The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[danofarlington]

Thank you , a stylish girlfriend suggested the color,and yes I think it looks pretty good, the ribbon detail is very good quality work too.

I've got a tall-crown dark gray hat similar to that one from a hatter whose name is verbotten here. Great hat. It takes extra style to carry off a high crown like that one, it seems to me. At least most of my other hats have a lower crown. But, that crown size is similar to my Open Road Stetsons, and so wearing those, I get used to the look. It is certainly more distinctive and commanding. May you wear it out there on the street often.

 

[bond]

Yeah I agree the crown is tall on this model,Its definitely for a larger person, I was thinking of putting a bash in it but thought better not,
dark hats just dont work so well for myself.

 

[bond]

Just a note to the Borsalino Brotherhood, I will be putting up at least {6} borsos for sale this wk. From Stingy brim straws to some felts.
Thanks

 

[carouselvic]

 

[carouselvic]

 

[Lefty]

Nice.

 

[randooch]

Vic, neither of those is the brass ring? They've gotta be close!

 

[alanfgag]

Lovely. The Marque Grand Luxe is an elegant velour.

 

[150719541]

I like the brim line, is really a beauty hat, the bash and crown too, ¡¡¡¡

 

[bond]

Very nice looking hats!
How do you like the Grand luxe?

 

[VetPsychWars]

New Borsalino Allesandria from Bencraft. While it's advertised as an open crown, it actually came creased with a shallow center dent and a relatively small front pinch. No matter, a few squirts from the spray bottle and you see the results below. Navy blue, I like it.

One question, what's the difference between the Bencraft Allesandria at $230 with the Allesandrias at other stores for $300 or more?

Tom

 

[Short Balding Guy]

One question, what's the difference between the Bencraft Allesandria at $230 with the Allesandrias at other stores for $300 or more?

Tom

Tom; My experiences/money, this past year, have proven no difference in the hats except the +$70.00 and change. Eric -

 

[DJH]

Tom, I have no idea why the Bencraft hat is less expensive, but have to say that you have a very nice looking Borsalino there!

 

[zetwal]

New Borsalino Allesandria from Bencraft. [...] Navy blue, I like it.

A blue Alessandria! That's very cool. I have one too (although it's an older one). Congratulations!

 

[Aureliano]

Bencraft is known for selling Borsalinos at a reasonable price. They are, I think, the biggest distributor of the brand in NYC.

 

[hatophile]

New Borsalino Allesandria from Bencraft. While it's advertised as an open crown, it actually came creased with a shallow center dent and a relatively small front pinch. No matter, a few squirts from the spray bottle and you see the results below. Navy blue, I like it.

One question, what's the difference between the Bencraft Allesandria at $230 with the Allesandrias at other stores for $300 or more?

Tom

Very sharp and for a decent price, I think.

 

[cookie]

This velour is thick and zesty - somewhat more rugged in style and a little less refined and more casual than the elegant 5X Marque Grand Luxe.

Amazing! Alan I have the exact same stretcher which I bought in Australia. What date would anyone give it?

 

[HeyMoe]

I picked up my first Borsalino today for $40.00. It caught my eye as it has the same color ribbon as my Stetson Medalist Eagle. Hat is black, open crown with a 2 3/8 brim with what appears to be a cav edge, ribbon is 2"

Any thoughts on age?

Oh, do I qualify for the brotherhood?

Ink appears to be from a fountain pen

Next to the stetson:

 

[zetwal]

I picked up my first Borsalino today for $40.00. Oh, do I qualify for the brotherhood?

Yes, you're in now. Welcome!

 

[hatophile]

Very nice, Moe, and open crown too!