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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

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I've never posted here before, mainly because I've never had a Borsalino and never figured I would, but I'd like to preface this post with a formal thank you to you guys here in the lounge, for without the knowledge of hats I have gained here over the last year or so since I joined, I would have not known what this wallered up old thing was at the thrift store and most likely would have passed it by.
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This is after some steaming and tweaking, it was pretty bad off when I found it.
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Many thanks G.D.
Here's a few more under the band.
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This corrugated looking stuff is just in front, right across the forehead.
The sweat is unreeded, and this is hands down the softest, lightest felt I've ever handled.
The liner seems like silk, and is stitched in.
The color is mostly grey, but appears almost tan, or silverbelly in certain light.
I am by no means a Borsalino guru, so any information about the age of this model would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
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se couvrir

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Application for admission to the Brotherhood please guys.
Yes, I know this one is modern, but still quite a nice hat.
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This one is older, with stitched in liner, so perhaps before the transition? Grateful for any ideas on age. Great colour - grey/blue/brown so very versatile and matches just about anything. Very soft mouldable felt.
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Chris.
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Thanks TommyK. It really had more of a "lived on" shape when I found it. Those are the 'after' pics.


Thanks for the feedback, Guardian Enzo.
 
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Ordinary Guy

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Application for admission to the Brotherhood please guys.

This one is older, with stitched in liner, so perhaps before the transition? Grateful for any ideas on age. Great colour - grey/blue/brown so very versatile and matches just about anything. Very soft mouldable felt.
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This one I like very much....good finds all the way around
 

se couvrir

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Thanks to you too for your approval TommyK. When I fished it, the guy hadn't even listed it as a Borsolino and I was the only bid! Need a keen eye, but learning from you guys......

Chris.
 

tommyK

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Finally got a vintage Borso
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Castoro XX
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I guess I got lucky on this one the 6 1/2 size tag may have scared some off. I gambled that is was the punti size, it was.

Not sure of the age on this one. Needed a lot of steam and shaping as the seller shipped in a too small box with the crown smashed down to fit. Has some similarities with a Castoro XX RLK showed about a hundred pages back.
 
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