Homburg Nation

[Steve1857]

Thank you, Steve. Several makers seem to have had an eye on the Lock&Co design for the crown patch without making it too obvious.

Yes indeed.

As Oscar Wilde wrote: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ...

 

[wsmontana]

Here is a recent find — a 50s RD St Regis with original $12.50 price tag.

 

[steur]

Here is a recent find — a 50s RD St Regis with original $12.50 price tag.
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A classic look; what's not to like? Love it.

 

[wsmontana]

A classic look; what's not to like? Love it.

Thanks Stefan!

 

[mayserwegener]

Borchert Berlin W, 58cm, date stamped Dec. 13, 1957. This is a really great Homburg. I am fairly certain it was made by Mayser. The Felt is fantastic but of a heavier weight so looks great without side dents.

I believe the number sequence is actually a date. It's either 2.11.56 or 21.1.56. Either is a good a match for the Sweatband stamped date.

Natural Light

 

[batankyu]

Hello, I purchased this vintage french homburg for 15 euros at a garage sale in La Haye du Puits, Normandie, France on Sun 18 Aug 2024. According to inscriptions inside the hat, The brand was "Priola, Paris" and the hat shop was "J. Erbs" in Cherbourg. Unfortunately, I found no tag beneath the sweatband which has a darker brown color than the usual vintage hats I find in garage sales. I'll have to find a way to reshape it a bit as there are few dents.

Top view.

Front view.

Left side view.

Right side view.

Rear view.

Bottom view.

Inner lining, with inscription "Erbs 5 & 10 R. du Commerce CHERBOURG".

Sweatband, right side with owner's initials "JJ" and inscription "J. Erbs 5 & 10 Rue du Commerce CHERBOURG".

Sweatband, left side with inscription "Priola PARIS".

Sweatband, rear with bow knot and size label "5".

Sweatband, front view with owner's initials "JJ" and inner lining logo "Erb".

On new owner.

 

[steur]

Hello, I purchased this vintage french homburg for 15 euros at a garage sale in La Haye du Puits, Normandie, France on Sun 18 Aug 2024. According to inscriptions inside the hat, The brand was "Priola, Paris" and the hat shop was "J. Erbs" in Cherbourg. Unfortunately, I found no tag beneath the sweatband which has a darker brown color than the usual vintage hats I find in garage sales. I'll have to find a way to reshape it a bit as there are few dents.

Top view.

Front view.

Left side view.

Right side view.

Rear view.

Bottom view.

Inner lining, with inscription "Erbs 5 & 10 R. du Commerce CHERBOURG".

Sweatband, right side with owner's initials "JJ" and inscription "J. Erbs 5 & 10 Rue du Commerce CHERBOURG".

Sweatband, left side with inscription "Priola PARIS".

Sweatband, rear with bow knot and size label "5".

Sweatband, front view with owner's initials "JJ" and inner lining logo "Erb".

On new owner.

Very cool hat; I like it a lot. You keep finding these lovely old hats and I'm here for it.

 

[steur]

About time the homburg nation got some attention again.
A bit of a treat, especially considering in what condition it arrived (see the Other than Ebay etc thread). This brand doesn't show up often, so if it does I'll jump on it. It was a lottery hat, because I didin't know what size it was when I bought it.
Rehfus Olympia homburg in grey. Size 57 (huzzah!) with the bound brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. High quality felt and finishing. Weighs 139 grams.

 

[The Shoe]

I like the look of the lighter coloured homburgs. Watching The Sting (for the umpteenth time) last night, this one also caught my attention.

 

[Bobby Marshall]

Probably not going to find a Homburg like hat today at any price that will match an average one from 1950s or older.

Optimo Metropolitan?

 

[Bobby Marshall]

I am on page 100 of this thread and searched around for hatters mentioned and I have come to the conclusion that, 1. Finding a pre 1970 hat in my size 8 long oval is probably a pipe dream, 2. Seems finding a hatter to make my size will be challenging, unless I go to my local hatter, Optimo and 3. I can use the pictures as ideas for future orders.

 

[Rmccamey]

Lots of pictures for ideas all over the Lounge.

Yes, you will be challenged to find a vintage, or custom maker with a block, in your size. Sorry.

I am on page 100 of this thread and searched around for hatters mentioned and I have come to the conclusion that, 1. Finding a pre 1970 hat in my size 8 long oval is probably a pipe dream, 2. Seems finding a hatter to make my size will be challenging, unless I go to my local hatter, Optimo and 3. I can use the pictures as ideas for future orders.

 

[Bobby Marshall]

Hi. Here is my 1st real adult hat, an Optimo Metropolitan in Blackberry. Size 8 (64) long oval.

 

[steur]

Borsalino Erodisti homburg in a grey colour called pomice. Size 56 with the brim at a generous 6,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. I had to sew the damaged leather back to the reed, so those with a sensitive disposition in regards to poor needlework, please avert your eyes. Weighs 119 grams. Different in style than the other Borsalino homburg hats with its wider brim and thin brim binding. Very cool hat.

 

[The Shoe]

Borsalino Erodisti homburg in a grey colour called pomice. Size 56 with the brim at a generous 6,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. I had to sew the damaged leather back to the reed, so those with a sensitive disposition in regards to poor needlework, please avert your eyes. Weighs 119 grams. Different in style than the other Borsalino homburg hats with its wider brim and thin brim binding. Very cool hat.

Very nice. Personally, I admire you and all the other loungers for taking on the sweatband (and ribbon) stitching. Etsuko has to coach me through sewing a button on!

 

[steur]

Very nice. Personally, I admire you and all the other loungers for taking on the sweatband (and ribbon) stitching. Etsuko has to coach me through sewing a button on!

Thanks, Gary. Doing that kind of work makes me appreciate the unsung heroines of the finishing department even more.

 

[steur]

Having it shaped as a cambridge bowler I should maybe have posted this in the bowler thread, but in reality it is still a lobbia.
Panizza Zeffiro in black. Actually a homburg but because of the rather flat topped crown it resembles a cambridge bowler in style close enough for me to keep it open crown. Size 55 (so needed some stretching) with the bound brim at 6cm and the open crown at 13cm. One of the finest Panizzas I've seen and in pristine condition. Weighs 130 grams.

 

[steur]

It's on its way to Denmark right now. The P&C Habig homburg I posted here recently prompted Steve @Steve1857 right away to ask me to get that one for him, which I did. After its arrival I took some pictures of it and sent it on to Denmark.

P&C Habig homburg in a warm grey/sand colour with lovely contrasting ribbon and brimbinding. In excellent condition for its age.

 

[Rmccamey]

That is one I would be proud to wear myself. I like those colors.

It's on its way to Denmark right now. The P&C Habig homburg I posted here recently prompted Steve @Steve1857 right away to ask me to get that one for him, which I did. After its arrival I took some pictures of it and sent it on to Denmark.

P&C Habig homburg in a warm grey/sand colour with lovely contrasting ribbon and brimbinding. In excellent condition for its age.

 

[steur]

That is one I would be proud to wear myself. I like those colors.

You and me both, Randy. Too many of them are my size as it is, so I can live without this one fitting a different head.