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Vintage Sillouettes a touch of class!
Wow! details, color and the crown lines in silouette look fabulous. From the photos of Art's hat, he does an especially nice version of this crown--love how it slopes down from front to back. Is that called an F-crown? I just might need to drop in that store on my next business trip to... -
My First Felt Hat (advice please)
And a find definition indeed, Zohar. I got it. Thanks. -
My First Felt Hat (advice please)
By the way, what actually is a "bespoke" hat? -
My First Felt Hat (advice please)
Hi Kai and all you cool cats. I find that since a good lid traps in body heat in the winter that my ears and nose (and even feet) don't as easily get cold, even in very cold dry, windy climes like Beijing. There is magic to a good hat. -
Optimo nutria natural
Hi fellas: Graham did in fact crease the c-crown, but I re-did the front crown creases and pinch. Credit to Graham for the crown. I just messed with steam to give it a bit more character. Thanks for the comments on the natural fuzziness. Now I understand, and id does in fact have more... -
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Introducing the Streamliner
Art! You may have created a new classic. I love to see the art of fedora design evolve and develop modern looks on classic designs. Very cool. G -
Optimo nutria natural
Good idea, Fedoralover! I've used types of foam for years in hats a bit too large, but it's not that the size of the hat is too large, it's more like it doesn't fit enough of my head--but I'll try anyway and let you know. David, the bow is cool--you can't see the stitches on the bow... -
Optimo nutria natural
Hi Zohar: Thanks for personal mail reminding me to post about this hat! You're a good cat. I've been in some seriously exotic places lately--even for me--and trying to get off the booze for months (leading to a disagreeable edginess you have to have noticed!)...so I somehow forgot to... -
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Optimo nutria natural
Hey fellas: Thought I'd share some pics and assessment of my new optimo nutria natural. Been in India for a while, so haven't had a chance to take photos. Specs: size 7, brim 2-3/8, crown front 4", side 4-3/8. White liner, brown sweat. 1-7/8" black ribbon. Underwelted brim. My... -
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Brent Black's Cocoa Cuenca
C'mon, Robert, you know you wanted me to mention you! All in good fun. Love to get a rise out of you and watch you take a good jab at others in the business. Be happy, positive; spread aloha, it's good for business. Show us some more great panamas, Robert! Regards, G -
Brent Black's Cocoa Cuenca
Brent Black--PanamaBob's favorite Panama hat guy --has recently acquired some nice cocoa cuenca bodies. Gorgeous color and texture! When I was working with Trent Johnson on a 100% black beaver aficionado , in cowboy weight, with a nice self-band and silver buckle--I'll pick that up in Colorado... -
Anyone interested in a Gay Prince?
The seller at least should have called the hat....the hat formerly known as gay prince. The hat itself is kind of cool. Would look just great with my laverder lace camisol. G -
Question about hat stretching
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Gary from Buffalo, you're on the air...
You know, you're right! Geez, I had thought I had e-mailed him in the past but I guess I have never in fact e-mailed him. My amnesia. If you call him he probably can give you an e-mail address. Anyway, not a good way to do business when even the 100% beaver western hatters all have 800... -
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Gary from Buffalo, you're on the air...
Here's Gary's website--follow the links to the ordering page and his e-mail is there. http://www.vis-pro.com/custom_hatter/hatter.html -
Video Segment of Optimo on Fox News Chicago
Outstanding, Zohar. Good to hear a real Chicago accent after so many years. G -
Quick, don't miss this bargain of the century!
Hi Bob: I surely don't know as much as you, and for sure you know it thoroughly. Teach it to us? What do you think a hat like this is like in specs? Come to think of it, teach us some more about Panamas so we have more to discuss. What are the finest weaves you can commission... -
Gary from Buffalo, you're on the air...
Ah yes! that reply from Rundquist was a reply to my first posting on this illustrious forum. I've talked to Gary more than any other hatter and and have tried on some of his hats. but I've not yet had a hat made by him---I went with the Optimo based on opinions here, for better or for... -
New Optimo Hats for FALL coming soon.
Cool! I expected that this thread would come up sooner rather than later...and frankly seems to me to be on the of the best parts of the Optimo business model: creating excitement and new demand for hats with new colors and blends each fall for the year. When I ordered my nutria natural...
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