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Panama Hat Thread
Re: Optimo Supernatural Straw I just managed to dig up in a Google search that B.G. Schutkeker (the monogram inside the leather band) was a Doctor at Buffalo State Hospital in the Psych Ward from 1935 to 1936. Perhaps this is the proverbial "Mad Hatter" ;) -
Panama Hat Thread
Re: Optimo Supernatural Straw Well put Gene...I'm learning! -
Panama Hat Thread
I just found a hat similar to yours... Hi Dinerman, I recently won on ebay a vintage Optimo that looks very much like yours but made for Kleinhans & Co of Buffalo NY. They went out of business in the late 40's. Do you have any history on your hat that might be shared by mine? Since the hat... -
Panama Hat Thread
Thanks all! Although I like the wider band on FFF's and Fiddletown's hats I guess I'll live with the band for now, but I had this idea to try to find some material that has a grapevine pattern in it to make a band out of...that would be the proverbial "feather in the cap" for a wine guy... -
Panama Hats
I'm finally wearing a REAL Montecristi! Well folks, after that whole episode with Ultrafino Hats I finally have a Montecristi on my head! Ultrafino did refund my money in full to their credit, although I had to cajole them to make a prompt refund rather than the three weeks time they wanted... -
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Panama Hat Thread
I'm finally wearing a REAL Montecristi! Well folks, after that whole episode with Ultrafino Hats (see the "Panama Hats" thread I started then) I finally have a Montecristi on my head! Ultrafino did refund my money in full to their credit, although I had to cajole them to make a prompt refund... -
Blended vs. Single Malt
A tip from the trade... As the owner of a boutique wine and spirits shop I have had the pleasure of tasting much of what is out there. So far, and I know this is subjective, the best I have tasted is Compass Box. They make a range of superior small batch blended Scotches in most styles. My...- WineGuy
- Post #36
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Panama Hat Thread
Also duped by Ultrafino I had the same experience recently, purchased what Ultrafino called a Montecristi USA hand blocked super fino fedora that they claimed took over four weeks to make. Paid $100. Received a Cuenca hat that was machine blocked and had a 10x12 wpi (120 cuenta) which is... -
Panama Hats
Refund update So Neil, I got an email from Ultrafino yesterday stating that they will process a refund in two to three weeks, I responded by telling them that if a refund was not received by Tuesday I would post negative feedback on ebay and then start a claim with PayPal...the refund posted to... -
Panama Hats
We'll See Hi Neil, Ultrafino just signed for the hat a few minutes ago (they are in WA) so the clock is ticking now. I'm not worried about it because they sent an email promising a full unconditional refund and I have the backing of PayPal if they don't. Additionally, the threat of negative... -
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Panama Hats
Sorry I created such a stir Well the last thing I thought I would do when starting the thread was to create such contention between members. Contrary to Lefty's assertion, I did in fact browse through the existing threads looking for a focus on Panama Hats, I also did a search for Panama Hats... -
Panama Hats
Your hat proves my point Hey Carouselvic, Your hat proves my original point made when I started this thread, your hat looks like it has exactly the same weave pattern(plus the neat vent pattern) of the hat I got from Ultrafino for more than double the price you paid. If Ultrafino had... -
Panama Hats
Looks incredible for the price Hey Atticus, the hat looks great for the money and wears well on you...I can't wait for my PB to arrive. -
Panama Hats
Wait till I get my PB hat I just ordered a PH from PB and after a phone conversation with him and several emails, I feel I'm dealing with an honorable and sincere purveyor of Panama Hats. As soon as it arrives I'll post some picks, but just from the lo-res pic he sent me, the hat seems to be... -
Panama Hats
Sent it back! Well, I finally got a call back from Jason at Ultrafino Panama Hats and he did not have a very good explanation for the difference in quality his ad represented versus what he sent me. His argument that the hat took over 4 weeks to make despite the 10x12 WPI just did not hold... -
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Panama Hats
As a new guy in town, I could not find a concentration on Panama Hats yet I saw enough posts to bloat a thread, so here goes. I just received today my Montecristi Gatsby Extrafino. I researched Panama Hats best I could before making the purchase but I'm not sure I got the quality... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Just got my Montecristi Gatsby extrafino...not sure of quality I just received today my Montecristi Gatsby Extrafino. I researched Panama Hats best I could before making the purchase but I'm not sure I got the quality represented. The etailer Ultrafino Montecristi Panama Hats sold this hat... -
'Orphan' A-2 jackets
Avirex A-2 Flying Tigers jacket Thanks for the welcome Kampkatz, I've been watching ebay for a while and have seen several Avirex AVG jackets for sale but all of them had cream color linings and none had the Chinese characters or the group emblem. I'm wondering if mine is a "one off".- WineGuy
- Post #28
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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How did you find the lounge?
Googling for info on vintage Avirex A-2 jackets As my jacket is on it's last legs I was Googling for info on vintage Avirex A-2 jackets when I came across the Fedora Lounge and a thread on "orphaned jackets", the rest is history.- WineGuy
- Post #379
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
A Rainy day in NY...maybe last chance to wear my Stetson this season Ever since discovering the Fedora Lounge, while researching A-2 jackets, I have found my self getting caught up in all things nostalgic. I have this chocolate brown Royal Stetson Fedora that I purchased on a whim from the JJ...
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