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I'd been looking a long while for one for my son in that size, they're few and far between.
Don’t I know it. I look everyday and go months between finds in my size.
I'd been looking a long while for one for my son in that size, they're few and far between.
I can see why you couldn't walk out the store without that one, Reggie. Nice buy, especially with that box.
Love the tie btw.
Thanks Brent, it is somewhat of a gimmicky adventure for Biltmore. I believe this is a medium grade felt, maybe a little softer than an Akubra with a coarse texture. Not a bad piece and i think with time and wear it willsoften up, but it does have that crisp Biltmore style.Very interesting hat, Reggie. I’ve handled some vintage nutria Stetsons that were on the coarse side too. Most of my modern 100% nutria customs are very soft with a great hand. I don’t know if it’s the nature of the fur or the manufacturing process that is primarily responsible for the finish. Your hat looks great on you.
Thanks Stefan, I was checking out the hats your enabler sent you. The green Adam homburg is to die for. Wow!A Borsalino in a classic Americxan style; what's not to like. Brent @deadlyhandsome is going for the "enabler of the year" award this year!
Looks gorgeous, Reggie. I can understand why you couldn't resist!
Cool find and you know how to rock it.
Wonderful and very interesting new finds, Daniele. Looking forward to your new chapter tomorrow.This is a chapter in Italian headwear that I have never explored due to a lack of finds.
I found two hats made by a duo of active Milan hatters, as per labels found in hats in the late 1940s.
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I tried to track down some other news, but to no avail.
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The production of hats in Italy was exterminated, so much so that it was an important voice of the GDP until the sixties and the production houses, immense, large and medium-sized, were many, leaving very little space for individual hatters.
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The duo had as the heading of their company Pagani & Messaggi, located in via Ubaldo Visconti di Modrone 4 - Milan.
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The hat I am presenting to you is the oldest with date.
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It is in "almost shimmering" black felt so I believe it is inside the wool
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The hat is beautifully finished and has a sweatband front suitable for air, it is called "Areon" and has a series of "Art Nouveau" motifs embossed around the holes.
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The lining is in white silk with the logo of the hatters in the center
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The size is a full 60cm so a 7 1/2 in US and the materials used are top notch.
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These are the dimensions of the "Nero Forte" felt hat. The brims are 6cm and the ribbon is 4cm, the full crown opening is 15.5cm.
So, with a bit of luck, I opened a chapter in the Italian hat that I was missing, tomorrow I will complete it.
This is a chapter in Italian headwear that I have never explored due to a lack of finds.
I found two hats made by a duo of active Milan hatters, as per labels found in hats in the late 1940s.
View attachment 463520
I tried to track down some other news, but to no avail.
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The production of hats in Italy was exterminated, so much so that it was an important voice of the GDP until the sixties and the production houses, immense, large and medium-sized, were many, leaving very little space for individual hatters.
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The duo had as the heading of their company Pagani & Messaggi, located in via Ubaldo Visconti di Modrone 4 - Milan.
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The hat I am presenting to you is the oldest with date.
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It is in "almost shimmering" black felt so I believe it is inside the wool
View attachment 463531
The hat is beautifully finished and has a sweatband front suitable for air, it is called "Areon" and has a series of "Art Nouveau" motifs embossed around the holes.
View attachment 463532
The lining is in white silk with the logo of the hatters in the center
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The size is a full 60cm so a 7 1/2 in US and the materials used are top notch.
View attachment 463534
These are the dimensions of the "Nero Forte" felt hat. The brims are 6cm and the ribbon is 4cm, the full crown opening is 15.5cm.
So, with a bit of luck, I opened a chapter in the Italian hat that I was missing, tomorrow I will complete it.
Wonderful and very interesting new finds, Daniele. Looking forward to your new chapter tomorrow.
Thanks a lot Steve and Randy. Once I understood, despite the unclear photos, the extent of the discovery I did my best to get them. I hope the chapter continuesThat is a beauty, Daniele. I can feel the softness through your pictures and description.
Looks great!Homburg labeled Hats in the Belfry. Nice felt, fits right. After careful deliberation I've decided to go with a front pinch; I'll have to steam it in to get it to stop popping out. My hat adventure started a year ago with a hard shell 'burg (no dents) which I wore to a couple of occasions but never really fit or felt right. Now I've got one to rock with my silk scarf.
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From Fellow Lounger Brent......I am really pleased with this one!
This will get a LOT of head time......the heathered plushe finish along with the rust ribbon is quite striking. View attachment 463732 View attachment 463733
It fits fine.....in a way I like my dress hats to fit most of the time. Sits VERY comfortably though needs a LITTLE padding for a windy day. You know how it is......my work hats I like tight, don't want them going anywhere, especially when my hands are full. THANKS AGAIN Brent!!!I’m glad it arrived safely. The big question…how does it fit?
That is beautiful, Mark.From Fellow Lounger Brent......I am really pleased with this one!
This will get a LOT of head time......the heathered plushe finish along with the rust ribbon is quite striking. View attachment 463732 View attachment 463733
Great fat 3 ply ribbon.One of the many Beaver Brand / Langenenberg brands: New York Store, Buffalo, Wyoming. Brown felt and a green three-cord ribbon. The brim width is 3 1/2” and the crown is 4 3/4” at the front dip and 5 1/4” on the sides.
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Both look great on you, Steve. While I'm a big fan of Fu lazzaro hats, and this one is no exception, I do find myself drawn to the Battersby. I really like the sleek look it's got from the ultra tight brim curl.The second Bowler via Stefan was this very typically shaped English Bowler from Battersby. My favourite Manchester hatmaker.
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I couldn't agree more, Stefan. Sharp, it is.Both look great on you, Steve. While I'm a big fan of Fu lazzaro hats, and this one is no exception, I do find myself drawn to the Battersby. I really like the sleek look it's got from the ultra tight brim curl.