Super nice find Erik. Congrats. I've seen a few bowlers made by Karlskrona here in Denmark. They're well made.
Thanks a lot Steve! Have a great weekend!
Those are very cool hats. Thanks for posting these.
Congrats on that one, Erik. Seems like a very well made hat. Always a satisfying experience when a hat fits like that.
Looks like something James West would have.
He'd have it up his sleeve.
Beautifull derby, as i said before i wasnt found of derbys until i brought one since then the derby/bowler/bombin is one of my favorite hats modelsI bought this great bowler from Stefan. It was originally made by Boy de Winter of L'Hiver in Holland and beautifully restored by Fleur de Huu of Penumbra hats because, as Stefan says, "... it was in a bit of a state."
Stefan and Fleur agreed that this lovely chocolate brown bowler deserved a bold "look at me" bow. Good choice guys.
Originally made as a riders hat, the stiffness of the felt and solid nature of the crown bear witness to this, it will now be used as a town hat [emoji4].
I'll definitely keep my eye out for a L'Hiver in the future and if ever I need work done on a hat, Penumbra will be my first choice.
Thank you Stefan for saving this bowler so it could end up on my head and in my collection.
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What a great looking stiff felt Daniele. It is really unusual, but beautiful. Wish it were my size! Stefan might even be enticed to wear a Bowler with this one, it is in his size.
- Bombetta Qualità Superiore. Size 7 US or 5 French. European 57 cm.
The "bombetta" is a "Misto" felt of fur and wool.
It is called "M Favaro" as you can see in the enclosed images of the inside of the hat. "Rizzo" is the type. Ribbon is "Nera"
It is a slightly "heather" felt bowler, the first I saw in my life
The size marked on the sweatband is 7, I, with some doubts, bought it thinking a 61 centimeters, but at the opening of the package this is the result
The measurements are: crown is at 12 cm. curled brim at 5,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm
The felt, in a medium grey, is mixed with fur and wool with a “heather” look. It weight 161 grams
It was sold in Milan
My opinion on its age is it was made before the WWII
I said this from the paper label with size written with fountain pen, lining and finishing
Embossed golden stamps on the sweatband
Size tag and the interior bow
A lucky find for sure, but I wish it was more my size!
- Bombetta Qualità Superiore. Size 7 US or 5 French. European 57 cm.
The "bombetta" is a "Misto" felt of fur and wool.
It is called "M Favaro" as you can see in the enclosed images of the inside of the hat. "Rizzo" is the type. Ribbon is "Nera"
It is a slightly "heather" felt bowler, the first I saw in my life
The size marked on the sweatband is 7, I, with some doubts, bought it thinking a 61 centimeters, but at the opening of the package this is the result
The measurements are: crown is at 12 cm. curled brim at 5,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm
The felt, in a medium grey, is mixed with fur and wool with a “heather” look. It weight 161 grams
It was sold in Milan
My opinion on its age is it was made before the WWII
I said this from the paper label with size written with fountain pen, lining and finishing
Embossed golden stamps on the sweatband
Size tag and the interior bow
A lucky find for sure, but I wish it was more my size!
It is an outstanding hat with a great historic background.
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
Me too, Stefan. Even if it's not quite your size or mine, who wouldn't want Daniele's wonderful find in their collection? Hats are made to be worn, but some are just too outstanding not to have.
That's actually more likely than you might think, Max. Mike's fez doesn't fit me (I should know, he got it from me). I have several fezzes but no headshots are known to exist (yet)
