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Panama Bob's $25 Cuenca

Guardian Enzo

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Hello, all - newbie question here. I'm sure Bob's stellar reputation here is well-earned, but does anyone have experience specifically with the $25 Cuenca? I'm just wondering if it's really possible to get a decent quality Panama for that price, no matter who from. It's apparently available in either Llano or Brisa (I didn't even know you could get a Llano weave from Cuenca, never mind for 25 bucks).

Any feedback on that hat specifically in either weave would be appreciated. I quite like the Rio Plata and the Caballero. Thanks in advance.
 

casechopper

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I have a hat I bought from PB for around $25 and it's a nice hat that I've worn for the last 2-3 years and it's holding up well.
 

casechopper

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Nope, I just use the cloth/synthetic sweat that came with it. It's black and does bleed a bit but hasn't bled to the outside of the hat so not a problem for me.
 

Mystic

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Nope, I just use the cloth/synthetic sweat that came with it. It's black and does bleed a bit but hasn't bled to the outside of the hat so not a problem for me.

Thanks, good to know. I have been thinking about a cloth sweatband in a summer hat. Gets very humid in Florida. Leather sticks to the forehead.
 

casechopper

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Here's my PB cuenca cuencano that I got for about that amount around 3 years ago.

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RJR

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I've had nothing but great experience with PB's less expensive and/or discount hats.
 

gear-guy

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southern indiana
Authentic Sombrero de Paja Toquilla, Can't believe it's only $25 might just order another in a different color and crown shape just to have them!
 

new2hats

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SC
I love Panamabob! He's the only one I will ever order from. Am about to get my greedy paws on more hats. Thanks for the heads-up on his sale!
 

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