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Baron Kurtz said:That's pretty much undoubtedly a converted/inappropriately snapped homburg.
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Note to Self: Must not buy any more hats from The Homburglar...:eusa_doh:
Cheers,
JtL
Baron Kurtz said:That's pretty much undoubtedly a converted/inappropriately snapped homburg.
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jimmy the lid said:Glad to say this one's heading my way. What interests me about this lid is that it has the qualities of the hat featured in the
Bold Look thread -- thin edge binding on top, but very wide edge binding underneath.
Cheers,
JtL
Bob Smalser said:A very nice tool I was outbid on at 203 bucks delivered. Congrats to who got it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200314436793
Thanks Bob. I'm new to wearing Real Hats (not Ball caps).Bob Smalser said:Trying to shrink any garment is a crapshoot I don't advise, as all the parts don't shrink proportionally. A hatter can do it, but they have the necessary blocks and stretchers and the job usually requires new sweatbands and ribbons. A wool tweed hat is rarely worth spending all that money on a hatter, though.
You can also pad out the sweatband using foam, ribbon, or strips of wool felt. The Fedora Store sells foam for the purpose, as do the millinery suppliers like Hat Supply or Judith M. Padding it down only one size is commonly done and won't affect its appearance.
http://www.hatsupply.com/grosgrain_sweats.htm
carter said:That's a good price for an electric stretcher. I met with Jimmy Pierce yesterday and we were discussing this type of stretcher. He sold one he bought when Stetson closed their St. Louis factory to a member here (JT, You beat me to it.) for $250.00. Wish I'd seen that auction. [huh]
Hi,Lefty said:
Lefty said:Resistol panama 7 1/8 extra-lo. Apparently, it was owned by my best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend who heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. (try telling me that's not a great reference)
I also nabbed this one. I finally figured out the crazy family reference. The guy was the nephew of one famous person and the first cousin of another but not famous himself. I haven't received it yet ( says 7-1/4 actually in listing).
Lefty said:
Dreispitz said:Szise 7 3/8 (59 cm) Hueckel Homburg, possibly pre 1945 production. For some 5,50 EURO
<a href="http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/dreispitz/?action=view¤t=P1000366.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww136/dreispitz/P1000366.jpg" border="0" alt="Hueckel 1"></a>
mayserwegener said:Wow! Did you win this one?
Dreispitz said:Yup, I am the proud owner of this little masterpiece. Sharpely formed brim edges and silk ribbon. The felt is very fine and not stiff, at all. Formed by somebody, who knew, what he did. Alone the crown-shape and the crease .... mindblowing!
There are more pics to see in the Homburg Nation thread.