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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Hagwood

Call Me a Cab
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2,017
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Fort Worth, TX
I love Akubras, have never got any issues and have more than 20 Akubras.

I really like the Banjo, overall a great hat, more city style, shorter brim than the CP, great traveler hat, the quality is the best that Akubra has "The Heritage Collection" .

The only issue with the banjo is with the shades, I have one in Heritage Fswn and one in Graphite Grey, love the Fawn one, but somehow I found the Graphite to lack personality, it's like a stained black shade, like real wood charcoal.

But that's just me, most people like the Graphite, I tend to like dark colors that have more deep on them.

You won't be disappointed, may I suggest you try Sam at Everything Australian or the girls at The Hattery, both have outstanding customer service.

Regards.

Rodolfo

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Thanks for the info. I have a Hemp Balmoral, but no felt Akubras yet. I like the fawn and would probably go with that. I wish they had the BGG or Moonstone in it. I bought my Balmoral from Everything Australian and would definitely use them again.

Thanks.
 
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Héctor Fernández

One Too Many
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1,267
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Greatest Country, U.S.A.
Lee:

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Very nice Deadly!

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18,470
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Nederland
Looking very dapper for your night out Stefan

Best,
Joe


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Thank you, Joe.
A rare Berteil Stefan and in nutria. Outstanding!!
I didn’t realize Borsalino made Berteils after G. Borsalino left Berteil to begin his own brand. Interesting. Any feel for how long this went on? Berteil info is so hard to find.
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Thank you, Bowen. Longer that you'd think. This one was made in 1980 (which was a surprise to me). Here are the insides.
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Super hat, super outfit. Hope you had a good time.

Your welcome.

No, I've had it for a year or two. I guess I don't bring out black hats that often.

Very nice collection. Super party look with the melone.

Thanks Reggie. I don't really have any info on it other than what's on the tag. And that says it's Canadian Suede finish. It was made in Canada, but is of fairly recent vintage I think. I might guess, and it's only a guess, that it was made in the 90s.

Thanks all,
Michael
Thank you, Michael.

Love it !! I would leave it on too.....
Thanks, Tim.
 
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Nederland
Did a little more steam work on the new Borsalino Pocket Hat
IMG_9730 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
with a bit different light
IMG_9733 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_9751 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sometimes it's grey, some times it's taupe and some times it's olive.

IMG_9750 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_9748 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Still a ways to go, but it's getting closer.
IMG_9753 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The tip tag is showing some wear, but says Quality Extra Superior. The paper label says Carla, Elefante, Bacosan. At least that's what I think it says.
12-22-2019 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good day,
Michael
Whatever it is: it's the bees knees for certain, Michael. Carla is a known Borsalino colour and Bacosan is a known model, so that sounds about right.
 
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Thought we were all done with the shopping, both food and gifts, and was planning on a nice relaxing day today working on some hats....
But no, the wife ran out of flour and sugar with all her baking so I have to brave the crowds. Taking the Portis Silver Beaver with me.

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I HATE WALMART !!!!!!

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Your enthousiasm shows! At least you have a fine hat to console you.
 

PanosChris

Practically Family
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977
Thanks for the info. I have a Hemp Balmoral, but no felt Akubras yet. I like the fawn and would probably go with that. I wish they had the BGG or Moonstone in it. I bought my Balmoral from Everything Australian and would definitely use them again.

Thanks.
+1 on what Rodolfo said.

I just a got a few (campdrafts) and I love them. Unless a color is available only in the heritage line I would not hesitate to go for standard grade, minor differences IMO. I have some more on the way (CD and Fediv) and I am seriously considering a woomera (not sure if I can pull that off though :) )

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Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,254
Location
Verona - Italia
It is a strange winter, at night it rains so much that the rivers have swelled a lot, during the day the sun comes up for a few hours and the temperature it is not so cold
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In the box of heather felt lot there are also short brims like this
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Barbisio Extra Quality size 60 or 7 1/2 US Made in the historica factory of Sagliano Micca
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The color of the felt is "Misto Cenere" with the "Ratiné" finish
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It came new with others from a closed shop in Genoa, it is a pity that most of the hats have more or less moths traces
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Have a nice Monday!
Thanks a lot for your likes of the passed week
 

Héctor Fernández

One Too Many
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Location
Greatest Country, U.S.A.
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Location
Nederland
It is a strange winter, at night it rains so much that the rivers have swelled a lot, during the day the sun comes up for a few hours and the temperature it is not so cold
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In the box of heather felt lot there are also short brims like this
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Barbisio Extra Quality size 60 or 7 1/2 US Made in the historica factory of Sagliano Micca
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The color of the felt is "Misto Cenere" with the "Ratiné" finish
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It came new with others from a closed shop in Genoa, it is a pity that most of the hats have more or less moths traces
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Have a nice Monday!
Thanks a lot for your likes of the passed week
Very nice, Daniele. Reminds that I should wear my Barbisio ratiné more often.
 

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