Homburg Nation

[Mr E Train]

The bash doesn't do much for me (I'm too traditional, I guess), but the brim is perhaps as close to perfect as man can make in a Homburg, IMHO. Perfect width, and a lovely 'smile' -- ...
The bash does lend itself to the more casual dress, no doubt his intent. I think it's growing on me....

Cordite Blues.

I think it's the cat's pajamas. I just wish there was a second photo where the guy had leaned over to pick up a penny or tie his shoelace or something so I could check out the bash on top.

 

[Cordite Blues]

me in my Homburg

Here is a pic of me in my Homburg from Miller Hats, made by Biltmore. I wore it for the first time in public at my nephew's wedding in Minneapolis this past weekend. For me, it was kind of like jumping into the deep end of the pool, but I did it. My wife was supportive, and the family *has* to love me, regardless.

Long story short, everyone (that commented!) had nothing but nice things to say. I was the only person wearing a hat among 350 guests, but I noticed some envious looks and may have started a trend.

A worthy occasion, graced by a my idea of what a wedding hat should be.

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Cordite Blues

 

[mayserwegener]

Very nice! :eusa_clap

 

[blixa00]

Well done Cordite Blues...a very classy topper indeed! I wore my Disney Twenty Homburg while out shopping recently and got quite the reaction as well...seems as though some folks recognize that these fine hats beat wearing a ratty baseball cap any day!lol

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser Spezial Homburg

Mayser Spezial Homburg, size 59cm. It has moth damage especially on the bottom but still a very nice hat. Really like the liner and logo (first one I have of this type). I am thinking early 1950s.

 

[rlk]

Particularly shapely Homburg and I like the front and back up-kick on the bow.

 

[Dreispitz]

Particularly shapely Homburg and I like the front and back up-kick on the bow.

Youp!

Nice fetch, Steve!

 

[mayserwegener]

Dieter and Robert, Thanks!

 

[StetsonHomburg]

Answer your question?

I must say you when people
ask a question about a homburg
I somehow manage to find a
picture of churchill and the words
answer your question? by the same
person every time lol

 

[danofarlington]

Mayser Spezial Homburg, size 59cm. It has moth damage especially on the bottom but still a very nice hat. Really like the liner and logo (first one I have of this type). I am thinking early 1950s.

[]

It looks a lot like the Homburg worn by Sam Jaffe in the 1950 movie "Asphalt Jungle."

 

[Joshbru3]

Disney Black Homburg Late 40's or Early 50's

I just got my vintage black Disney homburg today and I have to say that this hat is by far my best homburg. The pictures do the hat no justice. The color is an extreamly deep deep black, the felt is sooooo soft and the quality of all of the materials is really top notch. I would say that the hat is maybe from the late 40's, or early 50's. It was possibly worn twice. The only thing that makes this hat near mint and not a perfect mint is the fact that the reed on the sweatband has a little wear, but thats it. The plastic sweatband guard is still perfect, the liner is a perfect pearl white, the sweatband is soft and pliable, and the felt is perfect. No moth bites, no odors, no stains. Whats really unique about the hat is that the sweatband has a very cool pattern stamped into it. Almost like an aztec patern. The ribbon measures 2 1/4 inches wide, and the open crown is aproximately 5 3/4 inches tall. (See pics)

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Joshbru, that is a gorgeous Disney homburg. Are you going to keep the pinch-front crease on it (last pic) or return to the center dent?

 

[feltfan]

Joshbru, that is a gorgeous Disney homburg. Are you going to keep the pinch-front crease on it (last pic) or return to the center dent?

It's both- center dent with pinch front. I love that it is labeled
"Homburg" on the sweatband. That'll keep 'em from converting it
to a fedora...

Very nice hat and looks great on you.

 

[Big_e]

Doh! Why did I look in this thread!:eusa_doh: Now I need to add a Homburg to my collection. It does seem to be a dressier hat but it seems afew people wear it well with more casual attire.
Ernest

 

[Joshbru3]

Joshbru, that is a gorgeous Disney homburg. Are you going to keep the pinch-front crease on it (last pic) or return to the center dent?

Thanks Mr. Paladin!! Ive tried both my homburgs with the front pinch + the center dent and then just the center dent by itself. I have a pretty thin and narrow face, so it seems that the front pinch with center dent looks better on me. Ive looked at a lot of old movies and tv shows, and I really like the way the front pinch + center dent looks. I really havent made a final choice though. But thats the great thing about fur felt, it gives you the freedom to change your mind whenever you want.

 

[Joshbru3]

It's both- center dent with pinch front. I love that it is labeled
"Homburg" on the sweatband. That'll keep 'em from converting it
to a fedora...

Very nice hat and looks great on you.

Thanks feltfan, I really appreciate it! I thought that it was kind of weird that it was actually labeled "homburg." But then again, ive seen a couple of disney's that have the model name in the same location. I guess the homburgs were just called homburg, and not some snazzy name like the stetson "st. regis." I still have never seen that cool aztec pattern on the sweatband in any other hat. I wonder if any other loungers have?

 

[Joshbru3]

Doh! Why did I look in this thread!:eusa_doh: Now I need to add a Homburg to my collection. It does seem to be a dressier hat but it seems afew people wear it well with more casual attire.
Ernest

Ive tried wearing one with more casual attire and I just wind up taking it off every time. Unless im wearing a very nice suit or overcoat, it just sits in the box waiting for a dressier occasion.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

50's Stetson "Sovereign Twenty"

Picked this lid up for a friend today. He's been having an itch for a Homburg.:eusa_clap

This hat is Pristine. Dark Blue, tone on tone.

 

[mayserwegener]

Brabant Homburg

Brabant Homburg, size 59cm. This one is probably early to mid 60s. Has some really nice black felt and sweatband. Not sure about the Brabant connection but appears to be German made.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Great looking Brabant, Mayserwegener! I have one but not nearly in as good condition.