Bound Brim

Zohar · 10-16-2003, 12:40 PM

I got my Phantom Blue Indy back from Optimo today. Here's a few pictures of it with the bound brim. The brim always kinda had a wobbly look to it, but that's gone now.

Matt Deckard · 10-16-2003, 01:10 PM

SAWEEEEEEEEEEET!

Kentucky Blues · 10-16-2003, 01:42 PM

Zohar · 10-16-2003, 04:55 PM

I like it a lot. Makes the hat look much more sharp.

I saw how nice Rundquist's Morocco Tan looked with the binding, and I knew that this hat would definitely benefit from it too. So I'm a copycat...sort of.

Rundquist · 10-16-2003, 04:58 PM

That looks great! I once heard someone say that they never saw a fedora that a bound edge detracted from and I have to say that I'm inclined to agree. Cheers

Bogie1943 · 10-17-2003, 08:56 AM

I have always felt that a bound brim look more vintage and it gives the hat some character. I love bound brims to tell you the truth. If I had the cash, all my fedoras would have bound brims!

Chamorro · 10-17-2003, 10:23 AM

Beauty! Does it still have the dimensional cut?

Kittlemeier · 10-17-2003, 10:32 AM

Just gorgeous. K

Zohar · 10-17-2003, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chamorro
Beauty! Does it still have the dimensional cut?

Yeah, it does. 2 3/4 in the front and back, and 2 5/8 on the sides.

This is by far my favorite hat. The binding makes it even moreso. Thanks for all the compliments.

I was talking to Graham yesterday about what to get next, and he actually recommended that I not go with a Satin Finished felt, because of how hot it gets here in SC. Therefore, I'm probably going to get a Montecristi in January. I can't get anything that's super high grade, though. Probably something around 5 to 7 bills. Do you guys already with Montecristis have any recommendations, like saving up even more for than that for one?

SHARPETOYS · 10-20-2003, 03:51 PM

You may want to check with our new member he sells Montecristi Panama hats and i know his hats are the real thing.

Sharpetoys

Zohar · 10-20-2003, 05:07 PM

Yep, I've done just that. My next purchase will be in January.

MK · 10-20-2003, 07:09 PM

She's a beu-tay!

SHARPETOYS · 10-22-2003, 05:40 AM

I think Rundquist has started something, I have a brown federation deluxe and i'm going to send it to Optimo for the bound brim as well.I like his block on the tan fedora and i don't want several indy hats all in brown since i have the Optimo in Indy brown.You have a very fine looking hat!!

Sharpetoys

10-16-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	Bound Brim I got my Phantom Blue Indy back from Optimo today. Here's a few pictures of it with the bound brim. The brim always kinda had a wobbly look to it, but that's gone now. Last edited by Zohar : 10-16-2003 at 12:58 PM.

10-16-2003, 01:10 PM	#2
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	SAWEEEEEEEEEEET! __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

10-16-2003, 01:42 PM	#3
Kentucky Blues "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 438	__________________ High Regards, Daryl When I grow up, I want to be Cary Grant.

10-16-2003, 04:58 PM	#5
Rundquist One of the Regulars Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 265	That looks great! I once heard someone say that they never saw a fedora that a bound edge detracted from and I have to say that I'm inclined to agree. Cheers __________________ The wine you drink has never seen a grape.

10-17-2003, 08:56 AM	#6
Bogie1943 Practically Family Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 592	I have always felt that a bound brim look more vintage and it gives the hat some character. I love bound brims to tell you the truth. If I had the cash, all my fedoras would have bound brims! __________________ Highest Regards, Josh "I stick my neck out for nobody." Out of the Humidor

10-16-2003, 04:55 PM	#4
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	I like it a lot. Makes the hat look much more sharp. I saw how nice Rundquist's Morocco Tan looked with the binding, and I knew that this hat would definitely benefit from it too. So I'm a copycat...sort of.

10-17-2003, 10:23 AM	#7
Chamorro "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles Posts: 324	Beauty! Does it still have the dimensional cut?

10-17-2003, 10:32 AM	#8
Kittlemeier New in Town Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 29	Just gorgeous. K

10-20-2003, 03:51 PM	#10
SHARPETOYS Call Me a Cab Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Titusville, Florida Posts: 2,467	You may want to check with our new member he sells Montecristi Panama hats and i know his hats are the real thing. Sharpetoys

10-20-2003, 05:07 PM	#11
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	Yep, I've done just that. My next purchase will be in January.

10-20-2003, 07:09 PM	#12
MK The Guy in Charge Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver (not B.C), Washington (not D.C.) Posts: 4,785	She's a beu-tay! __________________ All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

10-22-2003, 05:40 AM	#13
SHARPETOYS Call Me a Cab Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Titusville, Florida Posts: 2,467	I think Rundquist has started something, I have a brown federation deluxe and i'm going to send it to Optimo for the bound brim as well.I like his block on the tan fedora and i don't want several indy hats all in brown since i have the Optimo in Indy brown.You have a very fine looking hat!! Sharpetoys

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