SISAL HAT CHARACTERISTICS
I have some questions regarding sisal straw hat, especially in comparison to a Panama:
Coarse or smooth texture?
Malleable or stiff?
Can it be shaped by steam?
Light or heavy?
Breathable and cool or hot?
SISAL HAT CHARACTERISTICS
I have some questions regarding sisal straw hat, especially in comparison to a Panama:
Coarse or smooth texture?
Malleable or stiff?
Can it be shaped by steam?
Light or heavy?
Breathable and cool or hot?
I had bad luck with Panama Hats Direct. I purchased a Fino and Montecristi and grade 10 Cuenca. The weave was okay but the blocking was abysmal. The attached hat pic was supposed to be a "Havana". The hat looks like a Gambler mated with a Havana and had an ugly baby. My wife says it looks...
Where Can I Find a Decent Panama At a Budget Price?
I'm looking for a natural Cuenca, teardrop crown with 2 1/4 brim or less. This will be a "working" hat for Africa, so i'm not overly concerned with weave count. What I don't want is a overly stiffened cardboard hat, or coarse feel. I...
I want to shape some of my old hats to an open crown so I can experiment with different creases. My size is 7 3/8. What size and type block should I get? Where do I find the best deal? any tips on shaping?
My son received this charcoal rabbit ready to wear from Mike. He did a center crease, wide pinch with a 2 1/8 brim. I had him add the 19 ligne burgundy ribbon. This is my second ready to wear. See post 1644 for pictures of my bronze RTW. The Tonak felts are great. I'm itching for the dove!
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