Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
Messages
18,469
Location
Nederland
Mallory Ten Homburg
cb272788213c4532ed39fc08c4089b17.jpg
0ec7858970ef851b349205789bcd2ded.jpg
9472f83bf4b9c68419d2307ab2dad8eb.jpg
33db0d8a0707e4602e851a16b7ef6597.jpg


Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
0124d908ad8dfd3bb3ab04ba818063ea.jpg
f787f21dd7108ae18fede93b9c216d7f.jpg
a7699095243b329dd36dfcbe592174ed.jpg
8a7d5d7a4a0aa048674afb83104ec534.jpg
3103369ccbb3c3c27169b0e22100acd7.jpg
Wonderful hat, Max. The homburg virus is taking hold (good!).
 

drmaxtejeda

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,363
Location
Mexico City
Two hats finally arrived from California via Brent.

The Danish Customs and Excise decided to kidnap them, but I've now payed the ransom fee, and the hats are now safely in my possession [emoji4]

Brent posted them when they were originally up for sale, but now you can see how they look on my head. Don't blame the hats if you don't like the look [emoji23]

The first one is what I call a funky Borsalino. Very modern. The colour, style, and stitching on the crown appealed to me as soon as I saw it. It's not a high quality Borsa, but it is unusual and perfect for Jazz concerts. I just had to have it in my collection.

The brim works both up or down.

Thanks Brent.
046652faecbe270c489d9f30aa035e12.jpg
40ecc478289231cb8900b60be423eba3.jpg
27c3eb1ccd0a2f1ec41ab30de09e0042.jpg
7d2e4cef9d755a6dce170a9bc6c494a3.jpg
2261fda565bb91c1be7a1bea59f8c000.jpg
25ac03fc1d14b45d6ae56ace6cd66523.jpg
1ce95bf5599b80d8813cfd1d02bee9d1.jpg
22cb6e781ef8785f1e259c837a41f158.jpg
4a8fd21e5416cf01a8255a0fed6ced85.jpg


Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk
Hmmm. I wish I had seen either hat before you did, Steve! [emoji2]

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk
 

Hat and Rehat

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,444
Location
Denver
Borsalino Gran-Lusso Superiore, fairly light weight with soft and maluable felt and bonded edge.
Turned this one into a telescope crown / Pork Pie.
In color "Argento" with "Urania" ribbon; no model name, just a form/model number "K2862" (following the tag description as discussed before).
I estimate late 50's to early 60's.
I have another Borsalino with the identical form/model number, with is actually very similiar to this one, except for different colors and the crown style I applied.

View attachment 174685 View attachment 174686 View attachment 174684 View attachment 174683 View attachment 174691 View attachment 174690 View attachment 174692 View attachment 174688 View attachment 174687 View attachment 174689
I like it!
Can you show us how it looks with a raincoat?
What about a super hero outfit and a cape?

Geeze. I feel like a real schmuck sharing my crooked, frowning selfies after seeing you showcase your hats.

Nice work on the telescope. How high is the crown, open?

Sent from my LGMP260 using Tapatalk
 

Hat and Rehat

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,444
Location
Denver
Two hats finally arrived from California via Brent.

The Danish Customs and Excise decided to kidnap them, but I've now payed the ransom fee, and the hats are now safely in my possession [emoji4]

Brent posted them when they were originally up for sale, but now you can see how they look on my head. Don't blame the hats if you don't like the look [emoji23]

The first one is what I call a funky Borsalino. Very modern. The colour, style, and stitching on the crown appealed to me as soon as I saw it. It's not a high quality Borsa, but it is unusual and perfect for Jazz concerts. I just had to have it in my collection.

The brim works both up or down.

Thanks Brent.
046652faecbe270c489d9f30aa035e12.jpg
40ecc478289231cb8900b60be423eba3.jpg
27c3eb1ccd0a2f1ec41ab30de09e0042.jpg
7d2e4cef9d755a6dce170a9bc6c494a3.jpg
2261fda565bb91c1be7a1bea59f8c000.jpg
25ac03fc1d14b45d6ae56ace6cd66523.jpg
1ce95bf5599b80d8813cfd1d02bee9d1.jpg
22cb6e781ef8785f1e259c837a41f158.jpg
4a8fd21e5416cf01a8255a0fed6ced85.jpg


Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk
Danish customs.
Isn't Denmark where a lot of hillbilly, third cousins to Swedes live?
Don't all of your beautiful hats and clothing get mussed up out on the street? That's a sharp pocket kerchief, or square, that your sporting, Steve. I hope nobody grabs it to clean their nose.
:-O

You're a smart man pulling the trigger on that pair. I particularly like the Borsalino because my grey Homburg gets jealous if I rubber neck any other ones.

I got that Dane thing out of my system. I had to do it for my deseased grandfather's sake.
We're Pearsons, with an 'o'.

Sent from my LGMP260 using Tapatalk
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,870
Location
Denmark
Danish customs.
Isn't Denmark where a lot of hillbilly, third cousins to Swedes live?
Don't all of your beautiful hats and clothing get mussed up out on the street? That's a sharp pocket kerchief, or square, that your sporting, Steve. I hope nobody grabs it to clean their nose.
:-O

You're a smart man pulling the trigger on that pair. I particularly like the Borsalino because my grey Homburg gets jealous if I rubber neck any other ones.

I got that Dane thing out of my system. I had to do it for my deseased grandfather's sake.
We're Pearsons, with an 'o'.

Sent from my LGMP260 using Tapatalk
Swedes love coming to Denmark to buy booze. Otherwise, no hillbillies here [emoji6]

Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
Just a couple of quick and dirty pics of my newly unboxed Texas Hatters Hi Roller in dark blue. I did not expect this to fit, but it does! There is no hat band as it was just some chicken pluckings strung together.

c4e51453bed1ee8cb2e63dc6ec99e90b.jpg


2365fadb8ec29d21ebff738e538d67e0.jpg

Oh man, that is a sweet sweet lid. Nobody, but nobody does a curl like Texas Hatters.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
Mayser "Stella Steif Federlicht / Stiff Feather Light" made for Huthase / Hat Hare, 58cm, 155 grams, possible 1930s. I was lucky because I noticed there was a lot of padding behind the sweatband. Also figured it was made by a high quality company which also turned out to be correct. This is a really fantastic Fur Felt (Haar.filz) Stiff Felt made by Mayser Ulm. I really like the dimension and form. The sweatband leather is especially nice and the fit is perfect. Huthase had stores in Dresden, Chemnitz, and Leipzig.

48106392216_e110436696_b.jpg


48106496622_b405acd4a8_b.jpg


48120382171_e81b528304_b.jpg


48106519942_25d2ee5a19_b.jpg


48106464113_57c8667c7c_b.jpg


48106533012_7efe377f4b_b.jpg


48104369463_bf12942a8e_b.jpg


Natural Light

48128541163_534a48aa62_b.jpg


48128493376_ecf615fdb9_b.jpg


48128553013_0790685faa_b.jpg

Really really nice. I like how creative derbies get with liners and sweatband markings. That one is super cool!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
While I was out on my exercise ride this morning I stopped at my favorite thrift and got a couple of hats. First a cheapo straw
IMG_2307 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2308 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2309 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And second this Resistol Wide Country
IMG_2314 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2310 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2331 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Seems a bit unusual to find a thin ribbon with a 2 1/4" brim.
IMG_2322 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2320 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2315 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have some good hat hunting,
Michael

Love that Amish look, man. Also, I had a wide country once, and if it wasn’t a size too big I would have kept it. One of the finest vintage hats and with an exemplary hand.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
The second hat from Brent is in a totally different league from the modern Borsalino.

A Knox Superfine Homburg. The quality of this hat speaks for itself. Its dimensions and proportions are, what I would call, so American. High crown, wide oval brim, eye catching semi wide ribbon, and large bow all add to the eye catching qualities of this Knox.

Flip it over and the inside of this Homburg just attest to the super nature of its workmanship. Even the logo of the Hat Shop I presume it was sold in stand out.

You got a lot of hat for your $12.50 back then. I'm presuming 1950s. Knox experts, please feel free to put me right.

All in all, I couldn't be happier.

Again, thanks Brent.
d345c915ad29ffed5b67d7599c897c6f.jpg
a96a161fe4efbda7b0c0ed7d1cb073db.jpg
69b6ce32a92f00f70b97a5f6965148aa.jpg
40f849b8457fc2c13478f9baf1cd8a32.jpg
eda10701685d5ae660d7655da04e1e89.jpg
57f32e43fc89aeab881d487940978d92.jpg
bc8cd1976ce322ebbc5ff9cb88c861f5.jpg
68e784bb42bcf840a2e045dff0f3e302.jpg
25d015f86e0d3a8be69cf8b815f0d65a.jpg


Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk

A couple of really sharp and very unique ones there! The homburg is a great look for you IMO!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Michael A

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,287
Love that Amish look, man. Also, I had a wide country once, and if it wasn’t a size too big I would have kept it. One of the finest vintage hats and with an exemplary hand.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks Jeff. I was happy to find out that the Amish straw was up to a little bicycle riding. I have it on now in prep for a short ride in the heat. When I was searching for info on the Wide Country I ran across your classified for yours. Bummer it was too big. It is a very finely finished felt.

Thanks,
Michael
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
Thanks Jeff. I was happy to find out that the Amish straw was up to a little bicycle riding. I have it on now in prep for a short ride in the heat. When I was searching for info on the Wide Country I ran across your classified for yours. Bummer it was too big. It is a very finely finished felt.

Thanks,
Michael

Oh crazy! I didn’t even think that the listing would still be there. I seem to recall the felt having a particularly attractive sage content in the silver belly. Very cool hat!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Forum statistics

Threads
109,298
Messages
3,078,206
Members
54,244
Latest member
seeldoger47
Top