The Mega Brief Showdown, Part 2: Olga Secret Hug

As documented in my two other posts, I recently ordered three of my all-time favorite brief panties for something of a three-way showdown to determine once and for all which panty is my favorite. These are not examples of my practical everyday panties-- they are my fantasy panties; indulgent, decadent, and fully excessive in the best way.

Indulgent, decadent, and excessive: the Olga Secret Hug Brief

When I think about panties like that, I inevitably remember the times I wore Olga Secret Hug Nylon Briefs. These panties have taken on legendary status in my mind, and one look at that picture should tell you why: every element of this panty is completely over the top, from the inch-wide lace waistband, the inch-wide lace legbands, the rear seam that hugs your butt, the buttery-soft fabric, and the generous, full-coverage cut that some call a "granny panty." 

Intoxicating, or some might say overwhelming. When you wear these panties you are overwhelmed: overwhelmed by the extreme comfort and natural good fit, overwhelmed by the sheer audacity of wearing something like this, but overwhelmingly confident that you made the right choice in underwear. After all, how could you ever doubt that these are some of the best panties ever after the first time you step into the silky-smooth, downright heavenly fabric and feel the all-over hug of the broad-coverage cut?

You'll be left with that ironic feeling that you've finally found the absolute perfect underwear for men, and it turns out to be ultra-frilly granny panties. What are the odds?

Whoever named these the "secret hug" were right. Your butt is cupped, firmly in an unmistakable way that you feel as you walk around, but softly in the gentle, yielding fabric. It's like walking around in a cloud, a sensation that is enhanced by the delicate and beautiful coloring of the fabric. 

The fabric is the real stand-out here, giving a sensation that you will never forget. Years can go by and you'll still think of the Olga Secret Hug as your holy grail, your white whale, and it will be because of the fabric. Thin and delicate, it slides over itself and out of your hands as you pull these panties from your underwear drawer. It shines, it's sheer, it slides and glides, and it hugs.

VPL is minimal, thanks to the leg bands sitting low and the waistband sitting high. It is the waistband you need to be careful of, with these panties. That lace is big, and it wants to be seen. But the cut sits right and fairly true to size, held in place by the rear seam.

Actually, an inch and 5/8ths.

I ordered a size 6, to be fair, which is a size smaller than my usual 7. That snugness might impact my review. Pull these panties on and, aside from the constant, gentle hug, you'll forget you're wearing anything at all. The panty fits great and stays in place, and manages to stay completely inside my jeans. This might be because the top has a tendency to roll down, which will probably impact the integrity of the panty and lace in the long term.

Although the cut certainly is full-coverage, I am left feeling that I want more of that lovely fabric. A little more room in front, a little more play to the coverage, and I'd be walking on cloud nine.

My cursory googling shows the Olga Secret Hug won at least one HerRoom undie award, in 2007:

and the hipster cut version took best overall panty in 2009:

These panties may not be as acclaimed as the Vanity Fair Ravissant and the Bali Skimp Skamp who took home a combined 6 undie awards. But I think this is because they are more of a cult classic, a hidden gem, a panty for the discerning connoisseur, but lacking the in-your-face mass appeal of Vanity Fair's more understated panties. 

I do more or less believe that most men, if they could be objective and honest with themselves, would have to agree that these panties are simply excellent underwear for men, and they would likely prefer them over the comparatively boring and sterile boxer-briefs.

In summary, a legend. 

The good

The overall aesthetics of this panty are pitch-perfect. These panties are arguably just as over-the-top as, say, Carole Antron nylon briefs, but they are classier, prettier. They take all the best aspects of granny panties and dial the knob to 10.

The difference between a classy lady and a circus clown.

They are surprisingly practical, despite appearances. You could do a lot worse than wear these all day. VPL is not a problem here, either. These panties are top shelf.

The bad

There's nothing really "bad" here, in my opinion. Before the three-way Mega Brief Showdown, I was sure that these would clock in as my all-time favorite panties of all time. But I can't deny that, over the past few days, I find myself reaching more often for the Vanity Fair Ravissant Brief. 

It's not that these panties are bad by any measure, but nothing and nobody can stand up to the Vanity Fair Ravissant Brief. It's simply that good. Is it the best panty of all time? We'll settle that question in my next post.