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[hatophile]

Those are nice Dennis, great ribbon work.
Great Allessandria, Buler.

 

[DRB]

Thanks hatophile, I have not tried jwalls yet but I know he does great things.

 

[mayserwegener]

Those are nice Dennis, great ribbon work.
Great Allessandria, Buler.

+1 Super!

 

[Chepstow]

+1 Super!

+2 Super,Super

 

[DRB]

Thanks Gents! I get a thrill every time I look at them.
Steve: what is the fedora in your avatar? The curled brim is very distinguished.

 

[Iyor]

Thanks hatophile, I have not tried jwalls yet but I know he does great things.

John is also excellent to deal with. He has made my nicest and finest hat. His sweats are also as thin as I've seen on any of my vintage hats

 

[scooter]

Dang it Buler, this living on the Left coast is bad news for early morning auction opportunities. That Borso is just terrific!

 

[zetwal]

His sweats are also as thin as I've seen on any of my vintage hats

Of all your vintage hats, Which has the thinnest sweatband?

 

[Iyor]

Of all your vintage hats, Which has the thinnest sweatband?

They're all pretty thin especially compared to newer modern ones, but the hat I got from John I noticed was also very thin probably more than most of my vintage ones. However that does not mean the thin ones are my favorite. I have to very early Cavanagh hats that have the best sweats I've ever felt and they are from the thocker ones I've handled.

 

[Chepstow]

My " new " Borsalino Grand Prix in mid gray arrived today. I think its one from the 80s. Photos after a bit cleaning
and brushing.

 

[DRB]

Chepstow.
Very nice hat.
You've made an excellent deal imo. :eusa_clap

Agreed. It seems to be in excellent condition, and light too! Good deal.

 

[Chepstow]

Agreed. It seems to be in excellent condition, and light too! Good deal.

Thank you Dennis for the very kind words. I think also it was a good deal.

 

[Lt.Tom]

I just received my first fedora in the mail. Nothing too exciting, as I wanted to start with a "beginner's hat" with a middle of the road width brim, to see what I like, and to get my wife used to seeing me wear one. I do have some nice Western hats, so I do know first hand the difference between a nice fur felt, and a wool felt like this one. Alright, I lied, I am excited about it. It's a black Beltry Gangster.

This is a 2 3/8" brim. I'm thinking I need a 2 1/2" next time. What say ye?

 

[Historyteach24]

Yea the 2 1/2 would look awesome (not saying the 2 3/8 doesn't) but you could wear a longer brim no problem.

 

[hatophile]

Yea the 2 1/2 would look awesome (not saying the 2 3/8 doesn't) but you could wear a longer brim no problem.

I agree, bigger brim is fine, especially if you're used to cowboy hats.

 

[Art Fawcett]

This works on you Lt.Tom, but the others are right, you can handle a little more brim if you choose to.
Welcome to the Lounge!!!

 

[1961MJS]

HI Lt Tom

I have a slightly thinner face than you do, and wear a 2.75 inch brim on my fedoras. Of course I don't know if I look good or not...

Later

 

[rlk]

Taupe Topper for B. Lipman Ltd. London

Quite heavy. Still in business as Lipman & Sons at Charing Cross Rd. and possible relatives. No manufacturer info.
http://www.lipmanandsons.co.uk/

 

[hatophile]

Wow, great color! Spectacular!

 

[zetwal]

Yes, that's a beautiful specimen.