The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[hatsRme]

So if you wear a 60cm/ a 7 ¹/² in most brands. What size Borsalino would you recommend? Should you go 61 or 62? What's yalls opinion?

Borsalinos tend to run scant. I would go up one size at least.

 

[One Drop]

My very limited experience with my 2 Alessandrias, both probably from the 60s, is that they both for true to size. Due the flexible nature of both hats they both instantly adjusted to my long oval head.

Another point that is often neglected here is with softer hats like these, and vintage Stetsons that are not heavily stiffened, the shape of the crease can change the fit by well over a half size. some shapes giving extra room, none making them smaller than the label size.

 

[mojoboy31]

Interesting. I might have to attempt trying some on at a hat store someday, but none are near me, and it makes it tough.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

So if you wear a 60cm/ a 7 ¹/² in most brands. What size Borsalino would you recommend? Should you go 61 or 62? What's yalls opinion?

Borsalino sizing can be all over the place. On the newer hats (1980s to current) I prefer going up 1-2 sizes. On older hats I think. They are usually closer to true to size, but not always. I’ve never found one that fits on the large side.

 

[milandro]

I have a Borsalino q.s. 61 and fits me just fine ,

So if you wear a 60cm/ a 7 ¹/² in most brands. What size Borsalino would you recommend? Should you go 61 or 62? What's yalls opinion?

often I wear 60 7 1/2

 

[Daniele Tanto]

For Borsalino when in doubt oversize

 

[mojoboy31]

I think I'll go 62 and if it's a little large, I'll use a sizer.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This hat has some frequent flyer miles. 5 ½” open crown and 2 ½” raw edge brim.

 

[steur]

This hat has some frequent flyer miles. 5 ½” open crown and 2 ½” raw edge brim.

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It's a beauty, Brent.

 

[mojoboy31]

This hat has some frequent flyer miles. 5 ½” open crown and 2 ½” raw edge brim.

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Man, that's a good looking hat!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My latest Borsalino. It’s a size 7 ⅞ which means it’s slightly tight on me even though I wear many 7 ⅝ hats and every 7 ¾ other than modern Borsalinos. At least it has a 3” wide brim to make up for its other deficiencies.

 

[jlee562]

This Borsalino factory tour came across my YouTube recommendations. Didn't realize Borso was still felting their own bodies.

 

[steur]

Borsalino export qualität (German market) in a pearl grey colour called Vaiato, which is one we have not seen before. A hat in a camber style, unusual for Borsalino but popular in both Germany and France for a while. Lovely hand to the felt. Not as old as I had expected, but what does it matter if it's this nice?

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Borsalino export qualität (German market) in a pearl grey colour called Vaiato, which is one we have not seen before. A hat in a camber style, unusual for Borsalino but popular in both Germany and France for a while. Lovely hand to the felt. Not as old as I had expected, but what does it matter if it's this nice?

A real unusual Borsalino in color and shape, but we know they are champions in this way of made hats.
I like it very much

 

[steur]

A real unusual Borsalino in color and shape, but we know they are champions in this way of made hats.
I like it very much

Thank you, Daniele. So do I. Seller's pics (below) made me curious about what this was. Could have been a mistreated homburg, but that looked unlikely. It was good enough for me to have a go.

 

[besdor]

Borsalino hats now mostly run a half size smaller than most other manufacturers.

 

[the_imperialist]

Borsalino export qualität (German market) in a pearl grey colour called Vaiato, which is one we have not seen before. A hat in a camber style, unusual for Borsalino but popular in both Germany and France for a while. Lovely hand to the felt. Not as old as I had expected, but what does it matter if it's this nice?

Wow, that's a very striking hat. I enjoy seeing less 'conventional' styling and your's tick all of my boxes. Plus a great restoration compared to the seller's pictures!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Ahhh, the wonderful world of Borsalino sizing:

I can see 8 as a Punit/French point size which would correspond to a 63cm in metric sizing, but where does 7 ⅜ fit in? It should be 7 ⅞ US or 7 ¾ UK, but 7 ⅜? I don’t doubt that a 7 ⅜ head would fit a 63cm Borsalino.

 

[steur]

Wow, that's a very striking hat. I enjoy seeing less 'conventional' styling and your's tick all of my boxes. Plus a great restoration compared to the seller's pictures!

Thanks, Wayne. Good to see you posting by the way!

 

[Beren]

I purchased this vintage Borsalino a couple of weeks ago. I do not know its age. All I can tell you is that the felt is exceptionally soft and supple. The color is grey (I think) with a hint of sage green. It does not have a liner.

If anyone can tell me anything about it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.