BARBISIO Brothers

[hatophile]

Very sharp, Steve. The stitching on the brim is unique. Looks to be in great condition. My guess would be 40's,
but I defer to more experienced hat handlers on that.

 

[Brando11]

Just got this one today. Don't know too much about Barbisio, but I've been very impressed with the ones I've seen here in the Lounge-

This one is a really nice felt. Great feel to it, and it really hold it's shape well with just a bit of steam.

 

[delectans]

Looks like a beautiful hat. Congratulations!

 

[daizawaguy]

 

[Chepstow]

Today i visited a flea market in Bochum, the weather was very bad, stormy and raining.
The hope anything to find was zero.
The last one, I saw two hats are what you believe I have
of course purchased.
one of both was a Super Barbisio Extra Lusso Velour in Silver Color name was Perla.
he looks never worn.

 

[mayserwegener]

That is some awesome long hair felt. The silver really casts off a slick shine!

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Steve, EXTRA Lusso is EXTRA Luxury.
What do you think about the age. The liner ist stiched.

 

[rlk]

Barbisio

Originally sold in Cicero. IL. Its been to the cleaners for sure--taped(old)-in liner and staple holes in sweat. Light and soft felt.

 

[hatophile]

Cicero, Capone's old haunt!

 

[Rudie]

rik, I got this exact Super Barbisio Extra Lusso in medium brown for cheap on Ebay. Just $25.00 and its chamois felt is even better than my vintage Borsalino's felt. Here's the link to the auction, no pics of my own yet. http://www.ebay.de/itm/110831033071?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1664wt_1398

Do you have any idea how old this hat is? The seller estimated mid-thirties or early forties because of the 2 1/8" wide sweatband with taped seam.

Too bad it smells of cigarettes. Any ideas how to get rid of the smell?

 

[rlk]

rik, I got this exact Super Barbisio Extra Lusso in medium brown for cheap on Ebay. Just $25.00 and its chamois felt is even better than my vintage Borsalino's felt. Here's the link to the auction, no pics of my own yet.

Do you have any idea how old this hat is? The seller estimated mid-thirties or early forties because of the 2 1/8" wide sweatband with taped seam.

I think mine is 60's-70's. Taped seam means nothing for dating, especially for European hats.

 

[rlk]

Barbisio "Lago di Como"

 

[mayserwegener]

Great find! Some Alpino in the mix. It looks super!

 

[Chepstow]

Great find! Some Alpino in the mix. It looks super!

+1

 

[alanfgag]

Barbisio "Lago di Como"

How did I miss Robert's post of this hat just above. :eeek: Oh well, please excuse the echo!

One of two hats that have come to me from RLK, this thin ribbon in "Argento" has a narrow brim (2 1/4") and raw edge that sets a different tone than its U.S. cousins from this era. Funny coincidence, I visited both Lake Como and Bloomington, Illinois (where this hat was sold) in 1972... following the same girlfriend on both occasions.

The ribbon is tacked all around the hat with stitches an inch apart... not as visible in person as it is in the iPhone photos.

 

[RBH]

The last photo is fantastic Alan, the brim width & crown height fits you perfect.
Well done on that one my friend!

 

[Chepstow]

The last photo is fantastic Alan, the brim width & crown height fits you perfect.
Well done on that one my friend!

+1

Looks great!

 

[alanfgag]

The last photo is fantastic Alan, the brim width & crown height fits you perfect.
Well done on that one my friend!

Thanks very much... and thanks for Robert's keen eyes, generous soul and somewhat robust cranium that allows me the opportunity to wear it.

 

[Joshbru3]

That's a great looking hat! The tall crown matched with the shorter brim really gives this hat a very 30's look to it. Its not often that we on the lounge get to see a tall crown, thin ribbon with a shorter brim. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[alanfgag]

Hard to guess the date on this... I would venture early fifties but perhaps a little earlier. The narrow logo imprinted label is more similar to my Barbisio Titan than to the earlier deadstock Bulgarian Barbisio homburg which is most likely pre-war. I also like the dimensions on this one. I've bought others European hats for this quality, only to discover they have had a trip to the chop shop along the way.

:kick: