New Project Panama

[JCBurns]

Well, I finally found what I've been searching the antique shops for...a Panama! Ok, I'll just pretend it's a real Panama, not sure I believe that label. Now granted, it was in the womens section and it obviously was sold as a woman's hat, but I don't see why with a new ribbon treatment and perhaps a re-blocking it couldn't be a fine hat. I may simply re-ribbon it for now and have it reblocked come wintertime....no one but a hat afficionado will know it's not supposd to have two creases! It's obviously not a Montichristi..I'm guessing a Cuenco (see Bob, I'm learning)from the low ring count. But that's ok, for what I paid it'll do me fine until I can get a Real Panama from our favorite Panama dealer! So...whaddya think of my $38 Panama? lol

JCBurns



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[Orgetorix]

Nice hat. To my amateur eye, it looks like a Cuenca Brisa--If I'm interpreting the vueltas and the weave pattern correctly.

 

[RBH]

Looks nice!
be sure to let us know what you do with it. Panamas are easier to shape than most people think.
Good luck!

 

[Prairie Shade]

Your gonna like it

I'm with you on the ribbon and I think Orgetorix is spot on about the weave. I have one I purchased from Robert last year I believe and its a good hat for the money. Congratulations, keep saving money and one day.......

 

[RBH]

I looked at your photos a little closer and if you take the center crease and do like you were going to fold the hat up, you can work the other crease out of the straw. You may need to dampen the straw but I would try it dry first.
Then you could put you a good 7\8s ribbon on it and have a great Optimo style hat!.

 

[Panamabob]

I think you'll do splendidly. Brisa, yes, nice and cool.