Optimo Mink Fedora. 7 5/8 - 7 3/4 ( Space) "Rush Street"

[oldschoolnew$$$]

Hi Guys, selling another Optimo. I figured I would throw this one out there before I ebay it. This one is special. Its a Mink felted "Rush Street" Rare size

Space / Midnight blue

As y'll know, Optimo makes the finest hats in the world.

I paid $1250 for this thing plus tax and ship. Its truly a one of a kind being 100 % mink felt. It is stunning in person, and he is no longer doing mink.

$799 plus ship.

PM me for more pics.

61.5 or 7 11/16 this is between a 7 5/8 and a 7 3/4.
It can be sized to fit anywhere from 7 3/8 to 8.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Hi, Oldschool! I don't believe I've had the pleasure of "meeting" you before.
I have an Optimo Gunsmoke Heirloom felt that I bought three years ago. It was my second Optimo.
The felt on it is a beaver/mink blend.
When I saw your listing I called Alexander Utz at Optimo, and asked him if Optimo ever made a 100% mink fedora, and he said they haven't...
I think I was told at the time or read somewhere that the beaver microscopic barbs are needed for felt density.
Could you be mistaken? Or is Alexander?

 

[oldschoolnew$$$]

you may be right. I was told this was a 100 % mink felt, and it was the only felt they sold of that sort at the time. Hat is about 6 years old ( but still mint). Maybe it does have a bit of beaver in it. I can tell you it looks and feels different than any of my others, and I have owned over 20. I'll hit graham up, he'll know whats up.

 

[oldschoolnew$$$]

Hat is a Mink / Beaver Blend... you are right.

 

[belfastboy]

Hi, Oldschool! I don't believe I've had the pleasure of "meeting" you before.
I have an Optimo Gunsmoke Heirloom felt that I bought three years ago. It was my second Optimo.
The felt on it is a beaver/mink blend.
When I saw your listing I called Alexander Utz at Optimo, and asked him if Optimo ever made a 100% mink fedora, and he said they haven't...
I think I was told at the time or read somewhere that the beaver microscopic barbs are needed for felt density.
Could you be mistaken? Or is Alexander? View attachment 270195

What is your opinion on this blend? I have a Winchester beaver/mink.....it is okay but I won't rush out for another. It has density but is too stiff for my liking.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

you may be right. I was told this was a 100 % mink felt, and it was the only felt they sold of that sort at the time. Hat is about 6 years old ( but still mint). Maybe it does have a bit of beaver in it. I can tell you it looks and feels different than any of my others, and I have owned over 20. I'll hit graham up, he'll know whats up.

I agree. I have many Optimos, but my Gunsmoke is the only one with mink. It feels sort of... it's a stupid adjective, but... "oilier"? Softer?
Also, I think I remember Heirloom felts cost $1000 dollars when I bought mine. I am almost sure, because I was upset when they brought the price up to $1200.00

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I agree. I have many Optimos, but my Gunsmoke is the only one with mink. It feels sort of... it's a stupid adjective, but... "oilier"? Softer?
Also, I think I remember Heirloom felts cost $1000 dollars when I bought mine. I am almost sure, because I was upset when they brought the price up to $1200.00

Ah! Unctuous is the word I was thinking of

 

[drmaxtejeda]

What is your opinion on this blend? I have a Winchester beaver/mink.....it is okay but I won't rush out for another. It has density but is too stiff for my liking.

Mine, on the contrary, is softer.

 

[oldschoolnew$$$]

its a perfect density for a ribboned brim.. I would def not underwelt or overwelt it.. would be too stiff.