What hat are you waiting for today?

[RJR]

Congrats Doc! That’s a great one.


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[NewJack]

Congrats Doc! That’s a great one.


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Thanks so much! You're one of the 'enablers!!' And I love it!

 

[steur]

Pulled the trigger on another nice Homburg. This one by Mac Lachlin (or is it McLachlin?) from a fellow lounger. Always wanted one in gray. Careful what you wish for...Ya might just get it!

That's more than a good get. Excellent hats. That one looks super.

 

[NewJack]

That's more than a good get. Excellent hats. That one looks super.

Thanks so much! However, I am in awe of a blue Mac Lachlin (?) you shared! The taller crown on that one is simply a beast! I love pieces with taller crowns. and now that my eyes have been lit with Homburgs, I'm considering a custom built on similar dimensions as larger sizes are rare!

 

[steur]

Thanks so much! However, I am in awe of a blue Mac Lachlin (?) you shared! The taller crown on that one is simply a beast! I love pieces with taller crowns. and now that my eyes have been lit with Homburgs, I'm considering a custom built on similar dimensions as larger sizes are rare!

Thanks, Jack. That blue MacLachlan was a chance find alright. Superb hats in every way, as you'll soon find out. I'm in doubt however if there's a hatter out there who's able to replicate the craftmanship that went into these hats. MacLachlan hat are a rare find in any shade, so best cherish the one you're going to get!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

From Daniele:

Panizza Royal Sportsman in heather. Size 59. Made during the seventies at Panizza historical factory in Ghiffa on the Lago Maggiore.

This is my favorite of the hats I just bought from Daniele. Love it.

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[BobHufford]

A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5.

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5.

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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Too funny!!
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[Desert dog]

I'll bet you didn't get three for five, even back in the day![emoji16].

A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5.

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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[Frunobulax]

A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5.

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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That Dobbs looks like it has some serious potential.

I'll bet you didn't get three for five, even back in the day![emoji16].

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[Redfokker]

Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

From Daniele, Robert's hat. I love the lines and the color.

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[deadlyhandsome]

From Daniele, Robert's hat. I love the lines and the color.

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Ohhh, they got it right with that hat. Nothing I can point to, but the whole hat just looks “right.”


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[deadlyhandsome]

Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from. View attachment 128796 View attachment 128797

Great color, Mike. I’m curious if the crown is soft or hard. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s actually a homburg. Either way I like it.


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[drmaxtejeda]

Ohhh, they got it right with that hat. Nothing I can point to, but the whole hat just looks “right.”


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I know, doesn't it? Daniele really helped me out with his expertise.

I went to Italy once, to buy a Newfoundland dog. A friend asked me why I was going to Liguria to buy a Canadian breed. My answer was "Italians make everything more beautiful."


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[Redfokker]

From Daniele, Robert's hat. I love the lines and the color.

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Yes, that color is sweet!

 

[steur]

A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5.

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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What the others said. That Dobbs looks promising indeed. You'll get $5 worth of fun out of these no matter what.

 

[steur]

Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from. View attachment 128796 View attachment 128797

Interesting piece, Mike. Hard to find bowler hats in other than black. See what you can make of it.

 

[steur]

From Daniele, Robert's hat. I love the lines and the color.

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That is a lovely hat alright. Daniele knows how to find them for sure.

 

[Zoukatron]

I recently checked out the instagram account of Stephen Temkin (Leon Drexler) and he had an picture of an in progress, dark blue homburg with the sort of crown proportions that I asked for. Either someone else in London has very similar tastes to me, or I'm getting new hat soon... Spoiler alert: I am getting my new hat soon.