My Other Panama

[SHARPETOYS]

Baron California Hats

Well, gee, I really cannot say which is my favorite. I like them both. If pressed, I would have to say the boater because it is more of a classic style.
Finding them is another story. I had to look long and hard to find them in 7 5/8 and in good condition. The boater is a Stetson Medalist and the Skimmer is a Dobbs. I think they are still being made and there was a link on the Lounge somewhere to the seller.
You will probably want to go to a 7 1/2 if you are a 7 3/8 long oval for sure because they are more round than they are oval. The other thing is that the oval and size differs from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within models. [huh] In vintage I would stick with either a Stetson or Dobbs because they have fit me the best with my extra long oval.

Regards to all,

J

JP,
What do you think of this one with the wider brim ?? It has a 3 inch brim 3 1/2 crown and a nice ribbon????????????????????????????????????? :beer: Coke

http://baronhats.com/straw_boater.htm

 

[jamespowers]

JP,
What do you think of this one with the wider brim ?? It has a 3 inch brim 3 1/2 crown and a nice ribbon????????????????????????????????????? :beer: Coke

http://baronhats.com/straw_boater.htm

It actually looks pretty good. The weave is not exactly like mine but the general dimensions are. I like the ribbon. It is very authentic looking. They even make them in popular sizes.
They are about 500 miles south of me so it is not likely I can drop into their store and take a look. Maybe if I am in the area I can check it out though. I knew someone was still selling these hats. I know there are still a few people out there that like to wear them---I mean besides me.

Regards to all,

J

 

[SHARPETOYS]

It actually looks pretty good. The weave is not exactly like mine but the general dimensions are. I like the ribbon. It is very authentic looking. They even make them in popular sizes.
They are about 500 miles south of me so it is not likely I can drop into their store and take a look. Maybe if I am in the area I can check it out though. I knew someone was still selling these hats. I know there are still a few people out there that like to wear them---I mean besides me.

Regards to all,

J

Sir,
Which brim would you get???

 

[jamespowers]

Sir,
Which brim would you get???

The biggest one. The smaller one can make you look like you have a cheese box on your head. The wider the brim the better.

Regards to all,

J