Borsalino your Cup of Tea???

[BellyTank]

Anyone like this one???

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[jamespowers]

A plush Borsalino. Interesting. How old is it?
They were popular in the 30s and they came back in the 1970s (Serikon). I like the 1930s version better.

Regards to all,

J

 

[BellyTank]

JP-
It's 'Angora'! It has a Blue label in the crown of the liner- so it's 'vintage' but the actual vintage remains to be evaluated.

The model is called 'Angora' (stamped in the sweatband) and it was for the US market- sold by 'The B.R. Baker Co.'(also stamped in the sweat),Toledo, Ohio-
a big time, downtown Toledo Menswear Store that ran for 80 years or so.
It's new old stock, unworn and still has the BR Baker price tag.
But it has come from over this side, not the US.

I think it's really nice.
Would you say it's a 'desirable' hat?

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[Biltmore Bob]

Looks OK to me...

Have you seen it up close and personal like. I'm not really into the shaggy finish, but I think I would wear it if I had it. Maybe with a dark suit.

 

[BellyTank]

Furry?, up close and personal?
What you driving at Bob..?

But that it 'looks OK to you' is a true blessing, a real load off my mind, thanks.

Wild Root has a proper '30s Furry one- I always admired that one...

The shaggy finish is a peculiarity, a novelty- that's what's different and appealing about it- that and the colour, I need a grey hat.

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[Biltmore Bob]

Thank you for recognizing my expertise, anytime I can be of help....

 

[BellyTank]

Thanks Bob- nice to know that another person can recognise a furry hat.
I won't hesitate to not ask-

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[SHARPETOYS]

I like!

I like it and would buy one. Optimo Hat Co has fedora's with that finish. Adam Rundquist a fellow lounger bought a couple from them.

http://www.optimohats.com/customhats.htm

 

[BellyTank]

Great!

Well the 4 of us are in agreement- that makes it unanimous.

It is a liked Hat!

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[Roger]

I don't care for the furry finish. I like the color though. :hamburger

 

[Not-Bogart13]

50-50 review

I'm not a fan of the fuzzy finish, and wouldn't go in for this hat. That said, I can admit that it's nice anyway. The texture and color variation caused by the finish is interesting. Like you say, novel.

 

[Siirous]

Maybe a little OCD

I think that although the furry finish looks good as long as it's not really really furry, I'd find myself constantly trying to brush it down flat in one direction; like trying to comb it. My girlfriend once tried to talk me into some form of microsuede couch. But as soon as I realized I would keep brushing out all marks it made when you rubbed it in the wrong direction, I had to say no. I'd be trying to do the same with the hat *twitch*

With Respect,
Rob

 

[Sefton]

That's a great lid. The fuzzy look works especially with the wide brim and tall crown. I think it would go well with a blue pinstripe DB. Do you actually own that hat?

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

I think the fuzzy hat can be a nice look. Here is a pic I especially like, I have been working on reproducing this ensemble for a while.

 

[Sefton]

I think the fuzzy hat can be a nice look. Here is a pic I especially like, I have been working on reproducing this ensemble for a while.

moments after this photo was taken the walking stick was used to beat a servant for not putting enough of a shine on the grill of the Bentley...

 

[havershaw]

I like fuzzy hats, too. I don't think I'd own more than one...but I would own one. Matt Deckard has the one I admire most (or at least, the one that's closest to what I would wear). Root's tastes run a little more traditional 30s than mine...I like a bigger brim, on myself.

 

[Mycroft]

The fuzzy hat remind me too much of hitler(I do not capitolize his name ever) in his retreat in Bravaria.

 

[jamespowers]

JP-
It's 'Angora'! It has a Blue label in the crown of the liner- so it's 'vintage' but the actual vintage remains to be evaluated.

The model is called 'Angora' (stamped in the sweatband) and it was for the US market- sold by 'The B.R. Baker Co.'(also stamped in the sweat),Toledo, Ohio-
a big time, downtown Toledo Menswear Store that ran for 80 years or so.
It's new old stock, unworn and still has the BR Baker price tag.
But it has come from over this side, not the US.

I think it's really nice.
Would you say it's a 'desirable' hat?

B
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I would say it is a desirable hat. To reproduce another one like it today would likely run you over $600. If you paid less than that and the hat fits then you have quite a deal there.
I am not sure about the label. Any pictures?

Regards to all,

J

 

[Roger]

It's a matter of personal taste

If the hat works for you then it would be "desirable". If it's not your cup of tea then it would not be "desirable". Fuzzy hats, in my opinion look shabby. But, I wouldn't stop someone or degrade them for choosing such a hat. :cheers1: On the right head with the correct suit it may look good. If you're happy with it then it is "desirable". :cheers1:

 

[SHARPETOYS]

No way

I don't agree with JP that isn't a $600 hat now or ever.