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[moontheloon]

Paper tag is like 70's Resistols. Probably a "rebranded" Resistol 25 being "sold" under Churchill brand?

If I'm not mistaken I believe Resistol bought out Churchill sometime in the 1950s so this could absolutely be the case


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[Windsock8e]

I've come across a NOS Borsalino sub-brand for about €/$100. It is from the 1980's "but" has a glued liner. 5+inch crown and 2.5 inch brim. Should I get it for that price (or save my money for something else). I have another Borsalino on the way but mebbe you can never have enough?


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[Joao Encarnado]

If I'm not mistaken I believe Resistol bought out Churchill sometime in the 1950s so this could absolutely be the case

I think I have read that here or another website.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I've come across a NOS Borsalino sub-brand for about €/$100. It is from the 1980's "but" has a glued liner. 5+inch crown and 2.5 inch brim. Should I get it for that price (or save my money for something else). I have another Borsalino on the way but mebbe you can never have enough?


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[Joao Encarnado]

It even have the date.
"On Friday, August 05, 1955, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for CHURCHILL by RESISTOL HATS, INC., GARLAND."
http://www.trademarkia.com/churchill-71692547.html

 

[Windsock8e]

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[FedOregon]

I've come across a NOS Borsalino sub-brand for about €/$100. It is from the 1980's "but" has a glued liner. 5+inch crown and 2.5 inch brim. Should I get it for that price (or save my money for something else). I have another Borsalino on the way but mebbe you can never have enough?


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I have a late 80's Borsalino with the glued in liner. It is still very nice quality. I think I paid about $80 plus shipping for it and I think it was worth the asking price. I will say, though, the sizing on this one runs a bit small in comparison to other size 59cm hats I own.

 

[Redfokker]

I have a late 80's Borsalino with the glued in liner. It is still very nice quality. I think I paid about $80 plus shipping for it and I think it was worth the asking price. I will say, though, the sizing on this one runs a bit small in comparison to other size 59cm hats I own.

My Borsalino is of the 1970s era according to Daniele, and it is a bit snug at 58cm as well. Not taking a stretch very well either. I wore it today, posted in the WHAYWT thread.

 

[Antinomy]

Dear friends,
please tell me, whitch difference between FEPSA and TONAK, which hat bodies are better?

Thanks

 

[Bob Roberts]

Dear friends,
please tell me, whitch difference between FEPSA and TONAK, which hat bodies are better?

Thanks

Winchester.

 

[RJR]

Dear friends,
please tell me, whitch difference between FEPSA and TONAK, which hat bodies are better?

Thanks

Our resident hatter,Esther Weis,has experience with European felts.Perhaps she'll weigh in here.

 

[jlee562]

I quite like the heathered felt that Bob at Black Sheep uses, I understand is a Tonak rabbit felt. It has done well in the rain, despite being a relatively thin/lightweight felt (after Bob's finishing).

FEPSA is Optimo's supplier, so their quality is certainly top notch. To my eye, FEPSA's dye saturation is exceptional.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Hopefully those more in the know will reply but my understanding (limited as it is) Is that Tonak velours and heathers are exceptional and FEPSA's rabbit and beaver are as well. I believe FEPSA's color dyes are richer and more intense and they do have a more diverse color palette.

 

[belfastboy]

Dear friends,
please tell me, whitch difference between FEPSA and TONAK, which hat bodies are better?

Thanks

I have three Tonak hats...one mass produced and two custom. One FEPSA, custom. Tonak only produces Rabbit felt while FEPSA offers Rabbit, Beaver and a 50/50 blend. Now i

 

[belfastboy]

[QUOI realize E="Antinomy, post: 2262231, member: 40279"]Dear friends,
please tell me, whitch difference between FEPSA and TONAK, which hat bodies are better?

Thanks[/QUOTE]
Now I realize it depends on the custom hattters skills but I would rate the Rabbit felts equally good and both a little softer and plusher hand than my Winchester Rabbit felts and the colour saturation a bit deeper and vibrant.

 

[Windsock8e]

I have a late 80's Borsalino with the glued in liner. It is still very nice quality. I think I paid about $80 plus shipping for it and I think it was worth the asking price. I will say, though, the sizing on this one runs a bit small in comparison to other size 59cm hats I own.

So this one is a Borsalino sub-brand "Linea Augusta" vs your "pure" Borsalino. I like the form but it is quite similar to the Borsa I am waiting for hence my hesitation. Having trouble posting pictures at the moment.

 

[Bob Roberts]

So this one is a Borsalino sub-brand "Linea Augusta" vs your "pure" Borsalino. I like the form but it is quite similar to the Borsa I am waiting for hence my hesitation. Having trouble posting pictures at the moment.

Is it at least a different color? If the hat is nice and you like it and the price is right...
JUST BUY IT!

 

[Windsock8e]

Is it at least a different color? If the hat is nice and you like it and the price is right...
JUST BUY IT!

Same colour but the Borso has an overwelt and the sub-Borsa is raw edge but NOS. I am actually embarrassed at my inability to decide just in case there is another hat waiting around the corner ...

Borso

Sun-brand Borso NOS

They look rather similar...

 

[Bob Roberts]

Same colour but the Borso has an overwelt and the sub-Borsa is raw edge but NOS. I am actually embarrassed at my inability to decide just in case there is another hat waiting around the corner ...

Borso

Sun-brand Borso NOS

They look rather similar...

Do I have to repeat myself...???
BTW, I like the look of the NOS BETTER.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Ps. There's always another damn hat waiting around the corner...