habigman Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Founded in 1861 by Raimund and Kasper Lembert Augsburg, Germany. Still in operation today making traditional hats for wholesale. Company history (in German). http://www.hutfabrik-lembert.de/firmengeschichte.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Lembert Long Hair (1970s) This one has two different felts. The under brim is a normal black felt that fills the whole side of the hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Lembert Souverain Homburg (1960s 1970s) This is a very beautifully made Homburg in mint condition. I was very lucky to find this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Interesting article on the current state of K & R Lembert. http://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/Home/Nachrichten/Startseite/Artikel,-Die-ganze-Welt-unter-einen-Hut-gebracht-_arid,1521570_regid,2_puid,2_pageid,4288.html English translation http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-res&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augsburger-allgemeine.de%2FHome%2FNachrichten%2FStartseite%2FArtikel%2C-Die-ganze-Welt-unter-einen-Hut-gebracht-_arid%2C1521570_regid%2C2_puid%2C2_pageid%2C4288.html&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=Translate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Lembert Trachten Velour This beauty is from Billysmom (Sue) on the FL. I am thinking very late 50s early to mid 60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I found that Hutfabrik Lembert has a new website. http://www.hutfabrik-lembert.de/index.html They have a interesting hat making video (in German) that shows the velour process. They have amazing array of antique blocks and flanges. http://www.hutfabrik-lembert.de/wieentstehteinhut.html Today they only make hats for special order. I meant to visit the last time I was in Augsburg but some how didn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Lembert "Rieser", size 58cm, probably early 1960s. It has a very short crown and is softer than a typical old Bowler. It measures 58cm and actually fits me. Received this update from Herbert at Hut Neubarth, Augsburg. "Ries is an area in the north of Augsburg. People there had typical hats, called 'Rieser Hut'. That's why Lembert obviously called the Bowler trimmed hat 'Ries'. (the shape) " I am this could also be based on the nearby Ries Crater (Nördlingen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Visited K. & R. Lembert Hutfabrik (established 1861) in Augsburg with Dieter from the FL. Mr. Christian Lembert gave us a tour of the factory which is much as it was 80 years ago. They have all the machines to mass produce hats but only have about 10 employees today. They also have a large number of antique wooden blocks and flanges. Also machinery for Velour finishes. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take pictures in the factory. Today they only make lower end traditional style hats for whole sale order. They also make more specialized women's hats to order. I bought a Dreispitz in honor of the Derbynator! At the factory store. With Mr. Christian Lembert holding the Dreispitz. I inquired about this vintage Lembert hut holder and Mr. Lembert kindly offered it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le.gentleman Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Wonderful! I should stop by there as well when I am in the area next time. About a year ago, I contected them asking whether they had vintage hat making books but they told me they did not . It is sad to see that they could produce high quality hat wear but there is simply no demand for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Yes definitely worth a visit just to see all the old hat machinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidraphael Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Here's my latest acquisition. A size 58 fedora from Lembert. Picked it up for a song. The felt is great and very cozy! (ok...I'm having problems posting images....I will resolve this somehow) Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 K. & R. Lembert Pilot Antilope, Size 59cm, probably late 1950s early 1960s. It has a Stetson like thin ribbon design and the model name "Pilot" could point to a Stratoliner influence. It's in good shape but unfortunately missing the liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 K. & R. Lembert Kristall Velour, mint condition, probably mid to later 1950s. Very beautiful / high quality black Velour that reminds me of JHS Sigma finish. Unfotunately listed as 58cm but more like 55cm. Still it's the oldest K. & R. Lembert soft felt I have encountered. Shown here with brim snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 K. & R. Lembert still (extended 2010) active trademark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 This one belongs to Richard on the FL. Probaly early 60s maybe a bit earlier or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Lembert Reiner Haarfilz, probably mid 1950s. Very nice medium weight felt on this one. The crown tip patch is missing. Also came with a hat stand from the shop that sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Vintage K.& R. Lembert hat body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Lembert "Standard", size 56cm, probably early 1960s. This one belongs to Paddy on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Lembert "Zimmermann", 59cm, Wool, probably 1960s or later. New Ribbon/Bow and Sweatband by Tom Gomez. This one belongs to NewJack on the FL. The ID Tag: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Lembert "Teddy", 59cm, probably mid to later 1960s. This one belongs to Moehawk on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Lembert "Antilope", 55cm probably late 1950s early 1960s. This one belongs to Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Lembert "Homburg", 58cm, 6 cm bound brim and 11,5 cm crown in front, probably early to mid 1950s. This one belongs to Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 K. & R. Lembert Woll-Hutfabrik Augsburg., February 24, 1906, Receipt (Click On Photos to Expand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Lembert "Extra", 58cm probably later 1950s early 1960s. The brim has massive flange which is interesting. Natural Light Original owner Alfons Birkle I wearing the hat. Photo courtesy of his son of Alfons Birkle II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Lembert "Uran" possibly late 1950s. This hat belongs to Mark on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Lembert "Extra [I]Qualitat[/I] ", "Velour", 58cm possibly mid 1950s. Very high quality post WWII dark green Velour that is very pliable and easily dry creases. K. & R. Lembert had their own Velour Felt production in this time period. I would like to thank Brent for the tip. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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