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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

danofarlington

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Thank you , a stylish girlfriend suggested the color,and yes I think it looks pretty good, the ribbon detail is very good quality work too.

I've got a tall-crown dark gray hat similar to that one from a hatter whose name is verbotten here. Great hat. It takes extra style to carry off a high crown like that one, it seems to me. At least most of my other hats have a lower crown. But, that crown size is similar to my Open Road Stetsons, and so wearing those, I get used to the look. It is certainly more distinctive and commanding. May you wear it out there on the street often.
 

bond

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Yeah I agree the crown is tall on this model,Its definitely for a larger person, I was thinking of putting a bash in it but thought better not,
dark hats just dont work so well for myself.
 

bond

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Just a note to the Borsalino Brotherhood, I will be putting up at least {6} borsos for sale this wk. From Stingy brim straws to some felts.
Thanks
 

carouselvic

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VetPsychWars

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New Borsalino Allesandria from Bencraft. While it's advertised as an open crown, it actually came creased with a shallow center dent and a relatively small front pinch. No matter, a few squirts from the spray bottle and you see the results below. Navy blue, I like it.

One question, what's the difference between the Bencraft Allesandria at $230 with the Allesandrias at other stores for $300 or more?

Tom

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DJH

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Tom, I have no idea why the Bencraft hat is less expensive, but have to say that you have a very nice looking Borsalino there!
 

Aureliano

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Bencraft is known for selling Borsalinos at a reasonable price. They are, I think, the biggest distributor of the brand in NYC.
 
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New Borsalino Allesandria from Bencraft. While it's advertised as an open crown, it actually came creased with a shallow center dent and a relatively small front pinch. No matter, a few squirts from the spray bottle and you see the results below. Navy blue, I like it.

One question, what's the difference between the Bencraft Allesandria at $230 with the Allesandrias at other stores for $300 or more?

Tom

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Very sharp and for a decent price, I think.
 

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This velour is thick and zesty - somewhat more rugged in style and a little less refined and more casual than the elegant 5X Marque Grand Luxe.
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Amazing! Alan I have the exact same stretcher which I bought in Australia. What date would anyone give it?
 
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HeyMoe

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I picked up my first Borsalino today for $40.00. It caught my eye as it has the same color ribbon as my Stetson Medalist Eagle. Hat is black, open crown with a 2 3/8 brim with what appears to be a cav edge, ribbon is 2"

Any thoughts on age?

Oh, do I qualify for the brotherhood?

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