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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
My church put up a hat rack for me today. Optimo "Soft" Camel. -
Optimo south side mobsters
Dr. Max: That's a big herd of beavers you have there :) -
Optimo south side mobsters
Thanks Stefan, the ribbon design was integral in obtaining the minimalist look. Blending in, yet standing out. -
Optimo south side mobsters
Yes, it's 100% beaver and the pounce is as soft as a peach. All of the Optimo "heirloom" felts are 100% beaver. -
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Optimo south side mobsters
Optimo custom. This is my new favorite hat, ever. This is an unusual color. They found this back in the factory for me. It is an extra light colored camel. They called the color: "Custom Cellar Soft Camel (Heirloom)". I ordered it open crown (5") so that I can align the pinch... -
Post New Hats Here!
Optimo, extra light camel, size 57.25, brim 2 3/8". Custom made so that I can align the pinch properly over the nose on my apparently crooked head. This is my new favorite hat, ever. More about this on the Optimo Thread... -
Panama Hat Thread
An interesting video of Ecuador for those that wish to go there. Watch as the narrator bargains the price of a rollable panama hat from $50 to $45. Panama Hats Direct sent this to me. It's a pretty long video. -
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Optimo south side mobsters
Hi Alan, I have not spoken to Gary White in about 6 years maybe? I was wondering how he was doing. I know he still has his website up. That's all I know. He did make 7 customs for me. Great success. 2 mink/beavers and 5 beavers. Maybe not so much now?? Lately, I have been adding to my Optimo... -
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Optimo south side mobsters
I have custom hats from Optimo, Gary White "the custom hatter", and Art Fawcett. I value them in that order. IMO. Your mileage may vary. -
Sources of Panama Hats (newbie alert!)
Thank you for relaying an excellent perspective as to what occurs behind the scenes. It's easy to forget that many parts of the world can be like the Wild Wild West. All the more reason to cherish our works of art. -
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Panama Hat Thread
Thank you!! I think you are right. Another learning point. Here is the link to the looser weaved hat: https://www.cappelleriamelegari.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=548_558_559&products_id=8554&zenid=ags0o3na39ugt0kufg075i8uo2#.XI7VTChKhDN Went back and looked at it. It does... -
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Akubra Overload
Here is an Akubra called "The Outback". It is sold as a 'down under' down brim. I curled it up to a western. -
Akubra Overload
Johnny: Akubra should keep that style. It looks great on you. -
Panama Hat Thread
This is how I counted the WPI (weaves per inch) in my hats. I downloaded a printable square (2ea.), then pieced them together, then put clear tape over them. You can download your own printable square here: https://www.printablerulers.net/preview/Square On my system it prints to proper 1"... -
How to travel with hats
Someone posted about this earlier. Thank you for that! I can't find the thread. But here is my experience. It works. Easily attaches to my car's headrest. -
Panama Hat Thread
Jack, it's hard to tell by the picture but, is the brim curled or flat? Either way, it's very nice.
