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[1mach1]

40s Vita Felt

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/index.php?posts/2399141

Justin, you never cease to amaze.

 

[moehawk]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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[Desert dog]

Excellent. Good score DD.

Thanks 1mach1!

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[1mach1]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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Damaged or not John, that is a fantastic hat. I'd wear the snot out of it. Great purchase!!

 

[Desert dog]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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That's a fine looking hat! I'd have no problem wearing it a lot!

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[Tukwila]

My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.

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That felt really looks delicious! Great lid, DD!

 

[moehawk]

Damaged or not John, that is a fantastic hat. I'd wear the snot out of it. Great purchase!!

Thanks Harv!
I think that the damage makes it easier to wear it snotless.

 

[Tukwila]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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Fantastic, Moe. Even with the break, it's a heck of a hat!

 

[moehawk]

That's a fine looking hat! I'd have no problem wearing it a lot!

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Thanks Desert dog!

 

[moehawk]

Fantastic, Moe. Even with the break, it's a heck of a hat!

Thanks Tukwila!
I think this is the finest Panama I've handled, the Dunlap I traded with Stefan is close, but not quite there...

 

[1mach1]

Thanks Harv!
I think that the damage makes it easier to wear it snotless.

Exactly!!

 

[Desert dog]

That felt really looks delicious! Great lid, DD!

Thank you Tukwila!

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[deadlyhandsome]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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Incredible find. I’d wear it as is but I also might see if it could be repaired at something close to a reasonable price. A great score in any case.


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[Redfokker]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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With a hat this beautiful, that minor (?) blemish is easily overlooked. I would wear it too! Nice snag John.

 

[Frunobulax]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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I'd say it's a score. Looks pretty good even with the brim break.


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[moehawk]

Incredible find. I’d wear it as is but I also might see if it could be repaired at something close to a reasonable price. A great score in any case.


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Thanks Brent!
I'll probably end up just wearing it but the thought of an Art Fawcett Duplex with a black or charcoal lightweight beaver brim at about 2.75 inches did cross my mind.

 

[moehawk]

With a hat this beautiful, that minor (?) blemish is easily overlooked. I would wear it too! Nice snag John.

Thanks Mike!
If I find myself staring obsessively at that spot I'll just put it on so I can't see it. Problem solved.

 

[moehawk]

I'd say it's a score. Looks pretty good even with the brim break.


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Thanks Jim!
It is a pretty amazing thing to look at and wonder how long somebody spent weaving it. Not to mention wondering what the original owner paid for it...

 

[Wesslyn]

This Panama was in a lot of ladies' hats that I saw on Goodwill's online auction site. There weren't any detailed pics, and the one of it wasn't very clear, but the description said "Optimo" and it looked like a fine weave so I bid on it. It arrived today. Beautiful hat, but unfortunately damaged. Broken straw in the brim. Don't think it was from the handling by the seller, but a bummer that it didn't show in the pic. Probably would have bid anyway, just to handle an Optimo Panama at a price I can afford.
Here's pics.

Innards

Closeups

And a noggie

Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Almost perfect other than that broken straw in the brim. Still gonna wear it!

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Ah, the infinite wisdom of Goodwill...
I used to work at a Goodwill. I'd routinely be reprimanded for correcting the managers about hats, vintage items, vintage clothes, etc.
I once found someone put a Borsalino in a Halloween crate, which would have been likely ruined if I'd not rescued it. It irks me that so many stores likely operate similarly.
But at least that means deals can be found. Nice score, indeed.

 

[Bamaboots]

Churchill Beaver 50 Rancher. 3" brim w/cattleman crease. Nice felt on this one with a finish really close to my 100's. Cowboy stiff brim but the crown is soft and pliable. Dense, thin felt with a great hand. Great 2" sweat and not the black liner or sweat as in my other Churchill's.