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[buler]

has any one heard of this hat ? richman brothers black stinky and does any one have a photo of one?

While many vintage hats do have odors.... I believe the hat is being referred to as a stingy (short brim). See this post for a pic of a Richman Bros stingy (the blue hat).
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[T Rick]

has any one heard of this hat ? richman brothers black stinky and does any one have a photo of one?

Hmm... does it look like this one?

(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

While many vintage hats do have odors.... I believe the hat is being referred to as a stingy (short brim). See this post for a pic of a Richman Bros stingy (the blue hat).
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Very nice looking hat, quite a bit like the vintage Bond Fifteen stingy I just got from an eBay auction (my first "real" hat!). More incoming, pics as soon as I figure out how to work the web cam...

 

[danofarlington]

Hmm... does it look like this one?

(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)



Very nice looking hat, quite a bit like the vintage Bond Fifteen stingy I just got from an eBay auction (my first "real" hat!). More incoming, pics as soon as I figure out how to work the web cam...

We need a beaver hat like that, with the flat tail in back. Then, there would be no doubt that it's a beaver hat, for any doubters there may have been.

 

[rlk]

We need a beaver hat like that, with the flat tail in back. Then, there would be no doubt that it's a beaver hat, for any doubters there may have been.

Make your own:

 

[danofarlington]

Make your own:

Wow, that's great!

Have we left any rodent unhatted?

 

[scottyrocks]

Hmm... does it look like this one?

(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

Hmm, is that Pepe, or Babette (hint: if the stripe is paint, its Babette!)?

 

[Canadian Cowboy]

Hello Loungers,
Can somebody tell me how many posts you need before you are allowed to copy and paste pictures,I bought a couple of hats and wanted to share them.
Thanks,CC

 

[Tomasso]

how many posts you need before you are allowed to copy and paste pictures

You can post pix on your first post.

 

[gtdean48]

:arated:

You can post pix on your first post.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/FAQ.html#photos

 

[Alan-Eby]

Hey my fellow hat lovers. I'm looking for a nice black or grey Homburg any suggestions on where to find one other than ebay and other such sites?

 

[zetwal]

Hey my fellow hat lovers. I'm looking for a nice black or grey Homburg any suggestions on where to find one other than ebay and other such sites?

Unless you can't find one in your size, ebay is the way to go. Since Homburgs aren't favored by most hat wearers today, you can still find plenty of tremendous vintage Homburgs at comparatively low prices.

You can also put a "want to buy" ad in the Lounge Classifieds. Be sure to state your size.

 

[Alan-Eby]

Unless you can't find one in your size, ebay is the way to go. Since Homburgs aren't favored by most hat wearers today, you can still find plenty of tremendous vintage Homburgs at comparatively low prices.

You can also put a "want to buy" ad in the Lounge Classifieds. Be sure to state your size.

Thats what I was afraid of. Thanks I guess I'll keep ebay hunting.

 

[Yeps]

Thats what I was afraid of. Thanks I guess I'll keep ebay hunting.

Do you want new or vintage? Also, how much are you willing to pay? There are some makers who make decent Homburgs out there, but they will probably cost more than their vintage cousins.

 

[Gumbo Book]

Thats what I was afraid of. Thanks I guess I'll keep ebay hunting.

Hello Alan-Eby!

Try Christys in the UK. They do a new bowler at around $120 in fur felt although they're not what they used to be
Olnley hatwear UK.
D bar J in Vegas do a "historical bowler"

But zetwal is right. The art of the bowler and Homburg to some are a dying art. And to get the best examples of this the best bet is to got ebay and buy vintage. You'll just get a better qaulity made hat. We have loads in the UK ebay. All going rather cheap, just a few bucks.
The crown on modern bowler is probably a little too low, and the brim not given a tight pencil roll, ( imho )

But it's up to you really.

Have fun'

 

[Gumbo Book]

Thats what I was afraid of. Thanks I guess I'll keep ebay hunting.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220711920991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Gumbo.

( great price )

 

[Alan-Eby]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220711920991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Gumbo.

( great price )

Thanks, to all of you, I'm looking more for a used hat for a few reasons 1. Pricing, 2. I like the broke in look and feel of an older hat. 3. I like hats with a bit of character that can only can from aging.
By the way Gumbo I love you Vini Vidi Velcro quote!!

 

[Yeps]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220711920991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Gumbo.

( great price )

When did this search switch from Homburgs to Bowlers? Rather different beasts, if you ask me.

 

[Alan-Eby]

When did this search switch from Homburgs to Bowlers? Rather different beasts, if you ask me.

Not so different to me, one has a crease the other (while sometimes stiffer) does not.
Should I find an affordable bowler I'll crease it myself and make a Homburg.

 

[Yeps]

Not so different to me, one has a crease the other (while sometimes stiffer) does not.
Should I find an affordable bowler I'll crease it myself and make a Homburg.

That is interesting. I was under the impression that bowlers were extremely stiff (as the cracks in the poor condition ones demonstrate), and the homburgs I have run into are soft, more like fedoras with a curl.

Have you done this to a bowler? I am interested to see how well it has worked.

 

[Alan-Eby]

I have not done that, but my great grandfather used to buy bowler's (maybe just open crowned hats) and crease them himself. I wish I had one of his old hats that would be amazing, but he'd wear one hat till it wore out. In my limited experience Bowlers while stiffer can still be creased, I've worked with hats for a long time (mostly western styles) and am pretty confident in being able to crease a bowler. I'll let you know how it goes if I get the chance to do it sometime soon.