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[bowlerman]

My new Optimo Nashville in Thoroughbred Melusine arrived.

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That’s really beautiful, Max.


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[drmaxtejeda]

That’s really beautiful, Max.


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Thanks, Jeff!

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[deadlyhandsome]

My new Optimo Nashville in Thoroughbred Melusine arrived.

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Gorgeous hat! The sheen and the softness come through in the photos. A petting hat for sure.


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[drmaxtejeda]

Gorgeous hat! The sheen and the softness come through in the photos. A petting hat for sure.


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Thank you, Brent. I just posted two pics of the liner of the Stetson 50. Not very clear, though.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Homburg. Midnight

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[JP3]

I really like the curled brim - I didn't see that it was a homburg on my first scroll through the photos.

Did you consider their 'Diplomat'? I would have thought the homburg would have a shorter brim, but yours looks like it has plenty of coverage and shade.

Nice hat!

Homburg. Midnight

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[drmaxtejeda]

Thank you!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A recent eBay find; 2 1/8” brim Panama:

 

[jhuertas]

My new Optimo Nashville in Thoroughbred Melusine arrived.

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What an amazing hat! Did you tweak anything from the original design (brim width, etc.)? Also, to create the pinch when worn with the brim down, do you need to use steam? Thanks in advance!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

The Nashville is supposed to be made of their Double Weight felt, but I asked for it in Thoroughbred Melusine. Everything else is the same.
Steam is never necessary on an Optimo!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My new Optimo Nashville in Thoroughbred Melusine arrived.

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WOW! That melusine really shines! I’m still not a fan of Optimo’s tapered blocking, but they do so much right! When do we get to see the Optimo family all together?

 

[alanfgag]

This old parabuntal body was purchased rolled in its original bamboo tube - perhaps woven pre WWII. Graham Thompson blocked and finished it for me in a traditional plantation style with center crease and rolled brim. It could use a little touch-up for wrinkles earned over the years (I would benefit from the same treatment) but it is a favorite summer wearer - resilient and light as a feather.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

WOW! That melusine really shines! I’m still not a fan of Optimo’s tapered blocking, but they do so much right! When do we get to see the Optimo family all together?

I hadn't thought of that. The office is finally picking up (happy) so I might do it tomorrow..

 

[belfastboy]

WOW! That melusine really shines! I’m still not a fan of Optimo’s tapered blocking, but they do so much right! When do we get to see the Optimo family all together?

I get updates from Guy Morse-Brown the hat block maker in the UK. He showed a room full of new blocks destined for Optimo. I had to shut the computer down as I was salivating too much.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I hadn't thought of that. The office is finally picking up (happy) so I might do it tomorrow..

Now there’s something to look forward to!

 

[daizawaguy]

Its such a loss isn't it that Optimo stopped their reform service - I understand that they were recrafting hats back to new for $200 whereas theirs was selling for $800++ but still, as a service to the vintage hats, its a big loss.

 

[jhuertas]

The Nashville is supposed to be made of their Double Weight felt, but I asked for it in Thoroughbred Melusine. Everything else is the same.
Steam is never necessary on an Optimo!

Thank you, Sir! I am new here, but I've been going over the thread and see that you have a really outstanding Optimo collection. Many congratulations! If I might pick your brain once again - I am deciding between the Manhattan and the Park Avenue, and see that you have both models. How would you describe the differences between them? Do you have a favorite? Thanks in advance!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I like the brim on the Park Avenue better.

 

[Hats Matter]

Personally I like the Dearborn. I like a wide brim and the crown is high but not too high

 

[T Roy]

View attachment 253809 View attachment 253809 Hello Guys,
Been away for awhile. Just getting back into the forum. I wanted to post my most recent purchase. It's my first Montecristi Panama. Beautiful job done on this one.
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