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Steve1857

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New to the Borsalino family (as we know it).
Borsalino Farotto in the colour Malva, which means "mauve". It doesn't look mauve to my eye. Overwelt brim with a partial spiral stitch at 7cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. I call it a spiral stitch, but it's not really a spiral but separate closed ovals, which stop hafway down the brim from the edge.
The model name Farotto is a new one. The name actually means something: it's a dish similar to risotto, but made with "farro" (spelled grain). Both model name and the size are written on the label. What is missing on the label is the number that we always find in the upper left corner. First time I've seen that. The hat has a bit of a womens' hat styling about it, with the light coloured ribbon. The flange on it when it arrived was quite extreme with a sharp upturned brim at the back, wrapping around the crown. Still needs a bit of work, but it's wearable already. I'm thinking forties on this one. Weighs 113 grams.

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Wonderful find, Stefan. Great looking ribbon. Not feminine at all. In fact, it makes me think of Chicago mobsters of the 30s :)
 

Snowman

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New to the Borsalino family (as we know it).
Borsalino Farotto in the colour Malva, which means "mauve". It doesn't look mauve to my eye. Overwelt brim with a partial spiral stitch at 7cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. I call it a spiral stitch, but it's not really a spiral but separate closed ovals, which stop hafway down the brim from the edge.
The model name Farotto is a new one. The name actually means something: it's a dish similar to risotto, but made with "farro" (spelled grain). Both model name and the size are written on the label. What is missing on the label is the number that we always find in the upper left corner. First time I've seen that. The hat has a bit of a womens' hat styling about it, with the light coloured ribbon. The flange on it when it arrived was quite extreme with a sharp upturned brim at the back, wrapping around the crown. Still needs a bit of work, but it's wearable already. I'm thinking forties on this one. Weighs 113 grams.

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Beautiful hat!
 

Daniele Tanto

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Verona - Italia
It was bought for my personal collection even though it has a few rare moth bites that are not seen.
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I was fascinated by the color and its condition. The size was 6, therefore a 59cm which when it arrived turned out to be a perfect 58.
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore nominally size 6 or 7 3/8 but in reality a 58 or 7 1/4.

Very well maintained it has a particularity, there is the "Qualità Ssuperiore" mold on the front of the sweatband
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The felt color is "Druga" and the hatband is matching the felt. This is finished with a light fur and is very soft.
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The measurements are as follows: the brims, over-sewn are at 5.5 cm. and the ribbon is 3.5cm high, the crown at its minimum height is 10cm.
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Very well proportioned is a classic Eighties Borsalino with a rare color and real elegant
 
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I failed to post these when they came a couple of weeks ago.

Three hat lot that I bought mainly to get the Akubra, but I like the Dobbs quite a bit, and the Bond is a really good quality hat...
Three words: nice, cool, and wow. I'm not a big fan of black hats, but that Fed IV looks like it's in good condition and I might be tempted myself. The Dobbs is nice as well, and has some great character. If it were mine I might clean up the brim shape just to relieve a bit of my OCD, but I really like the crown as-is. And the Bond--now that I'm a fan of stingy brimmed hats, it just checks all the right boxes. If it were mine it would probably get a lot of head time. Nice haul!
 

Daniele Tanto

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Verona - Italia
For a hat that is too small there is one that is too large and this too had to be my size.
The result of an exchange with my friend Stefan, it turned out to be too wide for my head despite being a 6 1/2 or 60 cm.
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It passed through the talented hands of Fleur and I asked her to change the original "fantasy" ribbon that seemed too fancy to me.
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I asked for a hatband to match the very particular color of the felt which is indefinable, but heather enough to make it very interesting.
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Super Panizza size 60 cm or 7 1/2 in the USA.
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The felt is defined as M 4, which stands for "Misto 4" and the ribbon was called "fantasy" to stay on the subject.
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Very nice felt and malleable.
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The proportions of this Super Panizza are as follows: the brims are at 5.5 centimeters, the (new) ribbon is 3.5 cm high. and the crown at its lowest point is 10.5cm.
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This Super Panizza is recommended for all those who have a real size 60 or 7/2, to my detriment
 

Steve1857

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For a hat that is too small there is one that is too large and this too had to be my size.
The result of an exchange with my friend Stefan, it turned out to be too wide for my head despite being a 6 1/2 or 60 cm.
View attachment 378856 It passed through the talented hands of Fleur and I asked her to change the original "fantasy" ribbon that seemed too fancy to me.
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I asked for a hatband to match the very particular color of the felt which is indefinable, but heather enough to make it very interesting.
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Super Panizza size 60 cm or 7 1/2 in the USA.
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The felt is defined as M 4, which stands for "Misto 4" and the ribbon was called "fantasy" to stay on the subject.
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Very nice felt and malleable.
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The proportions of this Super Panizza are as follows: the brims are at 5.5 centimeters, the (new) ribbon is 3.5 cm high. and the crown at its lowest point is 10.5cm.
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This Super Panizza is recommended for all those who have a real size 60 or 7/2, to my detriment

Looks like a super Panizza indeed, Daniele.
 
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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling

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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling
Very light silver felt with Velvet texture finish
5 inch crown with center dent (about 5 1/2 open)
2 5/8 brim with GP inspired slash/dash binding
7/8 self felted band with matching slash/dash pattern

This is the bell of the ball of the three hats to arrive yesterday. While the other two might not be too much to write home about, this one steals the show. I believe this my first Lee White label and I have never come across a Lee with this type of styling. I do own two Dobbs Gay Prince hats which this Lee is modeled after, which makes a great point of reference for me. As many brands did make their own attempt to copy the GP styling it does not surprise me that Lee made this offering. What does surprise me is how much they got right! First they chose to go with an alternating whip stitch and saddle stitch for the edge biding creating an appealing slash dash pattern a sort of GP upgrade. However beyond the visual aspect of the brim binding and self felted band. Lee went above and beyond with the felt finish. The GP hats generally have a very thin extremely short hair velvety finish. A quality of felt I haven’t really come across on too many other hats. Lee came VERY close here. Especially with what I am assuming a mid to late 50s hat. (Which I am basing on the later Lee logo… not sure when the change was made). Probably not same felt as my 40s GP but very similar to my 50s. The moths seem to agree as there are quite a number of small moth divots and tracks along the top of the brim but they really do not take away from the beauty of this hat. The color is an absolutely beautiful very light silver. The original price tag had this one retailing at $15. It came in a very cool Lee hats box. I’m really enjoying this rare unusual treasure. Thanks to Bob for the heads up on this one.

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PanosChris

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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling

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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling
Very light silver felt with Velvet texture finish
5 inch crown with center dent (about 5 1/2 open)
2 5/8 brim with GP inspired slash/dash binding
7/8 self felted band with matching slash/dash pattern

This is the bell of the ball of the three hats to arrive yesterday. While the other two might not be too much to write home about, this one steals the show. I believe this my first Lee White label and I have never come across a Lee with this type of styling. I do own two Dobbs Gay Prince hats which this Lee is modeled after, which makes a great point of reference for me. As many brands did make their own attempt to copy the GP styling it does not surprise me that Lee made this offering. What does surprise me is how much they got right! First they chose to go with an alternating whip stitch and saddle stitch for the edge biding creating an appealing slash dash pattern a sort of GP upgrade. However beyond the visual aspect of the brim binding and self felted band. Lee went above and beyond with the felt finish. The GP hats generally have a very thin extremely short hair velvety finish. A quality of felt I haven’t really come across on too many other hats. Lee came VERY close here. Especially with what I am assuming a mid to late 50s hat. (Which I am basing on the later Lee logo… not sure when the change was made). Probably not same felt as my 40s GP but very similar to my 50s. The moths seem to agree as there are quite a number of small moth divots and tracks along the top of the brim but they really do not take away from the beauty of this hat. The color is an absolutely beautiful very light silver. The original price tag had this one retailing at $15. It came in a very cool Lee hats box. I’m really enjoying this rare unusual treasure. Thanks to Bob for the heads up on this one.

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Very cool get Joe, congrats!
 

Snowman

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Three words: nice, cool, and wow. I'm not a big fan of black hats, but that Fed IV looks like it's in good condition and I might be tempted myself. The Dobbs is nice as well, and has some great character. If it were mine I might clean up the brim shape just to relieve a bit of my OCD, but I really like the crown as-is. And the Bond--now that I'm a fan of stingy brimmed hats, it just checks all the right boxes. If it were mine it would probably get a lot of head time. Nice haul!

Thanks, Al. I would have preferred a brown Fed IV, but this one is in like-new condition so it was a no brainer. I have a touch of the OCD as well, so I am still working on the brim on the Dobbs. It’s shantung, but it’s a softer, more pliable shantung than I’m used to. As for the Bond, I was surprised at the quality, and it is mint. For me, though, the 1 5/8 is just a bit too stingy. It’s too bad, because it is a really well made hat.
 

Snowman

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For a hat that is too small there is one that is too large and this too had to be my size.
The result of an exchange with my friend Stefan, it turned out to be too wide for my head despite being a 6 1/2 or 60 cm.
View attachment 378856 It passed through the talented hands of Fleur and I asked her to change the original "fantasy" ribbon that seemed too fancy to me.
View attachment 378857
I asked for a hatband to match the very particular color of the felt which is indefinable, but heather enough to make it very interesting.
View attachment 378858
Super Panizza size 60 cm or 7 1/2 in the USA.
View attachment 378859
The felt is defined as M 4, which stands for "Misto 4" and the ribbon was called "fantasy" to stay on the subject.
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Very nice felt and malleable.
View attachment 378861
The proportions of this Super Panizza are as follows: the brims are at 5.5 centimeters, the (new) ribbon is 3.5 cm high. and the crown at its lowest point is 10.5cm.
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This Super Panizza is recommended for all those who have a real size 60 or 7/2, to my detriment

Very unusual and attractive color. The ribbon is a perfect complement.
 

Rmccamey

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Great hat, Joe.

Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling

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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling
Very light silver felt with Velvet texture finish
5 inch crown with center dent (about 5 1/2 open)
2 5/8 brim with GP inspired slash/dash binding
7/8 self felted band with matching slash/dash pattern

This is the bell of the ball of the three hats to arrive yesterday. While the other two might not be too much to write home about, this one steals the show. I believe this my first Lee White label and I have never come across a Lee with this type of styling. I do own two Dobbs Gay Prince hats which this Lee is modeled after, which makes a great point of reference for me. As many brands did make their own attempt to copy the GP styling it does not surprise me that Lee made this offering. What does surprise me is how much they got right! First they chose to go with an alternating whip stitch and saddle stitch for the edge biding creating an appealing slash dash pattern a sort of GP upgrade. However beyond the visual aspect of the brim binding and self felted band. Lee went above and beyond with the felt finish. The GP hats generally have a very thin extremely short hair velvety finish. A quality of felt I haven’t really come across on too many other hats. Lee came VERY close here. Especially with what I am assuming a mid to late 50s hat. (Which I am basing on the later Lee logo… not sure when the change was made). Probably not same felt as my 40s GP but very similar to my 50s. The moths seem to agree as there are quite a number of small moth divots and tracks along the top of the brim but they really do not take away from the beauty of this hat. The color is an absolutely beautiful very light silver. The original price tag had this one retailing at $15. It came in a very cool Lee hats box. I’m really enjoying this rare unusual treasure. Thanks to Bob for the heads up on this one.

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Steve1857

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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling

View attachment 378873

Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling
Very light silver felt with Velvet texture finish
5 inch crown with center dent (about 5 1/2 open)
2 5/8 brim with GP inspired slash/dash binding
7/8 self felted band with matching slash/dash pattern

This is the bell of the ball of the three hats to arrive yesterday. While the other two might not be too much to write home about, this one steals the show. I believe this my first Lee White label and I have never come across a Lee with this type of styling. I do own two Dobbs Gay Prince hats which this Lee is modeled after, which makes a great point of reference for me. As many brands did make their own attempt to copy the GP styling it does not surprise me that Lee made this offering. What does surprise me is how much they got right! First they chose to go with an alternating whip stitch and saddle stitch for the edge biding creating an appealing slash dash pattern a sort of GP upgrade. However beyond the visual aspect of the brim binding and self felted band. Lee went above and beyond with the felt finish. The GP hats generally have a very thin extremely short hair velvety finish. A quality of felt I haven’t really come across on too many other hats. Lee came VERY close here. Especially with what I am assuming a mid to late 50s hat. (Which I am basing on the later Lee logo… not sure when the change was made). Probably not same felt as my 40s GP but very similar to my 50s. The moths seem to agree as there are quite a number of small moth divots and tracks along the top of the brim but they really do not take away from the beauty of this hat. The color is an absolutely beautiful very light silver. The original price tag had this one retailing at $15. It came in a very cool Lee hats box. I’m really enjoying this rare unusual treasure. Thanks to Bob for the heads up on this one.

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Nice find, Joe. Wonderful colour. The stitches on the ribbon and brim are very eye catching indeed.
 
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Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling

View attachment 378873

Lee Hats - White Label - Gay Prince styling
Very light silver felt with Velvet texture finish
5 inch crown with center dent (about 5 1/2 open)
2 5/8 brim with GP inspired slash/dash binding
7/8 self felted band with matching slash/dash pattern

This is the bell of the ball of the three hats to arrive yesterday. While the other two might not be too much to write home about, this one steals the show. I believe this my first Lee White label and I have never come across a Lee with this type of styling. I do own two Dobbs Gay Prince hats which this Lee is modeled after, which makes a great point of reference for me. As many brands did make their own attempt to copy the GP styling it does not surprise me that Lee made this offering. What does surprise me is how much they got right! First they chose to go with an alternating whip stitch and saddle stitch for the edge biding creating an appealing slash dash pattern a sort of GP upgrade. However beyond the visual aspect of the brim binding and self felted band. Lee went above and beyond with the felt finish. The GP hats generally have a very thin extremely short hair velvety finish. A quality of felt I haven’t really come across on too many other hats. Lee came VERY close here. Especially with what I am assuming a mid to late 50s hat. (Which I am basing on the later Lee logo… not sure when the change was made). Probably not same felt as my 40s GP but very similar to my 50s. The moths seem to agree as there are quite a number of small moth divots and tracks along the top of the brim but they really do not take away from the beauty of this hat. The color is an absolutely beautiful very light silver. The original price tag had this one retailing at $15. It came in a very cool Lee hats box. I’m really enjoying this rare unusual treasure. Thanks to Bob for the heads up on this one.

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Love the style and it looks pristine! That’s a great addition to your collection, Joe.
 
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Love the style and it looks pristine! That’s a great addition to your collection, Joe.
Thank you Brent. Really happy with this one. The self felt ribbon style hats have grown on me. This particular stitching pattern to my eye comes off a bit more subtle than the straight whip stich design. A fair amount of mothing on the brim... But yes it appears hardly worn if at all.
 

Pellie

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My stingy Panizza came in. Indeed a stingy, but the felt feels pretty soft, so it's not a bad hat at all, but for me not a keeper.
 

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