Reblocking Experts in Chicago?

[lpa53]

A co-worker of mine who's been interested in my fedoras asked me this morning if I knew of any reputable hatters in the Chicago area who could do a reblock of an old hat he has. I know of Optom's reputation (haven't visited though) but wondered if anyone knows of other options.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

welcome to the lounge. fyi, you dont need other options when there is optimo nearby.

 

[Aerol]

Bruce says it all; Optimo is by far the best.

 

[Viper Man]

Agreed. They're a bit pricey but I don't take my hats anywhere else.

 

[rumblefish]

I live in New York. I have mailed, and would still mail, my hats to Optimo and gladly pay the extra for shipping to and fro.

 

[MattJH]

I've used Optimo for 5 hats and all 5 came back great. They replaced the ribbon on my Stetson Whippet with a wider one, and that bothered me a great deal, so be specific with them. It still looked pretty great, though.