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Optimo south side mobsters
Just got off the phone with Tiffani. Ordered 2 felts and 1 Panama. June 22nd. Can't wait. -
Optimo south side mobsters
Thanks. Did they specify what the WPSI is? Also, if I were to go for an identical grade as yours, how approximately much can I expect to fork out? I've been considering a montecristi from Optimo for quite some time now, but am still relatively undecided on how much I'm willing to pay (since... -
Optimo south side mobsters
Verrrry nice. Just wondering, what's the brim width on that? Also, are the front/back brim measurements slightly different? Tiffani told me that due to the nature of the Montecristis and their Milans, the front is always going to be slightly shorter, but I just want a rough inkling of how much... -
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Makes sense. Oh well, I suppose if it fits, it fits, and that's what matters. -
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Regarding the sizing of a hat, do sizes take into consideration the sweatband? For example, with really short hair, I measure approx 57cm with a tape, so I buy 7 1/8 hats. After measuring the inside of my hat (that has a leather sweatband), however, I found that it's actually 56ish inside, but... -
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Panama ribbon: Black vs Navy?
I'm currently undecided as to whether I should go with a black or navy blue ribbon for my new panama. Reasons to go with a black ribbon: - Black goes with everything except brown. - My suits are almost exclusively black. - All my dress coats are black. - My community places significance on... -
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Are there any particular brim finishes that would make that problematic? -
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Can hat brims be shortened without any damage? I'm considering getting a 3" brim from Optimo, but if it turns out to be too much, I'd like to have it shortened to say, 2 3/4 or 2 5/8. Would Optimo be able to do that? -
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In some pictures, I've seen fedoras with a very drastic downward snap. How do I get my brim to bend down so much? -
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How do y'all deal with hat buying addictions? Edit: Too late, I caved. -
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Does Optimo have those? I like the block that Optimo uses for their straw hats. -
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That's depressing. :( I already have an Optimo Milan. -
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$1500 - $2000 seems a reasonable investment for a hat that will see quite a fair bit of wear, possibly more than my other hats. This is probably a rookie question (again, don't have any experience with panamas), but do Panamas with tighter weaves, i.e., Montecristis, trap more heat than a... -
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I've got a question that is likely going to be subjective, but how much should one pay for an entry-level Montecristi Panama from Optimo, at most? On the website it states that prices start from $500 to several thousand. I certainly don't need a $15000 hat. But say, if a $750 Montecristi is... -
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Would I be right in saying that generally if it looks tapered (and if I have to ask if it's tapered), it's probably tapered, and that untapered crowns are very obviously untapered, e.g., Indiana Jones' hat? -
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Is the taper angle generally standardized or would one have to be specific when having a hat made from a custom maker, e.g., Optimo? -
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Is the crown of this hat tapered? What about this?
