Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Homburg Nation

Messages
17,515
Location
Maryland
Most Soft Felt Dress hats from that time period had a similar look to a Homburg (a European form). The hat in the photo has a Homburg like flange but the front of the brim was tweaked mostly likely by the wearer.
 
I noticed the pictures posted of my Homburg want to be look like it has a teardrop crease, it does not. It is a tight deep center dent with the front dents. I have tried a couple of more pictures to show....the light does funny things sometimes. I must also say the other pictures were from the person I bought it from...so perhaps they had creased it that way.....did not arrive like that though and the center dent is DEEP which does do strange things with the light.....
M
 

Attachments

  • 20161114_172901.jpg
    20161114_172901.jpg
    604.3 KB · Views: 170
  • 20161114_172913.jpg
    20161114_172913.jpg
    543.6 KB · Views: 165
  • 20161114_172845.jpg
    20161114_172845.jpg
    622.5 KB · Views: 156
  • 20161114_172913.jpg
    20161114_172913.jpg
    543.6 KB · Views: 162
  • 20161114_172848.jpg
    20161114_172848.jpg
    600.5 KB · Views: 157

NewJack

Practically Family
Messages
629
Location
New Jersey
So all you Homburg guys, does this count? I am not really sure, for me it is...but i do not really know. It is a Churchill design, their "Cromwell" model, raw edge, NO binding. 2" ribbon. All hand creased, it is my first of this style hat. My wife likes it a lot!
M
Whoa! Happy to see it want to a very happy home! Njoy!!
 

Delthayre

One of the Regulars
Messages
258
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I mentioned elsewhere that I had a second Leon Drexler hat by Stephen Temkin, which I think might belong in this thread.

The hat is a custom, rather than from his portfolio, black homburg in his Venetian finish with a black silk ribbon and edge binding on a curled brim.

This is a very special and somewhat imposing hat that I intend to wear only for very rare occasions. It goes very nicely with a tuxedo.

31051424112_e630d01271_c.jpg


The Venetian finish gives it a lovely sheen and the curl of the brim is quite pronounced. The object next to the hat is a buffing pad that came with the hat. I am told that the finish is achieved by infusing the felt with lanolin. The buffing pad is filled with lanolin-infused wool, so when heated, it can be used to 'polish' the hat. (Larger version here)

30387768703_7e94392c67_c.jpg


As seen from above. (Larger version here)

30827620870_ac8a12a596_c.jpg


Seen from the front. (Larger version here)

31194825965_de015c5880_c.jpg


As seen from the side. The half-bow was the hatters suggestion as something in keeping with the understated minimalism of black tie. I approved of the idea for that and because it added a subtle distinction to the hat, which I always like to do. (Larger version here)

31080817891_eb0e5c4cdd_c.jpg


As seen from the rear. (Larger version here)

31051323752_61a25842cc_c.jpg


As seen from the right side. (Larger version here)

31051373632_2ba09f5523_c.jpg


As seen from below. (Larger version here)

In all of those pictures, it is sitting on the box that it was sent in. When stored it's wrapped in plastic and the crown is protected by a foam buffer.

I haven't worn it much, but that's all right. It would lose some sense of its character if I wore it more than once or twice a year, if that often.
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
Messages
4,247
Location
Verona - Italia
I mentioned elsewhere that I had a second Leon Drexler hat by Stephen Temkin, which I think might belong in this thread.

The hat is a custom, rather than from his portfolio, black homburg in his Venetian finish with a black silk ribbon and edge binding on a curled brim.

This is a very special and somewhat imposing hat that I intend to wear only for very rare occasions. It goes very nicely with a tuxedo.

31051424112_e630d01271_c.jpg

It is well known that I am a lover of soft dress hats or even homburg or one of the names used in Europe to define this type of hats.
This Drexler Venetian finish is GORGEOUS.
I thank you for publishing the pictures and thanks for the Stroller too
I have already mentioned that this Hatter, Leon Drexler, is one of my favorites.
After seeing his creations I'm even more convinced
 
Messages
12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
I mentioned elsewhere that I had a second Leon Drexler hat by Stephen Temkin, which I think might belong in this thread.

The hat is a custom, rather than from his portfolio, black homburg in his Venetian finish with a black silk ribbon and edge binding on a curled brim.

This is a very special and somewhat imposing hat that I intend to wear only for very rare occasions. It goes very nicely with a tuxedo.

31051424112_e630d01271_c.jpg


The Venetian finish gives it a lovely sheen and the curl of the brim is quite pronounced. The object next to the hat is a buffing pad that came with the hat. I am told that the finish is achieved by infusing the felt with lanolin. The buffing pad is filled with lanolin-infused wool, so when heated, it can be used to 'polish' the hat. (Larger version here)

30387768703_7e94392c67_c.jpg


As seen from above. (Larger version here)

30827620870_ac8a12a596_c.jpg


Seen from the front. (Larger version here)

31194825965_de015c5880_c.jpg


As seen from the side. The half-bow was the hatters suggestion as something in keeping with the understated minimalism of black tie. I approved of the idea for that and because it added a subtle distinction to the hat, which I always like to do. (Larger version here)

31080817891_eb0e5c4cdd_c.jpg


As seen from the rear. (Larger version here)

31051323752_61a25842cc_c.jpg


As seen from the right side. (Larger version here)

31051373632_2ba09f5523_c.jpg


As seen from below. (Larger version here)

In all of those pictures, it is sitting on the box that it was sent in. When stored it's wrapped in plastic and the crown is protected by a foam buffer.

I haven't worn it much, but that's all right. It would lose some sense of its character if I wore it more than once or twice a year, if that often.
This beautiful hat absolutely GLOWS! Well worth his extra premium!
 

Dlaniger

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,314
Location
Philadelphia PA
I mentioned elsewhere that I had a second Leon Drexler hat by Stephen Temkin, which I think might belong in this thread.

The hat is a custom, rather than from his portfolio, black homburg in his Venetian finish with a black silk ribbon and edge binding on a curled brim.

This is a very special and somewhat imposing hat that I intend to wear only for very rare occasions. It goes very nicely with a tuxedo.

31051424112_e630d01271_c.jpg


The Venetian finish gives it a lovely sheen and the curl of the brim is quite pronounced. The object next to the hat is a buffing pad that came with the hat. I am told that the finish is achieved by infusing the felt with lanolin. The buffing pad is filled with lanolin-infused wool, so when heated, it can be used to 'polish' the hat. (Larger version here)

30387768703_7e94392c67_c.jpg


As seen from above. (Larger version here)

30827620870_ac8a12a596_c.jpg


Seen from the front. (Larger version here)

31194825965_de015c5880_c.jpg


As seen from the side. The half-bow was the hatters suggestion as something in keeping with the understated minimalism of black tie. I approved of the idea for that and because it added a subtle distinction to the hat, which I always like to do. (Larger version here)

31080817891_eb0e5c4cdd_c.jpg


As seen from the rear. (Larger version here)

31051323752_61a25842cc_c.jpg


As seen from the right side. (Larger version here)

31051373632_2ba09f5523_c.jpg


As seen from below. (Larger version here)

In all of those pictures, it is sitting on the box that it was sent in. When stored it's wrapped in plastic and the crown is protected by a foam buffer.

I haven't worn it much, but that's all right. It would lose some sense of its character if I wore it more than once or twice a year, if that often.

A very special hat indeed! Enjoy and thank you for sharing!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

FedOregon

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,134
Location
Oregon
I mentioned elsewhere that I had a second Leon Drexler hat by Stephen Temkin, which I think might belong in this thread.

The hat is a custom, rather than from his portfolio, black homburg in his Venetian finish with a black silk ribbon and edge binding on a curled brim.

This is a very special and somewhat imposing hat that I intend to wear only for very rare occasions. It goes very nicely with a tuxedo.

31051424112_e630d01271_c.jpg


The Venetian finish gives it a lovely sheen and the curl of the brim is quite pronounced. The object next to the hat is a buffing pad that came with the hat. I am told that the finish is achieved by infusing the felt with lanolin. The buffing pad is filled with lanolin-infused wool, so when heated, it can be used to 'polish' the hat. (Larger version here)

30387768703_7e94392c67_c.jpg


As seen from above. (Larger version here)

30827620870_ac8a12a596_c.jpg


Seen from the front. (Larger version here)

31194825965_de015c5880_c.jpg


As seen from the side. The half-bow was the hatters suggestion as something in keeping with the understated minimalism of black tie. I approved of the idea for that and because it added a subtle distinction to the hat, which I always like to do. (Larger version here)

31080817891_eb0e5c4cdd_c.jpg


As seen from the rear. (Larger version here)

31051323752_61a25842cc_c.jpg


As seen from the right side. (Larger version here)

31051373632_2ba09f5523_c.jpg


As seen from below. (Larger version here)

In all of those pictures, it is sitting on the box that it was sent in. When stored it's wrapped in plastic and the crown is protected by a foam buffer.

I haven't worn it much, but that's all right. It would lose some sense of its character if I wore it more than once or twice a year, if that often.
Yeah, that Homburg's in a class all it's own. Fabulous!
 
Ok, here is my latest! An actual Homburg (with taped curled brim) as opposed to the "Lord's hat" in the same style with raw edge (of which I own 2). This is my first proper Homburg. I THINK from the 40's but perhaps you can let me know. Any information on dating this beauty will be MUCH appreciated. GREAT condition, not a flaw in the felt or ribbon/bound edge anywhere! And it is in a great shade of BROWN!!
It does have a wide 1 7/8 taped brown sweat. Only the retailers name is debossed in gold. As usual for these older hats much color has flaked off of the reed. While the lining is in great condition much of the gold leaf has come off. Crest has the stars. WIDE brim of over 2 inches to the curl. Crown is 5 inches to the dent (6" open crown). Overall a really great large imposing hat I am pleased to have, and I can now wear (it was sold as a 7 1/2 but is really a 7 3/4 as the blocking label reveals.....so after a bit of foam shimming....). It came with only the center dent so I just HAD to put in a pinch.........
Cheers,
M
20161210_084951.jpg 20161210_084911.jpg 20161210_085002.jpg 20161210_085122.jpg 20161210_085059.jpg 20161210_085012.jpg
 

blueAZNmonkey

One Too Many
Messages
1,446
Location
San Diego, CA
Ok, here is my latest! An actual Homburg (with taped curled brim) as opposed to the "Lord's hat" in the same style with raw edge (of which I own 2). This is my first proper Homburg. I THINK from the 40's but perhaps you can let me know. Any information on dating this beauty will be MUCH appreciated. GREAT condition, not a flaw in the felt or ribbon/bound edge anywhere! And it is in a great shade of BROWN!!
It does have a wide 1 7/8 taped brown sweat. Only the retailers name is debossed in gold. As usual for these older hats much color has flaked off of the reed. While the lining is in great condition much of the gold leaf has come off. Crest has the stars. WIDE brim of over 2 inches to the curl. Crown is 5 inches to the dent (6" open crown). Overall a really great large imposing hat I am pleased to have, and I can now wear (it was sold as a 7 1/2 but is really a 7 3/4 as the blocking label reveals.....so after a bit of foam shimming....). It came with only the center dent so I just HAD to put in a pinch.........
Cheers,
M
View attachment 62266 View attachment 62267 View attachment 62268 View attachment 62269 View attachment 62270 View attachment 62271
Nice! My guess is '50's based on the Imperial nomenclature, the sweat reeding, and the liner. Easiest way to tell is from the size tag, which appears to be missing. Anyone else have any thoughts?
 

blueAZNmonkey

One Too Many
Messages
1,446
Location
San Diego, CA
Ok, here is my latest! An actual Homburg (with taped curled brim) as opposed to the "Lord's hat" in the same style with raw edge (of which I own 2). This is my first proper Homburg. I THINK from the 40's but perhaps you can let me know. Any information on dating this beauty will be MUCH appreciated. GREAT condition, not a flaw in the felt or ribbon/bound edge anywhere! And it is in a great shade of BROWN!!
It does have a wide 1 7/8 taped brown sweat. Only the retailers name is debossed in gold. As usual for these older hats much color has flaked off of the reed. While the lining is in great condition much of the gold leaf has come off. Crest has the stars. WIDE brim of over 2 inches to the curl. Crown is 5 inches to the dent (6" open crown). Overall a really great large imposing hat I am pleased to have, and I can now wear (it was sold as a 7 1/2 but is really a 7 3/4 as the blocking label reveals.....so after a bit of foam shimming....). It came with only the center dent so I just HAD to put in a pinch.........
Cheers,
M
View attachment 62266 View attachment 62267 View attachment 62268 View attachment 62269 View attachment 62270 View attachment 62271

Actually, based off the tags inside I'm now pretty certain this is early '50's... You have a closer picture?
 
Nice! My guess is '50's based on the Imperial nomenclature, the sweat reeding, and the liner. Easiest way to tell is from the size tag, which appears to be missing. Anyone else have any thoughts?
Size tag is missing......only blocking tag present......it is labeled a "Royal Deluxe" no referance to "Imperial ". It has No liner protection and has stars in the crest.....I really get confused over the change over to maple leaf from the stars and the liner crown protection. The crest was evidently heavily gold embossed.
M
 
Last edited:

Forum statistics

Threads
109,253
Messages
3,077,360
Members
54,183
Latest member
UrbanGraveDave
Top