Marlowe's Lid
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Hello there. I'm new to this forum, and joined primarily to hear from other people who own Borsalino hats and might have information regarding quality designations etc.
I recently received my second Borsalino sold originally through Salvatore Balbi in Napoli. Both of these hats are marked 'Grand Luxe', and have a velour finish. They are also both marked XXXXXX. Now, I believe each hatmaker uses the 'X' in different ways to designate the quality of the felt. How did Borsalino's system work, and how did it differ from, say, Stetson's system? And how did 'Grand Luxe' translate to quality? I will say that these hats are made of the softest, most substantial felt I've ever seen. They must be primarily beaver felt.
Any other owners of Salvatore Balbi Borsalino hats please post. I'll try and get a photo of mine up soon.
I recently received my second Borsalino sold originally through Salvatore Balbi in Napoli. Both of these hats are marked 'Grand Luxe', and have a velour finish. They are also both marked XXXXXX. Now, I believe each hatmaker uses the 'X' in different ways to designate the quality of the felt. How did Borsalino's system work, and how did it differ from, say, Stetson's system? And how did 'Grand Luxe' translate to quality? I will say that these hats are made of the softest, most substantial felt I've ever seen. They must be primarily beaver felt.
Any other owners of Salvatore Balbi Borsalino hats please post. I'll try and get a photo of mine up soon.