The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Chepstow]

Quote Originally Posted by Chepstow View Post
that's my catch, the seller give it me for 5 Euro, buy now

http://www.ebay.de/itm/260932311485?...84.m1438.l2649

Today arrived, the Borso from my deal with the seller.
Very dusty but the lining looks unworn.

out of the package:

 

[Chepstow]

after a good brushing, a bit cleaning and steam, you can see original color.
Its a dark brown with a touch gray. Looks like in pristine condition.

 

[Chepstow]

I have today written to Borsalino, i want to know, its possible, to read the age of the hat, at the paper label.
Still waiting for answer.

 

[wgiceman]

I have today written to Borsalino, to see if you can read on paper label
how old is the hat.
Still waiting for answer.

Please, please let us all know the response you receive. It probably would be worthy of placing in a new thread. I have a few borsalinos whose age I would like to determine.

 

[Chepstow]

Please, please let us all know the response you receive. It probably would be worthy of placing in a new thread. I have a few borsalinos whose age I would like to determine.

wgiceman, i'm not sure whether they will respond, but if so I'll announce it.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, It really turned out to be a nice and only 3 Euro! Super!

Hope you find something on the dating. The only labels that clearly have the production year are late 70s and on. Here is a link to the post with more info.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?13133-The-BORSALINO-BROTHERHOOD&p=829033&viewfull=1#post829033

 

[Chepstow]

Thank you Steve for the kind words and for the link. I have one with the same label.
I hope, they answer.

 

[delectans]

Wow, Manfred, your 5 Euro Borsalino looks even better following your spa treatment. Congratulations once again!

 

[Chepstow]

My sincere thank Al, for the kind words. I really appreciated them.
Its a wonderful Hat with a very stiff felt. The sellers I am very grateful I did not want to believe that he means only EUR 5.

 

[mayserwegener]

Echter Borsalino, size 5 1/2, probably pre WWII. It's rare to find a older one like this.

It has a similar look to my other older Echter Borsalino.

 

[Chepstow]

again, very nice Steve, you've made a good job. Do you use a flange for brim shaping?

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, No just a good dose of steam and it came back to life. I think it has a great look to it.

 

[Chepstow]

yes indeed, Steve.

 

[Chepstow]

Good luck, at buying one nice Borsalino.
Fresh out of the Package. Borsalino Qualita Speciale, mid gray, in outstanding condition.
No paper label inside, but stamped, with 1975. The seller wrote, size 54, but, Its size 57. I have Luck.
It fits me. Price 15,50 EUR

after a bit steam.

 

[DJH]

Nice job, Manfred. I was thinking I'd got some good Borsalino deals of late, but I can't compete with you!

This one is an Alessandria style that I liberated from eBay. It is already one of my favorite hats and I wear it a lot.
The super soft Borso felt is in perfect condition and has the same simple liner design as my Borsalino Pesca. It is one of the felts that looks very different depending on the light. Changes from greyish, to greenish to brownish - very cool.

 

[Chepstow]

David, thanks for the very nice comment, I see we wear the same size. Maybe we should swap times.

That is a very breathtaking Exemplar, I love it. Not to buy in Germany. Very Very nice, David

 

[gqmagic]

Any recent pictures of modern Dark Grey Borsalinos here? I recently got a Taupe (brownish grey) Verdi and will probably get a Steel Grey one also, wondering if a Dark Grey is better more versatile than say a Brown one. I like the Verdi. Thanks

 

[alanfgag]

Very nice, David!

 

[randooch]

Very nice, David!

I'd like to second that.

Here's the modern Borso I got from Mike today (Thanks for the speedy shipping!). Finally, a brown hat I'll keep. Something about its "basicness" really appeals to me. 'Til death do us part.

 

[rlk]

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