Homburg Nation

[jbucklin]

Chances are you'll be pleased as punch, JB. Congratulations on a thoroughly considered acquisition.


Thanks Johnny and Perry for the compliments. I'm rather surprised how comfortable I feel wearing it.

Thanks Randall. Did you read Alan's comments on the Ebay finds, etc. thread? He is one knowledgeable fellow!

 

[Landman]

I have this nice Canadian Stetson Homburg for sale. It is a great hat but not my size. Thanks.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...ng-Oval-1950-s-Like-New&p=1443665#post1443665

 

[bowlerman]

Beautiful piece. I wish it were my size. Here's my newly arrived Mansfield homburg. The hand/pouncing is not nearly what most of my hats are, but it is duracraft felt, which I think people here have said is a blend of fur and wool? The crown is lower than my other homburgs, so I'm training it into a sort of C-crown. I know it's an unconventional crease for a 'burg, but I already have a black Lee with my usual center dent. This is in pristine condition. It is indeed black, in spite of the grey or navy tones you might see in the photos.

 

[bowlerman]

Interior:

 

[mayserwegener]

Looks Great!

 

[randooch]

"Bodacious Black 'Burg"

 

[RobStC]

I know it's an unconventional crease for a 'burg.....

I have to say that I am quite partial to the combination of a C-crown crease and homburg, so this looks really nice (IMHO)!!!

RobStC

 

[Landman]

Bowlerman, the C-Crown crease looks great. I wish the Homburg I have fit because the felt on it would be great for a similar crease.

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks! I'm happy with this so far, only I wish the crown were higher (like a St. Regis) so that the telescope could be a bit deeper. I like the angles of the rake, though!
Landman, was it yours that was listed in the Classifieds? If I remember correctly, that was a beautiful looking hat! I'd so nab it if it weren't a tad too big for me!

 

[Landman]

Bowlerman, yes I have one listed in the classifieds that is too small for me. I posted a link to it above in post #942. It is a nice one but just doesn't fit me

 

[jbucklin]

B-Man, what size is it? Are you going to sell it?

 

[jbucklin]

B-Man, what size is it? Are you going to sell it?

Oops. Never mind. I misread the posts.

 

[Landman]

Mine is the one for sale. It is a 7 1/4 Extra Long Oval. I wear a 7 3/8 Long Oval so it doesn't fit. It is pretty close but I wouldn't want to try and stretch an older hat like this.

 

[jbucklin]

I too wear a 7 3/8 LO, so I can't buy your hat.

 

[jbucklin]

Just bought this Dalton Homburg from a fellow lounger. Great hat, but I'm not too sure I like the brim. It's too "flat" for my tastes. I tried steaming the front and back of the brim to get them to move down and have more of a downward swoop, but it seems to have made it worse. Any tips?

 

[Chepstow]

Jason, on that photo it looks great. I see no problem. If you want to swoop down the brim a bit, steam the front and put it on your head.
Then use the fingers, brim with the fingers move a bit forward and down.
Use a mirror to control the shape.

 

[jbucklin]

I tried what you suggested Manfred. I'm diggin' the results!

 

[Chepstow]

Jason, yes, that is what I mean. Looks fantastic for me. The shape is a bit rounder now.

 

[randooch]

Wow, that's a ton better, JB! Good advice from Manfred, and well followed. :eusa_clap

 

[jbucklin]

Thanks Manfred and Randall. This Homburg has far exceeded my expectations!