Panama fedora

[eronavbj]

I bought a "Traveler" model Panama fedora in 1983, made by Country Gentleman. It was a beautiful center-dent crown with a 2 1/4" snap brim. I wore it until it had more holes in the crown than there was straw. I threw it out in 2008, it being essentially unwearable by that time.

I have been unsuccessful finding one even remotely like it. I've e-mailed the company, but they’ve ignored my queries.

Anyone have a suggestion? Does it remind anyone of something that may at least be similar?

 

[carouselvic]

Give this man a try.
http://www.panamas.biz/

 

[M6Classic]

I have my Panamas custom finished by Milton Johnson at Montecristi in Santa Fe and I always get exactly what I want. Milton always seems to hae a phenomenal selection of blocks from which to choose in a very broad price range.

http://www.montecristihats.com/

I have several Panamas that are more than twenty-five years old yet are as good as new. A good Ecuadorean hat should last your lifetime. Do you happen to handle your hat by the crown?

Buzz

 

[eronavbj]

I try not to handle by the corwn. This hat gave me good service. It was by far the most often worn of my fedoras (in the warmer south Jersey seasons). My problem is not one of longevity, but of style. I just cannot find another Panama like it anywhere--on line or in person. I've been trying to replace it ever since it started to show signs of excessive wear, perhaps about 10 years ago.

 

[M6Classic]

I try not to handle by the corwn. This hat gave me good service. It was by far the most often worn of my fedoras (in the warmer south Jersey seasons). My problem is not one of longevity, but of style. I just cannot find another Panama like it anywhere--on line or in person. I've been trying to replace it ever since it started to show signs of excessive wear, perhaps about 10 years ago.

If you can procure a picture of the bereaved hat and send it to Milton with some estimated dimensions, he will reproduce exactly the hat you want. Other hatmakers noted on this list can provide the same servcice...we each have our favorite and so might you.

Mind you, this may not be cheap.

Buzz