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  1. Kaleponi Craig

    Reblock a Montecristi

    Personally, I would leave that to the professionals, especially with an expensive lid like a Montecristi...KC
  2. Kaleponi Craig

    Panama Hat Trail in Mexico

    She wanted about $180 at first, but eventually came down to $120. I thought I could still get a better deal with one of Art's hats. The finest hats were not all that fine compared to an Ecuadoran fino. I'd say they were like a good Cuenca. But they were very light weight and felt great on...
  3. Kaleponi Craig

    Panama Hat Trail in Mexico

    It's nothing like Ecuador. This market is just a weekly thing in Merida where they sell all sorts of handcrafts. I don't think the number of hats made here is anywhere near what they make in Ecuador. I think there may be an export market, but it's very small...KC
  4. Kaleponi Craig

    Panama Hat Trail in Mexico

    I just got back from 12 wonderful days in and around the city of Merida in the Yucatan peninsula. They make their own version of the Panama hat here. It is made out of a palm leaf and they can be quite nice, like a fine Quenca. They certainly don't the fine weave of a Montecristi, although...
  5. Kaleponi Craig

    Hats As Sun Protection, NOT Just for Bald Men

    I started wearing fedoras years ago because I just liked the way they looked. But I am also very, very sun sensitive and the wide brim lid is perfect for me. Highly recommended by my wife also, who is a dermatologist..KC
  7. Kaleponi Craig

    If You Could Keep But Only One Of Your Lids...

    Well, if I gotta choose... I'd really rather have two, one for winter and one for summer. BUT, if only one, it's gotta be my Adventurebilt... but if I can also have one for summer, it would be my Montecristi fino Panama!...
  8. Kaleponi Craig

    Milans from Optimo & Panama Grading

    Great pics, thanks! Wow, you learn something everyday. There are actually 'Beard Clubs'. Who'd a thunk it?...KC
  9. Kaleponi Craig

    CBS Sunday morning story on hats

    Wow, we're 'fashion forward'! Cool!...KC
  10. Kaleponi Craig

    Mexican Panamas from the Yucatan

    That's what I thought. I saw a program on TV which talked about these hats and, although not the quality of Montecristis, they are not all that bad...KC
  11. Kaleponi Craig

    New Art blocked Monticristi from Panamabob

    Beautiful Panama. I got one from Art/Panama Bob three years ago and I love mine. Nice ribbon, too!...KC
  13. Kaleponi Craig

    Panama Brim Issue

    It's a great problem to have. It shows that you have a really good fino Panama. If it didn't flop in the wind, it wouldn't be such a fine hat.
  14. Kaleponi Craig

    Mexican Panamas from the Yucatan

    I'm heading to Merida in a few months and that's near where they make the Mexican version of the Panama hat. Does anyone know how good these are? I know they are hand made and made from palm leaves, but I can't imagine they are anywhere near as fine as Ecuador Panama hats...KC
  15. Kaleponi Craig

    The Curse of Indiana Jones

    Time for the Panama I'll tell you what. For the next couple of months I'm only wearing my Panama. Luckily, it's Panama hat season. Once the IJ thing settles down it will be fur felt time again. And I wear an Adventurebilt, which is as Indiana Jones as you can get. ;)
  16. Kaleponi Craig

    Fino Montecristi days seem numbered...

    More Panama Hat Videos Very cool video, Bob. Here's another one which is #1 of 3 videos on You Tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp8bg451EQo&feature=related
  17. Kaleponi Craig

    Adventurebilt

    I agree totally. I have several fur felts, but I wear my AB 90% of the time. It's by far the most durable, comfortable and nicest lid I've ever owned. If you order a custom hat from almost anywhere, I mean a truly custom, totally hand made hat, a 6 to 12 month wait is not unusual. Of...
  19. Kaleponi Craig

    First Panama Day of the Year!

    Tom, this was from the San Francisco Ukulele Festival, held last September. This was my first serious Panama from Paul's Hat Works in San Francisco... KC
  20. Kaleponi Craig

    First Panama Day of the Year!

    Today it's a gorgeous 70 degrees in the SF Bay Area. I donned my Panama for the first time since October. It sure felt good!...KC
  21. Kaleponi Craig

    A Tilley Goes To Angkor

    Anyone can go who wants to... It's not as expensive or as difficult to get there as you may think, especially Bali. Once you get there (about $1000 round trip), living is cheap. You can get a good hotel for $20 or so. Meals are $5 to $10 (for a good tourist restaurant meal) and even...
  22. Kaleponi Craig

    A Tilley Goes To Angkor

    It's the LTM6...KC
  23. Kaleponi Craig

    A Tilley Goes To Angkor

    No problem with any sun getting on your noggin. It's a great sun hat. Thanks for the comments, guys. It's a great place to go if you ever get the chance...KC

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