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[ManofKent]

It's interesting that they (TONAK) are using an old JHS logo design on the tip patch. The felt is actually a mix of pre dyed rabbit / hare furs...


Sorry for the detour!

No apologies necessary for a fascinating aside!

Yes the hairs are pre-dyed, and fairly long - a similar finish to a lot of the traditional trachten hats.

 

[mayserwegener]

Yes you are totally correct about the felt mix / finish and Trachten connection. TONAK also supplies finished fur hoods / complete hat for that market.

 

[splintercellsz]

Richard, swell find!! That Tonak looks to fit you well!

Ghost, very nice!

 

[Chepstow]

Ghost, looks fine your Borsalino, I missed a noggin shot!

Richard, very nice Hückel, great look! Congrats on both!

 

[bowlerman]

+1! Richard, that is fantastic!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Nice colour mix - great for a coastal stroll in the sun.

Thanks! I saw this hat a month or so ago in Basel, but only in an extra large size. By chance, I found the smallest size in Stuttgart, although they still had to sew the band a bit to make it fit my small bonce. One of the disadvantages of living here is that it's a good 600km to the nearest coastline, so I'll have to wait for that.

Whereabouts in Kent?

Born in Canterbury, but grew up in Teynham (between Sittingbourne and Faversham)

 

[Ghost Rider]

Ghost, looks fine your Borsalino, I missed a noggin shot!

Thanks Chepstow - as a new boy, I'm still shy

 

[Chepstow]

Ghost,

 

[ManofKent]

Born in Canterbury, but grew up in Teynham (between Sittingbourne and Faversham)

A good place to be born, and I currently work there. I've lived in Faversham for about 15yrs.

A small bonce can be advantageous - you'll have a good choice of vintage pieces at good prices.

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Thanks for all the comments on the Huckle.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I've lived in Faversham for about 15yrs.

That's where my grandfather was from. Having lived outside the UK for 18 years now, I probably wouldn't recognise it anymore. I'd love to visit Seasalter again - that was our nearest "proper" beach when I was a kid.

P.S. Congratulations on your 500th post!

 

[rlk]

Supernatural Ecuadorian Homburg

 

[bowlerman]

I covet those goods, neighbor! Robert, is that vintage? I can't make out the label.

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[jlee562]

lf im not mistaken, thats an Ecuadorian Panama Hat co of NY Supernatural.

And quite the gorgeous specimen!

 

[splintercellsz]

Very nice, Robert!

 

[mayserwegener]

Robert, Beautiful! Wears great too! You keep hitting home run and after home run!

 

[Denton]

Looks great, Robert. I'm glad that you got that one. The Supernatural homburg that I bought from you is one of my favorite hats.

 

[Geldoc]

That's a gorgeous hat, Robert. Enjoy.

 

[mayserwegener]

P. & C. Habig Wien Special Zefir, size 58cm, 1950 based on paper label, very good condition. I really like the trademark Habig bow design and contrasting brim binding. Also fantastic pliable light weight - light gray felt.

 

[splintercellsz]

Love that color, Steve!

 

[rlk]

A beauty, Steve. Isn't that the one they wouldn't ship to the USA?