The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[deadlyhandsome]

I upsized two of these for a relative by marriage. They were his father's and he was thrilled to have them upsized so he could wear them.....for the life of me could not figure out why??? I found them weird and creepy but thought if I ever wanted a pet I would get one of these in its stead. No walkies, no feeding, no plastic baggies....perhaps the perfect pet,

I like the velour and long hair finishes. I have a couple MGLs and I’m always on the lookout for another. My wife hates these “special” finishes and doesn’t even like touching them.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Borsalino Torino: 5 3/4” open crown and 2 1/8” brim with a felted (Cavanagh) edge. Near mint condition with thin easily dry creased felt.

The brim is stingier than I normally prefer, but this hat’s other qualities more than make up for it.

 

[steur]

Borsalino Torino: 5 3/4” open crown and 2 1/8” brim with a felted (Cavanagh) edge. Near mint condition with thin easily dry creased felt.

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The brim is stingier than I normally prefer, but this hat’s other qualities more than make up for it.

That is great catch, Brent. Mark @M Hatman sent me one of these and I was blown away by its quality. Lovely hand to the felt and shapes like a dream. On a smaller size the proportions are just right (for my taste at least). They should have upscaled the proportions more perhaps for a larger size.

 

[steur]

Something else entirely. I don't care much for boaters I'll freely admit, but this one I needed to own.
Borsalino boater. Size 56 with the brim at 5cm and the crown at 9cm. Excellent condition. The owner was born in 1896 and it was sold to me by his daughter. Hard to tell the age. Borsalino didn't make boaters themselves of course, so this was sourced. First time I've seen a Borsalino boater though.

 

[DaveProc]

New arrival from Bologna
Qualita Extra Extra Superiore

 

[steur]

New arrival from Bologna
Qualita Extra Extra Superiore
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That's an interesting beast, Dave. A spiral stitch Borsalino in a Misto felt we haven't seen before. Cool find! Looks like there's another label underneath the one showing.

 

[PanosChris]

Borsalino Torino: 5 3/4” open crown and 2 1/8” brim with a felted (Cavanagh) edge. Near mint condition with thin easily dry creased felt.

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The brim is stingier than I normally prefer, but this hat’s other qualities more than make up for it.

Brent, great catch! It looks good on you too! I think I have the exact same hat in my size

 

[PanosChris]

Something else entirely. I don't care much for boaters I'll freely admit, but this one I needed to own.
Borsalino boater. Size 56 with the brim at 5cm and the crown at 9cm. Excellent condition. The owner was born in 1896 and it was sold to me by his daughter. Hard to tell the age. Borsalino didn't make boaters themselves of course, so this was sourced. First time I've seen a Borsalino boater though.

Great! These things are rare! Congrats!

 

[mayserwegener]

Something else entirely. I don't care much for boaters I'll freely admit, but this one I needed to own.
Borsalino boater. Size 56 with the brim at 5cm and the crown at 9cm. Excellent condition. The owner was born in 1896 and it was sold to me by his daughter. Hard to tell the age. Borsalino didn't make boaters themselves of course, so this was sourced. First time I've seen a Borsalino boater though.

Stefan, Super find!

 

[DaveProc]

Newly arrived heathered long hair.

 

[steur]

Great! These things are rare! Congrats!

Stefan, Super find!

Panos, Steve, thank you.

 

[steur]

Newly arrived heathered long hair.
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Nice catch, Dave. Interesting that the colour isn't a "misto" even if it is a heathered felt. Bruma is not a common colour.

 

[Steve1857]

What a fantastic find, Stefan.

I'll forget you said that bit about not caring for Boaters

Something else entirely. I don't care much for boaters I'll freely admit, but this one I needed to own.
Borsalino boater. Size 56 with the brim at 5cm and the crown at 9cm. Excellent condition. The owner was born in 1896 and it was sold to me by his daughter. Hard to tell the age. Borsalino didn't make boaters themselves of course, so this was sourced. First time I've seen a Borsalino boater though.

 

[alanfgag]

Western style (Luduela) for US market, post WWII.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Great, following Alan again!

Marque Grande Luxe in a mauve/dusty rose. 5 1/2” open crown and a 2 1/4” raw edge brim. Love the felt!

And yes, it is a 7 punti or 61cm! Thank you @Daniele Tanto

 

[steur]

What a fantastic find, Stefan.

I'll forget you said that bit about not caring for Boaters

Thanks, Steve. Forget I said that.

 

[steur]

Great, following Alan again!

Marque Grande Luxe in a mauve/dusty rose. 5 1/2” open crown and a 2 1/4” raw edge brim. Love the felt!

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And yes, it is a 7 punti or 61cm! Thank you @Daniele Tanto

Don't worry, Brent. It can hold its own; those MGL Borsalinos are wonderful hats. Great catch!

 

[PanosChris]

Don't worry, Brent. It can hold its own; those MGL Borsalinos are wonderful hats. Great catch!

Great, following Alan again!

Marque Grande Luxe in a mauve/dusty rose. 5 1/2” open crown and a 2 1/4” raw edge brim. Love the felt!

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And yes, it is a 7 punti or 61cm! Thank you @Daniele Tanto

What he said! Super find and very happy it's the right "7" after all, though either Stefan or me would have gladly taken it from your hands

 

[Rmccamey]

A great ser this week, Panos.

Next, another imported grey lobbia. Unfortunately, unknown model and color since there is no label Also, no logo printing on the sweatband. I guess it could have been restored locally at some time point since the selling store printing on liner and sweatband don't match.
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[PanosChris]

Another Borsalino Misto Ionio. This one is a camper style, marked 58 but doesn't feel so. Marine blue ribbon.

All 3 "Ionio" I can recall (that's my second) are finished with long hairs. Daniele or Stefan might know if Ionio with the other misto finish exist.