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So many questions....

Nathan Flowers

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Now that is very nice!

What color are the sweatband and liner? Also, is that an under or an over welt?

I'm glad you got what you wanted, MK.
 

Andykev

I'll Lock Up
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Nice Optimo

Graphite gray? I posted a photo of me in the rain wearing that on the optimo page. It is one of my favorite colors.

THe edge looks like a nice clean bound endge.

I am so happy for you. Good choice!!

Optimo has a reputation of making you, the "customer" happy.

ENJOY!!
 

MK

Founder
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Originally posted by Zohar
Now that is very nice!

What color are the sweatband and liner? Also, is that an under or an over welt?

I'm glad you got what you wanted, MK.

Thanks. The sweatband is black and the liner is white. The brim edge is an under welt. It really helps woth these light weights to have a shorter brim and the welt. It makes the brim much more managable than the large raw tortilla brims.

I am really happy with the color. The contrast with the black ribbon is ideal for a Bogart hat. I have to say it is probably a better color than the Pewter would have been.

I am really pleased. Looking in the mirror makes me feel like my name should be etched in glass on my office door and speaking with a New York accent.

When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it..

This case is closed.......with a happy ending.

I think it might be time for a new avatar. :cool:
 

Matt Deckard

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I think if you block it a little lower like the Maltese Falcon hat you can get your reverse taper.

The hat looks perfect, I want to see it on your head!

How about a meet at the pub this Friday to show off our new goods and take some photos?

Spade3.jpg
MK_graphite1.jpg
 

Bogie1943

Practically Family
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MK, I have to say the new lid looks great, a wonderful example of a real hat. Very Bogie-esc to say the least. I have a vintage numbe that is due for a trip to Optimo, for a new sweatband and maybe a Bogie make-over, I am telling you, this lid screems Maltese Falcon.
 

PrettyBigGuy

A-List Customer
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Look's Great MK! Too bad it didn't arrive on Saturday when we all could have seen it. You need to post a pic with it on you noggin though.
PBG
 

fedoralover

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Actually I think it looks better than Bogie's hat. If he were still alive today he would probably trade his in for one like it. How did you bash the crown, with a center dent or did you do the 30s crown crunch to it. I don't know what else you'd call that style of bash they did then, but I think you know what I mean.

fedoralover
 

Nathan Flowers

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Originally posted by fedoralover
Actually I think it looks better than Bogie's hat. If he were still alive today he would probably trade his in for one like it. How did you bash the crown, with a center dent or did you do the 30s crown crunch to it. I don't know what else you'd call that style of bash they did then, but I think you know what I mean.

fedoralover

It's called a C-Dent, and yes, I think it looks better than Bogie's as well.
 

Sergei

Gone Home
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This is better:
Spade3-vi.jpg
MK_graphite1.jpg


At least you can compare the profiles in the same angle.

Nice lid there, MK. I'm glad Optimo nailed this time and for the rest of us. Hopeful Graham took good notes.

-Sergei
 

havershaw

Practically Family
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What a great photo!

A great hat, and it suits you very well.

My first Optimo may not be an Indy, after all...
 

Pen Collector

One of the Regulars
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San Angelo, Texas
Great photo...

MK,

Where was the picture taken? Looks like an old building from the looks of the door.

I knew OPTIMO would come through again a satisfy another customer.

The hat and the photo look great!
 

Nathan Flowers

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MK, that lid is perfect. It is the best Bogie hat that I have seen a new hatter make today.
Three cheers for Graham, and for your persistence.
 

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