Panama Hat Thread

[vmtrevino2]

Will do

 

[DOGMAN]

Here is a hat I found at a antique shop for $9.It needs cleaned up a new ribbon and the brim needs some work.It fits my 23" head really well.

 

[hatsRme]

WOW, Dogman! What a find, and in your size?!! Super lid!

 

[tropicalbob]

I just noticed today that Worth and Worth are offering a straw called the Eastwood that looks very nice and is reasonably priced. It comes in black and in oxblood, which is pretty unique for a straw hat. I think as soon as some money matters get cleared up I may be pursuing one. Any opinions?

 

[DOGMAN]

WOW, Dogman! What a find, and in your size?!! Super lid!

It,s a cool hat for HOT days.Yes it fits my long oval head great.

 

[RJR]

Chuck,that is a great find!

 

[vmtrevino2]

My PHD finally came in today

 

[RJR]

Nice PHD.

 

[AndyR]

I'm glad your PHD fedora showed up. You are obviously better at ordering the correct size than I am. :eusa_clap

Nice looking hat. I see the fedora has a bow. The Havana (which I ordered), does not...unless it was missing. Who knows. My replacement should come in at the end of the week.

Andy

 

[AndyR]

Great 9 bucks spent Dogman. Can't wait to see this one fixed up. I'm starting to like that ventilated look more and more.

Andy

 

[vmtrevino2]

I selected the black grosgrain band

 

[vmtrevino2]

 

[AndyR]

I selected the black grosgrain band

That's what I chose too, but there was no bow. Just a loop where the bow would be. I thought it was just the style, but maybe the bow 'was' missing after all. We'll see when the replacement shows up. Your hat looks great on you. Good choice.

Andy

 

[vmtrevino2]

Thank you sir

 

[Panamabob]

How long did it take him to reply and how quick did he ship if you don't mind me asking.

Stock hats ship in a day or two. Custom hats vary. I have two ebay names. Panamabobpanamahats And. Panamabob2607508489.

Also I am running a kickstarter where I have a few hats. Look for Navajo jewelry on kickstarter.

 

[vmtrevino2]

question... I noticed that when I put on my panama the brim shifts in shape due to my long head. It makes the sides rise. Is this fixable?

 

[RJR]

Pretty common issue,vmt,it may take a reflange job if its severe.Otherwise you may be able to use a bandblock/stretcher and then steam.

 

[vmtrevino2]

i will have to visit my local hatter and see if he can fix it.

 

[moehawk]

Hi everyone!

I was out treasure hunting today and came across this hat at a thrift store. I know next to nothing about Panamas so I usually just pass them by but this one seemed nicer than most I have seen.

I decided to take a chance and paid 2 dollars for it. Imagine my surprise when I looked up the brand online! [emoji41] It was a lot more squashed when I found it, I dampened it and played around with shaping it, but I'm not sure of the original shape. It has a 2.25 inch brim and about a 5.5 inch open crown, 4.5 as creased. It has a cloth sweatband.
My question is, can anyone that is more experienced with Panamas tell me a little more about the quality level by the closeup of the weave size? Or, are there other factors involved besides the weave?
Thanks in advance for all info.

 

[alanfgag]

Straw hats can be beautiful and enjoyed for qualities other than the fineness of the weave. That said, a fine montecristi might have 300 or more weave crossings per linear inch.