Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

[hatophile]

Here is mine.

[Joshbru3]

Here is mine.

Is that the Panama version or the Shantung version, Perry?

I've been trying to find pictures of the inside of the Straw version along with dimensions. This may be the only modern Stetson straw with a crown that's high enough for me.....

[hatophile]

Josh, it is a Panama from Meyer the Hatter. I also have a Shantung version that is very stiff. If I get a chance
I will try to get dimensions and pics and post here for you. I really like this one for summer wear.

[Joshbru3]

Josh, it is a Panama from Meyer the Hatter. I also have a Shantung version that is very stiff. If I get a chance
I will try to get dimensions and pics and post here for you. I really like this one for summer wear.

Thanks, Perry. I would really appreciate it. It seems that Meyer the Hatter is the only one right now that has the REAL panama Open Road. The 2 3/4 inch brim is quite a bit bigger than I usually wear, but if I flange it pretty high, I might be able to live with it.

[TPD166]

This is not a Stetson Open Road, but it is a real Panama straw Open Road-style that Paris Hatters had made and sells in their store in San Antonio. I dropped off a felt for some work last week and could not leave the store without this hat! I also have a Shantung OR I bought a few years ago, which I like - but there is no comparison to my new one. The Panama will probably get the most wear of any of my hats this summer!

[Rick Blaine]

Here is mine.

I was lucky enough to nail the above in a BIN the other day. Not of great antiquity, but seems to be in nice shape & I have needed a HOPKINS of BALTIMORE as I do not own one. For some reason Baltimore was the very center of the US Panama Hat world. Anyone know why?

Certainly does not prevent me wanting to see what Meyer has as well as investigate this (undoubtedly HOT & HEAVY) Guat straw OR. I'll bet it's tough as nails, eh?

[plain old dave]

I think I gave $20 for my straw OR at a western wear store in Blacksburg, VA back in 2007. Was on my way home from AT in VA Beach. Was 107 on the line one afternoon and I decided I had had quite enough of baking under a felt hat. Never thought of putting lining in the *sides* of the band...........

[randooch]

Wow, Rick. That Hopkins looks superb. Will you change the cattleman's crease?

[The Wiser Hatter]

Baltimorewas a major seaport at one time. So it was a major import site of Panama straws.
Tradition of Straw hats in Baltimore

[Landman]

I have never seen a Panama with a cattleman's crease. That is a great looking hat.

I should say a true, tight weave Panama.