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  1. Aerol

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    Try this: http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/m2_mjsupp.html Scroll down to the 4-way stretcher.
  2. Aerol

    Summer lids

    Aureliano & JtL.... I agree with you!
  3. Aerol

    Racing felts/Safari hats

    Many years ago Paul Stuart carried a hat called The Fortnighter. It appears to be (visually, at least) a Lock Voyager. http://www.lockhatters.co.uk/Trilbys-Voyager-P55.aspx I have one and think it's dandy. Optimo made it a tad larger for me, commenting that it was "good felt."
  4. Aerol

    Optimo south side mobsters

    For the most part, Optimo runs colors for only one year. The Oxblood was brought back, but this was an exception. I wouldn't expect to see it again.
  5. Aerol

    Need a good hat store recommendation in Hawaii

    Try these guys: http://www.newtattheroyal.com/ I've been told that they have a decent selection of Montecristis.
  7. Aerol

    A Stormy Day and a Father's Duty

    Excellent! My grandmother always said that it was better to give with warm hands than with cold.
  8. Aerol

    Optimo south side mobsters

    On Saturday Graham told me that they were sold out in Oxblood. But since I wear a 7-1/2++, he may have meant that they were sold out in bodies that would make my size. If you're interested in an Oxblood hat, I'd call ASAP!
  9. Aerol

    Buying from a hatter in Osaka: Should I take the plunge?

    I had no trouble with the links. However, the site was entirely in Japanese, except for the prices. If I did the conversion properly, the hats looked to be about USD 400. You might want to check VS's offerings.
  10. Aerol

    Ordering Some Hats From Optimo

    I think you'll be very happy.
  11. Aerol

    Any Info on This Odd Knox Low Topper?

    Could it be a WWI "yeomanette" hat? Look at this photo: http://library.uncg.edu/dp/wv/results167.aspx?i=2937&s=6 It looks like it could be... and there doesn't seem to be a bow on the right side.
  13. Aerol

    Best Crushable Hats

    I have a Borsalino Traveler model with the same sweatband. It's very packable. I just pop out the crease, lower the brim, and roll.
  14. Aerol

    Optimo south side mobsters

    The best way to find out is to just give them a call. Once they're gone, they're gone.
  15. Aerol

    Optimo south side mobsters

    The new colors are sweet. You'll like them once they go online.
  16. Aerol

    Optimo south side mobsters

    As Oscar Wilde said... The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.
  17. Aerol

    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    Beautiful!
  19. Aerol

    Quality pimp hat for sale

    Optimo Traveler For the record, what's wrong with the Optimo Travler? It looks like a perfectly cromulent lid to me - am I missing something? The Optimo Traveler is a fine hat. It's basically a lightweight body which has been hand-formed to have an optimo (as in Montechristi) ridge. I...
  20. Aerol

    Americans are better capitalists,...

    Have you tried: http://www.bates-hats.co.uk/index.html and http://www.lockhatters.co.uk/ Both are in London.
  21. Aerol

    Panama Hat Thread

    Lookin' good! Just remember, the best hat block is your own head. The more you wear it the better it will fit.
  22. Aerol

    New Panama from Brent Black

    Bump.
  23. Aerol

    New Fur Felt under $100

    I have no experience with Hats Direct, but EA is excellent.

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