First Panama Hat.

[Edward_Lindey]

Hopefully in the next couple of days I will be recieving my first real Panama Hat in the mail. I am a llittle bit excited about it. I purchased it from here.

http://www.panamahatshop.com/en/mcn2.htm


Edward

 

[fmw]

Looks like a nice one.

 

[Edward_Lindey]

It showed up today. Yeha. Now does anyone know how to shape these a little? The brim looks kinda wonky right now.

Edward

 

[danofarlington]

It showed up today. Yeha. Now does anyone know how to shape these a little? The brim looks kinda wonky right now.

Edward

You got the Optimo model, so it's supposed to be creased down the middle of the crown as in the picture, and stay that way. If you need brim work, a hatter is what to do. They steam press it or something with a flange for shape, and it comes out looking good. They may also offer to put some stiffener in the brim to keep its shape, which I would seriously consider. It's like starch in a shirt.

 

[Oldsarge]

Panama hats are wonderful. Once the temperatures get into the 70's, that's all I wear until Fall---along with straw caps, of course.

 

[Tenorclef]

That is a wonderful panama and quite a fine weave too. I lost my panama last year when i left it in a holiday hotel room. As i understand it the shape of your hat is regarded as the classic shape with a central ridge. Quite stylish I think. These can be folded into a tube for ease of transport but should not be stored folded for long durations.

I was considering another panama myself and had first thought about one shaped like a fedora or trilby but see that it would be not as nice as the central ridge type along the crown.

Any thoughts on this one made my Christys-

http://www.topsecrethats.com/Christys-Panama-Cuenca-Traditional-Foldable

 

[Tomasso]

Now does anyone know how to shape these a little? The brim looks kinda wonky right now.

Well, back at the workrooms......

 

[HatsEnough]

I just bought my first straw today. I have not been too keen to get a straw, but I have 40 fedoras and finally thought I should get a straw to round out the collection.

I've never worn a straw, so I am finding it a very different experience, I think.

 

[alanfgag]

I just bought my first straw today. I have not been too keen to get a straw, but I have 40 fedoras and finally thought I should get a straw to round out the collection.

I think you may need another couple to get the ratio a little more balanced. 8^)

That was a nice one... hope you enjoy it.

 

[fmw]

It showed up today. Yeha. Now does anyone know how to shape these a little? The brim looks kinda wonky right now.

Edward

They do respond to a little steam.