I Got The "Brim Too Wide" Blues!

[daizawaguy]

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Firstly, is it a clone? If it`s an original Borsalino, don`t touch it. But if it is a clone, it`s tempting. Secondly, if you havent worn it outside, youre not going to wear it. Sell it. If it`s not worth as much as to get a fair replacement, and is a clone, you could start with trying to get the crown lower with a rebash. A quarter inch off the brim will get rid of that sweep in the back and front, or at least change the look. But it is never an easy job on a soft brim...plenty of sanding required. I`m of the school that if you never wear it, sell it, or give it a try to customise it. Remember 5 great hats you love, are better than 2 great hats, 4 mediocre hats, and 4 you never wear!

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Restyled Borsalino

Thanks for all the feedback, gentlemen. I punched in a diamond bash and lost the snap on the brim. I'm liking this more....

 

[tonyb]

Me too.

 

[J.B.]

Perfect!

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Thanks tonyb and J.B.! It's amazing what a little tweaking can do. The felt on this lid is so thin and flexible I can practically roll it into a ball and stuff it in my pocket.

But I don't think I'll try that anytime soon.

 

[MAB1]

Thanks for not cutting it.

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

Looks good, just needed the tall crown bashed down a bit, the brim looks okay to me. Now the real test, how does it look backwards?