Midnignt Blue

[Andykev]

My OPTIMO Miidnight Blue Fdeora arrived at 6:00 pm tonight. The workmanship is fantastic. I am disappointed, however.
My last hats (Nutria and Phantom Blue) were a full 5" at the pinch in the crown. This new hat is a mere 4".

I am going to send it back.

 

[Kentucky Blues]

That really sucks can we see pictures before you send it back, or do we have to wait?

 

[Matt Deckard]

4 inches how'd that happen?

 

[gcollins]

Bummer! Just when you get excited in opening the lid of that hat box....and a glaring reason to send it back.

You think they used a different block for that one? Was the style different from your previous hats?

G

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Inquring minds want to know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andykev]

It was an illusion, I guess.

This morning, I opened up the box again, and realized how deep a crown crease was put into the hat. I popped it up and steamed it out, and reset it. It is now just barely shorter than my Phantom Blue or the Nutria.

Saved by the kettle! Saved by the hat brush. Saved by the fingers of Andykev!.

It looks fine now.

 

[Michaelson]

All you needed was a good nights sleep, and a cup of coffee, Andy! Regards. Michaelson:coffee:

 

[Pen Collector]

I am glad.....

that the hat worked out for you.

From your first post it seemed as though Graham had blocked your hat in a Manhattan style. As soon as I read your post I went over to the hat I am wearing today....Tuxedo Black Manhattan and the front is 4" high. However, I have a fedora that Graham blocked in a Mitchum style and the crown is taller. If I remember right most of your hats from OPTIMO are in a Mitchum Style, right?

Would like to see some pictures of your Midnight Blue Fedora.

 

[Andykev]

Hat is perfect!

Ok...Michaelson is right. Don't open your hat box when you are dead tired and arguing with kids about doing homework!

I also spoke to Graham about the low crown and my "discovery" of it just being pinched down. Graham said he just put that creas in it and it easily pops out..as most of his customers don't want as tall a crown in front as me.

I popped it right up and it is great. The camera is recharging, and I have pics to post tonight in about 45 minutes.