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BARBISIO Brothers

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17,514
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Maryland
Daniele, What a fantastic series of Barbisios! I am especially attracted to the Barbisio "Classic". The Felt Band treatment is really unique + visually stunning. The color ties everything together. The Barbisio "Titan" is beyond fantastic too. Also a great looking Barbisio "Classic" Back Bow.
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,246
Location
Verona - Italia
Daniele, What a fantastic series of Barbisios! I am especially attracted to the Barbisio "Classic". The Felt Band treatment is really unique + visually stunning. The color ties everything together. The Barbisio "Titan" is beyond fantastic too. Also a great looking Barbisio "Classic" Back Bow.
Thanks Steve! Barbisio was a fierce competitor to the "greedy" Borsalino with a quality that was au pair most of the time
 
Messages
18,443
Location
Nederland
Often the hats not in my size that I buy are the ones I want, this one in particular
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Barbisio Classic size 5 or 57 centimeters, 7 in the United States. The internal measurements are 19.5x16 centimeters
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It is one of the most elegant hats I have found recently and among the first in my ranking.
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Its shapes are unusual for the period, 1950s, in which it was made.
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It has the crown very similar to a lobbia (Homburg) but the brims are not so curled and without the ribbon seal, they are instead finished with great quality, in the Barbisio tradition, by three seams, overwelted
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Felt is malleable and very nice to the touch. The ribbon has the bow exactly on the back. Classic interior
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These are the measures of a special hat: the brims are 6 cm. the black ribbon at 4.5 cm. and the horns at its lowest point is at 10.5cm.
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It is the first Barbisio that I find with these characteristics, but it is far from fitting my head
Another reminder of the wide range of Barbisio's hatmaking. Reminds me somewhat of the "camber" style that was popular in Germany in the fifties.

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Those "classic Barbisio" hats are second to none in quality.
 
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11,713
Often the hats not in my size that I buy are the ones I want, this one in particular
lbarbisio-1-jpg.291225

Barbisio Classic size 5 or 57 centimeters, 7 in the United States. The internal measurements are 19.5x16 centimeters
lbarbisio-2-jpg.291226

It is one of the most elegant hats I have found recently and among the first in my ranking.
lbarbisio-3-jpg.291227
Its shapes are unusual for the period, 1950s, in which it was made.
lbarbisio-4-jpg.291228

It has the crown very similar to a lobbia (Homburg) but the brims are not so curled and without the ribbon seal, they are instead finished with great quality, in the Barbisio tradition, by three seams, overwelted
lbarbisio-6-jpg.291232

Felt is malleable and very nice to the touch. The ribbon has the bow exactly on the back. Classic interior
lbarbisio-interno-jpg.291234

These are the measures of a special hat: the brims are 6 cm. the black ribbon at 4.5 cm. and the horns at its lowest point is at 10.5cm.
lbarbisio-5-jpg.291233

It is the first Barbisio that I find with these characteristics, but it is far from fitting my head
Sharp looking Barbisio Daniele
 
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18,443
Location
Nederland
Stra Barbisio Extra Lusso in Quercia (oak). Yes, I know it's green, but like so often: if you see gills this close you're already lost.
Size 56 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10cm. Weighs 115 grams. Love the shape of this one (the flange especially) and the felt is fabulous; thin and tight with a nice soft hand.

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18,443
Location
Nederland
Barbisio Rat Gondin (nutria). Size 61 with the brim at 7cm and the crown at 12cm at the center dent. I can't tell you the colour because the stitches of the sweatband are fragile and the band itself feels quite stiff even if it looks in perfect shape.
At one point in its life the hat was hit by a small ember (I think) because a tiny hole can be seen on the top of the crown in the third pick. Must have burned right through the felt, because it even left a small mark on the liner. You'd have to know it was there though; it's hardly noticeable handling the hat.
Not a common hat in this size and type of felt. Weighs 148 grams.

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Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,246
Location
Verona - Italia
Stra Barbisio Extra Lusso in Quercia (oak). Yes, I know it's green, but like so often: if you see gills this close you're already lost.
Size 56 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10cm. Weighs 115 grams. Love the shape of this one (the flange especially) and the felt is fabulous; thin and tight with a nice soft hand.

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A very beautiful Stra Barbisio with a splendid color and pleated ribbon. This green is a light one Stefan;)

Barbisio Rat Gondin (nutria). Size 61 with the brim at 7cm and the crown at 12cm at the center dent. I can't tell you the colour because the stitches of the sweatband are fragile and the band itself feels quite stiff even if it looks in perfect shape.
At one point in its life the hat was hit by a small ember (I think) because a tiny hole can be seen on the top of the crown in the third pick. Must have burned right through the felt, because it even left a small mark on the liner. You'd have to know it was there though; it's hardly noticeable handling the hat.
Not a common hat in this size and type of felt. Weighs 148 grams.

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Another beauty. I like so much the combo of felt color and ribbon. Gran lobbia!
 
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18,443
Location
Nederland
A very beautiful Stra Barbisio with a splendid color and pleated ribbon. This green is a light one Stefan;)


Another beauty. I like so much the combo of felt color and ribbon. Gran lobbia!
Thank you, Daniele. Barbisio in top form on these for sure.

A small update on the Barbisio Rat Gondin. The sweatband has slurped up a healthy dose of Saphir Mink Oil (it has expensive taste) and is now back to it's limber and supple self. It allowed me to have a peek at the label. The colour is called "Tanaro".

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Here's a pic of the address of the retailer it was sold by.

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Heart Felt

New in Town
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20
Hi Max,
Your Barbisio was made in Columbia SA . The easiest way to tell the difference between the Italian and the south American hats is on the leather. The hats made in Columbia do not say "Made in Italy" . Not that they arent good hats, the quality on them is quite good. We sell them still in our stores .



Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
What about the ones made in Hungary?
 

PanosChris

Practically Family
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This Barbisio in velour/velvet arrived this week. It could pass as a black one, but next to a true black, has a rather very dark brown/purplish hue.
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The liner has me confused. I initially thought it's an early one, but the plastic remainders on the onion ring, the hat style and the sweatband printing make me think more of 50s ? Liner is stitched in but I can't locate a label unfortunately :(
 
Messages
18,443
Location
Nederland
This Barbisio in velour/velvet arrived this week. It could pass as a black one, but next to a true black, has a rather very dark brown/purplish hue. View attachment 331632 View attachment 331633 View attachment 331637 View attachment 331638 View attachment 331639 View attachment 331640 View attachment 331641 View attachment 331642 View attachment 331643 The liner has me confused. I initially thought it's an early one, but the plastic remainders on the onion ring, the hat style and the sweatband printing make me think more of 50s ? Liner is stitched in but I can't locate a label unfortunately :(
Whatever it is, it's a stellar looking hat. Colour me jealous!
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,246
Location
Verona - Italia
I am very sorry for this hat, I wish it had the right size for me, instead it will make some other loungers happy.
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It has two characteristics that I really like: the color of the felt, a very deep blue and the pleated ribbon in the same color.
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Barbisio Qualità Extra French size 4 1/2 French which is equivalent to a 56cm.
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This blue color is called "Doria" where ita was made: in the historic factory of Sagliano Micca
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The shape and finish is a classic example of Barbisio quality.
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Here are the measurements of this elegant hat: brim at 6 centimeters, crown at low point 10.5 cm., pleated ribbon is 4 cm.
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Let's talk about the felt that is solid and absolutely moldable.
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A Barbisio at its best!
 
Messages
18,443
Location
Nederland
I am very sorry for this hat, I wish it had the right size for me, instead it will make some other loungers happy.
barbisio-doria-6-jpg.336496

It has two characteristics that I really like: the color of the felt, a very deep blue and the pleated ribbon in the same color.
barbisio-doria-3-jpg.336497

Barbisio Qualità Extra French size 4 1/2 French which is equivalent to a 56cm.
barbisio-doria-4-jpg.336498

This blue color is called "Doria" where ita was made: in the historic factory of Sagliano Micca
barbisio-doria-etichetta-carta-jpg.336499

The shape and finish is a classic example of Barbisio quality.
barbisio-doria-interno-jpg.336504

Here are the measurements of this elegant hat: brim at 6 centimeters, crown at low point 10.5 cm., pleated ribbon is 4 cm.
barbisio-doria-1-jpg.336505

Let's talk about the felt that is solid and absolutely moldable.
barbisio-doria-2-jpg.336506

A Barbisio at its best!
Excellent find, Daniele. Barbisio made the best gills bar none. Nice proportions on this hat.
 
Messages
17,514
Location
Maryland
I am very sorry for this hat, I wish it had the right size for me, instead it will make some other loungers happy.
barbisio-doria-6-jpg.336496

It has two characteristics that I really like: the color of the felt, a very deep blue and the pleated ribbon in the same color.
barbisio-doria-3-jpg.336497

Barbisio Qualità Extra French size 4 1/2 French which is equivalent to a 56cm.
barbisio-doria-4-jpg.336498

This blue color is called "Doria" where ita was made: in the historic factory of Sagliano Micca
barbisio-doria-etichetta-carta-jpg.336499

The shape and finish is a classic example of Barbisio quality.
barbisio-doria-interno-jpg.336504

Here are the measurements of this elegant hat: brim at 6 centimeters, crown at low point 10.5 cm., pleated ribbon is 4 cm.
barbisio-doria-1-jpg.336505

Let's talk about the felt that is solid and absolutely moldable.
barbisio-doria-2-jpg.336506

A Barbisio at its best!
Daniele, Great find! I like everything about it!
 

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