The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[jimmy the lid]

I thought it was about a 2 5/8 when I saw the shots in the other threads on you. Didn't think it was 2 3/4 tho...again = very nice.

Good eye, gtd. The Seller advertised the brim width at 2 1/2", but I asked her to re-measure, as it looked a tad wider than that to me. After re-measuring, she said that it was 2 5/8". In fact, the front of the brim is a full 2 5/8", and the back and sides are just a tad under 2 5/8" (which, I think, simply reflects the kind of minor variance that commonly exists in this regard). In answer to your original question about brim width, I guess I could just as easily have said "just under 2 5/8"...

My own preference is to have a brim width of 2 5/8" to 2 3/4" on this style lid.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[jimmy the lid]

I'm amazed at how you bay fishermen are able to hook these trophies. I must not be finding the good fishing holes.

Finding the good fishing holes is one thing, casting out enough bait is another...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[portolan]

Beautiful hat and crease....looks terrific on you

as always. You and Rusty just have a way with hats.....I have away with hats!

 

[gtdean48]

...My own preference is to have a brim width of 2 5/8" to 2 3/4" on this style lid.

And that width suits you right down to the ground, Chief. I have a 2 1/2" but that extra 1/8" to a 2 5/8" seems to make a difference. I really like how 2 5/8" up to a 3" brim fits on my big mellon. 7 5/8 needs some brim to balance out! Dang good fishing in the Bay!

 

[John in Covina]

That is one sweet looking Allesandria. The quality of the early ones is really great.

 

[ezra]

Alessandria - A little difference

Hi. I'm a newby. I repair hats, clean and shape them. I get a fair amount of Borsos and others, and I must say, there is something about the Alessandria. The felt seems longer, like some kind of long hared hair, or Llama. I dunno. The black ones look a bit grey under certain lighting because of the long and thick felt. I'd also like to comment and thank the guy on the thread that I can't seem to find anymore for the idea of using hair color for restoration. It really works with a little practice.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Hi. I'm a newby. I repair hats, clean and shape them. I get a fair amount of Borsos and others, and I must say, there is something about the Alessandria. The felt seems longer, like some kind of long hared hair, or Llama. I dunno. The black ones look a bit grey under certain lighting because of the long and thick felt. I'd also like to comment and thank the guy on the thread that I can't seem to find anymore for the idea of using hair color for restoration. It really works with a little practice.

You're quite welcome. I just wish it came in more colors. A few blues and greens would be nice.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=22831

 

[bolthead]

2 More....

You've seen these in the "Garrett" thread, but I thought I'd post them here also..... [huh]

Navy Blue Borso.....

Olive Borso.....

 

[carouselvic]

Bolt it looks like that time you spent in Italy has had an affect on you.

 

[bolthead]

Bolt it looks like that time you spent in Italy has had an affect on you.

LOL Vic.I never thought I'd see the day that I'd own 5 or 6 Borsos, most of them Vintage. [huh]

 

[Tampahound]

I humbly submit...

my entry:

This hat is VERY soft and the stitching up front on the sweatband is separating, but I still love it!

 

[jimmy the lid]

This hat is VERY soft and the stitching up front on the sweatband is separating, but I still love it!

Are you sure that the sweat is separating at the front -- or is it just that famous Borsalino "corrugation" (for want of a better term)? [See discussion on previous page of this thread]. Here's an example:

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Tampahound]

Ahhh

I think you hit the nail on the head!

Thanks Jimmy the Lid!

 

[jimmy the lid]

You're most welcome, Tampahound -- and welcome to the Brotherhood!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[rlk]

Borsalino Brotherhood Bid for Admittance

I have pictures of 2 of my soon to be 4 Borsalini

Tan/Camel of 1940's? 2-1/2" brim tall crown.

Med. Brown Hairy Hare "Silchi" Hat 2-1/2" brim 1970's?

Dk Green w/brown ribbon Como from 1994 is at Optimo
Bulgarian Trionfo Black Lord's Hat is in the mail.

 

[Lefty]

WOW. The ribbon on that first one is gorgeous, and the edge stitching on the second is about the oddest I've seen. Great stuff. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Vecchio Borsalino Nero

Borsalino Nero

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I got this on ebay.it today also looked like it said "junisa" on the sweatband. Any idea of its age?

 

[rlk]

Vecchio Borsalino Nero

This is the only Borsalino Logo I've seen without the 1900 Prize could this be that old?

 

[carter]

Borsalino Nero

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I got this on ebay.it today also looked like it said "junisa" on the sweatband. Any idea of its age?

rlk, Does that Nero have a liner? If so, please post a picture.

 

[rlk]

Vecchio Borsalino Nero

rlk, Does that Nero have a liner? If so, please post a picture.

It doesn't look like it in the photo. I just won the auction today so I won't have it in hand for awhile. I did all the communications in Italian(I don't speak Italian-just assorted words and bits of other languages and use dictionary and phrasebook) I was an Art History Major at one time so I have some vocabulary. I'm better with food for Italian and French than Hats. I'm anxious to see what it looks like. Between Camera Equipment and Hats I've gotten ebay items from almost all the European Countries.