Borsalino/Barbisio

testa di pappagallo said:

Hello new to site, could use a little helpful info, I've decided to get a fedora for more formal occasions, have a strong lean to Italian suits, narrowed it down to vintage Borsalino or Barbisio, specific question is in regards to inner lining of hat, noticed that most have silk/satin interior lining but some have no lining at all, is that a quality issue or more of a comfort/seasonal choice, as well as a shaping issue? May have a few more questions, Thank You

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testa di pappagallo said:

No, the ones with no lining I'm looking at are the vintage, guessing 1950s, Barbisios and a few Borsalinos, they tend to be fur/felt and maybe a little more of the stingy brimmed style, quality appears high, Thanks

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testa di pappagallo said:

Thanks will do, don't think I can post photos yet, actually the one I'm most interested in does actually have the logo imprinted directly at the top on felt as you've stated,

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drmaxtejeda said:

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Papagayo head? That I have to see

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testa di pappagallo said:

Exactly, I guess its that fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning, or I guess somewhere between Jimmy Buffett and the Pope.

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