What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,221

jbucklin

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hatophile said:

Keeper!

Nice Borso, job, is that new or vintage?


I usually don't make a practice of answering for other people, but I believe his Borso is a new one. I remember, because his modern Alessandria is what inspired me to purchase one for myself!

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• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,222

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Thanks, JB, I was just wondering, it's very nice.

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,223

jbucklin

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hatophile said:

Thanks, JB, I was just wondering, it's very nice.

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Here's my new Alessandria:

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,224

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Looks good, black or dark grey?

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,225

jbucklin

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hatophile said:

Looks good, black or dark grey?

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It's dark grey but has a very lovely blue-green hue:

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,226

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great hat!

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,227

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Thanks for the compliments gentlemen. It is new.

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,228

DOUGLAS

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Boralino

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,229

zetwal

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DOUGLAS said:

Boralino

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That Boralino is anything but boring. Nice hat ...

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,230

alanfgag

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yet another Borso... Rome - Buenos Aires - Buffalo

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,231

jimmy the lid

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alanfgag said:

Jimmy, I don't think anyone captures the quality of their hats better. Beautiful.

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Thanks, Alan (and gents) -- that sentiment is much appreciated. Fact is, you do a darn fine job of capturing the quality of your felts -- I always enjoy your photos.

Nice Borso, btw.

Cheers,
JtL

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,232

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zetwal said:

That Boralino is anything but boring. Nice hat ...

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It is getting a lot of wear time. It is very comfortable.

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,233

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alanfgag said:

yet another Borso... Rome - Buenos Aires - Buffalo

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Beautiful hat man!

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,234

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DOUGLAS said:

Boralino

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Good to see you again, Sir

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,235

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rlk said:

Optimo Teal Lightweight

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Love the color on that one, Robert!

 

• Jan 6, 2012

• #41,236

alanfgag

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DOUGLAS said:

Beautiful hat man!

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Douglas, Jimmy... thank you.

This is one of those Borsos that spent most of its life in a triangular box before being released back into the wild.

 

• Jan 7, 2012

• #41,237

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Wow, that is a pocket hat? That looks fantastic! Now I am jealous.

 

• Jan 7, 2012

• #41,238

alanfgag

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DOUGLAS said:

Wow, that is a pocket hat? That looks fantastic! Now I am jealous.

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Thanks again! This is not the true pocket hat... that one is still waiting for a steam bath. Here are some additional photos of this late 40s early 50s boxed borso, and a fall head shot:

 

• Jan 7, 2012

• #41,239

DOUGLAS

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pocket or not it is fabulous

 

• Jan 7, 2012

• #41,240

bowlerman

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That looks great!