Optimo south side mobsters

[handlebar bart]

OK, I've just returned from Optimo where I was relieved of significant funds...
The already high quality felt has continued to improve. In the standard felts a Charcoal and Teal have been introduced and Oxblood has returned. Others will be posted when their site is revised.There are additions to the Flecked(Heathered) felts in the darker Gray range while Cypress, Khaki and Toast return.
The big news is in the specialty felts. The 1000($) line has expanded with 4 colors and some new Beaver/Mink Blends. These are in the Black,White ,Navy Gray range. There are two new Velour Finishes: A semi-lightweight moderate length akin to Borsalino XXX's and Post-War German/Austrian French examples
and a more substantial high-sheen Seal-Velour style like the early Austrian Hückels. Colors are saturated...Black, Indigo Blue and Cognac with a light Gray and Camel in the lighter weight.
Last is a spectacular true Silver Beaver Felt(like the MacLachlan), in a natural un-dyed Silver Color selected from the central strip of felt on the belly. It is nearly soft as Goose-Down or Cashmere and shapes beautifully.

They are really setting the standard for modern felt quality. If your wallet is overflowing or you just love fine felt and indebtedness, give them a call. Big money but a superior product.

*not a paid endorsement

And what did you get Robert?

 

[rlk]

And what did you get Robert?

Silver Beaver with an 18 ligne pale peach-blush/tan ribbon underwelt, and lightweight Camel Velour with slightly lighter mocha/milk caramel 20-22 ligne ribbon and raw edge-somewhat like the Freud Hat.
Both in the 2-3/8-2-1/2" brim range and 5-1/2" crowns, #5 and 52.

 

[DRB]

RLK, thanks for the info!

Is the Silver Beaver felt one of their $1000 line? Also, did they give you a build date?

 

[Neophyte]

Optimo had BETTER be around about 10 years from now, when I can afford them lol!

 

[Lefty]

Silver Beaver with an 18 ligne pale peach-blush/tan ribbon underwelt, and lightweight Camel Velour with slightly lighter mocha/milk caramel 20-22 ligne ribbon and raw edge-somewhat like the Freud Hat.
Both in the 2-3/8-2-1/2" brim range and 5-1/2" crowns, #5 and 52.

These sound incredible.

 

[OT1899]

To RLK ...

Thanks for the update and congrats on your selections! Please post pictures when you receive them!

 

[rlk]

RLK, thanks for the info!

Is the Silver Beaver felt one of their $1000 line? Also, did they give you a build date?

I toughed out this painful task for the benefit of the Lounge
Glad to share.

I'm not certain if the regular price will be $850 or $1000 I don't want to give incorrect info. October 2nd is the delivery date.

Also remembered a nice Havana Brown color.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Sounds fantastic! Can you refer me to a good bankruptcy lawyer? I may be in need of one in the following days... :eusa_doh:

 

[Mr Vim]

Guys, I just found something like five Optimo hats on eBay, 7 5/8 each, thought you'd all like to know.

 

[Lefty]

watching all of them

Optimo is on ACL today.

 

[DRB]

RLK: The Silver Beaver Felt should be a sight to behold. Sounds very exciting.

I put a deposit down. My hat should be done Sept 25. Just waiting on the color swatches to arrive. I can't afford the Silver Beaver, but some sort of cream beaver color should do me nicely.

Lefty: thanks for the link.

 

[rlk]

RLK: The Silver Beaver Felt should be a sight to behold. Sounds very exciting.

I put a deposit down. My hat should be done Sept 25. Just waiting on the color swatches to arrive. I can't afford the Silver Beaver, but some sort of cream beaver color should do me nicely.

Lefty: thanks for the link.

Not sure how light exactly you are looking for, but the Fleck(Heather)"Khaki" is an interesting alternative in that general color area that is very flexible with clothing and less common. Its a classic weight and kind of a tan/cream/light brown mix.

 

[DRB]

Not sure how light exactly you are looking for, but the Fleck(Heather)"Khaki" is an interesting alternative in that general color area that is very flexible with clothing and less common. Its a classic weight and kind of a tan/cream/light brown mix.

Thanks. I'll check it out.

 

[Lexybeast]

So when do these new felts usually pop up on the website?

 

[DRB]

Good question, I do however, expect the swatches to arrive any day now in the mail. There was a bit of a delay as it took some time to cut up all the swatches and get them ready to be mailed, according to Tiffany.

 

[OT1899]

American Way Magazine

Was on an AA flight today reading an article on Buddy Guy, the great blues legend from Chicago. I turned the page and there was a picture of Graham and information on Optimo Hats. Apparently Buddy is a regular customer and took the writer of the article by Optimo as part of the interview. It was a well written article and it's always good to see publicity regarding hats and great hat makers! Check it out if you're on an AA flight this month...

 

[AlanC]

A Continuous Lean

Optimo Hats is featured at A Continuous Lean with some very nice pictures.

 

[DRB]

This just in.....

Here are the new color swatches for the year that Tiffany sent to me....
(The colors look different on my monitor) You have to order your own samples to see the true colors, sorry. This photo was taken in the sunlight.

I don't see any brown colors? Not sure if she sent all the colors to me. I have to call her. Way too many questions.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Well, I went to Optimo today & I placed an order for a Whiskey coloured diamond crease that is 5 3/4 open crown. Prices for the regular weight, smooth finish have gone up from $550 to $595. I sure hope it is worth it.

 

[Viper Man]

That's a shame. Well, I guess I'll never own an Optimo since I had a hard time justifying $550. I sure am glad that there are more affordable hatters out there offering custom fedoras.