The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Revilo61]

Thank you Bill and Mike, this has quickly become my current favorite. I’ve always been partial to straws, being from Southern California, but with winter dragging on and traveling to colder weather areas, I find myself choosing it often.
Does anyone have clues to its age?

 

[alanfgag]

Does anyone have clues to its age?

Second half 1950s+

 

[Revilo61]

Second half 1950s+

Second half 1950s+

Thank you Alan!
It might be older than I thought. 50’s + Approximately how much?

 

[alanfgag]

The label in your hat is the version that follows the one with Borsalino label. Figure mid 1950s or later. I'm not sure how much later it could be - perhaps into the early 1960s.

 

[Revilo61]

The label in your hat is the version that follows the one with Borsalino label. Figure mid 1950s or later. I'm not sure how much later it could be - perhaps into the early 1960s.

Thanks Alan!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Ok I'm confused. I'm trying to determine a timeframe (age) for my Borsalino hats. I have four hats with this type/format of label. All have the red size tag.

I have one with this label. The sweatband has been replaced so no size tag.

Can these be dated by the labels?

 

[mayserwegener]

There was a change from the cell / block type paper labels with the hand written size in the 1930s that look like this.

Both from 1929.

Can you post photos (or links) of the hats (hat, liner and sweatband) too?

 

[se couvrir]

I did buy a brown one with the same lining style. Any idea about dating it?

Hi Fabio, sorry this reply is late, but I’m very rarely present in the Lounge these days.
The previous owner of my hat lived from 1890 to 1979 and from the style of label (Borsalino printed on left hand serrated edge) I would assume it to be earlier than the 50’s - hope this helps (but I’m always ready to be corrected).
Chris

 

[alanfgag]

Ok I'm confused. I'm trying to determine a timeframe (age) for my Borsalino hats. I have four hats with this type/format of label. All have the red size tag. I have one with this label. The sweatband has been replaced so no size tag. Can these be dated by the labels?

I believe you are in a safe zone from post-war to the mid 1950s. Could the red label be WWII era or slightly earlier? Perhaps. But my money is on a time bracket from when production resumed at the factory after the war to post OPS when the logo disappears from the serrated label.

 

[alanfgag]

Genovese Ecosca in the elusive Narvalo. Thick and zesty velour.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I believe you are in a safe zone from post-war to the mid 1950s. Could the red label be WWII era or slightly earlier? Perhaps. But my money is on a time bracket from when production resumed at the factory after the war to post OPS when the logo disappears from the serrated label.

Thanks. I was thinking 50s.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Hi Fabio, sorry this reply is late, but I’m very rarely present in the Lounge these days.
The previous owner of my hat lived from 1890 to 1979 and from the style of label (Borsalino printed on left hand serrated edge) I would assume it to be earlier than the 50’s - hope this helps (but I’m always ready to be corrected).
Chris

Thanks... i'm still waiting for the arrival of mine to get more details.

 

[quikrick]

Hello All, I just received this brown thin band modern Borsalino. The felt is VERY light weight. The crown holds its shape pretty good, but the brim is extremely floppy. There is no model name anywhere that I can find. Brim is 2 1/4" and the crown is 4" at the front, band is 5/8". I like the contrasting colors of the felt and band.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Hello All, I just received this brown thin band modern Borsalino. The felt is VERY light weight. The crown holds its shape pretty good, but the brim is extremely floppy. There is no model name anywhere that I can find. Brim is 2 1/4" and the crown is 4" at the front, band is 5/8". I like the contrasting colors of the felt and band.

In Italy the name of this Borsalino is "Icaro" and it is very light and floppy. Ideal for the springtime or the first autumn.
I have two and they are perfect for days with a mellow temperature. Not now because we are in a "early summer" week. Too hot for the end of April

 

[quikrick]

In Italy the name of this Borsalino is "Icaro" and it is very light and floppy. Ideal for the springtime or the first autumn.
I have two and they are perfect for days with a mellow temperature. Not now because we are in a "early summer" week. Too hot for the end of April

Thanks Daniele! It's nice to have this information. Like most of the Fedora Lounge community, we just NEED to know! I appreciate it!

 

[sebastian czentner]

40s borsalino homburg

Enviado desde mi SM-J111M mediante Tapatalk

 

[steur]

Hello Brotherhood Members, been lurking here for a while but I just got my first vintage (?) Borsalino, so I figured it’s time to join the discussion.
This hat has the softest, most pliable felt I’ve ever experienced, kind of a peach fuzzy feel. It will take and hold any shape I want.
Any info you knowledgeable people here are willing to share about my new hat will be greatly appreciated!

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Hey, I was bidding on that one too I think. Good to see it here. Looks lovely, but as I remember the auction pictures made it look a fair bit darker.

 

[steur]

Genovese Ecosca in the elusive Narvalo. Thick and zesty velour.

Excellent hat, Alan. Narvalo as a colour is the first time for me.

 

[steur]

Recent addition to the flock. Borsalino Export Qualität in Saturno colour (which is the first time I've seen that colour). Bound brim at 5,5cm and crown at 10,5 cm at the pinch. The crown has a fair bit of taper to it, but all in all a very nice hat. Hut Nagel was founded in 1830 and still exists today.

 

[Redfokker]

Recent addition to the flock. Borsalino Export Qualität in Saturno colour (which is the first time I've seen that colour). Bound brim at 5,5cm and crown at 10,5 cm at the pinch. The crown has a fair bit of taper to it, but all in all a very nice hat. Hut Nagel was founded in 1830 and still exists today.

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Nice looking felt on this Borsalino. Is the dating 1960s? Earlier? The liner looks like it has the oil skin, how long did this last? Very cool hat, taper and all.