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    Panama Hat Thread

    A panama is as customizable as any other hat. If you go to a hatter maker, you can get the crown, brim, ribbon and style of your choosing.
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    So whats so horrible about the new Stetsons anyway?

    did you pick up the panama from Paris Hatters too?
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    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Gt-Is that a picture of the really small one? If so, that is my size! Edit-sorry, failed to notice it was RClark's hat.
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    Thanks Mike! Maybe we can do a comparison thread on your VS and my Optimo.
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    My new Ray Ban Clubmaster 5154 2000's

    I like those a lot...then again, I had the original Clubmasters in high school and have another pair now. Great glasses and they suit you.
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    At the Wise Hatter-thanks. I may have to check out Art's website again.
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    Nice hat! Is that an Optimo or some other?
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    GTDean-just for giggles, I googled perfection measured objectively and got the attached article. It appears there are infinite ways to determine what perfection is based on how you measure it (which will change with each person), much like many of the responses to this thread have already...
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    I think you just nailed the issue and the answer-some of the new Stetson hats are very nice. And, they compare nicely to the vintage hats I have seen and felt (no pun intended). Other modern hats I have seen don't compare. Likewise, some of the vintage hats I have handled don't compare to...
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    Hat felting was an art and to take a quantitative look at the hat made then compared to now would be like trying to quantify a work of art by an old master compared to the work of a modern artist. Some in both camps are good, some are not to my liking, but, its still art. I stand by the...
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    So whats so horrible about the new Stetsons anyway?

    I wold love to find a Road Master in a size 7--I really missed out not buying one of those hats when they were offered.
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    Vintage versus modern ´quality´

    I'll take a stab at this. I have several Stetson Open Roads-1950s to present. The felt on the older hats is thinner and more moldable-it has a nicer hand or feel when compared to the 2012 hat; it also has a more generous block (i.e., the crown is taller). However, my 2013 20x Open Road is...
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    Johnny Depp's Latest Hat...

    Well...Willie is from Texas and has worn hats in the past.
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    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152083787048392&set=pb.89979878391.-2207520000.1394287118.&type=3&theater
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    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    Fellas, there are tons of other reasons to love Texas! As the saying goes, don't ask a man if he's from Texas...if he is, he'll tell you and if he's not you'll look bad for embarrassing him. Please keep in mind I'm feeling quite Texascentric because this week marks both the birth of the...
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    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    Do you have a link for that Leddy? edit-never mind: I found it.
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    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    2 3/8th inches on the front edge. The highest part of the crease is 4 1/2 inches; the front is a tad bit under that at the front pinch.
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    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    my foldable forty-seven got here today. Nice hat! That is the softest Shantung I have ever seen--almost too soft; but, it is a foldable hat! Workmanship seems good--I really like the color of the ribbon. BUT-I have a pin head and ordered a 7 and this hat fits more like a 6 7/8. Before I...
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    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    Thanks Jeff-I was received the shipping notice and I'm very excited!
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    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    I just checked the email confirmation and can't tell if the hat is in stock...so, I'll wait for the shipping confirmation message. But, yeah, 5 days seems right once it ships. The really nice thing is that I can compare it to a Stetson Panama I bought in Key West 6 years ago...I have a feeling...

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