A Panama Hat worthy of FDR

[Macheath]

What's the holdup, Gene?

Takin' her out to dinner before showin' her to to fellas?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

lol lol lol lol

That was too much fun. Nicki made me do it!!!

Here are the only shots I got before I had to rush off earlier today. Tomorrow I'll do more of a photo documentation of the beautiful work done by Graham at Optimo.

 

[univibe88]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you got the Optimo.

 

[Macheath]

She's a beaut!

I've not been on FL as frequently as I used to, but this was one thread that I've really been keeping my eye on, and I'm glad I did.

 

[Jabos]

That was worth the wait. Look forward to seeing the detail and the info about Graham's thoughts.

 

[Lefty]

That was worth the wait. Look forward to seeing the detail and the info about Graham's thoughts.

+1

 

[Michaelshane]

So....Gene..Does Nicki hate that one?BTW...My daughters name is Niki.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

As for Graham's thoughts, I touched on that in post #131. I haven't talked with him since he received the hat and called me. He's not usually a very enthusiastic, talkative type but he went on for about ten minutes solid about what a uniquely fine hat this is.

It was during this conversation that he convinced me that the optimo crown would be best. I agreed and am happy with the outcome. Due to my size (7LO) there was plenty of brim left and presently it is flanged in a way that makes it somewhat 'lampshade-like' from the front view and with a severe snap up in back. Without attempting anything dangerous, I'll see if I can train it to snap a little differently, but if not, that's OK.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

So....Gene..Does Nicki hate that one?BTW...My daughters name is Niki.

She's starting to come around....

 

[Chinaski]

I'm glad you went with the optimo as well - nice job, Gene!

 

[feltfan]

Whew. What a classic hat.
Congratulations.

 

[univibe88]

Without attempting anything dangerous, I'll see if I can train it to snap a little differently, but if not, that's OK.

I wouldn't mess with it. I think it's great.

 

[Dreispitz]

lol lol lol lol

That was too much fun. Nicki made me do it!!!

Here are the only shots I got before I had to rush off earlier today. Tomorrow I'll do more of a photo documentation of the beautiful work done by Graham at Optimo.

Great job!!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Don´t know where I would have gone to in order to have it properly blocked and finished over here, in Europe.

I very much like the rounded, rater than steep center crease. It is on the one hand clear cut and defined, jet molliflowous in it´s overall appearance. A very pure statement and match of form and texture, indeed!

 

[daizawaguy]

:eusa_clap Very fine indeed. Leave it as it is, will get used to that nice back folding brim - must have taken a sometime to create that shape...:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful! Looking forward to additional pictures.

 

[PADDY]

Sweet..!

"What a story..!!!! :eusa_clap "

 

[Fu Manchu]

Wow...

That's an absolutely beautiful hat. I'd be scared silly to wear it out (but please do!) Congrats on its successful completion.

 

[zetwal]

It looks really old school and I hope that you like it. Something tells me it's not going to be one of your favorite hats to wear. I could be wrong. Either way it's certainly a special and very nice addition to the HPG stable.

Thanks for sharing the entire start to finish process with us. And I do hope that you have some fingernails left! I'm really very happy for you -

 

[HungaryTom]

Gene,

I am happy that the masterwork finally arrived at you. I bet you won't part too soon from it.

Thaks for the story and the photos.

Tom

 

[carter]

That's a BEAUTY Gene!
Well worth the wait.