Recent content by Fredrik Eide Nilsen

Thank you!

Thanks, I've read those. Still looking for some specific information about the model I posted.

Thanks! I hope he has some more information.

Found this Oberländer fedora in a local thrift shop, and got it at a good price. It looks like it can be quite old, but the felt is in very good shape. Looks almost unused. The sweat band fell off as soon as I got home, the thread just dissolved. Can anyone help me with more information?

I belive this is true for much of Europe. It's the same here in Norway. If you say Stetson or Borsalino, people know what it is (=hats). All other brands are unknown. But, I also think they connect it more to style here, almost like "panama hat". Stetson = cowboy hats, Borsalino = fedora or similar.

Thank you! I do have a problem with "vintage" when it was made 10 years after I was born, but good to know. :)

I know, I know. Started with wool (mostly Stetson), because that's what were available here, at a reasonable price. Gonna keep a couple, but upgrade one by one.

Posted this in another thread, but maybe it's allowed to repeat? Just unpacked my first vintage (I have no idea how vintage) Borsalino, and I'm starting to understand why fur felt is the prefered material. Is there some way to tell how old it is? (It was sold as "vintage" only). (Bonus: shirt...

Absolutely! Didn't think it would feel so different, but it does. In a good way.

Just unpacked my first vintage (I have no idea how vintage) Borsalino, and I'm starting to understand why fur felt is the prefered material. (Bonus: shirt colour matches hats inner lining).

Usually it's Panama these days, but had to try a new Stetson when it got a bit cooler.