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    Help needed with Panama

    Just iron the brim and it should take care of it... If not let me know...:D
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    Panama Hat Thread

    Shantung is a woven paper yarn... Types of Straw Sisal – Sisal straw constitutes stiff fiber used mainly in making rope and cordage. It is also a good looking yet strong fiber used for making hats. Sisal is a Mexican and Central American plant from the Agave Sisalana species...
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    Hot Weather Hats

    Montecristi or Cuenca Panama hats Check with Robert Weber here at the lounge... He goes by Panamabob... He also has straws with the vents or cut outs along the side of the crown...:) Here is his web site... http://www.panamas.biz/cuenca.html Phone number is 260-492-0268:D
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    Straw Hats for Summer- new to wearing Hats

    Finest hats in the world... One word Panamabob... http://www.panamas.biz/
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    Panama Hats

    84 years old... Here is a 1923 Casa Arcentales Montecristi Panama Hat. The hat was sent from an Ecuadorian Diplomat to the US Secrectary of State. The hat was in a wooden box and has the original pricetag which listed $150.00 dated Feb 1923. The hat was blocked by Graham at Optimo Hat Co of...
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    Light weight felt hats

    Its now 300lbs. Art's fish.... You know how a story makes a fish grow...Picture is aged...
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    Stetson book

    Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating This is a great book and most hatters still use it today... Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating by Henry Ermatinger, Hatter. c.1919 http://www.ivarose.com/inc/sdetail/4901
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    Panama Hats

    Just keep your Montecristi Panama from drying out... Mist it once a month with water or take into the bath room while you shower and give it a steam bath.... Don't leave it in a locked up hot car etc...
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    Summer Weight Straw Hats

    Panamabob is the man... Panamabob is a member here and has great Montecristi Panama hats... Give him a call and I'm sure he get you what you want at a very fair price... http://www.panamas.biz/ Phone: 260-492-0268
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    Machine blocked panamas

    The machine blocking the hats can weaken/ stress the fibers and I have seen the straw cracked on some. I think a hand blocked Panama will last longer.
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    Recent Birth of Daniel Weber Danamabob? Panamadan?

    You sure have some fine looking Fino Fino babies....How many wpsi...? :eusa_clap :) :eusa_clap I'm happy for you and yours.:D
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    Moth protection for Hats

    Walk in cooler I have a couple of custom hat makers friends that bought used walk in coolers and they keep there felt hat body's in the walk in...No moths etc...I believe they said it also helps the felt to age...:D
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    How much would you pay?

    Its not what you pay its what you get! I wouldn't pay one cent for one... I now only buy custom made hats and a new or old Borsalino does not hold a candle to a 100% beaver hat body or a nice blended body in my opinion. Steve Delk $225 for a custom and a Art Fawcett just a little more. I...
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    Beaver fedoras

    You want to see what!!
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    Ribbon Problem.....

    Hat bands... I use pugaree type ribbons... Here is one source. http://www.zootsuitstore.com/Shopping/Catalog/product_detail.asp?ProductCode=HCA175
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    Long Overdue Visit to Chicago

    No hype with Optimo! Optimo Hat Company... Its worth the trip to see a real hat shop... "His Real Milan Straws" and Panama hats are works of art. His felts are $425.00 but just to see his different finish he puts on his hats is eye opening... I flew from Florida just to see a real old...
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    Wested - Doctor Who / Das Boot

    Did you get your money back ??? Thanks, Sharpey
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    Can I get some help choosing a color?

    Another Art Fawcett... This hat has been soaked many times and worn in field and still looks brand new...It just gets better and better.
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    Moth protection for Hats

    http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=16315&highlight=moths
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    Can I get some help choosing a color?

    Wow!! I love my Hickory Wonder from Art Fawcett. His finish is very nice since he doesn't pounce it to the core...

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