Stiffiner on an Optimo

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:32 pm

I spoke to Optimo about using stiffiner on there hats and they told me it would severly damage the hat. Has anyone here had this happen? I have used stiffner on every hat I own with no problems.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:47 pm

I know this is going to sound dumb

but what is the purpose of using stiffener on hats? I always heard that softer was better and the hat should be kneaded and worn to achieve the desired softness.

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:33 pm

It a very soft hat but I just want to add a little bit to hold the bash otherwise it loses it from the slightest touch. Optimos are very soft and fine hats. This is a great dress hat to be sure but I would not take it into the jungle.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:37 pm

Ok thanks for letting me know, I saw stiffener on NogginTops and wondered why it would be used.

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:48 pm

i used stiffener on my classic brown Optimo & it didnt harm it...

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:56 pm

I just used a bit on it and it didn't hurt it, just gave it the firmness I want. Optimo sure thinks high of their own hats and not so much of others.

golpeo_rapidamente · Post by **golpeo_rapidamente** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:13 am

Ive used stiffener on both of my Optimos and its had no ill effect

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:12 am

They used nothing but steam on my Optimo and I've had no problems with the bash popping out. I think you need to steam it up a bit.

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:19 am

I used a little stiffiner and a some steam and it did the trick.