Thanks Art!! I was torn between another dark color or to go with something lighter. I'm happy I chose the 'Blue Smoke with these proportions. Because of my skin tone, I have learned that all shades don't necessarily make for a good looking piece upon this darker noggin' :) This shade...
Just in. Custom VS Blue Smoke. 2 in. Sharks Gill. 2 3/8 under welt brim. 6 inch open crown. In a word: "Wow!" Wanted a lighter piece that didn't "scream" 'look at me.' With a darker skin tone, some lighter colors take the eyes away from the total 'me,' if you know what I mean. As I venture...
Lagomarsino Homburg on eBay...
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=173416333146&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111
Want to share my Melton 'Art In Hats' to this page devoted to them. This is cross listed in new hats thread. But wanted to be on the record for sharing here! This one is a least dated in the 50s. The felt is simply magnificent and needs little to no steam for shaping. The pics were taken...
Vintage Melton "Art in Hats" New York. Procured from a retiring theater wardrobe manager in Update New York. After a little brushing ad steaming, this piece is really nice! My Homburg collection continues to flourish!
20s/30s Stetson No.1 Quality Western. 3 1/2 inch brim. 5 1/2 inch open crown. The headshot features me sporting it after a couple light coats of Kahl Hat Stiffener. Thanks to splintercells (Justin) for making this rare vintage piece available.
Now this...Inexplicable connection to Homburgs of late. Have become accustomed to their style as dress and casual. This vintage Melton cannot arrive fast snuff! Pics to come in Melton and Homburg Nation threads.
Arrived. Stem Winder Custom 'Dress Western' Hat in what is defined as a light gray. However, it looks like Silverbelly to me. Not much company history That I could find. Outside pics taken to show true color. A great deal that came with the hard case. The felt is 100X quality (not gonna claim...
Oh my! So you were in the chase too? Not familiar with this brand either (then again, I'm still an 'intermediate novice'). I requested some basic stats but it appears the seller was only interested in selling. Got this one for a song. News at 11! :)
Awaiting the arrival of a piece that is at least 90 years old! Thanks to fellow lounger Justin for making this available for us larger noggin folk! 20s Stetson No.1 Quality. History will be shared upon arrival! Never thought I'd be riding off in the sunset with this one! :D
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