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BARBISIO Brothers
The Barbisio arrived. It looks ok on the surface, but, in my opinion, it is very low quality, not even close to the description. Luckily, though the guy doesn't accept returns, I found four insect bites in the crown that were not mentioned, so filed a request to return. I would never wear this... -
BARBISIO Brothers
Brent, I appreciate your good advice. What had happened is he had it listed as made in Italy and from the 1950s. After I told him what I found out, he thanked me and immediately changed to remove Italy and put date unknown. I think right in the middle of all this I had an offer of $150 of his... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I just realized I purchased a Borsalino from you a couple of weeks ago on Ebay. Here is a photo. Recognize it? -
BARBISIO Brothers
I have been collecting fedoras for only two months and learned a lot. I mostly have purchased Borsalinos. But I heard about Barbisio. So when I found a nice looking one on Ebay, I jumped on it. It was listed as in the 50s and from Italy for $225. From looking at Barbisio Brothers page I told the... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Thanks, Brent. Just from the photos, I can see many look inferior without even touching them, though some that "hatsandcaps" on Ebay is selling look ok from the photos. I would like to actually inspect one to see the differences in quality or hear from someone who has. I don't understand all the... -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Lately I have seen a couple of not-so-great looking Borsalinos on Ebay that were made in the USA. When did Borsalino ever have hats made in the USA? They don't look like same quality as what I am used to seeing. -
Stetson Zenith...Anyone hear of this style?
Today I received a Stetson fedora that has Zenith written on a tag and a liner that has three dogs and says Whippet. It also has a thin ribbon and marked 7X on the head band. No idea when it was made. -
Stetson Whippet 7 3/8
Today I received the same style of hat: Stetson Whippet 7X with same liner of three dogs and tag that says Zenith and a thin ribbon band . So when was this hat made?- Pkyoakum
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Easy to say go vintage for anyone who can wear size 7 1/8 and smaller-lol. Those of us size 7 3/8 who often really need size 7 1/2 in vintage Borsalino have to really be patient and wait for one we like to come available. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
The next question I would ask him is what hats are from the Qualita Superiore Line? I know Kevin from JJ Hat Center always says he only wears the Qualita Superiore models. He said the Rain Proof is good, but not their best. I do know that my used Traveler Borsa from the Rain Proof Line is not as... -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I would ask DelMonico. I have both Qualita Superiore and Rain Proof Line. The Rain Proof Line is a bit less quality felt and cheaper price than the former. But I am also curious what quality one is getting when nothing is indicated. Best to ask the hatter. Let us know what you find out. I have... -
cutting the brim
I have a more modern Borsalino with a 2 5/8 brim that I considered too wide for me, so I went to the Hat Co Outlet in Garland, TX, and they trimmed it down to a 2 3/8 brim for only $10.00. A known hatter place in Ft Worth charges $40 to trim a hat. It turned out fine. But I did notice the... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
What does the vintage Borsalinos labeled Trionfo mean as far as quality compared to the qualitia superiore line? -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
It looks like the Borsalino Kevin from JJ Hat Center always wears. His is a little darker green. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
$10 for a hat in 1917 was a premium price. Most hats during that era were much less expensive. -
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ANYBODY FAMILIAR WITH ROGERS PEET HATS?
I have a Rogers and Peet fedora in one of their hat boxes originally purchased from the store in Washington state. I found out the store closed in 1969. No indication who made the hat for them, but it looks of high quality. I read they were a high class store. Probably a mystery that will never... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Steur, you guys who can wear a size 7 or 7 1/8 have a field day finding great gems and lower prices. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I just saw that you’re using Tapatalk! The Lounge discontinued that a couple of years ago…it must be back up? Maybe a bartender can enlighten us. What is Tapatalk? I quoted an earlier with photos for context to ask the question did a Boraslino actually cost $59.00 in 1963? Should I not have... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Here is one from 1963 in a dark moss with flecks of blue and grey. Open: 5-3/4 inches Centre-creased: 4-1/2 to pinch and 5 to side Brim: 2 inches Black ribbon: 2 inches and a wind trolley The brim edge seems to be similar to that of the Stetson Mode Edge style, or a kind of pressed felt...
