This is how I counted the WPI (weaves per inch) in my hats. I downloaded a printable square (2ea.), then pieced them together, then put clear tape over them. You can download your own printable square here: https://www.printablerulers.net/preview/Square On my system it prints to proper 1" scale.
I noticed that my white Borsalino that I thought was fairly tight was not tight at all! I can't remember but I think I paid around $275 for it? The colored one I paid $220. Look at the weave counts: White: about 135. Darker: about 90 (if I am counting right). These probably don't belong in the panama thread. I don't think these are Panamas? Just for example. What I learned was: Pictures are misleading in this case. Still great hats though.
I noticed that my white Borsalino that I thought was fairly tight was not tight at all! I can't remember but I think I paid around $275 for it? The colored one I paid $220. Look at the weave counts: White: about 135. Darker: about 90 (if I am counting right). These probably don't belong in the panama thread. I don't think these are Panamas? Just for example. What I learned was: Pictures are misleading in this case. Still great hats though.
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