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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

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Daniele Tanto

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Second arrival in the restriction period and it is another soft and classic Italian felt
Borsa BC 7.jpg

Borsalino Qualità Superiore recent production, you notice it from the brand on the bow
Borsa BC 1 bis.jpg

The size is a 60 cm, 7 1/2 US.
Borsa BC 2.jpg

The felt is very soft, but keeps its shape well.
Borsa BC 4.jpg

Felt color is a number as it is used in modern Borsalino production. The color (a light beige, a little bit more warm then in the pictures) is splendid and the contrast copper ribbon gives a special touch to this Borsalino.
Borsa BC interno totale.jpg
The hat is new and never worn.
Borsa BC interno particolare.jpg
These are the measures of the Italian classic: raw brims at 7.5 centimeters, the open crown is 15 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
Borsa BC 6.jpg

A generous Borsalino in proportions qith a special soft felt and fantastic color
 
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Daniele Tanto

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Third arrival in the semi-restriction period and it is a Borsalino modern production:)
Borsalino BB 5.jpg

Borsalino Qualità Superiore sold in Venezia. In the lot arrived, it seems the only with a very few wear
Borsalino BB interno totale.jpg

Borsalino BB interno parziale.jpg
The size is a 59 cm, 7 3/8 US but is a little tight, so it is a 58 and half
Borsalino BB 4.jpg

The felt is very soft, but not so tender like the others of the same lot. It keeps its shape well.
Borsalino BB 2.jpg

Felt color is a number as it is used in modern Borsalino production. The color is rust and the dark copper ribbon gives a special touch to this Borsalino
Borsalino BB 3.jpg

These are the measures of this Italian classic: raw brims at 6.5 centimeters, the open crown is 14 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
Borsalino BB 1.jpg

A classic Borsalino in proportions nd with a splendid combo of colors
 

Daniele Tanto

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Fourth hat arrived in the semi-restriction period and it is another modern Borsalino
Borsa CC 1.jpg

Borsalino Qualità Superiore
Borsa CC 3 Bis.jpg

The size is a 60 cm, 7 1/2 US
Borsa CC 4.jpg

As its brother Borsa BC 1 bis.jpg the felt is very soft and malleable
Borsa CC 6.jpg

Felt color and ribbon matching and they are two slightly different shades of brown-greenish variations
The hat is new and never worn.
Borsa CC Interno totale.jpg

Borsa CC Interno parziale.jpg
These are the measures of this Italian classic: raw brims at 7.5 centimeters, the open crown is 15 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
Borsa CC 5.jpg

A classic Borsalino in massive proportions with a wonderful tone on tone combinations of colors
 
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Borsalino Qualita Superiore

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This Borsalino Qualita Superiore made for Portuguese market is the thinnest lightest weight Unlined felt hat I have ever handled. Super soft thin moldable felt with a 2 in brim and a mid ribbon.

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As the hat was originally sold at Teo The English Outfitters in Gibraltar I suspected the 6 3/4 sizing on the tag may well be UK sizing. It does appear by fit that is the case.

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I was expecting from the photos a project hat that was going to need a deep cleaning as it appeared to be covered in some type of fungus. However I was able to remove most of it with a very heavy brushing.

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It is a super comfortable and very sleek and stylish hat that is a pleasure to wear.

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Fourth hat arrived in the semi-restriction period and it is another modern Borsalino
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Borsalino Qualità Superiore
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The size is a 60 cm, 7 1/2 US
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As its brother View attachment 240328 the felt is very soft and malleable
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Felt color and ribbon matching and they are two slightly different shades of brown-greenish variations
The hat is new and never worn.
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These are the measures of this Italian classic: raw brims at 7.5 centimeters, the open crown is 15 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
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A classic Borsalino in massive proportions with a wonderful tone on tone combinations of colors
Nice finds all of these, Daniele. As a modern production hat Borsalino still manages to leave behind others in terms of quality.
 
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Borsalino Qualita Superiore

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This Borsalino Qualita Superiore made for Portuguese market is the thinnest lightest weight Unlined felt hat I have ever handled. Super soft thin moldable felt with a 2 in brim and a mid ribbon.

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As the hat was originally sold at Teo The English Outfitters in Gibraltar I suspected the 6 3/4 sizing on the tag may well be UK sizing. It does appear by fit that is the case.

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I was expecting from the photos a project hat that was going to need a deep cleaning as it appeared to be covered in some type of fungus. However I was able to remove most of it with a very heavy brushing.

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It is a super comfortable and very sleek and stylish hat that is a pleasure to wear.

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One of the most satisfying things of hat collecting is seeing a hat with seemingly one foot in the grave come back to life with just some brushing and steaming. Great save, Joe.
 
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It's not custom here to post hats that don't belong to you, but it's a rule I'm breaking to save this one for archival reasons. And to be honest I had expected to see this one here before. This one was the only hat of four I did not win from the same seller. What can you do?
Borsalino Ecosca Muflone. Marque Grand Luxe 6X. Size 7 with the bound brim at 7cm. Longhair finish. 1954-1960. A rare beauty. Pictures by seller. Enjoy.

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Daniele Tanto

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Nice finds all of these, Daniele. As a modern production hat Borsalino still manages to leave behind others in terms of quality.
Thanks Stefan. I agreed with you about quality in modern Borsalino production. Always they have in the catalogue two or three hats I would like to have ;) These I bought were not so well preserved even if they were in the original boxes :rolleyes:

What can you do?
Borsalino Ecosca Muflone. Marque Grand Luxe 6X. Size 7 with the bound brim at 7cm. Longhair finish. 1954-1960. A rare beauty. Pictures by seller. Enjoy.
What I can do and try to intercept one on the Italian market. It may be that it appears.
To make your life less bitter you will find below a hat with a similar felt, but it is not your size. I'm sorry :rolleyes:
 

Daniele Tanto

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This is the fifth and last of the modern Borsalino arrived in the last weeks
AA Borsa 6.jpg

Borsalino Qualità Superiore
AA Borsa 2.jpg

The size is a 59 cm, 7 3/8 US with wind cord
AA Borsa 4.jpg

It is different from the brother, felt is finished with short hair and it is a little less soft then the brothers
AA Borsa 8.jpg

The color is rust with the copper ribbon. The shape is a classic Borsalino massive proportions
The hat is new and never worn. You see the original badge still in its place
AA Borsa interno totale.jpg

AA Borsa interno parziale.jpg
These are the measures of this Italian classic: raw brims at 7.5 centimeters, the open crown is 15 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
AA Borsa 7.jpg

A beautiful Borsalino with a special felt
 
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It's not custom here to post hats that don't belong to you, but it's a rule I'm breaking to save this one for archival reasons. And to be honest I had expected to see this one here before. This one was the only hat of four I did not win from the same seller. What can you do?
Borsalino Ecosca Muflone. Marque Grand Luxe 6X. Size 7 with the bound brim at 7cm. Longhair finish. 1954-1960. A rare beauty. Pictures by seller. Enjoy.

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Wow Stefan. that is truly a beautiful hat. It definitely deserved to be displayed here
 

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