Homburg Nation

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve. It is great, and great to have an American Homburg. Not easy to describe, but different from our European versions even though I have some from the 40s and 50s that are as big and wide. The dimensions, proportions, and feel of the felt are different, but equally as good quality wise.

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[deadlyhandsome]

I believe this one deserves its place in the Nation. It arrived today from California via Brent.

A Knox Superfine Homburg. The quality of this hat speaks for itself. Its dimensions and proportions are, what I would call, so American.

The high crown, its chocolate brown colour, wide oval brim, eye catching semi wide ribbon, and large bow all add to the eye catching qualities of this Homburg.

Flip it over and the inside of it 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.

Thanks Brent.

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You wear it well, Steve! I think it will be right at home with your Borsalinos and other European hats.


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[steur]

That's one that could win me over. Looks excellent, Stefan! Keep your eyes out for something comparable in a tan, sand, or rust color.

Thanks, Randy. I'm always on the lookout. Black homburgs can be found in huge numbers, but other colours are far more rare.

 

[steur]

I believe this one deserves its place in the Nation. It arrived today from California via Brent.

A Knox Superfine Homburg. The quality of this hat speaks for itself. Its dimensions and proportions are, what I would call, so American.

The high crown, its chocolate brown colour, wide oval brim, eye catching semi wide ribbon, and large bow all add to the eye catching qualities of this Homburg.

Flip it over and the inside of it 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.

Thanks Brent.

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That is a beauty, Steve. Brent is a kind and generous spirit (and an enabler of some magnitude).

 

[Steve1857]

That is a beauty, Steve. Brent is a kind and generous spirit (and an enabler of some magnitude).

Thank you, Stefan. So true about Brent.

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[steur]

I went out cycling this friday to pay a visit to one of my vintage hat hunting grounds. All of four (!) hats were to be found in the shop, this being summer and not exactly felt weather. But I wasn't coming back without a hat, having cycled over a 100 kilometers, so it had to be something. Even another black homburg would do. This one fit the bill.
Lord Byron homburg hat (I guess "Beau Brummel" was already taken). Manufacture is a bit unclear. The label is in French, but the "M.M.C." doesn't ring any bells. The dealer Jager-Oberlinkels of Ettelbrück is located in Luxembourg, so the hat could be French, Belgian or even made in Luxembourg. Size 57 with the brim at 6cm and crown 11cm at the center dent. A very well made hat, which deserves the "grand luxe" designation it carries.
Jager-Oberlinkels was founded in 1891 as a specialist hatshop. They still exist today as a shop for clothes and accessories.

 

[Steve1857]

Nice find, Stefan. It's got a good shape and look to it.

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[steur]

Nice find, Stefan. It's got a good shape and look to it.

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Well spotted, Steve. It's what made me choose it over a Wilke homburg, that had a shorter brim and some taper to the crown. Made it look like a tiny hat. This one has a lot more presence.

 

[Steve1857]

Definitely worthy of a lord [emoji4]

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[Rmccamey]

Steve and Stafan, as the Master's of the Homburg, does this 2 inch brim, black on black Royal Coachman qualify me as a Junior Member?

 

[Steve1857]

Steve and Stafan, as the Master's of the Homburg, does this 2 inch brim, black on black Royal Coachman qualify me as a Junior Member?

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That qualifies you to be a fully fledged member Rmc [emoji4]. Very nice looking Dobbs Homburg.

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[Rmccamey]

Thank you sir, that makes me feel much better. The next step now is to actually wear it out in public!!!

That qualifies you to be a fully fledged member Rmc [emoji4]. Very nice looking Dobbs Homburg.

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[Steve1857]

Thank you sir, that makes me feel much better. The next step now is to actually wear it out in public!!!

One small step for a man ... [emoji4]

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[Steve1857]

Thank you sir, that makes me feel much better. The next step now is to actually wear it out in public!!!

You can do it Rmc. We're rooting for you. Enjoy the looks you'll get. It's a beauty.

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[Rmccamey]

It is actually quite nice. A good hand and felt firm enough to hold its shape but without being "cowboy hat" stiff. I'll keep this one for a while. I do want a wider brim and I'm not a fan of black on black.

Thanks for your support, Steve!

One small step for a man ... [emoji4]

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You can do it Rmc. We're rooting for you. Enjoy the looks you'll get. It's a beauty.

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[Steve1857]

It is actually quite nice. A good hand and felt firm enough to hold its shape but without being "cowboy hat" stiff. I'll keep this one for a while. I do want a wider brim and I'm not a fan of black on black.

Thanks for your support, Steve!

I think the black on black look works well on this one due to the wide ribbon.

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[Rmccamey]

You are probably right. I'll wear this one a while before I do anything drastic.

I think the black on black look works well on this one due to the wide ribbon.

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[steur]

Steve and Stafan, as the Master's of the Homburg, does this 2 inch brim, black on black Royal Coachman qualify me as a Junior Member?

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That qualifies you to be a fully fledged member Rmc [emoji4]. Very nice looking Dobbs Homburg.

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I second that! The homburg nation is a welcoming society, so welcome, Randy!

 

[Rmccamey]

Thank you, Stefan!

I second that! The homburg nation is a welcoming society, so welcome, Randy!

 

[Rmccamey]

Stefan, do you still have this or another nice 57 homburg that might need a new home?

Battersby Special Quality homburg in black. Size 57, with the brim at 6,5cm and the crown 11cm at the pinch. Just a wonderful homburg and I wish I would fit me. Sold in Sweden.