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jbucklin

Practically Family
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977
Location
Dallas, TX
Okay, the third Borsalino in 24 hours! Here's the Film:
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jbucklin

Practically Family
Messages
977
Location
Dallas, TX
I'm glad you like it. I knew you were going to love that Borso. It was hard to part with and I had two!
Enjoy :)

After having worn and handled this hat for the past day it is quite evident that it is the rightful king of the trio of Borsalinos I now own. Also, I said in an earlier post that I would be stunned if the felt is softer than the new Alessandria. Well, stunned I am indeed! I cannot believe felt this soft could hold up this well after so many years. Thanks again Rodkins----this was quite a sacrifice for you---and you broke up the twins! At least you kept It "in the family". :)

Oh, and have a very merry Christmas!!!
 
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Lights

Familiar Face
Messages
85
Location
North of Wilmington, NC
Here's my new Campdraft. I will say at my 1st wearing I was a little intimidated with the height and width of the hat but after a few hours and many looks in the mirror, I am growing more comfortable with the hat. Of course being 5 foot 4 might be some of the problem.
ha ha just joking I,m 6'2"

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masiaka

Familiar Face
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69
Location
Alabama
Here's my new Campdraft. I will say at my 1st wearing I was a little intimidated with the height and width of the hat but after a few hours and many looks in the mirror, I am growing more comfortable with the hat. Of course being 5 foot 4 might be some of the problem.
ha ha just joking I,m 6'2"

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No, don't joke about that! :eeek: I'm 5'7" and I have a CD on order. 5'7" is only a little short, but it's a lot closer to 5'4" than it is to 6'2". (JK, I already know that I'll love the CD and I like the look of a tall crown.)
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,294
Location
South Dakota
Looks, great, lights! I think you'll find that to be a very wearable style. I'm only an inch over 5'4", if that, and I feel even smaller wearing hats that have too low of a crown or too short of a brim. All about shape and balance to me. And confidence.
 

randooch

I'll Lock Up
Messages
4,869
Location
Ukiah, California
New-To-Me Borsalino. Astoundingly light hat, as has been remarked upon many times before. The overwelt brim is only 2 1/4", but it feels well balanced and proportionate to me. It had this doohickey sewn into the front of the hat, but I removed it, as it kept me from attaining the shape I desire, and it was slightly off-center:
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Anyone want this plastic gizmo, let me know; I saved it.
Here's a shot of the hat:
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So super comfortable and featherweight! Definitely one of my new favorites. :)
 

suitedcboy

One Too Many
Messages
1,348
Location
Fort Worth Texas or thereabouts
New-To-Me Borsalino. Astoundingly light hat, as has been remarked upon many times before. The overwelt brim is only 2 1/4", but it feels well balanced and proportionate to me. It had this doohickey sewn into the front of the hat, but I removed it, as it kept me from attaining the shape I desire, and it was slightly off-center:
5914ef878905ee151324906640.jpeg

Anyone want this plastic gizmo, let me know; I saved it.


That looks like a device to prevent damage when one walks into a not quite raised high enough garage door. I didn't know rollup garage doors were popular in Italy.
 
Messages
17,489
Location
Maryland
New-To-Me Borsalino. Astoundingly light hat, as has been remarked upon many times before. The overwelt brim is only 2 1/4", but it feels well balanced and proportionate to me. It had this doohickey sewn into the front of the hat, but I removed it, as it kept me from attaining the shape I desire, and it was slightly off-center:
Anyone want this plastic gizmo, let me know; I saved it.


That looks like a device to prevent damage when one walks into a not quite raised high enough garage door. I didn't know rollup garage doors were popular in Italy.

It's from Germany and not Italy. These were supplied by German hat stores in the 1960s and very common. I never seen one stitched to the hat though. If this isn't a German market Borsalino than it might have been installed by the owner.
 

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