Panama Hat Thread

nvilletele · Jul 20, 2019

quikrick said:
Cool Biltmore panama I recently picked up.

You can see where the previous owner did some repair work with a bead of silicone. Seems to work great!

Not sure what this means, It was half hidden under the sweat.

Personalized. Just for me! A quick google search came up with a very cool retail store in Mesilla NM

I like that one of yours very very much. Reminds me of this Biltmore panama I picked up a little while back in a somewhat different color. I’ve pretty much quit it with feathers, but retain them on a few hats where I think they work well.

alanfgag · Jul 21, 2019

Early Hawes Von Gal sewn plaited straw, c.1910.

Steve1857 · Jul 21, 2019

alanfgag said:
Early Hawes Von Gal sewn plaited straw, c.1910.

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I'm drooling again, Alan. Yet another beauty.

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Steve1857 · Jul 21, 2019

alanfgag said:
Early Hawes Von Gal sewn plaited straw, c.1910.

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Again, super turn of the last century straw, Alan. The long name pad in the liner looks a lot like my English find. One of the reasons why I think mine, like yours, is more early 1900s than 1920s. Your ribbon and bow, though, is much more American funky than my staid English [emoji4].

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Yahoody · Jul 22, 2019

Resistol calls it a 20X Shantung Panama...

Little north and west of Panama.

Steinbockhase · Jul 24, 2019

German "Echt Panama" with mid-size brim.
Changed the original crown (center-dent / cattlemen) to a teardrop.
I estimate from the 60-70's.

Steve1857 · Jul 24, 2019

Steinbockhase said:
German "Echt Panama" with mid-size brim.
Changed the original crown (cattlemen) to a teardrop.
I estimate from the 60-70's.

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Nice, Georg. Really like the weave pattern on that one.

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alanfgag · Jul 25, 2019

The Count of Montecristi is less important in my book than the quality of the weaving - but this is a nice one. Cavanagh branded, likely from the 1940s or 1950s... not much evidence to date it with certainty.

Tukwila · Jul 25, 2019

alanfgag said:
The Count of Montecristi is less important in my book than the quality of the weaving - but this is a nice one. Cavanagh branded, likely from the 1940s or 1950s... not much evidence to date it with certainty.

A master weaver made that one. Superb in every detail.

Scooterz · Jul 27, 2019

Ultrafino Monterey
Panama slightly yellowish straw with navy band. Thin cloth sweat. Thought it would be white straw. Its nice and lightweight. Not a really fine weave but ventilation looks good and is functional. 2 1/2 inch brim.

Scooterz · Jul 27, 2019

Ultrafino headshot.

Bamaboots · Jul 27, 2019

Scooterz said:
ventilation looks good and is functional

Most important.

Wyldkarma · Jul 29, 2019

Bought this vintage Stevens south American panama online, no size tag but tape measurements showed it close to my size. It appeared near mint so I took a chance. Unfortunately it was about a centimeter too small and very tight. I was about to resell it but decided to nudge it up on the stretcher. Took 3 days of light steaming and nudging. Worked well and now fits perfectly.

Steve1857 · Jul 29, 2019

Wyldkarma said:
Bought this vintage Stevens south American panama online, no size tag but tape measurements showed it close to my size. It appeared near mint so I took a chance. Unfortunately it was about a centimeter too small and very tight. I was about to resell it but decided to nudge it up on the stretcher. Took 3 days of light steaming and nudging. Worked well and now fits perfectly. View attachment 178607 View attachment 178609 View attachment 178610 View attachment 178611

That one was definitely worth persevering with. Nice find.

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Wyldkarma · Jul 29, 2019

Steve1857 said:
That one was definitely worth persevering with. Nice find.

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Thanks, yes I hate trying to stretch hats because the brims tend to go all "Wonky" when I do it. Did this one very slowly over several days of steaming and nudging with the stretcher with no visible ill after affects. Whew....I was worried.

alanfgag · Jul 30, 2019

alanfgag · Jul 31, 2019

My most favorite example of a montecristi blocked in the natural (optimo) style. Age (or a camel?) has broken a straw of the hat's back, but its spirit remains unbroken. Kinda like me. This hat came to me some years back from an esteemed lounge member.

Steve1857 · Jul 31, 2019

alanfgag said:
My most favorite example of a montecristi blocked in the natural (optimo) style. Age (or a camel?) has broken a straw of the hat's back, but its spirit remains unbroken. Kinda like me. This hat came to me some years back from an esteemed lounge member.

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Another great one, Alan!

It's age, longevity, and slight flaws are all part of its attraction and testament to its beauty.

The icing on the cake is the photo of the shop it came from.

Thanks for sharing.

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alanfgag · Jul 31, 2019

Steve1857 said:
Another great one, Alan!

It's age, longevity, and slight flaws are all part of its attraction and testament to its beauty.

The icing on the cake is the photo of the shop it came from.

Thanks for sharing.

Isn't that a great photo? I've searched before but have come up empty til today. Thanks!

Steve1857 · Jul 31, 2019

alanfgag said:
Isn't that a great photo? I've searched before but have come up empty til today. Thanks!

You're more than welcome, my friend. It just shows how much perseverance pays off.

Cudos again [emoji145]

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