The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[M Hatman]

Here is a shot of some of my Borsas together.....I am missing a couple few that I am unsure what box they are in...

These range from the late 40's to around 2003 for the newest. Of the two Lt grey Alessandra's, one is a 7 1/4 from the very late 50's to the early 60's according to the label experts here.....so will be moving on in a trade (hopefully) or perhaps sold outright (maybe). Several I have not shared before.

Two of the oldest are both marked in the rounded punti size tag (6 1/2) only, apparently for the European market.

For kicks I threw in a 50's Meyser that photo-bombed the group....it is one of my all time favorite hats (can YOU tell which one it is????).

I really like my Bosalino's and find my "Qualita Superior" to be among the thinnest and lightest felt I have. Though they do not seam in any way to be consistent with their felt designations.....

When I find the others I will try at another "Group Shot" and also include the "coffin box" I have....

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe 5X. This is a rescue hat in a size that perhaps a grandchild might wear some day. The felt is buttery soft as I know it would be. 2 1/2” raw edge brim and 5 1/4” open crown.

 

[Zombie_61]

Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe 5X. This is a rescue hat in a size that perhaps a grandchild might wear some day...

If I'd had a "cowboy" hat that nice when I was a kid I might have started wearing hats earlier in life. Oh well. Nice get Brent!

 

[Blare]

Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe 5X. This is a rescue hat in a size that perhaps a grandchild might wear some day. The felt is buttery soft as I know it would be. 2 1/2” raw edge brim and 5 1/4” open crown.


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A fine hat indeed

 

[DaveProc]

Cobalto Borsalino Genova this morning

 

[Steve1857]

Cobalto Borsalino Genova this morning
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Cobalto is one of my favourite Borsalino colours. Great shape to that one too, Dave.

 

[DaveProc]

Cobalto is one of my favourite Borsalino colours. Great shape to that one too, Dave.

Thanks Steve!

 

[steur]

Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe 5X. This is a rescue hat in a size that perhaps a grandchild might wear some day. The felt is buttery soft as I know it would be. 2 1/2” raw edge brim and 5 1/4” open crown.


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That's a beauty and well worth saving!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This thin ribbon Borsalino is one of the lightest weight hats I’ve ever handled. The felt is incredible. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8” and the brim is a nice 2 1/2” finished with narrow binding. The only thing wrong with this hat is the 7 1/8 size.

 

[steur]

This thin ribbon Borsalino is one of the lightest weight hats I’ve ever handled. The felt is incredible. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8” and the brim is a nice 2 1/2” finished with narrow binding. The only thing wrong with this hat is the 7 1/8 size.

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Beautiful Borsalino, Brent. I can see how this model would have an appeal in the American market.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Beautiful Borsalino, Brent. I can see how this model would have an appeal in the American market.

Thanks, Stefan. Any guess as to its age?

 

[steur]

Thanks, Stefan. Any guess as to its age?

It's the mid to late fifties label type.

 

[Mcox47]

... The only thing wrong with this hat is the 7 1/8 size.

My 7 1/8 head has a cure for your problem and would be glad to help out.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It's the mid to late fifties label type.

Thanks, Stefan. That what I was thinking but it’s great to have someone who knows.

 

[wsmontana]

Here is a recent pickup. I was hoping this would be a 7 3/8 but it is snug on me and closer to a 7 1/4 :-(.

Any ideas of the age?

Thanks, Bill

 

[steur]

Here is a recent pickup. I was hoping this would be a 7 3/8 but it is snug on me and closer to a 7 1/4 :-(.

Any ideas of the age?

Thanks, Bill

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Very nice looking homburg. The label style says it's from the sixties. Interesting they used an older style liner, but that was up to the retailer to choose.

 

[wsmontana]

Very nice looking homburg. The label style says it's from the sixties. Interesting they used an older style liner, but that was up to the retailer to choose.

Thank you!

 

[Steve1857]

Here is a recent pickup. I was hoping this would be a 7 3/8 but it is snug on me and closer to a 7 1/4 :-(.

Any ideas of the age?

Thanks, Bill

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Wonderful Borsalino Homburg. Shame it doesn't fit, but what a wonderful liner and sweat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Here is a recent pickup. I was hoping this would be a 7 3/8 but it is snug on me and closer to a 7 1/4 :-(.

Any ideas of the age?

Thanks, Bill

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I’ve had a couple Borsalinos run true to size but most have run small and some very small. I’ve never had one run large. It’s a beautiful homburg and it’s a shame it doesn’t fit you well.

 

[wsmontana]

Wonderful Borsalino Homburg. Shame it doesn't fit, but what a wonderful liner and sweat.

Thanks Steve, that is high praise from someone who wears Homburgs as well as you do!