German & Austrian Hutmachers

[mayserwegener]

Congratulations Steve: A Homburg in this colour-combo is allways a winner - but from Mayser and like new! Love it.

Matt, Thanks! Hopefully, I will give it a spin today.

 

[mayserwegener]

W. & G. Schuchard "Flexa" made by Hückel Weilheim, 57 cm possibly mid 1960s. I believe this is the first for sure Hückel Weilheim Original Manufactured hat. "Flexa" is probably short for "Flexible" which is a common Hückel trademark going back to JHS. The "Saale" Form might have a been W. & G. Schuchard request. W. & G. Schuchard was a well known wholesaler / distributor going back to 1879. The black Felt has a nice smooth finish with a very fine hand. The overall quality is high with Hückel Weilheim features such as gold embossed liner and hanging cord.

 

[Martvjp]

Thanks for your messages and all the info, guys! Yes, it’s marked as 62.5 cm, I’m a 60 cm, so we’ll see how it fits! I should receive it in a few weeks and will share my feedback on the felt and sizing.

As for the Mayser, it should be a better fit if it’s a true 61 cm. I’ve had some vintage 61s that fit more like a 60, so fingers crossed!

I’m just happy cause I rarely find vintage hats big enough for me. I feel like I spend half my life hunting them down online!

 

[Pellie]

Thanks for your messages and all the info, guys! Yes, it’s marked as 62.5 cm, I’m a 60 cm, so we’ll see how it fits! I should receive it in a few weeks and will share my feedback on the felt and sizing.

As for the Mayser, it should be a better fit if it’s a true 61 cm. I’ve had some vintage 61s that fit more like a 60, so fingers crossed!

I’m just happy cause I rarely find vintage hats big enough for me. I feel like I spend half my life hunting them down online!

If i knew this before, you could buy my p & c habig also.....

 

[Martvjp]

If i knew this before, you could buy my p & c habig also.....

Next time !

 

[steur]

I have posted this one before here a long time ago. Unfortunately its sweatband was toast and so was its ribbon. I sent it off to Penumbra hats for a refurb and this week it came back. The bow needs your attention.

Rockel velour in grey/brown. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5 at the center dent.

 

[Steve1857]

I have posted this one before here a long time ago. Unfortunately its sweatband was toast and so was its ribbon. I sent it off to Penumbra hats for a refurb and this week it came back. The bow needs your attention.

Rockel velour in grey/brown. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5 at the center dent.

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Love Fleurs bow treatment, Stefan.

 

[steur]

Love Fleurs bow treatment, Stefan.

Thank you, Steve. Makes my brain hurt to think about how she even did that.

 

[Steve1857]

Thank you, Steve. Makes my brain hurt to think about how she even did that.

Fleur's a master at her craft. Don't over think it, just appreciate it

 

[mayserwegener]

I have posted this one before here a long time ago. Unfortunately its sweatband was toast and so was its ribbon. I sent it off to Penumbra hats for a refurb and this week it came back. The bow needs your attention.

Rockel velour in grey/brown. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5 at the center dent.

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Stefan, Great restoration work by Penumbra Hats! The Bow design + execution is fantastic!

 

[steur]

Fleur's a master at her craft. Don't over think it, just appreciate it

That's probably best!

Stefan, Great restoration work by Penumbra Hats! The Bow design + execution is fantastic!

Thanks you, Steve. The hat is good to go for another few decades!

 

[Pellie]

I have posted this one before here a long time ago. Unfortunately its sweatband was toast and so was its ribbon. I sent it off to Penumbra hats for a refurb and this week it came back. The bow needs your attention.

Rockel velour in grey/brown. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5 at the center dent.

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Very nice!!