Optimo south side mobsters

[BobC]

Neil, what color was the one you got for Christmas last year?

 

[Neil]

Hey, Bob

It's dove grey (looks an awful lot like the "seamist" on the previous page) with a wide black band. High crown, about 5 1/2 inches, but tapered, with a deep diamond bash. And a 3 1/8-inch bound brim.
It's an amazing hat, and if I could post a pic I would. Every time I try to attach a pic to a posting here, though, the website tells me the upload failed.
Anyway, I am more than impressed with it, as you might have noted. VERY cool hat.
Sending you a PM, too.

neil

 

[StylinLA]

Creme Optimo

My new Optimo in creme with a black ribbon. Standard weight felt; C Crown-ish; 2.5 inch brim.

Looks fantastic with black.


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[Alucard73]

Very nice StylinLA. The Creme is nice and goes with just about everything. Enjoy.

 

[StylinLA]

Very nice StylinLA. The Creme is nice and goes with just about everything. Enjoy.

Thank you...I wouldn't have know about that color had I not seen yours.
I like it a lot.

 

[Aerol]

Sweet hat, Stylin. Is that the new Optimo 1000?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Sweet hat, Stylin. Is that the new Optimo 1000?

no the optiomo 1000 is called porcelian.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

that cream colour is mor along the lines of the stetson open road colour.

 

[Neil]

End of season verdict

Well, having bought and worn various felts since last fall, I have to say the Optimo I bought from Graham in November, just before election day, has emerged as my hands-down favorite. Expensive, but worth it.
I am still plagued by an inability to post pictures on this site, but here is the link to the hat. It's the 47th Street model, but mine has a much broader brim, 3 1/4 inches, and is in "nickel grey".

http://www.optimohats.com/felt/47/

I intend to buy a second Optimo later this year, either in "seafoam" or "creme."

But pretty soon, the felts are going into their boxes for the hot weather. And right now, Graham is blocking a Montecristi for me.

 

[Neil]

Okay, here it is

My favorite hat of all. Bought from Graham at Optimo last November. It's the "47th Street" model, in nickel grey. It has the highest crown Graham offers, a deep, diamond-like bash, and a wide, bound brim. About 3 1/4 inches.
Nice taper on the crown.

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[BobC]

Nice looking hat, Neil. I really like the color and the bound brim.

One of these days I'm going to get to Optimo. I went to Chicago for a one day business trip a few weeks ago but didn't have time to get there. I will though.

I talked to one of the ladies there a week or two ago about the Johnny Depp Public Enemy hat. She said they should be able to start producing them in September at a starting cost of around $600. That figure rather causes me to pause, but I may do it. I really like the hat. I will also check with TonyB. He may not be able to get the oxblood felt, but he makes a very fine fedora for a lot less money.

I also sent a Stetson 25 I fished from the bay to Optimo for a refurb. I should have it back in a week or so.

 

[Neil]

Optimo's hats

Well, their hats are already $550, Bob, but Graham might be putting up his prices again. (There are still pictures of his shop on the web when he was charging $350, and that was just a few years ago. You've probably noted he doesn't post prices on his site).
Fact is, though, the 42nd Street I bought from him is by far my favorite. There is no arguing with the fact that he makes great hats. And a businessman will charge what the market will bear, and I guess the market will bear quite a lot.
I'm planning to buy a second felt fedora from him this fall, but to be honest, $550 might be my ceiling. Let's see what he does.

 

[Lefty]

Very nice. I love Optimo's ribbon work. :eusa_clap

 

[univibe88]

I am all set to be a summertime mobster

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I am all set to be a summertime mobster

i have that same ribbon on my blue milan.

if i remember correctly, lefty has one on his milan, as well.

 

[daizawaguy]

Do Milan`s come in blue?

 

[univibe88]

bruce wayne, you are correct. It's a great ribbon!

 

[Mulceber]

Just recently bought this used Optimo off of the estate of Sergei (from COW). It's a beauty, although I'm not sure about the somewhat tapered crown. Regardless, I just love the hyper-soft, hyper-floppy felt and wish I had more like that.

In terms of quality, I'd put it on par with my Adventurebilts, although I have no doubt that the AB could take more punishment. Now I just have to wait for my "work of Art" to arrive and then I can do a three-way comparison.

So do I count as a Mobster now? -M

 

[toastedskin]

Style and Color

My first hat. I could not be happier with my maiden purchase.

And my straw. I have not left the house without it on my head since Memorial Day weekend.

I should have a new one in September after the new felts arrive. I was inspired by the brown hat with the rose ribbon that Art did a while back. Last time I was in the shop, Tiffany showed me quite a few lighter colored ribbons that contrasted beautifully with brown. I've got to stop talking about it now - getting too excited.

Cheers,

Shane

Shane -- What is the style and color of your bluish fedora? love it,

 

[StylinLA]

Optimo Homburg

Right off the website- Optimo Homburg in English Gray with dark gray ribbon. Ribbon looks black in photo, but it's really a very dark charcoal.