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This hat supposedly didn’t have a size tag (folded under the sweat) or a manufacturer’s label (right where i told them it should be). It was also listed as having an inside circumference of 23 1/2 inches. Nope, nope, and nope.
Ahh...you got it, Jonesy.
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It is a beautiful hat and a great find, Brent. Pity that it just isn't the one for you. Should be easy enough to make someone happy with though.View attachment 216340 View attachment 216342 View attachment 216343 View attachment 216344 View attachment 216345 View attachment 216346 View attachment 216347 View attachment 216348 View attachment 216349 View attachment 216350 View attachment 216340 View attachment 216342 View attachment 216343 View attachment 216344 View attachment 216345 View attachment 216346 View attachment 216347 View attachment 216348 View attachment 216349 View attachment 216350 Extra Extra Superiore “The Rollup.” 5 1/2” open crown, a full 3” bound brim, and a six cord ribbon. Size is a disappointing 5 1/2 or 7 1/4 US. The felt is very light and a moderate breeze will change the shape. I love everything about it other than the size.
This hat supposedly didn’t have a size tag (folded under the sweat) or a manufacturer’s label (right where i told them it should be). It was also listed as having an inside circumference of 23 1/2 inches. Nope, nope, and nope.
European made hats tend to have less shellac in them and therefore have less snap than American made ones. This one is from the "traveller" line of Borsalino hats, I believe, and designed to roll up and carry with you. Stands to reason it wouldn't have much snap if it's designed to do that.
Very cool find, Jonesy! It is indeed from the mid- to late fifties. It's one from their natural coloured hats; "avorio" meaning ivory (you probably looked that up already). What the model name Ta/Ludora means is anyone's guess. The jury is still out on the question if these model names have any meaning at all. The hats made for the American market usually have the same type of liner like this one has (just different colours). I have my doubts if the actual hats were all "superiore" quality though. Many of them probably were of higher quality designations originally.
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. I was thinking this is a traveling hat, it looks more casual than my caribou gray stenson.
Thank you for this information. I know so little about this genre, however I think that this is a pretty special hat. The proportions, crown height, brim size all just work for me. It is soft enough to dry crease, but seems to have a memory of how it wants to be shaped, so I let it be.
Dang...that sure would make most people want to cry...thinking such a great looking hat is so small not to be able to fit. Even the ribbon work just screams a vintage look for those that like a thin ribbon hat....One lesson you need to do is from now on when buying online from a non Lounger, make the seller measure (even if you have to take a few pictures to show the seller HOW to measure)....I've done this many times and not just for hats...but now you have such a pretty small hat that is both small...and...pretty....LOL!
It's a fabulous Borsa you've landed there, Brent. Congrats! The Cicogna colour on the ribbon is a first.Just arrived: 6” open crown, 2 3/4” brim and a Cavanagh edge.
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It’s definitely tight on me, but I’m keeping it. I’ll almost certainly have to wear it positioned differently from my “perfect fit” hats, but it’s close enough! I might even look into getting my head shrunk for this hat!
Oh no, that's way to small, you should definitely pass it on!Just arrived: 6” open crown, 2 3/4” brim and a Cavanagh edge.
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It’s definitely tight on me, but I’m keeping it. I’ll almost certainly have to wear it positioned differently from my “perfect fit” hats, but it’s close enough! I might even look into getting my head shrunk for this hat!
Exactly! Why, that 7-1/2 is positively a beach hat.I'm with you, Jonesy, those Borso's always improve in the Hawaiian climate
