New Panama from Brent Black

[Hatyulo]

Hey,

What's the WPSI about of this hat?

"Dear all,

I have been browsing this site for a while and got many valuable information.

I have recently conducted and experiment and ordered one panama hat, with the same budget (more or less 1000 USD each) from three different makers : Brent Black, Panama Bob and Casey at Panama Hats direct".

Well this is mine from Panama Hatworks of Montecristi being less than 1K - some 0,9K USD.

This Montecristi is there, real and existent. Just to show that Bob has them and sends them.:cheers1:

Sorry for double posting - customer loyalty obliges.

 

[hatsRme]

Hey,

What's the WPSI about of this hat?

My guess, based on the look of the texture in the photo puts the WPI in the high 100s at least, around 1000 WPI.

Panama Bob is no longer in the Panama business, though. Sad. He's a great guy who took a beating from unscrupulous vendors, was my understanding.

 

[Hatyulo]

Thank you!
In the Panama thread I asked whether it was worth to order from panamahutdirekt.de / their Ebay store but no one'd had experience / heard about them that was quite surprising as they have hundreds of positive ratings on Ebay.
I was even accused that I worked for them just because I mentioned what I read / saw.
Anyway their product seem like value for money beside free shipping but I'd still like to read / hear some personal experience at Fedora Lounge before I make my mind and order from 'em.

My guess, based on the look of the texture in the photo puts the WPI in the high 100s at least, around 1000 WPI.

Panama Bob is no longer in the Panama business, though. Sad. He's a great guy who took a beating from unscrupulous vendors, was my understanding.

 

[radiation]

Hi Hatyulo,
I own a 15 year old Panama hat which I bought directly in Ecuador. I wanted to buy a new one of the same quality (24/inch^2) and found Panamahutdirekt on the web. I was also surprised that I found here no comments about the shop. I took the chance and got in contact with Mrs. Hesse. I received good advice and decided to order. After only one week the hat arrived in very good condition. It is the had I was looking for in perfect quality for a very fair price. I can recommend PanamaHutdirekt.

 

[Hatyulo]

Thank you so much for your reply.
I'm glad to hear something positive feedback about 'em, it makes me more confident.
The only thing I have concern is that they refused
writing a lower amount as product value on the package than the real retail. It makes their hat 19-27% more expensive thanks to EU VATs...

Hi Hatyulo,
I own a 15 year old Panama hat which I bought directly in Ecuador. I wanted to buy a new one of the same quality (24/inch^2) and found Panamahutdirekt on the web. I was also surprised that I found here no comments about the shop. I took the chance and got in contact with Mrs. Hesse. I received good advice and decided to order. After only one week the hat arrived in very good condition. It is the had I was looking for in perfect quality for a very fair price. I can recommend PanamaHutdirekt.

 

[hatsRme]

The only thing I have concern is that they refused
writing a lower amount as product value on the package than the real retail. It makes their hat 19-27% more expensive thanks to EU VATs...

Do you mean that the fact that they're honest bothers you?!

 

[radiation]

Actually I see it also like hatsRme. If PanamaHutdirkt acts according to law and is honest they are more trustworthy to me. @Hatyulo: If you like to see an image of the hat let me know.

 

[Hatyulo]

Actually I see it also like hatsRme. If PanamaHutdirkt acts according to law and is honest they are more trustworthy to me. @Hatyulo: If you like to see an image of the hat let me know.

Yes, I'd really appreciate if you posted some images of your acquisition.

 

[hatsRme]

Yes

Yes, I'd really appreciate if you posted some images of your acquisition.

You only waited nine months. Welcome back!!
Radiation must have reached his half-life; hasn’t been here since the last post.

 

[psklenar]

I've just received my first Brent Black and posted a couple of pictures in the Panama Hat Thread (post #4105).

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