Further Info for Tonyb on the "Needy" Borsalino
Yeah, I forgot to concur on all of Tonyb's description of the foldable. It does have the canvas strip over the accordian thingy. As it is marked with a white tag with blue markings, 7 1/8. I must assume it is not a punti size designation. On...
The "Needy" Borsalino
Gentlemen;
Now I am really glad that I've posted to this forum! I attempted to find The Borsalino Official site on my search engine, but for some reason, all that came up were vendors. I have since sent an email to Borsalino America (thanks, Mineral), I will keep...
Reeding ?
Thanks for the quick reply! Does my description of the "accordian pleated " ribbon under the sweatband sound like "reeding" to you? I am still a little in the dark as to whether this hat is actually reeded, or not. If I should choose to replace the sweatband with a non-Borsalino...
Kabuto, you are mistaken.
Wow, My first posting and I'm flamed! Actually, I guess someone might be able to "read" an effort to attach a "forged" sweatband into my post, but I have been contacting Borsalino dealers to see if a genuine replacement sweatband is possible to be used in their repair...
Reeded/un-reeded?
I took a closer look at the Borsalino, after reading your explaination. The sweatband appears to be attached to an "accordian pleated" or "crimped" ribbon about 1/2 inch wide. Is this the "reeding" you are describing?
I am familiar with the Lexol product, form other...
I have an inherited Borsalino from the 50's/early 60's, that needs a new sweatband. I'd like to find a reputable repair shop that can replace the sweatband with a logo stamped , accurate (within reason) Borsalino sweat band. I am more interested in wearing and enjoying the hat, than any...
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