I was looking around ebay and noticed this Optimo hat, I placed a bid and forgot about the auction thinking i was definitely going to get outbid. I was really surprised when it only went to $75.00 and i won. I am now the proud owner of a size 7 5/8 Optimo, Brim 2", crown 4" at the front and 4 1/2" crown side. i am really happy with this purchase and this is my new favorite blocking shape. I am actually going to send some hats to Art if he can produce this shape on my other hats.
I am really impressed with how even the weave is on this hat. Its about a 18 WPI hat but it is much more uniform weave than my other montecristi that has 20 WPI. I dont know how much this hat would cost at Optimo, i think their straw hats start at 500.00.
I am really impressed with how even the weave is on this hat. Its about a 18 WPI hat but it is much more uniform weave than my other montecristi that has 20 WPI. I dont know how much this hat would cost at Optimo, i think their straw hats start at 500.00.
