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[Steve1857]

This week I commented on a black homburg that one cannot have enough of them. Well, practice what you preach, so number 32 is added to the collection. Several points of attraction for this one.
Fléchet homburg for Gérard Sools in black. Size 57 with the bound brim at 5,5cm an the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Sweatband made of "cuir ragondin" or nutria leather for the English speakers. Didn't know that was a thing, but here we are, Likely the felt is nutria too, but can't confirm that as the hat has no label inside. Looks like an early one, probably forties or early fifties. Weighs 152 grams.

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Some really nice finds, Stefan. The Fléchet sold at Sools is a great find.

Seems like quality hats are still out there somewhere.

 

[steur]

Stefan, Great find! This is a real beauty!

Thanks, Steve. I wouldn't mind finding an exceptional Mayser like that "superbe" you just posted though!

 

[steur]

Some really nice finds, Stefan. The Fléchet sold at Sools is a great find.

Seems like quality hats are still out there somewhere.

Thank you, Steve. They can still be found, but you really have to look for them. As luck would have that's what we like to do, isn't it?!

 

[Rmccamey]

Luck of the Irish, perhaps.

I bought this panamahat for 10 euro's as a size 62, but it turned out to be exactly my size! Miracles still happen View attachment 690794 View attachment 690795 View attachment 690796 View attachment 690797 View attachment 690798 View attachment 690799 View attachment 690800 View attachment 690801 View attachment 690802 View attachment 690803

Another beauty.

Mayser "Superbe", 60 cm possibly mid 1950s. This is a really great looking Camber form. The light Brown Felt is of high quality and pliable. Very thin Over Welt Brim with a Mid Width Band / Bow + Wind Cord. Also works great Snapped Brim.

Open Crown

 

[mayserwegener]

Randy, Thanks!

 

[steur]

Luck of the Irish, perhaps.



Another beauty, Stefan.

Thank you, randy.

 

[The Shoe]

Some really nice finds, Stefan. The Fléchet sold at Sools is a great find.

Seems like quality hats are still out there somewhere.

They are certainly out there. I usually pick mine up from a guy I know in the Netherlands.

 

[Pellie]

Courtois "Silverfox" from Belgium. The label says size 6 (59) , but unfortunally it is way too small for me, more like 56 or 57. Nevertheless it's a fine hat with a great color combination. But this is not a keeper.

 

[The Lost kansan]

New to me Stetson Royal Stratoliner estimated to be from the mid 50s. It’s gonna need a lot of work before it’s wearable!

 

[The Lost kansan]

Spent the afternoon cleaning, steaming, and reshaping this (estimated mid 50s) Royal Stratoliner. Arrived pretty misshapen but all in all in good condition. A few little moth nips but nothing too severe.
Gave a it a sort of crossover western (almost gus) crease inspired by some Russell Lee photographs of cattlemen during the Great Depression.
This is my first vintage hat and I’m already really liking the more organic look it has, contrast to the factory creases on my modern hats.

 

[DaveProc]

Picked up this Royal Stetson model unknown on a lark for cheap.
The hat is almost perfect except for a tiny moth nip on the brim. I'm actually very surprised at how nice the felt is.

 

[Rollin Rains]

Spent the afternoon cleaning, steaming, and reshaping this (estimated mid 50s) Royal Stratoliner. Arrived pretty misshapen but all in all in good condition. A few little moth nips but nothing too severe.
Gave a it a sort of crossover western (almost gus) crease inspired by some Russell Lee photographs of cattlemen during the Great Depression.
This is my first vintage hat and I’m already really liking the more organic look it has, contrast to the factory creases on my modern hats.
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Great find! and great job on the crease!

 

[The Lost kansan]

Great find! and great job on the crease!

Thanks!

 

[steur]

This was (and still is) in a bit of a condition. I did have a go at cleaning and steaming it, but it still needs work. With some moth damage it's a beater anyway, bit nice enough to bring it back.

Borsalino Feather in a grey colour called Lupo (wolf). Size 58 (but curiously enough it fits me) with the overwelt brim at 6cm and the center dent at 10cm. They were not kidding when calling it feather, because it is indeed very lightweight at only 67 grams. Sweatband is grosgrain ribbon with the liner sewn onto it. All reducing weight.