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Dreispitz

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Size 59cm. Very early 1960s and in near NOS condition. This is my first A. Peschel Dinkelsbühl Homburg and it's fantastic.

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What a Homburg!1! Great find!
 
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Bowlerman, It's about 2 1/4 inches to the curl. The brim is not overly stiff and the block & flange is a bit different. The width + material of the binding / ribbon might also be a factor. A transitional Homburg?

Dieter, Thanks! Thought you would like this one.
 

DanielJones

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On the move again...
So, here is the Longsworth Homburg being worn. I know the coat and scarf is out of place in this summer weather, but it was only put on for a couple of minutes for visual effect for the sake of the hat.
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Cheers!

Dan
 

Neophyte

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The overall effect is pretty awesome (BA, in fact, but that term might not be Lounge-friendly lol). Great looking Longworth.

Cooler weather can't come quickly enough down here in the southeast.
 

bowlerman

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So, here is the Longsworth Homburg being worn. I know the coat and scarf is out of place in this summer weather, but it was only put on for a couple of minutes for visual effect for the sake of the hat.
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Cheers!

Dan

I like it! Pinch included.


Steve-- I thought I caught a glimpse of a homburg that looked exactly like the color and styling of that Peschel late last night on TCM, during a short spot on Conrad Veidt. Looked great on him, spooky as he was!
 
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By the way I am ok with the tighter pinch. I just think the style works better with more space at the front. This was standard for factory blocked Homburgs when they still knew how to make them.

I would like to see that Homburg. Is the spot available online?
 
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DanielJones

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Thanks gang!:D Yeah, I was probably a little hasty in grabbing the hat and plopping it on my noggin, gave it a bit too much pinch. The little photo foray only too a minute and I was already sort of sweltering there. I can't wait for the autumn & winter weather to be able to wear this stuff more often. I'll be sure to get some better photos during that time period.

Cheers!

Dan
 

bowlerman

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By the way I am ok with the tighter pinch. I just think the style works better with more space at the front. This was standard for factory blocked Homburgs when they still knew how to make them.

I would like to see that Homburg. Is the spot available online?

I have been looking for it. Coming up empty right now.
 

bowlerman

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Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one.
Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.
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zetwal

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Texas
Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one. Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.

I'm glad to see that you are enjoying this hat. I think that I was the only one who (when you made the side by side comparison) preferred the look of this one (on you) over the nearly identical Stetson.
 
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Great casual look! I think the pinch is right at the limit. I really do not understand why people are so of put off by Homburgs. When I wear them in casual settings they do not draw any more attention than a standard snap brim. IMO a tall crown (no matter the style) draws more attention than Homburg curl.
 

1961MJS

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Hi Bowlerman

That hat looks good on you. It DOESN'T look very Indiana Jones to me though. I saw a 40 year old black guy wearing black pants, white shirt, gray vest, and a gray Homburg at the blues Festival in Springfield IL on Saturday afternoon. A Homburg is on my list of hats to get eventually.

Later
 

RichardH

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Bergen, Norway
Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one.
Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.
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That's a great hat, mr. Bowlerman! May I ask what the brim size is?
 

bowlerman

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That's a great hat, mr. Bowlerman! May I ask what the brim size is?

Thanks! I'm really enjoying this one, in spite of all the buyer's remorse I may have experienced initially. I'm measuring the brim at 2 3/4" from crown through edge of the roll. a little shorter than my 2 7/8" St. Regis.

Sweet Chisnall!
 

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