monbla256
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panamajess,
I thought I would give you an example of the Semi-Calado style of Panama which ARE somewhat cooler than the others mainly because of the much more open spaces in the style of patterned weaving. The first is a Montecristi Semi-Calado ( 526wpi) which I got from Panama Bob last year and he sent to Gus Miller at Batsakes Hat shop in Cincinatti for blocking and finishing.
The second is a Cuenca Brisa weave ( 150 wpi) Semi-Calado I got from him last year as well:
Of ALL my Panama's these two could be said to be the "coolest" ones I wear mainly as with the much more open area it alows what ever air/breeze thats blowing to flow across my noggin. The Monti has a leather sweat and the Cuenca has a fabric and since these are more of a "dress" hat I rarely wear them when i would be in a big sweat inducing conditions if possible ie from the house to the car, from the car to the bulding I'm going into, then reverse when going back. I WOULD NOT wear out in the Texas sun all day, thats what my work Cuencas are for
I thought I would give you an example of the Semi-Calado style of Panama which ARE somewhat cooler than the others mainly because of the much more open spaces in the style of patterned weaving. The first is a Montecristi Semi-Calado ( 526wpi) which I got from Panama Bob last year and he sent to Gus Miller at Batsakes Hat shop in Cincinatti for blocking and finishing.
The second is a Cuenca Brisa weave ( 150 wpi) Semi-Calado I got from him last year as well:
Of ALL my Panama's these two could be said to be the "coolest" ones I wear mainly as with the much more open area it alows what ever air/breeze thats blowing to flow across my noggin. The Monti has a leather sweat and the Cuenca has a fabric and since these are more of a "dress" hat I rarely wear them when i would be in a big sweat inducing conditions if possible ie from the house to the car, from the car to the bulding I'm going into, then reverse when going back. I WOULD NOT wear out in the Texas sun all day, thats what my work Cuencas are for