Homburg Nation

[bowlerman]

That's awesome, Steve. How wide is that brim? There's something unique about that curl, too, and I can't quite put my finger on it.

 

[Dreispitz]

Size 59cm. Very early 1960s and in near NOS condition. This is my first A. Peschel Dinkelsbühl Homburg and it's fantastic.

What a Homburg!1! Great find!

 

[mayserwegener]

Bowlerman, It's about 2 1/4 inches to the curl. The brim is not overly stiff and the block & flange is a bit different. The width + material of the binding / ribbon might also be a factor. A transitional Homburg?

Dieter, Thanks! Thought you would like this one.

 

[DanielJones]

So, here is the Longsworth Homburg being worn. I know the coat and scarf is out of place in this summer weather, but it was only put on for a couple of minutes for visual effect for the sake of the hat.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[mayserwegener]

Looks great but I would widen the pinch a bit! I am certainly looking forward to cooler fall temps.

 

[Neophyte]

The overall effect is pretty awesome (BA, in fact, but that term might not be Lounge-friendly lol). Great looking Longworth.

Cooler weather can't come quickly enough down here in the southeast.

 

[bowlerman]

So, here is the Longsworth Homburg being worn. I know the coat and scarf is out of place in this summer weather, but it was only put on for a couple of minutes for visual effect for the sake of the hat.

Cheers!

Dan

I like it! Pinch included.


Steve-- I thought I caught a glimpse of a homburg that looked exactly like the color and styling of that Peschel late last night on TCM, during a short spot on Conrad Veidt. Looked great on him, spooky as he was!

 

[mayserwegener]

By the way I am ok with the tighter pinch. I just think the style works better with more space at the front. This was standard for factory blocked Homburgs when they still knew how to make them.

I would like to see that Homburg. Is the spot available online?

 

[DanielJones]

Thanks gang! Yeah, I was probably a little hasty in grabbing the hat and plopping it on my noggin, gave it a bit too much pinch. The little photo foray only too a minute and I was already sort of sweltering there. I can't wait for the autumn & winter weather to be able to wear this stuff more often. I'll be sure to get some better photos during that time period.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[bowlerman]

By the way I am ok with the tighter pinch. I just think the style works better with more space at the front. This was standard for factory blocked Homburgs when they still knew how to make them.

I would like to see that Homburg. Is the spot available online?

I have been looking for it. Coming up empty right now.

 

[bowlerman]

Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one.
Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.

 

[zetwal]

Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one. Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.

I'm glad to see that you are enjoying this hat. I think that I was the only one who (when you made the side by side comparison) preferred the look of this one (on you) over the nearly identical Stetson.

 

[bowlerman]

thanks, Z!

 

[mayserwegener]

Great casual look! I think the pinch is right at the limit. I really do not understand why people are so of put off by Homburgs. When I wear them in casual settings they do not draw any more attention than a standard snap brim. IMO a tall crown (no matter the style) draws more attention than Homburg curl.

 

[EggHead]

Bowlerman, it looks good, looks "western" to me. The color looks burgundy.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi Bowlerman

That hat looks good on you. It DOESN'T look very Indiana Jones to me though. I saw a 40 year old black guy wearing black pants, white shirt, gray vest, and a gray Homburg at the blues Festival in Springfield IL on Saturday afternoon. A Homburg is on my list of hats to get eventually.

Later

 

[RichardH]

Trying to add "swoop" or "dish" to this Belamey 'burg. More rule breaking for me today, too, as I think I kinda like the pinch in this one.
Strangely, this now seems to me like the most Indiana Jones-like hat I own.

That's a great hat, mr. Bowlerman! May I ask what the brim size is?

 

[davidraphael]

My latest find: A 'made in Germany' Homburg Chisnall Elite from Young & co of Regent Street, London. size 58

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[Chepstow]

That hat looks good on you Bowlerman. Great find davidraphael.
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[bowlerman]

That's a great hat, mr. Bowlerman! May I ask what the brim size is?

Thanks! I'm really enjoying this one, in spite of all the buyer's remorse I may have experienced initially. I'm measuring the brim at 2 3/4" from crown through edge of the roll. a little shorter than my 2 7/8" St. Regis.

Sweet Chisnall!