DJH
I'll Lock Up
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This is a nice Borsalino that is in decent, but not perfect condition.
It is an Alessandria model in a light tan (a previous owner has written his name over the label with the colour) like a Silverbelly.
There are several moth divots in the felt - none deep enough to go all the way through - both on the top side of the brim and on the crown. There is also a slight stain right at the top of the crown in the crease - doesn't really stand out and could probably be removed.
Other than this, the hat is great. I'd guess it is a mid to late 50's model and the felt has that nice soft vintage Borsalino feel. The unreeded sweatband is still soft and flexible and has that corrugated feature at the front. The liner is in very good shape. The brim is 2 1/2 inches wide - less than my other thin ribbon Borsalinos, making it more a Stratoliner style than Open Road to my eye. It is marked as size 7 (US) and fits pretty true to size, I'd say.
My asking price reflects the fact that the hat isn't pristine - $65.00 shipped in Continental US. If you wear a size 7 and are looking for a very serviceable, stylish hat at a good price, this could be for you. Let me know by PM!
It is an Alessandria model in a light tan (a previous owner has written his name over the label with the colour) like a Silverbelly.
There are several moth divots in the felt - none deep enough to go all the way through - both on the top side of the brim and on the crown. There is also a slight stain right at the top of the crown in the crease - doesn't really stand out and could probably be removed.
Other than this, the hat is great. I'd guess it is a mid to late 50's model and the felt has that nice soft vintage Borsalino feel. The unreeded sweatband is still soft and flexible and has that corrugated feature at the front. The liner is in very good shape. The brim is 2 1/2 inches wide - less than my other thin ribbon Borsalinos, making it more a Stratoliner style than Open Road to my eye. It is marked as size 7 (US) and fits pretty true to size, I'd say.
My asking price reflects the fact that the hat isn't pristine - $65.00 shipped in Continental US. If you wear a size 7 and are looking for a very serviceable, stylish hat at a good price, this could be for you. Let me know by PM!
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