@hatophile, that's a beauty!
Finally, I found a Whippet that I actually like. For some reason, all the others I got my hands on never looked right on my noggin.
Stefan,
I totally agree that my hat is from the 60s and that it is a quality rather than a felt designation. I think the 3 stars indicate beaver, though I wouldn't swear to it. The felt, as I said, feels beaver like. Reminds me of the Resistor 3Xs.
Certo, Daniele.
Brim = 2 inches with a Cavanagh edge
Crown = 3 7/8th inches at the pinch
Ribbon = 1 7/8th inch grosgrain ribbon
Size = 7 ½ (6 ½ Punti)
Length of opening = 8 ¼
Width of opening = 6 ¾
It feels more like a Resistol 3X beaver felt than the usual rabbit Borsalino. Not that any of them are in any way undesirable. In fact, they are all pretty darn amazing.
Thanks for the reply.
Gents,
I know we've discussed Qualita designations quite a bit. The designation "Qualita Aquila" was mentioned but to no conclusion as to felt content etc. I have a fabulous Borsalino that is of that designation and includes 3 stars. Just curious if anyone has seen this before or understands...
Wearing my 40s Stetson Sovereign. This is the hat on which I redid the ribbon and it was the identical color and size of the original. Huge stroke of luck.
Redid the ribbon on this one exactly as it was originally. I lucked out and found the EXACT color of the ribbon in the EXACT size. Doesn't happen often...wait, this is the only time its happened. 40s Stetson Sovereign.
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