I am also a 7 3/8 ...I ordered my size and it fits well.I see a lot of people complain that the size is not what they thought it was. They seem to be saying these hats come in a bit larger than the size they are advertised as. I take a 7 3/8 and the one above says seven and one half.
I see a lot of people complain that the size is not what they thought it was. They seem to be saying these hats come in a bit larger than the size they are advertised as. I take a 7 3/8 and the one above says seven and one half.
I am obviously late to the game but PHD is who I would recommend as well. They are true Panama hats, meaning they are hand mode in Ecuador. Keep in mind as they are hand made you will have individual “character” to each hat. Let us know when you get it and share your thoughts.good deal. Thanks. I ordered from PHD same hat as above but in my size.
I decided to buy a Domingo Carranza in his new website I want to see the cheapest grade and it is a nice 190 USD hat. I really like that crown.
Welcome aboard, Brian!Hello gentlemen, I’ve been able to answer all of my questions with the great prior threads here in the Lounge. However, this is one I could not resolve, so I’m obliged to post.
I don’t have much knowledge about Panama hats, other than an hour or so of research and video watching. I’ve been eyeing this Beaver Brand plantation style Panacool on eBay, and I’m pondering whether the straw quality and craftsmanship is worth its $100 price tag. I assume it’s not made of toquilla palm by an Ecuadorian craftsman, but it seems to be rather fine and possibly well made. I’d greatly appreciate any insight about the quality of this hat, and if it’s a good deal for a cash-strapped 16 year old gentleman.
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Additionally, I’d like to ask for guidance on another hat. As for an actual Ecuadorian Monticristi, this brand new fedora seems quite nice for a price of $55, but I’m wondering if it’s much of a deal at all. This one’s new, with an ambiguous tag stating that it’s genuine. There’s no photos of the underside, but I could certainly ask. I see that it’s stitched across the edge of the brim, which is not ideal, but the straw looks quite nice, so I’m not sure what to think of it. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts on this panama as well.
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Thank you all for your time and insight.
Brian
I think you made a wise decision. Are you a size 7 1/4?Dear hatsRme and belfastboy, I greatly appreciate your input. Upon review, I’ll likely wait to find something I really want at a nice price. I tend to search for clothes and hats at a steep discount, and I’ll keep an eye out for such a deal on eBay. hatsRme, your suggestion about enjoying the ride and learning is quite true. I agree, and I like your outlook. Belfastboy, I’m glad to hear about the relative value of the hats. Your advice on these hats answered my questions well.
Thank you for your generous help.
Brian
Yes sir, I am a size 7 1/4.
I’ve been looking for 7 1/4 panamas on eBay for around a month now, and it seems I found a nice deal this morning in my saved searches. It’s a like new Del Monico wide brim genuine Montecristi, and it was listed for $39, so I immediately bought it as it had been listed within the last couple of hours. I think it was a far better choice than the previous two hats I featured!
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Carouselvic and Eric, thanks for the info. As I have seen the terms “Montecristi” and “genuine Panama hat” used somewhat synonymously, what exactly denotes the difference? Also, that chart and article about different hat grades is quite helpful, thank you for the link.
I think you did well for your 1st Panama hat. It’s a good start for a young 16 year old gentleman such as your self.Yes sir, I am a size 7 1/4.
I’ve been looking for 7 1/4 panamas on eBay for around a month now, and it seems I found a nice deal this morning in my saved searches. It’s a like new Del Monico wide brim genuine Montecristi, and it was listed for $39, so I immediately bought it as it had been listed within the last couple of hours. I think it was a far better choice than the previous two hats I featured!
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