It's square and blocky, like an OR or a Stratoliner. If the brim wasn't so stiff with shellac, I'd turn it into an OR with a fedora slant and a downturned front brim.
I just sold all mine. Several here use Panama Hats Direct. How much are you looking to spend?
Art Fawcett at Vintage Silhouettes has several grades of hat bodies. Mike Miller at NW Hat Co has some hat bodies, and John Penman has Cuenca and Montecristi hat bodies....
David Morgan sells them, too. Prices are higher than the Aussie purchase, but shipping is a day or two quicker.
https://www.davidmorgan.com/shop-content/akubra/
I'm not sure, Bob. I wondered the same thing myself. Could very well be, as the leather snaps have deteriorated and the box has worn at the back hinge, has a torn corner, etc.
I got this 5X Stetson off ebay and it arrived yesterday. It does look perfect, but reeks of old cigarette smoke and needed a good brushing. I've stuffed the box with wadded up newspaper to absorb the odors and wrap the hat in the same when not wearing. It seems to be helping.
It's a 7-3/8...
I got this apparently unworn Stetson 5X in a fancy box just yesterday... but it does reek of old cigarette smoke and needed a good brushing. So I thought I'd wear it this morning on my errands. Had to grab the Wrangler "George Strait" shirt I picked up on close out at the local farm store...
Looks like a pretty slick, hat!
For the previous posters: The south American country is Colombia. I live near the Columbia river. Spelling makes a world of difference. :)
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