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Borsalino Question for the experts
I believe the hat in your photo is likely the Borsalino “Icaro”. -
French Hats and makers.
Hi Max, Great looking hat! I did a little digging and it appears that D’Arsac was an artist / designer of high end neckties. This was posted by @carouselvic https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hat-life-western-issue-march-1956.61748/ -
Mayser Hats Year 125 (1925)
I really enjoyed reading this and wanted to thank you for taking the time to scan, translate, transcribe, and share it with us! Very much appreciated. -
Optimo south side mobsters
Fantastic! It really looks great. I was tempted myself. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Borsalino “Martora”. The year 1951 and the previous owner’s name is written inside. -
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Panama Hat Thread
Thanks, that makes sense. There’s also some writing hidden under the sweatband. -
Post New Hats Here!
A new straw. More pictures in the Panama hat thread. -
Panama Hat Thread
Here’s a very fine hat I picked up recently. There’s some pencil markings inside I can’t decipher (looks like “M/C 2500”). Either way I find the weave really impressive. -
What kind of Knox is this?
There’s discussion of that style referred to as a women’s silk sailor hat here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/any-info-on-this-odd-knox-low-topper.57793/page-2 I think it’s pretty cool looking either way. -
The Late History of John B. Stetson Company, et al Suitors
Not sure if it helps but these were in France I believe 1960: -
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Photos of hatters tools
Great, thanks for weighing in. It definitely makes sense. The mangle looks really close. I’ll follow up if there are any markings on it. -
Photos of hatters tools
Hello, I received this photo from a friend and was wondering if anyone knew its intended purpose? -
The hard-to-find or unusual Hat Circle
It’s a sharp looking hat but perhaps more of a novelty. I don’t know what it retailed for back in 2007, but I don’t think I would have bought it new. I’d rather get another Optimo. That said, I’d guess it’s the best they were able to produce based on their modern production process. No box... -
The hard-to-find or unusual Hat Circle
First, congrats on the Stetson Ermine! I do own this one. Obviously a modern hat, however it was on my wish list for a while due to its eye catching look. A couple minor condition issues but completely wearable. The felt is really nice and it has a great feel to it. I believe they described it... -
The hard-to-find or unusual Hat Circle
Borsalino 150th anniversary. 6 of 150. -
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Optimo south side mobsters
Sharp! That’s a great looking hat! I know the model is Rex, but what’s the significance of “A.P Rex 1” ? Also what’s your opinion on the felt? It’s proprietary to them apparently. -
“WTF’ Hats,” that are hard to believe...
I wonder how this one is shipped. -
Borsalinos with Celled Paper Labels
Thanks for weighing in. I’ll have to double check, but I think the printing on the sweatband is the reverse of this: -
Borsalinos with Celled Paper Labels
Gentlemen, I reread through this great thread and decided to reinspect one of my older hats and think I found something exciting. A variant of the celled paper label without the Borsalino name and Grand Prix Paris 1900 on the left. Also interesting is the low number 775. Any guesses on the... -
“WTF’ Hats,” that are hard to believe...
They’ve found a way to one up the ribbon stamp:
