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Chinaski

One Too Many
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Orange County, CA
Went antiquing Saturday (see some of my other posts too) and got this Champ, among other things...

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Gene, I have your Champ's brother living with me:

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I'm not wearing it right now but I believe it's a Champ Diplomat.
 
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17,517
Location
Maryland
Borsalino Homburg "Echter"

I just received this really nice black Echter Borsalino Homburg. It is a size 5 1/2 Punti and is in very good condition. Probably late 1950s.

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Nelly Calderon

New in Town
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While walking around in the small town of Julian, CA I found this cap for sale; besides the diamond shaped "Burberrys" tag in the center it also has a James Lock & Co. tag as well. It is not the "classic" Burberry print so the closest I could find is somenthing called "houndstooth" pattern. The hat is 100% wool and I was wondering if anyone have any information on this lovely cap and if it is worth anything. Thanks for the feedback!
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Rodkins

Call Me a Cab
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2,444
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Orlando
Thanks for the kind words, DRB!

Rodkins, that VS has really nice proportions. High crowned, and what, about a 2 1/2" brim? I am really starting to like the look of a tall crown with a narrower brim.
Thanks, Chinaski. The brim width is actually 2 1/4". I really like this hat - I feel comfortable in it. My wife says I lowered the back too much. It's always something ;)
 

Joshbru3

I'll Lock Up
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4,409
Location
Chicago, IL
Hello everybody,

I've been AWAL for a little while because I was on a week long trip to Florida. Just got back on Tuseday. Before I left, I wanted to buy a cheap panama to take with me. I went the Hats-Plus in Chicago and bought this "cheapie" Panama by Capas. I bought it because I loved the way it looks and it still cost me about 70 bucks. It held up really well during the trip and its made in the good ole' USA. Here's a couple pics, what ya' guys think?

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bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
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6,294
Location
South Dakota
Hello everybody,

I've been AWAL for a little while because I was on a week long trip to Florida. Just got back on Tuseday. Before I left, I wanted to buy a cheap panama to take with me. I went the Hats-Plus in Chicago and bought this "cheapie" Panama by Capas. I bought it because I loved the way it looks and it still cost me about 70 bucks. It held up really well during the trip and its made in the good ole' USA. Here's a couple pics, what ya' guys think?
looks very relaxed-- Florida must have been good to you.

fmw: Is that a new hat in your avatar/profile thingy? that is one fantastic looking homburg.

rodkins: beautiful VS. makes me wonder if I could wear grey-- never even entertained that before.

nice work, everyone!
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
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6,294
Location
South Dakota
As of this afternoon, I'm no longer "waiting" for any hats to arrive... only for a brief moment, I'm sure. Got my Clearwater Derby today. I like the felt and finish, and it's a bit softer than my others, but I don't mind, especially considering it needed a little stretch right out of the box, as well as some minor brim adjusting for symmetry. Dimensions are more toward western, with a 2 3/4" brim (before pencil roll).
The bow was longer toward the back of the hat than toward the front, but I discovered I could move the loop wherever. Not exactly sure what to make of that, but I'm satisfied, given the fact that I really just needed something to wear to work with a black tux and/or topcoat, that wouldn't cost me my first born child.
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