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Lorne you need to keep that one, sir!

I bought a black Stetson (c. 1952) Hommy a couple of years back not knowing if or when I would wear it. At my daughter's Labor Day wedding, an outside event, I needed to wear it in place of a Monticriste due to the threat of rain. The positive comments are STILL coming in now, months later.

When a Homburg's right, it's really right. And that one's right on you.
 

Lorne

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239
Location
Boston
I do like it a lot more than the black Stetson Homburg I had Salmagundi cut down into a fedor for me. That hat was MASSIVE, and it was out of proportion to my face (much like my nose is).

This is a bit smaller and it suits me better.

Based on the stamping in the hat, this one has been a Homburg since November of 54'. It can stay that way a while longer I guess.
 

Luftwaffles

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226
Location
South Carolina, US
Went to a local hat and knife store and got two "Park Royal" fedoras, one in tan and the other a light gray.
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$84 total. Not bad.
 

Luftwaffles

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South Carolina, US
Where is this "local hat and knife" store? I'm about 2 minutes from the NC/SC state line, and enjoy both knives AND hats.

Tim
It's in Taylors. You go down Wade Hampton until you see the Hardee's and a big thrift store. Go down that road until you see a sign that says "Hats. Over 3000 in stock" It has two cardboard cutout silhouettes on the front of it. I'll find the address later.

EDIT: Okay, I believe it's on Rutherford road. Not entirely sure, but in that general area.
 
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ScottF

Call Me a Cab
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Here's a cool little 1960's porkpie - JC Penney Marathon.

Crown and brim are different colors and there are raised ridges on the surface of the brim. Fits perfectly, so looking forward to cleaning and wearing this Winter.

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ScottF

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Long-hair white Borsalino. This one had me a bit confused - the style and quality is '20s or '30s, but the band has no markings and is clearly very modern, probably added within the last forty years. I haven't studied Borsalino stuff in years, but the liner looks like '60s or '70s? so maybe it's just a newer hat that happens to have some qualities of an old one.
 

TOuten2

Familiar Face
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67
Location
North Carolina
It's in Taylors. You go down Wade Hampton until you see the Hardee's and a big thrift store. Go down that road until you see a sign that says "Hats. Over 3000 in stock" It has two cardboard cutout silhouettes on the front of it. I'll find the address later.

EDIT: Okay, I believe it's on Rutherford road. Not entirely sure, but in that general area.


Thanks. That's close enough. Looks like a springtime motorcycle ride to Taylors might be in my future!

Thanks again!!!
 

TOuten2

Familiar Face
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67
Location
North Carolina
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I won this "Stallion" in an auction. All of my searches come up with the modern Stallion line by Stetson. I guess I'll find out more when it ships. The picture is the sellers pic.

Tim
 
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13,668
Location
down south
Great hat! Love those open roads. Stallions are a line of Stetson, like gun clubs I'm guessing.

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