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[Hagwood]

Picked this up from France. Some of my very best Borsalinos seem to come from there (they are just quite good at hiding them).
Borsalino Cocisca in Dattero colour and nutria felt. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. The quality of the felt and the hand of it is Borsalino at its best. Lightweight too at just under 100 grams. It's a keeper (if that wasn't obvious).

Another Beaut Stefan !!

 

[Hagwood]

Thanks to Randall @Randall Renshaw for the heads up on this one on ebay. Got it for $12 ! I don’t think it’s ever been worn. It’s a 6-3/4 but couldn’t pass it up. It’s on the stretcher now, so hopefully I’ll post it in WHAYWT in a few days...

Wonderfully soft felt and a pretty cool color combo with the dark gray and chocolate brown ribbon, instead of black. O.P.S. Price tag still attached on the outside of the sweat.

2-3/4” cavanagh edge brim
5-1/2” open crown

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Well, looks like the stretch took with no damage and now fits like a glove. Went nice and slow on the stretcher since Wed. I tried a different brim shape on this one and think it looks pretty good.

 

[1967Cougar390]

I received my Akubra Sydney Saturday afternoon. I am very pleased with the hat and the service from David Morgan. The Regency Fawn is a sand color from my eye. I believe it will be a hat color that will suit itself with whatever I wear.

The Sydney is a light hat but This I s my first Akubra. I really can’t compare it to other higher end hats. Compared to my less expensive hats it was far superior in feel and craftsmanship.

The Sydney comes open crown and took my dry diamond bash and pinched front well.

Steven

 

[steur]

Fantastic new additions today Stefan

Oooo-ahhhhh on all three counts, Stefan!

Thanks, gentlemen! Quite pleasing to find hats like these. Only fuels my severe HAS though

 

[steur]

Another Beaut Stefan !!

Thanks, Tim.

Well, looks like the stretch took with no damage and now fits like a glove. Went nice and slow on the stretcher since Wed. I tried a different brim shape on this one and think it looks pretty good.


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Very satisfying that you've got it to fit you, Tim. Looks like a fabulous hat. I like the new brim shape as well. A bit of variation is the spice of life (or something like that).

 

[steur]

I received my Akubra Sydney Saturday afternoon. I am very pleased with the hat and the service from David Morgan. The Regency Fawn is a sand color from my eye. I believe it will be a hat color that will suit itself with whatever I wear.

The Sydney is a light hat but This I s my first Akubra. I really can’t compare it to other higher end hats. Compared to my less expensive hats it was far superior in feel and craftsmanship.

The Sydney comes open crown and took my dry diamond bash and pinched front well.

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Steven

Looks good on you and the diamond is sharp.

 

[Blare]

Well, looks like the stretch took with no damage and now fits like a glove. Went nice and slow on the stretcher since Wed. I tried a different brim shape on this one and think it looks pretty good.


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Wonderful news Tim.. looks fantastic!

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Wonderful news Tim.. looks fantastic!

It does look great on you Tim.

 

[PanosChris]

Well, looks like the stretch took with no damage and now fits like a glove. Went nice and slow on the stretcher since Wed. I tried a different brim shape on this one and think it looks pretty good.


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Tim that hat is gorgeous! Glad it now fits you.

 

[PanosChris]

I received my Akubra Sydney Saturday afternoon. I am very pleased with the hat and the service from David Morgan. The Regency Fawn is a sand color from my eye. I believe it will be a hat color that will suit itself with whatever I wear.

The Sydney is a light hat but This I s my first Akubra. I really can’t compare it to other higher end hats. Compared to my less expensive hats it was far superior in feel and craftsmanship.

The Sydney comes open crown and took my dry diamond bash and pinched front well.

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Steven

Congrats on your new hat, you wear it very well!
Panos

 

[Hagwood]

I received my Akubra Sydney Saturday afternoon. I am very pleased with the hat and the service from David Morgan. The Regency Fawn is a sand color from my eye. I believe it will be a hat color that will suit itself with whatever I wear.

The Sydney is a light hat but This I s my first Akubra. I really can’t compare it to other higher end hats. Compared to my less expensive hats it was far superior in feel and craftsmanship.

The Sydney comes open crown and took my dry diamond bash and pinched front well.

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Steven

Great looking Akubra Steven.

 

[Hagwood]

Thanks, Tim.


Very satisfying that you've got it to fit you, Tim. Looks like a fabulous hat. I like the new brim shape as well. A bit of variation is the spice of life (or something like that).

Wonderful news Tim.. looks fantastic!

It does look great on you Tim.

Tim that hat is gorgeous! Glad it now fits you.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

 

[Hagwood]

Thanks to the Great Hat Enabler Stefan @steur, I am now an official member of the Dutch Connection !

Received this absolutely stunning Borsalino this weekend, but was waiting for some Sun to break out the Canon L Series Glass to take photos worthy of this hat.

Borsalino Ecosan Qualita Extra Extra Superiore in the color Averla. Beautiful color and wonderful felt. The fit is perfect, thanks to Stefan sending me the measurements first. I can't take it off my head, been wearing it around the house in the evenings, LOL.

Raw Edge Brim at 2.75"
Crown height at 4" at the pinch
Stefan thinks it dates between 1945-1955.

This thing is just absolutely my style, and I don't think I could design a custom with better proportions for me.

Stefan even threw in a couple of freebies that I will post later - very generous !!
Thanks again Stefan, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and I hope there will be many more.

 

[Blare]

Wow Tim! That is a wonderful hat! Looks PERFECT on you!

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Beautiful Borso!

Thanks to the Great Hat Enabler Stefan @steur, I am now an official member of the Dutch Connection !

Received this absolutely stunning Borsalino this weekend, but was waiting for some Sun to break out the Canon L Series Glass to take photos worthy of this hat.

Borsalino Ecosan Qualita Extra Extra Superiore in the color Averla. Beautiful color and wonderful felt. The fit is perfect, thanks to Stefan sending me the measurements first. I can't take it off my head, been wearing it around the house in the evenings, LOL.

Raw Edge Brim at 2.75"
Crown height at 4" at the pinch
Stefan thinks it dates between 1945-1955.

This thing is just absolutely my style, and I don't think I could design a custom with better proportions for me.

Stefan even threw in a couple of freebies that I will post later - very generous !!
Thanks again Stefan, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and I hope there will be many more.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson Forty: the hat is blocked very straight and the open crown is six inches. The brim is 2 5/8 inches and has a Cavanagh edge. No stains or mothing, but the liner does show some foxing. The sweatband doesn’t include a store or any other markings other than those shown in my photo. The tag under the sweatband makes me wonder if it was reblocked, and the 7 5/8 markings don’t match the “3/4” keyhole size tag. The hat fits me perfectly.

The felt is the best I’ve seen. It’s not as thin and light as some, but it’s dense and easily molded to any shape desired.

I don’t recall seeing another Stetson Forty, and I’d love to see others if they’re out there.

 

[Tukwila]

Thanks to the Great Hat Enabler Stefan @steur, I am now an official member of the Dutch Connection !

Received this absolutely stunning Borsalino this weekend, but was waiting for some Sun to break out the Canon L Series Glass to take photos worthy of this hat.

Borsalino Ecosan Qualita Extra Extra Superiore in the color Averla. Beautiful color and wonderful felt. The fit is perfect, thanks to Stefan sending me the measurements first. I can't take it off my head, been wearing it around the house in the evenings, LOL.

Raw Edge Brim at 2.75"
Crown height at 4" at the pinch
Stefan thinks it dates between 1945-1955.

This thing is just absolutely my style, and I don't think I could design a custom with better proportions for me.

Stefan even threw in a couple of freebies that I will post later - very generous !!
Thanks again Stefan, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and I hope there will be many more.

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Gorgeous!

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Very nice additions sir.

Stetson Sovereign: Lovely moss green common to Stetsons of the era. Just under six inch open crown (more than 5 1/2 and less than six). The brim is 2 5/8 inches wide and has a Cavanagh edge. No mothing and the sweatband leather is perfect. The felt takes a dry crease without issue.

The hat was sold to me as a size 7 5/8. First thing I did was plant it on my head and was relieved that it fits perfectly. It was creases backwards, but that was easily remedied. A peak under the sweatband had some surprises.

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The 7 7/8 was a shock. I thought a generous 7 5/8 or maybe 7 3/4 based on fit. This was from the same seller as the Forty I just posted and the seller was upfront about not knowing about hats. I’m tickled with them both.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Stetson Forty: the hat is blocked very straight and the open crown is six inches. The brim is 2 5/8 inches and has a Cavanagh edge. No stains or mothing, but the liner does show some foxing. The sweatband doesn’t include a store or any other markings other than those shown in my photo. The tag under the sweatband makes me wonder if it was reblocked, and the 7 5/8 markings don’t match the “3/4” keyhole size tag. The hat fits me perfectly.

The felt is the best I’ve seen. It’s not as thin and light as some, but it’s dense and easily molded to any shape desired.

I don’t recall seeing another Stetson Forty, and I’d love to see others if they’re out there.

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The hat was sold to me as a size 7 5/8. First thing I did was plant it on my head and was relieved that it fits perfectly. It was creases backwards, but that was easily remedied. A peak under the sweatband had some surprises.





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The 7 7/8 was a shock. I thought a generous 7 5/8 or maybe 7 3/4 based on fit. This was from the same seller as the Forty I just posted and the seller was upfront about not knowing about hats. I’m tickled with them both.

Starting 2020 with a bang. Way to go, Brent!

 

[Rmccamey]

Nothing but the honey of hats today, gents. I'll have to wait a few days to post just to recover from yours!

Thanks to the Great Hat Enabler Stefan @steur, I am now an official member of the Dutch Connection !

Received this absolutely stunning Borsalino this weekend, but was waiting for some Sun to break out the Canon L Series Glass to take photos worthy of this hat.

Borsalino Ecosan Qualita Extra Extra Superiore in the color Averla. Beautiful color and wonderful felt. The fit is perfect, thanks to Stefan sending me the measurements first. I can't take it off my head, been wearing it around the house in the evenings, LOL.

Raw Edge Brim at 2.75"
Crown height at 4" at the pinch
Stefan thinks it dates between 1945-1955.

This thing is just absolutely my style, and I don't think I could design a custom with better proportions for me.

Stefan even threw in a couple of freebies that I will post later - very generous !!
Thanks again Stefan, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and I hope there will be many more.

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Stetson Forty: the hat is blocked very straight and the open crown is six inches. The brim is 2 5/8 inches and has a Cavanagh edge. No stains or mothing, but the liner does show some foxing. The sweatband doesn’t include a store or any other markings other than those shown in my photo. The tag under the sweatband makes me wonder if it was reblocked, and the 7 5/8 markings don’t match the “3/4” keyhole size tag. The hat fits me perfectly.

The felt is the best I’ve seen. It’s not as thin and light as some, but it’s dense and easily molded to any shape desired.

I don’t recall seeing another Stetson Forty, and I’d love to see others if they’re out there.

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