Recent content by Altiori

My apologies; I posted this in “Ask A Question “ but should have posted here: Was in St Augustine, FL coming back from a business trip in Miami and stopped by the Panama Hat Company of St Augustine there.. Been there before and purchased a nice Toyo straw beater lid that still looks pretty...

Was in St Augustine, FL coming back from a business trip in Miami and stopped by the Panama Hat Company of St Augustine there.. Been there before and purchased a nice Toyo straw beater lid that still looks pretty good. I was quite impressed by their stock. A full range of Borsalinos, Stetson...

I posted to WHRUWToday a few days back but always want my Optimo friends kept close. Ordered and received this custom Montecristi with a chocolate brown brim. Great and usual customer service from Graham and Tiffani.

Received my custom Optimo Montecristi with a beautiful chocolate brown brim edge. Graham and Tiffani and the craftspeople do excellent work, not only on the hats but with their customers. They make high quality hats, true, but also employ workers, have a physical as well as online presence...

Thank you. So glad to hear. When I spoke with him-the few times I did—I was impressed by his gentleness, humility, and good humor. I’m sure he’d not recall me, but I will always remember him..

That is a beautiful hat. A wonderful color. I have a Milan that Art did for me about six years ago. A work of “Art” so to speak. I know he’s out of the business but wonder how he’s doing.

“Lids”….damn Spall-Chucker!

Your kids look great. The orange band pops as well. I own about 3-4 hats from PHD. They do nice work at excellent prices.

That’s a beautiful hat. Optimo does excellent work.

That’s a beautiful color hat.. I’m wearing an Optimo custom beaver in “Nicotine”.

As mentioned, I did as I said. Saw Graham who took considerable time working with me. His patience is matched only by his knowledge of our shared appreciation of high quality hats. And he is a gentleman. Talked not only of felts etc but how best to make a C-Crown, how best to store hats and...

I may be late to the game, but should you not yet have arrived in Rome or are in your way, a very worthwhile visit is to the Borsalino shop on Via Sistina near the Spanish Steps. Not vintage but an excellent selection of very fine Borsalino felts and straws. And your wife might enjoy the...

Handsome hat and beautiful pipe. I , too, enjoy the briar now and then. Tha hat for today is a refurbished beaver by Bond (of the Lounge). the hat originally was made by Art several years back. Bond reshaped the crown. I purchased the hat from his Etsy site a few years back but after a...

All hats are now sold. Thanks for everyone’s interest. Best regards to each of you. peace