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I've had 2 Borsalinos. My hat size runs between 59cm - 60cm. In fact, most of my vintage hats are probably tagged 7-3/8.
My 80s Borsalino was a 59 and was much too small. The vintage Borsalino was unreeded, size 60, and just fit right. A smidge smaller and it would have been too tight for me.
I thought maybe Borsalino's trend to running small would translate over to other European producers so grabbed a gorgeous Tonak velour in 61.... too big.
For Borsalinos I would never even try anything smaller than 60-61. My customs run 59.5 cm or around 23-3/8".
I’m a 7 5/8 long/extra long oval. I have a Borsalino in size eight (8) US that fits perfectly! I also have Borsalinos in 7 5/8 that fit fine but most are on the small side. I’ve never found one in 7 3/4 to try. I’ll also say that I’ve had decent luck getting tight Borsalinos to stretch up to fit with no Ill effects; something I can’t say if all hats.
And thanks for bringing that black Tonak Velour up...I still wonder if I should have jumped on it. At least it went to a fellow Lounger (and a very nice guy).