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I want to correct this, the Borsalino is worn just a little on the welted edge and you can see almost invisible stitching but its hidden under the edge of the welt. I am sure much like you are describing the Cav, Feltfan. Cheers Scott

Dopey, I have gotten some hats out of storage to try to help you more but am not sure it will. I have the following that was easy to get at: John the Hatter Custom made superior quality Beaver xxxxxxxxxx welted to bottom no stitching similar to balloon welt Borsalino Quality...

Hi Dopey, I wish to give you my input here and then will resign from this as I do not care for the conflicts I have seen on other forums. My thoughts are not so important to me to argue about them and I prefer to just address your concerns with facts that I am sure of and then give any opinions...

I am sure that edge treatments did add both decorative and functional aspects to hats but I am not a hat expert like Matt but am a collector. I agree with Matt that it was not the thinner felt that prompted the edging so much as it was that thinner felt required a bit more edge support and the...

Charlie, I too have some pretty good Borsalino hats. I have seen some of recent times that were not the same as the older ones. I find the ones my dad had ordered from abroad was far better than ones he purchased locally as well. I am not sure as to why that is. Hi Karol, thank you for...

Hi Charlie and thank you. My dad bought us boys a hat there as well. I think the name of the store may have been Lord and Taylor not sure now. He said he had these made by the custom hatter there. I recall seeing a note from it long ago signed Burt. I guess that was his name. I think the note...

It looks as if I will have to enjoy my new hat experience all alone. I will update any one that may have an interest. I heard back that my hat is in the process and has been pounded what ever that means. I hope it is not beaten up as some like the Indiana Jones style to be distressed, I...

Hi JD, I have a near identical hat minus the features. My hat is 100% beaver and a very fine hat. Its a very thin hat as well is my only complaint and it does not retain its shape so well. While my hat is also labeled Stetson I understand it was actually ordered from the Biltmore hat company...

Sitting on pins and needles would best now describe the excitement that I am exuding at this point. I waited for about 2 hours like a dummy that I am waiting for a picture of a hat I have on order to appear on the computer screen. I finally had the good sense to refresh my screen and there it...

Hi root, Please think no more of this. All is forgoten and forgiven already. I love this place. Cheers Scott

Thank you SHARPTOYES, I have several hats with quite soft leather sweat bands but was unaware that it was roan. Cheers Scott

Hi again root. I am just a little nervous here. I am not sure what you found threatening or belittling about my inquiry or thoughts but I would like to apologize for what ever you misunderstood. I hope to be a wise man and will use all caution and make sure this is the last time I respond...

Hi Gary, I have several Stetsons that have this liner and some probably range over 30 year or more period. Cheers Scott

Hi Andykev, you sure do have a fine collection of books. I am limited to one called hatless Jack. How can one get a copy of these books as you have? Cheers Scott

Hi SHARPETOYS, what does the term Roan mean? I have heard it used quite a bit. Cheers Scott