Straw Hat

[Slickman]

I'm looking for a straw hat for the summer and found these two, which one would you go for? Milan Straw Hat from Optimo Manuel Sisal Straw Hat from JJ Hats Can anybody recommend a straw hat?

 

[yachtie]

Optimo.

 

[Bird's One View]

If you are in Chicago and have the budget, get the Optimo.

The other one is junk.

I have a Borsalino panama hat, also junk, but not as bad as the one in the link.

At bare minumum, get a hat with proper sizing, not S M L XL.

 

[YoungAmerican]

I have an Optimo (purchased second-hand) and it is absolutely gorgeous.

 

[Slickman]

Just pulled the trigger on the optimo, spoke to a guy name Graham, I believe he's the owner, walked me through a fitting over the phone, we'll see how it turns out in a month

 

[Will]

I have the Optimo Milan. It's a great hat and you will be happy.

 

[Slickman]

2 1/4 inch brim is what he suggested as a classic look

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Originally Posted by Slickman

Just pulled the trigger on the optimo, spoke to a guy name Graham, I believe he's the owner, walked me through a fitting over the phone, we'll see how it turns out in a month
You made an excellent choice. Optimo has a great reputation as does Graham.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by Carlisle Blues

You made an excellent choice. Optimo has a great reputation as does Graham.

+1

I have 2 hats from Optimo and both are "a work of art". Graham is a pleasure to work with. He's the Ron Rider for hats

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Originally Posted by mr monty

+1 I have 2 hats from Optimo and both are "a work of art". Graham is a pleasure to work with. He's the Ron Rider for hats

There was a toss up between Graham and Brent Black. I wound up with Brent. I know there is an Optimo in my future. Here are some pics

 

[Blurv]

Definitely Optimo