The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Chepstow]

Borsalino Ecosca - Palladio c. nero Part II

Nik, sharp Borsalino, a stunning Hat. Great job done.

 

[danofarlington]

That's a beautiful Borsalino. I wish I had one like that.

 

[randooch]

Nik, sharp Borsalino, a stunning Hat. Great job done.

+1!

E.B.B. for "Especially Beautiful Borsalino."

 

[bond]

Good job nic , I noticed that a few of the borsos I have come across have been out of round as well , but after shortening others I am more hesitant in cutting brims especially with the borsos because it seems to throw the proportion with the crown out of wack if too much is taken off. That's just my opinion .
I too like 3/8 brim best

 

[Rabbit]

Thank you, Manfred, Dano, and Randall.

Good job nic , I noticed that a few of the borsos I have come across have been out of round as well , but after shortening others I am more hesitant in cutting brims especially with the borsos because it seems to throw the proportion with the crown out of wack if too much is taken off. That's just my opinion .
I too like 3/8 brim best

I'm very hesitant in chopping brims as well. As a matter of fact, this is my first trim on a fine hat. The Borsalino blocks work well with brims down to 2.5" or 2 3/8"; it depends. The blocks used by Borsalino in the 50s were often accompanied with brims anywhere from 2 3/4" to 2.5", and sometimes 2 3/8".

Oh, and I have since removed the slight indentation at the front section using steam.

 

[Purplesage]

I still have a Borsalino Via Veneto stingy in near mint condition which I am selling on EBay with a very reasonable starting bid. The hat is a size 7 1/8. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140863933914?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[Purplesage]

Borsalino Homburg size 7 1/8 still for sale. All reasonable offers considered.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?66527-Rare-Vintage-Borsalino-Homburg-7-1-8

 

[bond]

Recently refinished Borsalino 50s vintage in a blue grey heather felt with a deep blue ribbon. Underwelt brim edge. A keeper at last!

 

[Chepstow]

Bond, sharp, you look super with that Hat.

 

[Rabbit]

Recently refinished Borsalino 50s vintage in a blue grey heather felt with a deep blue ribbon. Underwelt brim edge. A keeper at last!

Very nice, bond! Misto felt, I presume. Felt/ ribbon combo looks exactly like my Borsalino Misto M. cielo con cobalto.

 

[danofarlington]

Bond, I couldn't wear that Borsalino, but it looks super on you.

 

[Rabbit]

Bond, I couldn't wear that Borsalino, but it looks super on you.

Are you referring to the felt color?

If the felt color is what I think it is, it looks like this in natural light. You wouldn't think twice about wearing it.

Borsalino Misto Gorasgu - M. cielo con cobalto:

 

[danofarlington]

Yes, the color. It does make a difference when you put on a hat. Anyway, there is often someone who can make whatever color it is, work. That color you have is a mild one.

 

[mikespens]

Bond, congrats on your heather keeper. Real nice and great color.

 

[bond]

Thank you for the compliments. Now I'll tell you that I flipped the felt inside out after I gave it a naphtha bath and also replaced ribbon with a very nice vintage stock one and leather sweat is new too.
Liner was fortunately clean and still has the parchment over it.
The welted edge works really good on it too as it helps to hold its shape. I also reveresed the crown.

 

[randooch]

Dang, you put it through the ringer, Bond! Looks great.

 

[bond]

It gives me something to do. Definitely not the best investment but I enjoy fixing them up .

 

[Mystic]

A question for Borsalino owners.

How does a new, last 5 years, Borsalino compare in quality and felt to a Borsalino from the 60's, 50's, 40's ?

 

[bond]

My very biased opinion is strictly slanted towards anything before the 70s as being worthwhile. Best if you can actually handle a vintage and a newer one and you will get a sense of the quality that separates the new felts and materials from the older vintage ones.

 

[-30-]

"handle a vintage and a newer one and you will get a sense of the quality that separates the new felts and materials
from the older vintage ones."
QUOTE bond.

It is not only the "felts and materials", but the methods of construction that belies the difference.


Regards,
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