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[Rmccamey]

A nice Tyrolean flair - love it.

P. & C. Habig Wein. Found it on Goodwill - about $40 all in. No idea if I got a good deal or not, but I like it. I wanted one from this maker. I love the liner. What do you guys think? Is it trite to say something, something, blah, blah, Oktoberfest?

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[Pellie]

I'm with you guys....jodeladieeehooo!!!

 

[Pellie]

2 Sools came in. I asked the seller to send them in a large box, see pics how they came in @#€%. I always wondering why they do that like this.
First one a Sools in very dark blue (i think).

 

[Pellie]

Second one:
A Sools in black made by Mossant. A Crusher Mossant it is. Unfortunally no label inside. Nice details are the ventholes on top of the crown and on the left and right side of the hat. Overall both hats in good condition.

 

[jeffgarf]

Second one:
A Sools in black made by Mossant. A Crusher Mossant it is. Unfortunally no label inside. Nice details are the ventholes on top of the crown and on the left and right side of the hat.
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Great saves on both of them considering they were sent so carefully. :-;

 

[Pellie]

Great saves on both of them considering they were sent so carefully. :-;

Unbelievable right? I even asked to send carefully!

 

[Judgmentalist]

Unbelievable right? I even asked to send carefully!

Man, that first pic hurt my feelings lol - they sure cleaned up nice!

 

[Pellie]

The Mossant will suit more brim up i think! Camberstyle it is......

 

[Pellie]

Man, that first pic hurt my feelings lol - they sure cleaned up nice!

Thank you

 

[Bamaboots]

Came in yesterday. Spent part of last night brushing, steaming and opening it up. Hat was worn but clean for its age. 3 X 5 3/4. LOT #7394. Very thin, pliable sweat that still retains its bell. First pic is as it came in.

Edit: I believe this is my first and only MO made hat.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Came in yesterday.

Hat of the Month so far.

 

[Bamaboots]

Hat of the Month so far.

Thank you, HJ. I’m happy to have it.

 

[Rmccamey]

Very nice, indeed!

Came in yesterday. Spent part of last night brushing, steaming and opening it up. Hat was worn but clean for its age. 3 X 5 3/4. LOT #7394. Very thin, pliable sweat that still retains its bell. First pic is as it came in.

Edit: I believe this is my first and only MO made hat.


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Hat of the Month so far.

 

[Bamaboots]

Very nice, indeed!

Thank you, Randy.

 

[Judgmentalist]

I got a new Optimo in today that I impulse-bought off an eBay notification for $50 shipped before I even looked closely at the listing. At that price I figured the box alone was worth having, and worst case I was covered by buyer protection if something was off.

The listing called it “Oxblood” based on the box label, but the hat itself is clearly a midnight blue/blue-gray color. Under the liner there’s an internal swatch and handwritten production tag marked "60 #1 / 1166 Blue Pearl".

I'm surprised how stiff it is compared to my other Optimo fedora. The brim has almost a cardboard-like snap compared to the softer felt I’m used to. My Optimo “Bulldog” feels similarly stiff, so I’m assuming this was intentional for certain more formal city styles rather than a flaw. Curious what you guys think about that.

I believe this is my first underwelt brim. Is that correct terminology here?

Also interesting: this is the second Optimo I’ve owned where the sewn size tag says 59, but there’s an internal workshop notation indicating 60.

I'm not good with identifying particular models of hats. The spatial recognition software section of my brain is dysfunctional; I'm pretty sure those neurons are off doing other stuff most of the time.

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[Judgmentalist]

I got a new Optimo in today that I impulse-bought off an eBay notification for $50 shipped before I even looked closely at the listing. At that price I figured the box alone was worth having, and worst case I was covered by buyer protection if something was off.

The listing called it “Oxblood” based on the box label, but the hat itself is clearly a midnight blue/blue-gray color. Under the liner there’s an internal swatch and handwritten production tag marked "60 #1 / 1166 Blue Pearl".

I'm surprised how stiff it is compared to my other Optimo fedora. The brim has almost a cardboard-like snap compared to the softer felt I’m used to. My Optimo “Bulldog” feels similarly stiff, so I’m assuming this was intentional for certain more formal city styles rather than a flaw. Curious what you guys think about that.

I believe this is my first underwelt brim. Is that correct terminology here?

Also interesting: this is the second Optimo I’ve owned where the sewn size tag says 59, but there’s an internal workshop notation indicating 60.

I'm not good with identifying particular models of hats. The spatial recognition software section of my brain is dysfunctional; I'm pretty sure those neurons are off doing other stuff most of the time.

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Throw in one action shot in natural lighting Upon further research, I believe this may be their 'flagship' model "Chicago" in Blue Pearl. It looks to be about the right proportions, it has the underwelt brim, and the marketing language sounds like it has a fairly stiff feel.

 

[steur]

Came in yesterday. Spent part of last night brushing, steaming and opening it up. Hat was worn but clean for its age. 3 X 5 3/4. LOT #7394. Very thin, pliable sweat that still retains its bell. First pic is as it came in.

Edit: I believe this is my first and only MO made hat.


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It's a beauty, Greg. We don't see that many new hats from you, but when we do....

 

[Bamaboots]

It's a beauty, Greg. We don't see that many new hats from you, but when we do....

Thank you, Stefan. Still looking for those particular pieces.

 

[mayserwegener]

C. G. Wilke "Haar Special", 57 cm, Fur Felt, 150 grams, possibly 1930s. This is the finest C. G. Wilke Guben Stiff Felt I have come across and it's in excellent condition. The Black Felt has a very nice smooth finish. The one inch Band works really well with the sharp looking Bow design. All the Components are of high quality with the Sweatband being exceptional. Overall great workmanship.

The Off White Reeded Piping creates a pleasing contrast with the Light Brown Sweatband.

Natural Light

 

[jeffgarf]

C. G. Wilke "Haar Special", 57 cm, Fur Felt, 150 grams, possibly 1930s. This is the finest C. G. Wilke Guben Stiff Felt I have come across and it's in excellent condition. The Black Felt has a very nice smooth finish. The one inch Band works really well with the sharp looking Bow design. All the Components are of high quality with the Sweatband being exceptional. Overall great workmanship.

The Off White Reeded Piping creates a pleasing contrast with the Light Brown Sweatband.

Natural Light

Great to see another Wilke here!