The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[jeffgarf]

Cocisan on the paper label is a mystery identifier — I haven’t been able to find a conclusive definition.

It appears on @steur 's list of model names.

 

[Pellie]

Here is the second — this one from Ferruccio Bruno.

Felt color is Pomice (light gray/brown) with a Nero (black) ribbon. The hat weighs 82 g, brim is 6 cm, and open crown is 13.5 cm.

Cocisan on the paper label is a mystery identifier — I haven’t been able to find a conclusive definition. I’m hoping an expert here can provide more information.

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Nice finds!

 

[Pellie]

Borsalino 'quàlita speciale' sold by Sools. Dated 31 december 1976. Can't read what is printed on the under side of the label. I like the color combination of this one.

 

[dapperdude]

Having recently joined, and having discovered the Borsalino brotherhood . I bought a bundle not long ago and added this hat last minute on top. Poor photos,.no internal pictures. No size. But the others were good and I took a small gamble. I noticed the stitching and wanted a foldable anyway. I was very pleasantly surprised when this turned up..

A 1982( i think) foldable in Gris Chiaris. Not sure on model? Qualita extra extra superiore. Punti 6. Sold out of Melegari Milan. It's incredibly light. Lighter than my pocketweight Christys which was made by Akubra in late 40s. . I will weigh it later on. I'm very pleased with this one and wonder if it is worthy of the Brotherhood? Most of my hats are English and Austrian, so this is a lovely addition.

Cheers.
Ian

 

[jeffgarf]

Having recently joined, and having discovered the Borsalino brotherhood . I bought a bundle not long ago and added this hat last minute on top. Poor photos,.no internal pictures. No size. But the others were good and I took a small gamble. I noticed the stitching and wanted a foldable anyway. I was very pleasantly surprised when this turned up..

A 1982( i think) foldable in Gris Chiaris. Not sure on model? Qualita extra extra superiore. Punti 6. Sold out of Melegari Milan. It's incredibly light. Lighter than my pocketweight Christys which was made by Akubra in late 40s. . I will weigh it later on. I'm very pleased with this one and wonder if it is worthy of the Brotherhood? Most of my hats are English and Austrian, so this is a lovely addition.

Cheers.
Ian

I believe you are correct on the year.

 

[steur]

Here is the second — this one from Ferruccio Bruno.

Felt color is Pomice (light gray/brown) with a Nero (black) ribbon. The hat weighs 82 g, brim is 6 cm, and open crown is 13.5 cm.

Cocisan on the paper label is a mystery identifier — I haven’t been able to find a conclusive definition. I’m hoping an expert here can provide more information.

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Two exceptional beauties you've found yourself there, Bill. Looking at their liners they could have been coffin box hats.

 

[steur]

Having recently joined, and having discovered the Borsalino brotherhood . I bought a bundle not long ago and added this hat last minute on top. Poor photos,.no internal pictures. No size. But the others were good and I took a small gamble. I noticed the stitching and wanted a foldable anyway. I was very pleasantly surprised when this turned up..

A 1982( i think) foldable in Gris Chiaris. Not sure on model? Qualita extra extra superiore. Punti 6. Sold out of Melegari Milan. It's incredibly light. Lighter than my pocketweight Christys which was made by Akubra in late 40s. . I will weigh it later on. I'm very pleased with this one and wonder if it is worthy of the Brotherhood? Most of my hats are English and Austrian, so this is a lovely addition.

Cheers.
Ian

Welcome to the brotherhood. Always nice to see a colour we haven't seen before. There has been a gris chiaro, but not a gris chiaris yet. Cool find.