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Optimo south side mobsters
Just bought a hat from Optimo! Can't wait. :D So does this make me a Mobster too, or do I have to wait till my hat actually arrives before I am a made man? :P -
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Is that why my Borso has a slightly different teardrop shape from side profile? -
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That's what I don't get though. This is my Borsalino with a teardrop. The highest part is close to the middle, rather than front. The back is still the lowest, of course, but the apogee of my hat, as you can see in the profile shot is close to the center. -
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Oh, 5" creased crown was just an example. What does the 'front' in 4.5" front teardrop mean? Should I be telling them the height I want open crown, or or creased or both? Because I don't know how high an open crown will become when creased, but I do know what height looks good on me (creased of... -
Optimo south side mobsters
Ok, thanks. Anyway, I posted this in the Ask A Question, Get an Answer thread, but I figured I'll go into slightly more detail here: I printed out the Phone Fitting Form (which they said at least have an idea of what you want in mind). The color, finish, style, and brim width section are... -
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Gonna call Optimo to place my order as soon as they open (in about 2hours), but I need some advice here.. When telling them what crown height I want, is the height assumed to be pre-creased or after it's been creased? E.g.; Teardrop crease, with a 5 inch crown. Will they crease a 5inch crown... -
Optimo south side mobsters
Ok, so I called but I haven't placed an order just yet. I asked them what shipping method they used, and they said they use USPS, but can use FedEx or UPS or whatnot. I'm having the hat delivered internationally, does anyone have any personal suggestions as to which service to use? I'd hate to... -
It's Spring. Show your Straw hats if you have 'em
Ah, I see. Well, if I'm making a phone order, would it be better for me to just leave the ribbon up to them? I'm not too sure they state what ribbons they have on their website. -
What to wear with a fedora....
Oh, thanks for reminding me about that! I had completely forgotten about that. Yeah I did try that before buying my first straw fedora; it's how I knew I would look decent in a fedora. :P The smoke gray one was my first choice; unfortunately, it's no longer on the swatch, so I'm not too sure... -
What to wear with a fedora....
This one? I'm placing the order by phone, so sadly I won't get to try it out until it's been paid for in full. -
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What to wear with a fedora....
I have a small question, to which I suspect that the answers will vary from person to person based on opinion but.. I saw this lovely Milan Braid by Optimo Hats; the color is "Rootbeer" and is a gorgeous shade of brown.. Now, I have quite a few black shirts, and black pants; I know that rule... -
What is your favorite hat crease?
Not completely related to this topic, but not off-topic either: When adding to hat collections, do you guys go for slight variations of the similar design, something that's tried and tested to look good on you (e.g.; having the exact same hat in different colors/finishes) or something completely... -
Panama Hat Thread
So I just saw this picture on Brent Black's website.. Holy crap? D= I just spent 45mins reading his "How Monte Cristis are made/born" section of his website. -
Curse of the Awesome Hat Shop
There is not a single hat store of repute that carries any known brand in the country I'm currently in. I can't say how glad I am to be leaving soon. Seriously, at least Australia has Akubras. -
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Panama Hat Thread
Question: Optimo Hats' Montecristi Panamas. Good/Bad? I understand that if I were to ask whether it's "worth" the price, there isn't a correct answer because only I can answer that, but I suppose what I mean by good/bad is how it is in relation to other Panamas for the same price (495 I think)... -
Optimo south side mobsters
My bad, I'm half asleep. They look too good for me to be stopped by price now. =P -
Optimo south side mobsters
I'm guessing most of you here are not from Chicago, IL. If that is the case, how did most if not all of you get your Optimo Hats? Reason I'm asking is that I see quite a number of hats I want badly, on the Optimo Hats website (6, to be exact). I'm wondering how I can go about obtaining one (or... -
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Ok just to clear a few things up. I am indeed looking for Optimo Hatters. I saw one of their Milans, and by god that thing is beautiful, even if it was just a picture. As for 'optimo' styles, I did not even know there was such a thing until you mentioned it. :p Lastly, regarding the physical... -
Panama Hat Thread
Thought so. I came across that thread earlier as well. Didn't think of connecting the dots. Anyway it seems that Bencraft only carries the Cuenca now.
