Some new styles for 2008

[Panamabob]

The Diamante, sizes 7 1/8 to 7 3/8. Has a diamond/kite type of crown, wicking sweat or leather sweat, handwoven backbrim, snap brim, grosgrain ribbon/bow.

The Outback (or something like that..unsure!), sizes 7 5/8 to 7 7/8. Has an "avacado" block, wicking or leather sweat, handwoven backbrim, snap brim, leather belt band.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Off to try them out on some large auction site.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Thumbs up on the Diamante!

Brad

 

[PhilS]

Very nice!

Available in LO? Is the pricing the same as the other styles?

 

[MAB1]

Nice! Very nice indeed.

Reminds me of mine I got from you last year. I pulled the black ribbon and replaced it w/ a 3/8's thin leather belt. I put a sharp pinch on mine...

I love it and can't wait for things to heat up. I tell everybody it's my original Panama Hat, all the way from Ecuador.

Some think it's cowboy w/ the leather band.

 

[Lon Goval]

Nothing for 7 1/2 ???

Which sweatband is recommended for "sweaters" (not clothing) ? Does the wicking band unload onto the hat when full, or is there any barrier between it and the hat? Or should one just get leather and wipe the band and brow regularly?

Ralph

 

[Panamabob]

We're between shipments on some sizes, are still waiting on many custom Montecristis (though I am sworn to that 90% went out yesterday, today, and more tomorrow), and we're trying to get some more brown and black hats up. I like the leather myself, no barrier between band and hat. These are new hats, so I'm not sure where the sweat will go. It is too cold here and I'm too darn lazy to make a good sweat yet. Maybe in May.

 

[RBH]

Nothing for 7 1/2 ???


Ralph

I was wondering the same....


Great hats Robert!!!
What about a center dent on the new Indiana hat? I like the brown, it looks great!

 

[Panamabob]

We tried a really tight pinch, but on anything other than a really fine hat it didn't work well. A teardrop and a center dent.

 

[RBH]

That center dent looks sweet!
Can you give the specs on it?

 

[Panamabob]

Center Dent

Most brims are about 2 3/4"

Peak height is about 4 1/2"

These are Brisa Cuenca with good airflow.

Caballero Crown

Most brims are about 2 3/4"

Peak height is past 4 1/2" but the indent doesn't come as low as the center dent.

 

[jamespowers]

We tried a really tight pinch, but on anything other than a really fine hat it didn't work well. A teardrop and a center dent.

Oh geez! Put me down for one of the one on the left. 7 5/8 of course. You wouldn't happen to have a 6 7/8 for my son would you?

 

[Roadrunner]

I like that Diamente. In fact I just bought the one you have on ebay that just so happens to be my size.

 

[Ugarte]

Thank you Panamabob! And of course, the folks I bought the shirts from.

Mark
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[ideaguy]

where should I look for pricing on the Diamante??

 

[HungaryTom]

Mark, great hat

This style - is it the diamante?

It came out really well and the brim also looks wide enough to shade your eyes from the sun.

Bob,

It seems that the Ecuadorian blockers also very creative - or is it a US style?

Tom

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Hey Bob!

I'm really interested in what you're calling...elsewhere the Panama Hatworks of Montecristi SanJuan hat stingy in a 7 5/8. Any chances?

 

[Ugarte]

This style - is it the diamante?

Si, at least I believe it to be.

It came out really well and the brim also looks wide enough to shade your eyes from the sun.

Gracias! Muy importante around these parts. I can't wait until it warms up enough AND the wind stops blowing so I can wear it.

Bob,

It seems that the Ecuadorian blockers also very creative - or is it a US style?

It does have the "Made in Ecuador" brand burned into it.

Mark
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[Panamabob]

That pictured hat is a softer crown crease than the Diamante. The Diamante is done by a different blocker in Ecuador.

 

[Lon Goval]

Tear Drop Brisa Cuenca

Bob, I like the darker color on the Tear Drop Brisa Cuenca. Is this available in 7 1/2 at this time, or is it in transit? The color appears to be more forgiving for sweat staining. Should these be ordered through you or the website? The website doesn't note any color or crown choices in the lower price range of the Brisa Cuenca.

Ralph

 

[Viper Man]

Nice!