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Panama Hat Thread
Agree with you. I have a high wave count, very finely woven, great color patina Montecristi that was my dad's. He wore it since he got it in the 70s and after he died, 5 years ago, I've been wearing it. There's going to be a time, very soon I think, that this wonder of a hat is going to become... -
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May I ask why distilled water? I've never used it and are interested in knowing the benefits. When I visited the Cervo Factory years ago before I knew the lounge, I saw them use water from the Cervo river nearby to clean and soften the felt, figured if that didn't ruin them, NYC water won't either. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I took it off, put it on the bench my wife and I were sitting. 20 minutes later we stood up, went back to the car. Drove 3 blocks and then said: F%#k, where is my hat! :eusa_doh::eusa_doh: Turned around like a maniac in Roman traffic, got to the bench: hat was gone, obviously :cry: lol lol -
Vintage 1930-40s Borsalino Mocha brown Fur felt - 7
You bet. I'm not an expert and could certainly be wrong. I'm sure someone else more knowledgeable will soon chime in.- Aureliano
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I owned one a number of years ago. I bought it at Bencraft. Nice hat, low crown with a bit of elegant taper. Very nice hat altogether. I lost it in Italia...:eusa_doh: -
For sale Straight/Open crown hat shaper/block combo!! check it out!!
I'm offering this three item combo: First, a 7 1/8 straight crown hat shaper. This are made in strong plastic and work great. You can block 1/8 hats without the sweatband and one size up (7 1/4) with the leather attached. The condition of this shaper is brand new. Great for giving your hats...- Aureliano
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Vintage 1930-40s Borsalino Mocha brown Fur felt - 7
My guess would be 50's... 30's I really doubt it. Beautiful, though, no matter what year.- Aureliano
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
It's a 1/8... sorry lol lol. By the way, is your Borsalino labeled as Feather weight? It looks like an Alessandria model to me... The color is great! -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I was a bit off, Alan. Mine is actually from Rome. Check it out. (I'll post pics of my wife's late grandpa's (now mine ) Balbi tomorrow. We're going to his house to get some stuff during the day.) -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
My feather weight is from Napoli but not from Balbi. I'll post pictures of the sweat when I get home. I also have another one from Balbi that's at my wife's late grandpa's house waiting for me. I'll have it on Monday. -
Panama Hat Thread
Indeed. Thanks for the info. When I lived in Ecuador, over a decade ago, I never saw this type of Peruvian hat. I saw other styles. I find it interesting. Thanks again. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Beautiful, Alan. I think Balbi was the king of the feather weights. -
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Panama Hat Thread
Thanks for the closeups, John. Nice looking hat, indeed. How would you compare it to a Montecristi of similar grade? -
Panama Hat Thread
Nice, John. Could you post a closeup of the brim edge of your Peruvian hat? -
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Three 80's/90s Watches For Sale...
Move them to eBAy but if some one here wants them, we can talk. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110741513409- Aureliano
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Three 80's/90s Watches For Sale...
I had asked a friend to post this for me and he missed some info. It's $50 for the three + $3 shipping.- Aureliano
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