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rlk

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Borsalino

Today's surprise.
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Color is Sphinx and Olive Branch. Amazing soft finish--shortest possible near smooth velour. More tomorrrow in the BB Thread.
 
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I'm finding a growing affection for the flat upturned brim with an even binding line. Beautiful homburg, Buler... prewar, do you think? RLK - can't wait to see more of that Borsalino. The presentation in photo 2 really speaks to me... for whatever that's worth :eusa_clap
 

danofarlington

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rlk;1180897[/IMG said:
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Some condition issues, but great character and felt. High crown wide brim--deep diamond crease. End of 30's likely. From Neiman-Marcus, Dallas.

That one is a very nice combination of dimensions and color. Actually a nice combination of those things and history too, because it would be fun to wear a 30s hat outside, if it were the right hat, which that one exemplifies.
 

rlk

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Sears Sable Finish

Estate sale this morning.
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Must have been pretty DeLuxe for Sears, Felted edge and smooth finish. Brim is dense substantial felt while the crown is very thin and light. 2-1/4" brim. Formease is 1941 Byer-Rolnick trademark, so made by Resistol. A full-size 7-3/8 as is typical for Resistol.
 
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Lefty

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Lefty, ur killing me man.

That's a heck of a trick, bolt. You had me searching for where I said it, only to find that it was Rodkins.

and now, another bizarre smiley
this one and the rabbi really puzzle me
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