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[Michael R.]

I've seen that Hat before , it's similar to the far right , second down on the right .

 

[Zombie_61]

What the heck is this Barbiso?

Do any of the labels mention "Robin Hood"?

 

[Joao Encarnado]

What the heck is this Barbiso?

It's a waste of a brim.

 

[boze]

Borsalino runs small right? So if I'm a 59 or 7 3/8 in Stetson, Biltmore, Beaver, Guerra, etc. does that make me a 60 in Borsalino? Same size vintage vs new?

When I was able to visit DelMonico in New Haven five years ago I was a size larger I'm pretty sure.

 

[moontheloon]

Borsalino runs small right? So if I'm a 59 or 7 3/8 in Stetson, Biltmore, Beaver, Guerra, etc. does that make me a 60 in Borsalino? Same size vintage vs new?

When I was able to visit DelMonico in New Haven five years ago I was a size larger I'm pretty sure.

unfortunately there is no hard fast rule

Borsalino hats to tend to run slightly small ... but the key word here is "tend"

I have Borsalinos that run small and also some that are dead on

 

[belfastboy]

unfortunately there is no hard fast rule

Borsalino hats to tend to run slightly small ... but the key word here is "tend"

I have Borsalinos that run small and also some that are dead on

This has been true for me as well. I am okay with a loose fit so will not hesitate to go a size up on a vintage

 

[Redfokker]

What the heck is this Barbiso?

I seem to remember one of these coming up on another site as a Italian medical student traditional hat. 16th century Italy hat Google search brings up this image...

 

[Lean'n'mean]

What the heck is this Barbiso?

Yeah, it looks like a traditional Italian university laureate's hat (cappello feluca universita' ) they come in many colors depending on the university & subject matter & often with embroidery & tassels. Not sure if your Barbisio is one but it's certainly the same shape.

 

[Sonero]

Greetings.

I found an Ebay seller who sells Stetson Cowboy Hats according to brim size. Ie. You can ask for a custom brim size. Is this common in the industry and how reliable is it ? They don't accept returns.

Thinking about getting a cowboy hat with a cattleman crown at 3 1/4 inches. Will that look weird ? The drop down menu lists it as a costume size.

Thanks

 

[RJR]

Greetings.

I found an Ebay seller who sells Stetson Cowboy Hats according to brim size. Ie. You can ask for a custom brim size. Is this common in the industry and how reliable is it ? They don't accept returns.

Thinking about getting a cowboy hat with a cattleman crown at 3 1/4 inches. Will that look weird ? The drop down menu lists it as a costume size.

Thanks

Go for it if that's what you want.There are quite a few brims in that range.

 

[Redfokker]

Yeah, it looks like a traditional Italian university laureate's hat (cappello feluca universita' ) they come in many colors depending on the university & subject matter & often with embroidery & tassels. Not sure if your Barbisio is one but it's certainly the same shape.

+1!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

What the heck is this Barbiso?

Prototype? You're supposed to wear it like this:

 

[RJR]

Prototype? You're supposed to wear it like this:

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

Can't seem to locate the thread on "X" ratings. It was pretty well documented in here and I wanted to share some of the pertinent info with a friend who isn't familiar with how felt hats are rated.

Thanks gang!

 

[KarlCrow]

Can't seem to locate the thread on "X" ratings. It was pretty well documented in here and I wanted to share some of the pertinent info with a friend who isn't familiar with how felt hats are rated.

Thanks gang!

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/why-the-x.31444/

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/why-the-x.31444/

You da MAN! Thanks!!

 

[MDC]

Hi all-

Came across a sage Stetson Absinthe at goodwill today for $40. Its a beautiful looking hat and it feels great in the hand, but its a size 7 1/2 and I wear a 7 1/4. Could I possible have the hat reblocked by one of the talented hatters here or should I let it go?
Also, I looked around the site, but I can't seem to find much info on it. Is anyone able to tell me anything more about it?
Thanks

 

[FedOregon]

Buy it and sell it. There's one on ebay for $249.99 Not saying I'd pay that, but you should be able to make a little on it to put towards a hat in your size.

 

[Redfokker]

Buy it and sell it. There's one on ebay for $249.99 Not saying I'd pay that, but you should be able to make a little on it to put towards a hat in your size.

+1 Yeah what he said. One other option would be to buy it, and offer it on the Lounge Classifieds first then Ebay. There are a number of ginormous noggins that might be interested.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I know this thread has moved away from this long ago, but where do I find a quality straw homburg? I want one like David Suchet wears in Poirot. The Sunbody hats and others are all to flimsy and have too little structure. I want a formal straw homburg, and I just can't find one to my liking. Any help?