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Panama Hat Thread

Bill Hughes

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Maybe next time you could spread the wealth?!
Funny you should say that. With the exception of it being a 2 1/2” brim and a bit dirty it is the same Panama as my other. So I thought I could offer this to one of my fedora brothers/sisters. But then I realized I could just send this out and have it cleaned, reblocked, and get a new ribbon in a different color. Then it’s a really different hat in looks. So anyway, the second idea won out. But I did have serious thought about using it for trade bait. There a a few fedoras out there that would cause serious thought for trade. As it stands right now, I believe I will be sending it to Art Fawcett to do his magic.
 

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Funny you should say that. With the exception of it being a 2 1/2” brim and a bit dirty it is the same Panama as my other. So I thought I could offer this to one of my fedora brothers/sisters. But then I realized I could just send this out and have it cleaned, reblocked, and get a new ribbon in a different color. Then it’s a really different hat in looks. So anyway, the second idea won out. But I did have serious thought about using it for trade bait. There a a few fedoras out there that would cause serious thought for trade. As it stands right now, I believe I will be sending it to Art Fawcett to do his magic.
Well now...Art is a great person to do straw or panama hat work for sure. Not all hatters work with panama or straw, and I am betting Art knows a lot of that as he makes Milan hats and does those "duplex" hats with half straw half fur felt...and those hats are really "purty"!
 
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This Montecristi is size 7. If someone needed a 7-1/8 or 7-1/4 it would be a great candidate to be reblocked & go the Dualist/Duplex route. I didn't inquire with Art but I'm sure it can't be blocked up enough to fit me.

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Funny you should say that. With the exception of it being a 2 1/2” brim and a bit dirty it is the same Panama as my other. So I thought I could offer this to one of my fedora brothers/sisters. But then I realized I could just send this out and have it cleaned, reblocked, and get a new ribbon in a different color. Then it’s a really different hat in looks. So anyway, the second idea won out. But I did have serious thought about using it for trade bait. There a a few fedoras out there that would cause serious thought for trade. As it stands right now, I believe I will be sending it to Art Fawcett to do his magic.
Good for you, Bill. I have 4 Panama hats, 3 from Cuenca and one semi-calado from Montecristi. They are all different in their own way... just as my felt hats are all unique.

It takes a lot of effort, research and time to locate fine hats and a bit of luck thrown in to find those that are a good deal. IMO, to expect someone to just offer all that up is a bit naive, for lack of a better word.
 

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So I made an offer of $250 which was accepted. How did I do?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Montecrist...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

If I over paid please tell me so I don’t make the same mistakes!

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Hi Hat Folks

Complete newbie here.

Thought I would come up for air from the leather jacket rabbit hole to see if there were other rabbit holes to go down. Would appreciate any advice.

Looking for an Ecuador straw. I am 6’-1’ 200 lb., and don’t want a stingy brim, or anything too wide and tall either. As I mentioned I am a newbie to hats. Bought a carbon grey Akubra Stylemaster size 60 starter fedora last winter that I am pretty happy with:

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Also, just ordered an Akubra Capricorn from Everything Australian, as I tend to be pretty rough on hats, and like to travel with a backpack in rainy tropical climates:

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Love the Brent Black Montecristi Bill. Gonna plug that into the bay for a while see if anything pops up in a 7-1/2.

Just left a similar message with Art at VS, see what he comes up with.

Love all the shared knowledge.

Peace
 

Bill Hughes

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I was just kidding. BUT I do have 28 panama hats that I collected over the years, especially from Panama Bob (remember him??). Seriously though, I am a size 58...
Yes I took it for a joke. But with 28 Panama hats YOU may want to think about spreading the wealth. Especially with another 58 like me! :D
 
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Hi Hat Folks

Complete newbie here.

Thought I would come up for air from the leather jacket rabbit hole to see if there were other rabbit holes to go down. Would appreciate any advice.

Looking for an Ecuador straw. I am 6’-1’ 200 lb., and don’t want a stingy brim, or anything too wide and tall either. As I mentioned I am a newbie to hats. Bought a carbon grey Akubra Stylemaster size 60 starter fedora last winter that I am pretty happy with:

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Also, just ordered an Akubra Capricorn from Everything Australian, as I tend to be pretty rough on hats, and like to travel with a backpack in rainy tropical climates:

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Love the Brent Black Montecristi Bill. Gonna plug that into the bay for a while see if anything pops up in a 7-1/2.

Just left a similar message with Art at VS, see what he comes up with.

Love all the shared knowledge.

Peace


I’ve managed to avoid the leather jacket thing...I’ve enough irons in my fire.

You’re looking at some great summer hats, but the real Panama hats and VS straw hats don’t sound like good choices for backpacking in the rain. If you like fine hats you won’t be happy with palm (SunBody) hats that love the rain. You’re probably best served with polypropylene “straw” and Akubra makes some good ones.


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This Optimo Panama was mixed in with a bunch of ladies' hats in a Goodwill auction. I bid on it even though there was only one shot of the outside, not very clear, and the description only of "Optimo". The fineness of the weave was evident even in the bad pic. Beautiful hat, with one unfortunate spot of damage, a cracked straw on the brim that wasn't visible in the pic. Oh well, still an amazing piece of art.

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Weave closeups

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The noggie

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Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Bummer about the brim, but it won't stop me from wearing it this summer!

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This Optimo Panama was mixed in with a bunch of ladies' hats in a Goodwill auction. I bid on it even though there was only one shot of the outside, not very clear, and the description only of "Optimo". The fineness of the weave was evident even in the bad pic. Beautiful hat, with one unfortunate spot of damage, a cracked straw on the brim that wasn't visible in the pic. Oh well, still an amazing piece of art.

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Insides

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Weave closeups

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The noggie

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Brim 2 1/2", crown 4" in front. 75g. Bummer about the brim, but it won't stop me from wearing it this summer!

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Can't count very well from your pictures, but that looks close to 1600 weaves per inch, Moe. Incredible find, partner!
 
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"Echt Panama" J. Pul Muntplein 5 Amsterdam, 59cm, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 3/8 inches probably late 1950s maybe later. This hat was one of a recent 3 hat find that included a Rehfus & Cie. / Hutfabrikanten Homburg and a Echter Borsalino Homburg. I tend to think it was blocked and dressed locally. I really like the ribbon design and blocking / form.

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J. Pul Jr. Muntplein 5 Amsterdam probably 1920s - 1930s.

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moehawk

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"Echt Panama" J. Pul Muntplein 5 Amsterdam, 59cm, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 3/8 inches probably late 1950s maybe later. This hat was one of a recent 3 hat find that included a Rehfus & Cie. / Hutfabrikanten Homburg and a Echter Borsalino Homburg. I tend to think it was blocked and dressed locally. I really like the ribbon design and blocking / form.

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J. Pul Jr. Muntplein 5 Amsterdam probably 1920s - 1930s.

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That Echt Panama is Echt beautiful!
Nice find!
 

Bill Hughes

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In just under 3 months I have picked up my third Brent Black. (A hat trick). I offered $150 which was accepted. The only thing I dislike about this hat is the sweatband is not leather. It has the black cotton twill that Brent Black offers. I do like that it has a brown crown ribbon vs the standard black.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRENT-BLACK-Montecristi-Classic-Fedora-Panama-Hat-Brown-Ribbon-7-5-EXCELLENT/362295478753?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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WOW Bill........some fantastic hats....................I guess you are all set for summer!!!!!!;)
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