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Panama Hat Thread

CRH

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Panamabob said:
I love that color. The next time I get to Ecuador, I'll try to sneak some photos in the warehouses...there are some old, old hats there, but not camera friendly owners. :)

A treasure trove of Golden Oldies! :D

Yes, Mr E Train, this one is from Shushan's. *They* just arrived today. Prices are reasonable but shipping is a little high and slow.

Thanks guys.
 

GWD

One Too Many
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This arrived today, not sure what it is!

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About 625 wpi. (if I did that right)

It's still very pliable and seems well made, definitely not a Montecristi!
 

GWD

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^^I was just looking at that!^^ Looks pretty rare, I been looking and that's the only other one I could find. Thanks Vic and Bob!
 

zetwal

I'll Lock Up
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I really did want a new vintage Montecristi this season. But I haven't been able to find one anywhere. At least not the right one.

So this old friend's back out in the sun. That's OK, I'll live ... ;)

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Mr E Train

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zetwal said:
I really did want a new vintage Montecristi this season. But I haven't been able to find one anywhere. At least not the right one.

So this old friend's back out in the sun. That's OK, I'll live ... ;)

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Wow, nice optimo! Yeah, I think you'll make it through your hardships. ;)
 

RBH

Bartender
zetwal said:
I really did want a new vintage Montecristi this season. But I haven't been able to find one anywhere. At least not the right one.

So this old friend's back out in the sun. That's OK, I'll live ... ;)

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Dang.. thats nice! I need to pull my classic panama out the box. The weather is getting ready for it!
 

Kkaderly

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Color Change?

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After wearing my new Monti every day for the last couple of months ... it seams to be getting darker in color ... more of the aged ivory look ..... which I really dig!!! Is this my imagination??? If not ... why does this happen??? Is it just like paper when it oxidizes it yellows in the sun??
 

WineGuy

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Kkaderly said:
:eek:fftopic:

After wearing my new Monti every day for the last couple of months ... it seams to be getting darker in color ... more of the aged ivory look ..... which I really dig!!! Is this my imagination??? If not ... why does this happen??? Is it just like paper when it oxidizes it yellows in the sun??


Is it turning ivory all over in an even manner or is is it changing color in certain areas like the top of the crown? Mine started to take on a light toast mostly on the top of the teardrop bash. Not sure if its from sun or sweat or both.
 

Kkaderly

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WineGuy said:
Is it turning ivory all over in an even manner or is is it changing color in certain areas like the top of the crown? Mine started to take on a light toast mostly on the top of the teardrop bash. Not sure if its from sun or sweat or both.

Mine seems to be changing evenly all over ... yea "light toast" is a better description ... the inside has not changed at all and is still an almost butter color. With this said it has to be the sunlight changing it ... I wonder how dark it will get??? Is yours changeing enough on top of the crown to give it a hint of two tone look??? That would be cool!!!!!
 

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