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[Steve1857]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit", 58 cm, possibly 1930s late 1920s and reworked later. There is no paper label but the Liner is stitched in so if reworked it was possibly in the 1950s. The Felt has a Natural finish but a soft hand. The Sweatband, Liner and Band are of very high quality.

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I have a NOS condition P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit Berlin Friedrichstr. 82a" that has very similar components and from about the same time period. This is definitely one of my finest hats.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/5-p-c-habig-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=1977

Wonderful find, Steve.

Funny how there doesn't seem to be many P & C Habigs around. They don't pop up as often as other brands.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wonderful find, Steve.

Funny how there doesn't seem to be many P & C Habigs around. They don't pop up as often as other brands.

Steve, Thanks! This one came from a Vienna seller. When I do find P. & C. Habig Wien Fashion Soft Felts they are usually Homburgs.

 

[Steve1857]

Steve, Thanks! This one came from a Vienna seller. When I do find P. & C. Habig Wien Fashion Soft Felts they are usually Homburgs.

I have a P. & C. Habig Homburg and a very soft felt Fedora. They're not as old as your recent arrival though, Steve.

 

[Steve1857]

Ca. 1920s/30s Hückel "Flexible" Bowler arrived today.



Originally sold in an establishment in a town some 95km south-west of Copenhagen.



The name of the establishment and town is nicely written in gold lettering on the soft, thick sweatband.


I think a lady took over the use of this one due to the added scarlet ribbon.



Luckily, it was easy to remove and revealed the original ribbon and bow underneath.



As can be seen, it has some dents. Hope it protected the head underneath.

Its 5 1/4 punti size is a slightly tight fit, but I think it will stretch a bit.

 

[steur]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit", 58 cm, possibly 1930s late 1920s and reworked later. There is no paper label but the Liner is stitched in so if reworked it was possibly in the 1950s. The Felt has a Natural finish but a soft hand. The Sweatband, Liner and Band are of very high quality.

Open Crown

I have a NOS condition P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit Berlin Friedrichstr. 82a" that has very similar components and from about the same time period. This is definitely one of my finest hats.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/5-p-c-habig-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=1977

And it looks it too! Oozes quality, Steve.

 

[steur]

Ca. 1920s/30s Hückel "Flexible" Bowler arrived today.

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Originally sold in an establishment in a town some 95km south-west of Copenhagen.

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The name of the establishment and town is nicely written in gold lettering on the soft, thick sweatband.

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I think a lady took over the use of this one due to the added scarlet ribbon.

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Luckily, it was easy to remove and revealed the original ribbon and bow underneath.

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As can be seen, it has some dents. Hope it protected the head underneath.

Its 5 1/4 punti size is a slightly tight fit, but I think it will stretch a bit.

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Nice catch, Steve. These dents should come out with some luck and some steam.

 

[Steve1857]

Ca. 1920s/30s Hückel "Flexible" Bowler arrived today.

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Originally sold in an establishment in a town some 95km south-west of Copenhagen.

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The name of the establishment and town is nicely written in gold lettering on the soft, thick sweatband.

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I think a lady took over the use of this one due to the added scarlet ribbon.

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Luckily, it was easy to remove and revealed the original ribbon and bow underneath.

View attachment 493685

As can be seen, it has some dents. Hope it protected the head underneath.

Its 5 1/4 punti size is a slightly tight fit, but I think it will stretch a bit.

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Nice catch, Steve. These dents should come out with some luck and some steam.

Thanks Stefan. It's not the best of my 3 or 4 Hückel "Flexibles", but it is a nice new catch re Danish hat establishments.

 

[Rmccamey]

I really like the shine on that hat!

P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit", 58 cm, possibly 1930s late 1920s and reworked later. There is no paper label but the Liner is stitched in so if reworked it was possibly in the 1950s. The Felt has a Natural finish but a soft hand. The Sweatband, Liner and Band are of very high quality.

Open Crown

I have a NOS condition P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität, Reine Handarbeit Berlin Friedrichstr. 82a" that has very similar components and from about the same time period. This is definitely one of my finest hats.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/5-p-c-habig-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=1977

 

[mayserwegener]

And it looks it too! Oozes quality, Steve.

Stefan, Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised when I found it.

 

[mayserwegener]

I really like the shine on that hat!

Randy, Thanks! It does have a nice gloss. I wore it today.

 

[Blare]

Ca. 1920s/30s Hückel "Flexible" Bowler arrived today.

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Originally sold in an establishment in a town some 95km south-west of Copenhagen.

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The name of the establishment and town is nicely written in gold lettering on the soft, thick sweatband.

View attachment 493683
I think a lady took over the use of this one due to the added scarlet ribbon.

View attachment 493684

Luckily, it was easy to remove and revealed the original ribbon and bow underneath.

View attachment 493685

As can be seen, it has some dents. Hope it protected the head underneath.

Its 5 1/4 punti size is a slightly tight fit, but I think it will stretch a bit.

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Nice addition Steve… and that add on ribbon made an interesting look

 

[mayserwegener]

Ca. 1920s/30s Hückel "Flexible" Bowler arrived today.

View attachment 493670

Originally sold in an establishment in a town some 95km south-west of Copenhagen.

View attachment 493681

The name of the establishment and town is nicely written in gold lettering on the soft, thick sweatband.

View attachment 493683
I think a lady took over the use of this one due to the added scarlet ribbon.

View attachment 493684

Luckily, it was easy to remove and revealed the original ribbon and bow underneath.

View attachment 493685

As can be seen, it has some dents. Hope it protected the head underneath.

Its 5 1/4 punti size is a slightly tight fit, but I think it will stretch a bit.

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Steve, Super find! Great looking JHS "Flexible" Stiff Felt!

 

[Steve1857]

Nice addition Steve… and that add on ribbon made an interesting look

Steve, Super find! Great looking JHS "Flexible" Stiff Felt!

Thanks Joe and Steve. I was pleased when it suddenly turned up on Facebook Market Place.

 

[StoryPNW]

Picked up my first Borsalino for $100 off the bay. It came a little dirty and smashed but it cleaned up pretty nice. It has a 2 1/2 inch brim and the felt is nice and soft and quite moldable. I know it's a recent production but all in all it's a pretty nice hat and I'm happy with the purchase.

 

[Blare]

Picked up my first Borsalino for $100 off the bay. It came a little dirty and smashed but it cleaned up pretty nice. It has a 2 1/2 inch brim and the felt is nice and soft and quite moldable. I know it's a recent production but all in all it's a pretty nice hat and I'm happy with the purchase.
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Nice hat Simeon

 

[StoryPNW]

Nice hat Simeon

Thanks Joe

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Picked up my first Borsalino for $100 off the bay. It came a little dirty and smashed but it cleaned up pretty nice. It has a 2 1/2 inch brim and the felt is nice and soft and quite moldable. I know it's a recent production but all in all it's a pretty nice hat and I'm happy with the purchase.
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Looks good on you! Did you find it fit true to size? Borsalinos of this era tend to run small in my experience.

 

[StoryPNW]

Looks good on you! Did you find it fit true to size? Borsalinos of this era tend to run small in my experience.

It fits well, and quite comfortable actually, but I'm not sure how to interpret the size on this because it says 7 1/2 (uk?) and 61 on the size tag. I'm normally a 60 so I'd say by that measurement it definitely runs small.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It fits well, and quite comfortable actually, but I'm not sure how to interpret the size on this because it says 7 1/2 (uk?) and 61 on the size tag. I'm normally a 60 so I'd say by that measurement it definitely runs small.
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Borsalino’s sizing can be a mystery at times. Glad it fits well.

 

[hatsRme]

Picked up my first Borsalino for $100 off the bay. It came a little dirty and smashed but it cleaned up pretty nice. It has a 2 1/2 inch brim and the felt is nice and soft and quite moldable. I know it's a recent production but all in all it's a pretty nice hat and I'm happy with the purchase.
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Sweet deal! Great lid!! (I have one, always well received)
But apparently now you have competition from your doppelgänger with the same(?) hat.

I like yours better.