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And enough money.Don't worry: it's a fairly harmless affliction (provided you have enough storage space).
And enough money.Don't worry: it's a fairly harmless affliction (provided you have enough storage space).
And enough money.
Ditto a Borsalino for me is a waaaaaaaaay out of budget, and the few vintage borsalino´s that ive found in Argentina are smaller than my size.And enough money.
Hats cost money? I hadn't noticed.
My wife now, yeah, she's noticed.
Hats cost money? I hadn't noticed.
My wife now, yeah, she's noticed.
I laugh every single time I look at it ... I can't get enough of this thingIt's gonna take a while before that one gets old.
Oh, come on. We need more photos than that.What hat am I waiting for?........this one! Outside an 8 panel, my first entery into this club.....
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Well, all I can supply are the sellers .....it is supposed to be a dark brown......2 3/8 brim.....should go good with a suit!Oh, come on. We need more photos than that.
Probably 60s or slightly newer based on the liner seam aloneWell, all I can supply are the sellers .....it is supposed to be a dark brown......2 3/8 brim.....should go good with a suit!
So here are more....has a wind cord.....NO IDEA as to vintage....do not know anything about Borsos......I would suppose a fairly new one.
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Oh, come on. We need more photos than that.
What hat am I waiting for?........this one! Outside an 8 panel, my first entery into this club.....
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You need have NO regrets on the minty homburg......ended up being a 7 1/2 .....NOT the 7 5/8 advertised.....clearly id'd on the blocking tags.....sweat was so dry I injured it looking behind......everything was there including the $12.50 price tag. It was a little shrunken as well (mainly due to the dry sweat) and is currently unwearable unless I was a 7 3/8....... I am working to rejuvenate the sweat ( a lengthy process) but may end up replacing it. Otherwise the hat is as clean and nice as they come....and does date from the 40's.......so....a awesome project hat.Oh, thats a terrible hat. I'm so sorry you bought that. In fact, I feel so bad for you I'd be willing to take it off your hands. Maybe you can package it up with that St. Regis I still regret missing out on?
Really though, that is a great hat. It looks all business so I get what you mean by pairing it with suits. Very very nice.
You need have NO regrets on the minty homburg......ended up being a 7 1/2 .....NOT the 7 5/8 advertised.....clearly id'd on the blocking tags.....sweat was so dry I injured it looking behind......everything was there including the $12.50 price tag. It was a little shrunken as well (mainly due to the dry sweat) and is currently unwearable unless I was a 7 3/8....... I am working to rejuvenate the sweat ( a lengthy process) but may end up replacing it. Otherwise the hat is as clean and nice as they come....and does date from the 40's.......so....a awesome project hat.
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I know......I was actually contemplating a pm to let you in on the results of that St Regis........I know how we all think and how we do have those "little twinges" of regret... I still think about YOUR grey......I was the other buyer asking questions and ready to pull the trigger on that one. BUT, I am glad you got it as it seems to have instilled a pasion for those hats and you are really enjoying it.You know I was just messing with you. Still, I do feel better now. I'm between 7 5/8 and 7 3/4 so it never would have worked.
Congrats on that sharp Borsalino. I think that one will turn out to be sized right. Looking forward to seeing photos.
You have really surprised me with the 60's dating....I was thinking much, much newer (of course I really do know nothing of these hats) ......nice surprise....looks in absolutely great shape......and your comments on Borso quality of the period........you now have me really, really looking forward to getting this in my hands......be nice to "feel the felt" as Champ Hats used to say......Probably 60s or slightly newer based on the liner seam alone
Borsalino has of this vintage are still very high quality hats ... nothing like the 60s and 70s American made hats
Hello Sir: And a very nice entry indeed!! I think you’ll like that one! I know i do! Sweeeet! Be well. BowenWhat hat am I waiting for?........this one! Outside an 8 panel, my first entery into this club.....
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What hat am I waiting for?........this one! Outside an 8 panel, my first entery into this club.....
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My first entry in this club as well. Due to be delivered tomorrow:
I've also ordered this one, due to be delivered mid-December: