Borsa Traveler confusion

[Robert Conway]

Are there two versions of this hat?

I have found the 'Borsalino Traveler', with the leather band
and recently a 'Borsalino WB Traveler'.

The WB appears to have a 3 inch brim and a satin band, instead of the leather.

Has anyone ever seen the WB model in person? Are they the same except for the band and width of the brim?

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Any information would be appreciated.

thanks,

RC

 

[besdor]

We carry both travellers in the narrow and wide brim . Both hats have a grosgrain sweat . One has a 2 1/4" brim , the other a wider 3" . I'd stick with the smaller one as the wider hat tends to get a little floppy after time .


Steven
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[Robert Conway]

Thanks Steven.

I'll probably give you a ring on Tuesday and perhaps you can help me decide between the Traveler and Astuccio.

I'm a novice when it comes to hats, but would like to purchase one for an extended trip I will be going on. It will have to stand up to heat, rain and snow and must be rollable.

Personally I prefer the more urban look of the Astuccio over something like the more rural looking Akubra or Traveler.

Cheers,

RC