'm hoping someone here has purchased this hat or at least one of his other fur felt hats. The price is right if it is at least decent quality.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Yeah, that's kind of got a dressy western feel to it. Kinda nice looking, though.

I also like the shape and I would not wear it as a homburg. The fact that The manufacturer makes you pay a surcharge to get a leather sweat rather than the standard imitation leather version scares me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I like it regardless what we call it.

Me too. It is the manufacturer who calls it a homburg, not me. I'm thinking I'll give it a try.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Reminded me of the Hemphill Open Road, completely coincidental to the mention of Miller Hats, who used to offer one.

Nomenclature or hat taxonomy is not my issue. We can call it a pencil roll/curl brim Playboy ribbon western Lords Greek pseudo-homburg.

Have you ever held one or otherwise been able to come to any determination on its quality? Agnoulita is a brand I just don't know anything about. It's pretty cheap, but I'd rather not throw away $130 if it can be avoided. I'm thinking I'll take the gamble unless someone talks me out of it.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

More on the Agnoulita:

From the manufacturer:

At a glance:
- Gutter crown homburg hat design
- Dress weight pure fur felt on the outside (130 gr)
- 5 1/4" high gutter crown
- 7/8" cotton/rayon grosgrain ribbon hat band
- Pure rayon satin lining in the inside for extra insulation
- Faux leather hat sweatband or a genuine leather one (optional)
- 2 1/2" raw edged pencil rolled homburg brim (after roll)
- Delivered in hat box (retail only)
- Care instructions included

You are welcome to have this stylish fedora hand crafted to your exact measurement. We'll start by sizing and shaping your hat. When cool and dry, we are going to sand it, brush it, trim it and cure it to make sure it has a smooth velvet touch. Then we'll attach a high quality satin lining and hand stitch the sweatband of your choice into the hat. The outside is normally decorated with a golden beige ribbon hat band but you may have it finished in any ribbon color or finish you wish. This shape is distinguished by a 2 1/2" pencil rolled homburg brim and a 5 1/4" high hand blocked crown.

"There are more than 120 different colors available in a plethora of materials - from pure wool felt to pure beaver and linen to 1960's Florentine straw. You are welcome to select the right hat for you by setting your preferences or selecting among numerous options available while building your new HNC handmade hat. I'll be happy to provide any additional info about our personalized hat making process here. A photo of the hat you are looking for is always appreciated."

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[Bob Roberts]

If the hat comes to you with that pencil curl brim nicely done... Yeh sure, why not?

 

[Bamaboots]

I'm thinking I'll take the gamble unless someone talks me out of it.

Everyone here is just waiting to see what you get to decide if they want one or not. Somebody always has to go first. This is not the place to be if one wants to be talked out of a hat purchase.