Thank you, Randy! I want to be conservative with my first homburg and stick to greys or browns. If I'm gonna own it, like Steve said, I'm gonna have to stay in my comfort zone for the first one. That's an awesome gesture, though, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! One day, I might even work my way up to a bowler. You rock them bowlers like a boss!
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Rmccamey
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Thanks Phil. You should find a lot of greys. Browns can be had as well, but maybe not quite as many. Good luck with your search.
I need fall to get here quick so I can wear my new Silverbelly Gannon!
I need fall to get here quick so I can wear my new Silverbelly Gannon!
Yes sir, bring on the Fall! That's a nice looking Gannon right there!
That is a great looking Homburg! Thank you for sharing that! I'm gathering Intel on what all's out there and available in my size. This one is atop my list! Thank you very much, Stefan! I love that salmon colored brim trim!
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The “Royal Stetson Deluxe” homburg I received a few days ago is in almost minty condition.
I couldn’t help wearing it out for a test run simply because it has such a big brim (almost 2 5/8 inches before the curl), but that outing confirmed that I am not really a fan of the homburg look on me.
I had already planned to put this one in the closet as a collectible rather than a working hat, anyway.
That being said, this hat is one beautiful work of art. Everything about it from the felt to the sweatband to the liner to the ribbon work is such darn amazing quality.
No date anywhere that I could find but other loungers have dated the “Royal Stetson Deluxe” line from around 1946-1954 (one lounger actually has one with a date stamp of ‘54).
I couldn’t help wearing it out for a test run simply because it has such a big brim (almost 2 5/8 inches before the curl), but that outing confirmed that I am not really a fan of the homburg look on me.
I had already planned to put this one in the closet as a collectible rather than a working hat, anyway.
That being said, this hat is one beautiful work of art. Everything about it from the felt to the sweatband to the liner to the ribbon work is such darn amazing quality.
No date anywhere that I could find but other loungers have dated the “Royal Stetson Deluxe” line from around 1946-1954 (one lounger actually has one with a date stamp of ‘54).
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A really wonderful Homburg and in my opinion it looks great on you. But of course you have to feel comfortable. Maybe you let it lie a few days and try it again afterwards, whether the spark jumps over...
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The OPA size tag was from '41 to '47, so that should narrow it down a bit more.
Looks great on you! I like it with the Hawaiian shirt.
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I’m also with Matt and Bob. It looks great on you.
Great find. Please don't hide it away. You're rocking it. Looks so good on you!
Congrats.
That hat looks great on you, Nathan! You could easily be a Homburg guy! That hat is in immaculate condition and I’m a little jealous. If only it had been the next size up…..lol.
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I’m with the others. I vote for head time. It looks great.
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Thanks gentlemen, your kind remarks might have me reconsidering and perhaps time will endear the homburg look to me.
However, I don’t intend to wear this one much no matter what. I have taken 3-4 pristine vintage Stetsons and worn them down to bone. I believe that’s part of my recent turn back to Akubras - I wear hats hard and don’t want to regret it anymore.
Besides, truth be told it’s a little too tight and I would have to stretch it over my knee to make it fit and I don’t want to do that.
This is probably 21.5 inches round., so @hambone71 it would have been far too small for you.
However, I don’t intend to wear this one much no matter what. I have taken 3-4 pristine vintage Stetsons and worn them down to bone. I believe that’s part of my recent turn back to Akubras - I wear hats hard and don’t want to regret it anymore.
Besides, truth be told it’s a little too tight and I would have to stretch it over my knee to make it fit and I don’t want to do that.
This is probably 21.5 inches round., so @hambone71 it would have been far too small for you.
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Well, I'm glad you got it. Enjoy it as part of your collection. I have one on the way.
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Glad to hear you have one on the way. What did you decide on?
Stefan hooked me up with one he posted a page back. Its in transit from The Netherlands.
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Great WW2 era homburg! The colors and condition look great. It does look a bit small on you, and I’m glad you are not attempting to stretch it. The style certainly works for you if you can find one that fits well.
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The Dutch Connection, sweet! That will give it extra wedding charm. Looking forward to seeing it on your head but I reckon it will be a week or more in transit?
Yeah, I'm sure it will be hung up in customs for a day or three. That's ok, I'm in no hurry.
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I do have two other nice homburgs and one beater if I want to go for the homburg look.
Here’s the nicest of the lot - a Dobbs fifteen. I had hoped this would fit Phil for his niece’s wedding but it’s definitely a size 7.
