Panama Hat Thread

[150719541]

Nice Optimo, I´ve always thought wich the straw hats are the most beautiful hats in all the world, furthermore are hand made ¡¡¡¡¡

 

[amador]

Of Course I wear a Straw Hat when it's hot and sunny. I just sit around and pose to cool off.

 

[Oldsarge]

Yes, by the time May comes around again I may have a similar one. But first I've got to get a Fed IV!

 

[BR Gordon]

amador, that hat looks as if it were made just for you. Great photo.

BR

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Here's my PB Optimo Montecristi finished by Tom Gomez you refered to.


He handsews all his sweats in the hats he finishes. Beautiful work !

Very Nice hat you have there.... My Montecristi is at Tom's right now.....

Yes, he handsews so the needle doesn't poke holes in the straw, awesome work......

If you haven't tried one of his sheepskin sweatbands you are in for a treat.........

Try it on the next hat you get from him, you will like it......

 

[MikePotts]

Of Course I wear a Straw Hat when it's hot and sunny. I just sit around and pose to cool off.

OK Amador, Quit It, Mrs.Potts was looking over my shoulder and got quite giddy! - nice hat bud.

MP

 

[amador]

Thank you MP. It is a Stefeno, bought at Byrnie Utz, Seattle. I was at the photographers for an official photo shoot, clinic coat and stethoscope, professional. The photographer noted my hat and my vanity and flattered me into this photo.

 

[SoulmanRKC]

Where's the best place to get a Panama? I have a large head 7 5/8, 61 cm..I was thinking Panama Bob and Art to finish? Or is it worth it to spend the money and go Optimo in Chicago?

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Where's the best place to get a Panama? I have a large head 7 5/8, 61 cm..I was thinking Panama Bob and Art to finish? Or is it worth it to spend the money and go Optimo in Chicago?

If it was me and my money I would go with PB and either Art or Tom Gomez

 

[SoulmanRKC]

If it was me and my money I would go with PB and either Art or Tom Gomez

Does Tom have a site? I thought I had a good grasp of most of the great hatters but Tom is new name. Thanks!

 

[monbla256]

If it was me and my money I would go with PB and either Art or Tom Gomez

I agree 100%. I now have 2 PB Panama's finished by Tom Gomez. Here's a link to some examples of his work.

http://gallery.me.com/sgomez2#100035

He does not have a website but here's his phone # out in California: 951-201-8450. Give him a call, he's great to speak with and does FANTASTIC work !

 

[irfan.wayang]

If it was me and my money I would go with PB and either Art or Tom Gomez

+1

 

[zetwal]

Where's the best place to get a Panama?

Brent Black is another option.

http://www.brentblack.com/pages/panamahats.html

 

[alanfgag]

Where's the best place to get a Panama? I have a large head 7 5/8, 61 cm..I was thinking Panama Bob and Art to finish? Or is it worth it to spend the money and go Optimo in Chicago?

Definitely... if the money is there to spend.

 

[Tomasso]

Definitely... if the money is there to spend.

I agree. With Optimo the quality is there at every price-point while the value route can have spotty results.

 

[Aureliano]

+3 Optimo, hands down. They Worth& Worth.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

I agree 100%. I now have 2 PB Panama's finished by Tom Gomez. Here's a link to some examples of his work.

http://gallery.me.com/sgomez2#100035

He does not have a website but here's his phone # out in California: 951-201-8450. Give him a call, he's great to speak with and does FANTASTIC work !

No website yet but Tom has new feature, Video Teleconferencing.. He has just finished a Montecristi for me and we did our last conference last night to show me the finished project and make sure it meets with my approval before shipping..

it is a new experience and much fun for me. You get to see your hat right there in front of you and I was able to pick out the block I wanted from his selection, also Tom was able to show me my hat with whatever color ribbon I was interested in so the selection was made right on line. Not to mention he is great to talk to ....

It makes the waiting quite a bit easier to be able to see your hat in the process of being made.

Should you decide to try that all you need is a computer with a webcam, Give him a call to set it up ..

 

[SoulmanRKC]

Thanks - I'l give Tom a call!!

 

[Garrett]

Depends on the block you want - Art has the most wonderful vintage "Optimo" block with that beautiful sharp crease line. The one that Optimo hat co uses is more of a thick bump and never really looked like a vintage "optimo" blocked panama should [huh]

 

[bond]

Question answered re cleaning and reblock,
Thanks