rclark
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FWIW, I have the Original Forty Seven panama and it is a terrific hat.
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bartcubb
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How are the brim and crown on your Original Forty Seven? I saw on another thread that someone said it was smaller than they had expected.
rclark
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The brim and crown are as advertised. I'll measure it when I get home, but here is a photo of me testing it out a couple of days ago.
DJH
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Hmm, RC, the 47 looks way better when its being worn than in the website pics.
How is the quality of the straw? Am I right in thinking it's a Shantung or other material, rather than being a Panama? I can see having a good, packable straw hat could be really useful.
How is the quality of the straw? Am I right in thinking it's a Shantung or other material, rather than being a Panama? I can see having a good, packable straw hat could be really useful.
rclark
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Actually, I bought the non-foldable panama version. I really like it.
DJH
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Ah, I didn't know there was a Panama version as well - no wonder it looks so good.
bartcubb
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Not bad! Thanks for uploading the photo. Very helpful.
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Good standard looking lid
Jedwbpm
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Caribou Premier Stratoliners have come in and we shipped out orders today.
Jeff
Jeff
rclark
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Sweet! I hope mine has come in. I don't think I've received an email as of yet.
bartcubb
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Mine is supposed to arrive today.
I will report.
Did you ever get your Forty Seven foldable, Rick? How do you like it?
LoveMyHats2
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Shoe size between 10 1/2 and 11D, boot sizes 11D or 11 1/2D.
tommyK
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Me likey. Are the new caribou Strats coming with this lighter ribbon? If not maybe they should!
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Pls. forgive the lateness of my reply. It is hella busy at work & I am runnin' around like a head with it's chicken cut off.
Short answer - Yes w/ a but & No w/ an if.
I prefer the toquilla straw model.
I am finding the brim on the folder difficult to 'snap' to my satisfaction, although I have had the same problem w/ toquilla straw hats as well, I am not sure if is the material or what?
Great proportions, fit is spot on.
The finish is indifferent -my bow is about 1/2" too far forward.
[huh] >meh< [huh]
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That lighter ribbon looks great! That could tempt me for sure
bartcubb
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Thanks for the update, Rick. So a mix of good and not-so-good, as is often the case with modern hats. I may give it a try yet, I don't know. Luckily it's still cool enough here to put off the decision for a while.
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Hello everyone, I am new to the lounge and would like to throw out this question. Is there a way to find out positively if the caribou stratoliner is, or will be, coming out with lighter colored ribbon? I have been considering ordering one the caribous from Delmonico Hatter but will hold off if the light colored ribbon version will be available shortly.
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they're in at Delmonicos so hopefully someone will post a pic.
I think this one is a taupe/grey with silverbelly colored ribbon not the current caribou color. I'm guessing it's another prototype Mr. Deckard is tempting us with.
I think this one is a taupe/grey with silverbelly colored ribbon not the current caribou color. I'm guessing it's another prototype Mr. Deckard is tempting us with.
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On Delmonico's website the Caribou Strat is shown with a black ribbon. I should know soon, as mine is tracking for arrival tomorrow. I'll post pics as soon as I can. I may keep the black ribbon or have it changed, depending on whether I like the look. A lighter gray ribbon may just work. I don't think anyone is certain whether they will offer a lighter-ribboned version on the Caribou Strat.
