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[The Wiser Hatter]

Steve I like how the ribbon twist works with the two color ribbon nice work.

 

[Justin B]

I like that Rockel. I have a thing for hats with bound brims and interesting ribbons.

 

[GamaH]

I *love* that ribbon.

 

[mayserwegener]

Zetal, Ed, Justin & GamaH, Thanks! It wears well too but that will have to wait until the fall.

 

[DJH]

I think this one is pretty interesting. Size 59cm, date stamped 1962 and in fine condition. Unique ribbon and bow work with a very nice felt finish.

What a great profile! The colours work nicely together as well.

 

[Lefty]

Lefty, you didn't comment on my Optimo. I'm worried. :cry: lol lol lol

My pride and my envy are currently engaged in a battle to the death. I'll let you know how it turns out.





(I dig it.)

 

[Lefty]

What a great profile! The colours work nicely together as well.

+1. The little loop reminds me of a belt's keeper holding the pug.

 

[Aureliano]

My pride and my envy are currently engaged in a battle to the death. I'll let you know how it turns out. (I dig it.)

Thank you, sir, lol lol

 

[bowlerman]

GREAT hat Steve.
+1 on the color combo comments.

 

[Michaelshane]

Bowler....

 

[randooch]

Wow, pretty decorative, fluffy satin liner, there, almost doily-esque! I guess they compensated for the rather drab exteriors by fancifying the liners. How does it fit? (I'm always tempted to get a bowler, but fear it'll fit like a lamp shade.)

 

[MojoStick]

Thirft Store Fresh!

Found this today.
Stetson $5 thrift store find. Guess it could be considered a beater,
but it does have character...

 

[InsolentPuppy]

So I got a $20 homburg off ebay for the purpose of turning it into a lord's hat similar to this:

It's my 1st attempt at altering a hat. Once I find the shape I want I'll have Falcon Park or Leon Drexler create a professional version. This is where I'm at so far.

 

[Rats Riley]

Excellent idea Chicago!

I like it because it's a style you don't regularly see fellas wearing. I also always liked the rolled edges of a bowler or derby, but until now was reluctant to bash a crown.

I actually wouldn't mind one in a pecan or taupe with contrasting ribbons!

See! Now you got me thinking!

 

[bowlerman]

hm. looks to me like you've got it, IP. I like that a lot. "Lord's hat?" I'm not familiar with the term. Is that what you call a homburg with a teardrop?

 

[randooch]

Found this today.
Stetson $5 thrift store find. Guess it could be considered a beater,
but it does have character...

That it does! Nice stretcher, too.

 

[MojoStick]

Thanks. The stretcher was an antique store find, just missing the size scale/plate.

 

[InsolentPuppy]

My understanding is that a Lord's hat is just a Homburg with an unbound brim. I'm not sure if the style of the crown makes any difference. Scroll half-way down.

hm. looks to me like you've got it, IP. I like that a lot. "Lord's hat?" I'm not familiar with the term. Is that what you call a homburg with a teardrop?

 

[bowlerman]

Cool. I think, in that case, I may own one, though it doesn't even have the stitching, as yours appears to. Also I believe Joshbru posted one recently that fits that description.

 

[mayserwegener]

My understanding is that a Lord's hat is just a Homburg with an unbound brim. I'm not sure if the style of the crown makes any difference. Scroll half-way down.

I think this term might have been used in England. It might have also crossed over to the US but I don't think it was used on the Continent. The Homburg has a German brim curl. To me the flatter brims with side curl don't fit the bill with or without binding.