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Trip to Italy
I may be late to the game, but should you not yet have arrived in Rome or are in your way, a very worthwhile visit is to the Borsalino shop on Via Sistina near the Spanish Steps. Not vintage but an excellent selection of very fine Borsalino felts and straws. And your wife might enjoy the... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Handsome hat and beautiful pipe. I , too, enjoy the briar now and then. Tha hat for today is a refurbished beaver by Bond (of the Lounge). the hat originally was made by Art several years back. Bond reshaped the crown. I purchased the hat from his Etsy site a few years back but after a... -
Size 7.5 (60) various (first three of six hats--felt and vintage Milan)
All hats are now sold. Thanks for everyone’s interest. Best regards to each of you. peace- Altiori
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Size 7.5 (60) various (first three of six hats--felt and vintage Milan)
Just checked and found additional correspondence: purchased in 2010/11; Cervo Biella.- Altiori
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Size 7.5 (60) various (first three of six hats--felt and vintage Milan)
7 1/2, chocolate brown. Purchased from Delmonico Hatters. About 2007, to the best of my recollection. Excellent condition.- Altiori
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Second Stash : Three of Six hats; all size 7 1/2 (60)
As written in initial post of three hats: "I want to offer these friends of mine to my friends first...downsizing a bit...probably in order to buy more hats (shh...) Six hats, each one is size 60. I'm not yet listing on EBAY. These are the first three, of six. Feel free to PM me and we can...- Altiori
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Size 7.5 (60) various (first three of six hats--felt and vintage Milan)
I want to offer these friends of mine to my friends first...downsizing a bit...probably in order to buy more hats (shh...) Six hats, each one is size 60. I'm not yet listing on EBAY. These are the first three, of six. Feel free to PM me and we can discuss/finalize prices. I have loved each...- Altiori
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Optimo south side mobsters
Beautiful hat and great photos. Optimo makes stunning hats that respect tradition without becoming shackled by it. I own two felts and one straw. They are expensive but I also believe worth the price especially as Graham is supporting skilled employees in a brick and mortar shop in a restored... -
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Optimo south side mobsters
Great story. Optimo makes an excellent hat indeed. I’m still playing around with the bash on my new open crown. Great fun. -
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Am so sorry…the rest of my post disappeared..at least the photos are still there.. I’ve looked on several posts on FL but am unsure if anyone still does basic work on brims and hat cleanings. I know Art no longer does and Optimo, I believe is only refurbishing their own brand. Appreciate... -
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Brim repair for a 60s Borsalino ( guess; paper liner tag long gone) Good evening. I’ve looked through a few postings on FL but am unsure if -
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Optimo south side mobsters
A happy day! Received this afternoon my custom open crown in nicotine from the craftspeople at Optimo. I post several photos in attempt to do justice to this beauty. I am blessed to have purchased three Optimo hats over the past 8 years. The craftsmanship is impeccable, the felt is of the... -
Dating borsalino liner logos
Greetings. I recently acquired this Borsalino. It’s a beautiful hat but other than the liner and the band, it has provided me with little information. I’ve been reading several threads here at FL in an attempt to get an approximate date and perhaps style. I’m not sure if I have enough info... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Thank you for taking a look. Is velour used for hat making usually made from hare, or beaver, or mink? Or something else? I’m fortunate to own some vintage hats, beaver to rabbit , but this is the only “velour” I own. The others I’ve seen have all been photos on FL. Tks again. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Sir: Those are beautiful hats. And they’ve prompted a question that I’m hoping folks smarter and more experienced than I might address. I own a beautiful fedora that had been my grandfather’s. The hat is from the mid to late 1930s. When I acquired it the old Union label was attached, the... -
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I appreciate Blare's suggestion as I do yours. I think that given your most recent recommendations, I'll stand down. I'll enjoy the center dent rather than "dent" it further. As an aside, I haven't posted in a bit but have remained an avid reader of the Lounge. It is a great forum not just...
