Panama Hat Thread

hartfell · Jul 16, 2014

Thanks all!

Many thanks for all your comments. I feel better now about wearing it.

The Dane: Very observant. The Montecristi shot was taken on Mykonos, the Cuenca Panama shot was taken on Santorini - both last month.

Duper: I purchased both from the same hat shop in Mykonos Town, the Montecristi last month, the Cuenca last year. The owner claims to go to Ecuador to buy his Panama hats in Montecristi and Cuenca. I believe mine was even blocked in Montecristi. I fully realize none of this may be true and that I may have purchased a Cuenca forgery. I guess I will never know for sure. It's still a fine hat to my eyes.

Landman · Jul 17, 2014

Welcome hartfell. I agree with everybody else, the wide brim looks great on you.

CRH · Jul 18, 2014

daizawaguy said:
Steam bath...moisture

I've been known to occasionally "pet my panama" with clean and damp fingers. They'll let you know when they need a pet. They are pets, right? [huh]

CRH · Jul 18, 2014

Modern classic right there.:eusa_clap

FrankMc · Jul 23, 2014

Anyone familiar with Panador hats? I'm looking at their Precedente Safari.
http://www.panadorhats.com/precedente-natural-safari-panama-hat?category_id=24

tropicalbob · Jul 23, 2014

Hartfell -- When I was on Santorini, in the town of Oia, two years ago I brought an Orvis plastic Panama that I hated so much I gave it to my landlord's father and bought a cheap, but kind of nice, Equadorian straw in a shop. That was the beginning of my addiction. Santorini has to be one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.

hartfell · Jul 23, 2014

tropicalbob said:
Hartfell -- When I was on Santorini, in the town of Oia, two years ago I brought an Orvis plastic Panama that I hated so much I gave it to my landlord's father and bought a cheap, but kind of nice, Equadorian straw in a shop. That was the beginning of my addiction. Santorini has to be one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.

Hi Bob,

That's interesting; my addiction for hats was rekindled last year when I purchased a Cuenca Panama in the hat shop on Mykonos. I purchased my Montecristi from the same shop last month. I agree about Santorini's beauty. Here I am in Oia last month wearing my Cuenca.

Asmo · Jul 25, 2014

My first Montecristi arrived today from Panama Bob. I think it's a real beauty.

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RJR · Jul 25, 2014

Enjoy the PB,Asmo,

tropicalbob · Jul 25, 2014

Very nice shots of the Montecristi. Is Panama Bob still in business?

Asmo · Jul 25, 2014

tropicalbob said:
Very nice shots of the Montecristi. Is Panama Bob still in business?

Thank you.
Yes, he is still in business. He has a few in the eBay store now.

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ingineer · Jul 29, 2014

The inexpensive Panama Bob from ebay arrived very early.
Nice hat for the price.
Packaging is excellent.
Stingy brim but what I needed now that I have a car.
Very oversized , but had a little doohickey ( adjustment strap with Velcro ) to make it fit.

Richard

RJR · Jul 30, 2014

I bought one of these from PB as well.You can't beat it for the price.

gear-guy · Jul 30, 2014

Love panama Bob hats. Very nice for the price.

alanfgag · Aug 7, 2014

Habana sold montechristi

This hat has been posted previously by Buler - I add a few outdoor shots below. It is a very lovely weave and blocking. The hat has a break at the peak of the crown - a flaw that might bother me if I weren't also aged and flawed. I love it as it stands. Interesting Habana, Cuba provenance.

TheDane · Aug 7, 2014

Absolutely stunning! :eusa_clap

Geldoc · Aug 7, 2014

What an elegant shape!

Daniele Tanto · Aug 7, 2014

Alan è meraviglioso

mayserwegener · Aug 7, 2014

Fantastic (Hat and Photos)!

Garrett · Aug 7, 2014

As unique and polished as its owner :eusa_clap

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