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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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mmbarnes

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Lobbia Borsalino in a cold morning for the week dedicated to "Antica Casa di Alessandria" production
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It arrived from Italy in bad condition. It was sold in Bratislava (Czech Republic)
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The paper label was ripped and it not readable
From the liner it could be made before WWII (It is my presumption)
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The color is for sure "Mirtillo" and the ribbon is original like the curled brim with some damage
BSHW did the restoration in a superb way
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The felt is thick and very malleable
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This Lobbia (as we call this type of hats) was a big dilemma because I did not know if it was worth to restore it, then color and shape convinced me.
Mirtillo (blueberry) is one of my favorite colors of Borsalino production

Thanks for the likes on the Borsalino Trionfo of yesterday
Beautiful!

Be well... Be kind... Have fun!
 

mmbarnes

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A rare late morning allows me to get a shot using actual sunlight for a change. I want to thank mmbarnes for the inspiration to wear this hat and ofcoursemyhorse for allowing me to purchase this wonderful hat from him. Some of the most malleable felt I've touched and such a pleasure to wear.

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Great hat, Mark and worn with aplomb! I'm honored to have played a small role in getting it onto your head.

Homburgs ROCK!


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mmbarnes

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I have hats but I hardly wear them. It feels so weird in public since nobody wears them. All I see are snapbacks. And it doesn't help that I'm an introvert.

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Welcome aboard. My name is Matt (Harv was already taken) and I'm in Virginia Beach.

So many wise (and entertaining) things have been written about jumping into the hat fun that I don't have much to add except that you won't regret it. It's some of the best fun there is. And the folks around the lounge really are great and supportive. Long story short: it's a hoot.

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Yesterday, after seeing Harv's fantastic Resistol, someone made the comment about not seeing very many non-westerns of that brand.

It inspired me to bring out the Resistol Beaver Twenty homburg that rlclark was kind enough to direct my way. It is the only Resistol I own and a beautiful hat with very fine, supple felt. I can't recall seeing pics of other Resistol homburgs, but I am sure that they are out there.

For some reason, I hesitate to put a pinch in this one.
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Have a great Tuesday folks. [emoji111]
 
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Daniele Tanto

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Danielle – I colori sono spectaculare.
Thanks Adrian, you have some excellent Borsalino to sell one is very similar ;)

This hat is one of my favorites of yours. Love the color and the look. Very impressive!
Thanks. This Lobbia Borsalino was a good choice and BSHW did the best to give it the original beauty

Beautiful!
Many thanks companion of hommies

For some reason, I hesitate to put a pinch in this one.
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Matt you are completely right....no piches on this one!
Fantastic!
 
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Yesterday, after seeing Harv's fantastic Resistol, someone made the comment about not seeing very many non-westerns of that brand.

It inspired me to bring out the Resistol Beaver Twenty homburg that rlclark was kind enough to direct my way. It is the only Resistol I own and a beautiful hat with very fine, supple felt. I can't recall seeing pics of others Resistol homburgs, but I am sure that they are out there.

For some reason, I hesitate to put a pinch in this one.
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Have a great Tuesday folks. [emoji111]
That's a beauty right there Matt.
Looks great on you buddy.
 

40Cal

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Ok. Question #2. Where's everyone from? I'm out here in southern Cali and nobody wears real hats.

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You can call me "nobody".... haha. I know what you mean though. It's rare to see a fedora in SoCal. Like others have said, put a hat on and step outside. You might get a comment or two, but you will also receive an occasional compliment.
 

40Cal

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Yesterday, after seeing Harv's fantastic Resistol, someone made the comment about not seeing very many non-westerns of that brand.

It inspired me to bring out the Resistol Beaver Twenty homburg that rlclark was kind enough to direct my way. It is the only Resistol I own and a beautiful hat with very fine, supple felt. I can't recall seeing pics of other Resistol homburgs, but I am sure that they are out there.

For some reason, I hesitate to put a pinch in this one.
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Have a great Tuesday folks. [emoji111]
Beautiful Resistol , Matt. Love seeing the fall colors in the background. We don't get a whole lot of that here.
 
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