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[Chinaski]

Went antiquing Saturday (see some of my other posts too) and got this Champ, among other things...

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

I'm not wearing it right now but I believe it's a Champ Diplomat.

 

[Bernie Zack]

Its been said before but I have to say it myself: Wow!

This is possibly the perfect hat.

I've looked at this hat for a few days, and I have to agree. WOW! This is the best hat I've ever seen. Period!

 

[mayserwegener]

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.

 

[rlk]

Nice somewhat modern clean lines and proportions to that Homburg.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! It has a large Homburg too! I was wrong on the size. I checked the paper tag and it's a 6 Punti.

 

[fmw]

My first homburg. I put the details in the Homburg Nation thread.

 

[Nelly Calderon]

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!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?fbid=1835913258616&set=o.135413943146845&theater

 

[alanfgag]

A few weeks in house already, but first chance to fluff them up - a couple of Dobbs straws that I will take with me on a trip to Florida. Links to the auction "before" pics and little more info on the Panama Canal.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Alan- I especially like the one on the left. That is about what I'm looking for as a summertime hat. The hat I'm basing my search off of is actually pretty memorable.

 

[Rodkins]

VS Steel

I really like this one also. Now just waiting on one straight from Art. Should be soon

 

[DRB]

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

I'm not wearing it right now but I believe it's a Champ Diplomat.

Picture perfect! Very nice!

 

[hatophile]

VS Steel

I really like this one also. Now just waiting on one straight from Art. Should be soon

That's a beaut. Rackin' up those VS's, Rodkins.

 

[Chinaski]

Picture perfect! Very nice!

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.

 

[Rodkins]

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]

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?

 

[gtdean48]

... what ya' guys think?
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Looks sharp to me Josh. I'd wear it!

 

[fmw]

Looks pretty good to me. Could it be a little small on you?

 

[bowlerman]

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]

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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[Neophyte]

That looks a LOT better than what Clearwater's website photos would imply. Congratulations!