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wsmontana

Practically Family
Messages
516
Location
Montana
Here is a recent find. The hat weighs only 95 grams and the felt is soft and can be dry shaped. I believe this is a 1960s hat based on the serrated label but would appreciate any input to the contrary. The hat circumference is 24” so it is a legit 7 5/8. Any clues as to what “SFINGE” means on the label?

Thanks for any help!

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TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,177
Location
The Great Lakes
Here is a recent find. The hat weighs only 95 grams and the felt is soft and can be dry shaped. I believe this is a 1960s hat based on the serrated label but would appreciate any input to the contrary. The hat circumference is 24” so it is a legit 7 5/8. Any clues as to what “SFINGE” means on the label?

Thanks for any help!

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Great find! SFINGE is the color.
 

Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,818
Location
Central Texas
Wow, looks like you are in NOS territory with that hat. Nice one.

Here is a recent find. The hat weighs only 95 grams and the felt is soft and can be dry shaped. I believe this is a 1960s hat based on the serrated label but would appreciate any input to the contrary. The hat circumference is 24” so it is a legit 7 5/8. Any clues as to what “SFINGE” means on the label?

Thanks for any help!

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11,632
Here is a recent find. The hat weighs only 95 grams and the felt is soft and can be dry shaped. I believe this is a 1960s hat based on the serrated label but would appreciate any input to the contrary. The hat circumference is 24” so it is a legit 7 5/8. Any clues as to what “SFINGE” means on the label?

Thanks for any help!

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Great find! SFINGE is the color.

Beautiful hat. Sfinge is on Steur's chart of Colors-Natural. Googling tells me that it's Italian for "Sphinx"
so maybe it refers to a sandy or sandstone type hue.
Great find! Concur on the color SFINGE is sandstone. I have one in that color as well. Beautiful hat in amazing condition. Congratulations.
 

wsmontana

Practically Family
Messages
516
Location
Montana
Wow, looks like you are in NOS territory with that hat. Nice one.
Great find! Concur on the color SFINGE is sandstone. I have one in that color as well. Beautiful hat in amazing condition. Congratulations.
Thanks guys!

Yes, the hat is minty except for the trolley cord button that fell off when I untangled/unknotted the cord. :-(

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Unfortunate about the wind cord. Probably the one Borsalino detail I am not a fan of.. at least from a vantage point of view. The material they used for for the wind trolleys, on the ones I’ve come in contact, with was an elastic material that over time stretches and causes the button to end up in odd positions depending on how you wrap it I suppose.
Thanks guys!

Yes, the hat is minty except for the trolley cord button that fell off when I untangled/unknotted the cord. :-(

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Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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8,813
Location
Denmark
Borsalino longhair fedora in Rutenio colour. Size 57 with the overwelt and double stitched brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Cellophane covering of the liner and it's a no brainer.
What can I say? It's a beauty.

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That's the best newest addition to the Brotherhood that I've seen in a while, Stefan. Great find.
 

Plattso

New in Town
Messages
25
Well, these hairy things are not to my liking, but there's no arguing the quality.

Say, in your experience are these longhairs always Extra Extra or are they not necessarily?
 

wsmontana

Practically Family
Messages
516
Location
Montana
Thanks Joe
Unfortunate about the wind cord. Probably the one Borsalino detail I am not a fan of.. at least from a vantage point of view. The material they used for for the wind trolleys, on the ones I’ve come in contact, with was an elastic material that over time stretches and causes the button to end up in odd positions depending on how you wrap it I suppose.
Thanks for the info Joe. I was able to repair the button/cord connection. I had to shorten the cord by a couple of inches so the button ends up in a different position but it still looks good imho. :)



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18,378
Location
Nederland
Well, these hairy things are not to my liking, but there's no arguing the quality.

Say, in your experience are these longhairs always Extra Extra or are they not necessarily?
Thank you. The quality designation is not saying anything really. It was up to the retailer to choose. Only if there is a felt designation, like nutria, lontra, castoro or martora it wasn't a choice.
 

Plattso

New in Town
Messages
25
Thank you. The quality designation is not saying anything really. It was up to the retailer to choose. Only if there is a felt designation, like nutria, lontra, castoro or martora it wasn't a choice.
It's funny about that. I'm a sort of compulsive/addictive collector and thrifty-bargain gambler/spender, so when I see Super Extra Supremo Quality and words like that, it sends a bioelectrical charge into my hypothalamus or somewhere, and then I'm all "Oooh, Super Quality! I need that right now!"
 
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11,632
It's funny about that. I'm a sort of compulsive/addictive collector and thrifty-bargain gambler/spender, so when I see Super Extra Supremo Quality and words like that, it sends a bioelectrical charge into my hypothalamus or somewhere, and then I'm all "Oooh, Super Quality! I need that right now!"
It worked!
 

harrytemp

One of the Regulars
Messages
101
Planning to dabble in the world of new or vintage Borsalino but have some questions.

Which model is 'THE' Borsalino to add to a collection? Is it the Como?

Do they make 2'' brims? I find at 2'' it is the best combination for my stature.

Thank you in advance.
 

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