Panama Hat Thread

[jthix]

I'm very new to hat wearing and am looking for my first panama. I have purchased an Akubra Squatter from David Morgan and was very pleased with the hat and the quickness in delivery. So I am very interested in the Panama Fedora that David Morgan offers. Does anyone own and is it a good hat?

I am also looking at panadorhats.com, anyone own a panama from them? And are Panama Bob's lower grade cuenca hats worth getting for their low price?

 

[Rick Blaine]

PB is tops

I'm very new to hat wearing and am looking for my first panama. I have purchased an Akubra Squatter from David Morgan and was very pleased with the hat and the quickness in delivery. So I am very interested in the Panama Fedora that David Morgan offers. Does anyone own and is it a good hat?

I am also looking at panadorhats.com, anyone own a panama from them? And are Panama Bob's lower grade cuenca hats worth getting for their low price?

Panama Bob will always give you the best deal. His rep is impeccable. I have never handled his fine Montis, but if his cheap brisas are any indication, they must be mighty fine.

DM & Pandor, I am sure are fine. but PB is closer to the ground, hence- no middleman markup. And he has ALWAYS been muy rápido with shipping. Indiana is very central.


My .o2


PS- PANAMA BOB COME BACK- WE MISS YA'!

 

[Old Buzzard]

I'm very new to hat wearing and am looking for my first panama. I have purchased an Akubra Squatter from David Morgan and was very pleased with the hat and the quickness in delivery. So I am very interested in the Panama Fedora that David Morgan offers. Does anyone own and is it a good hat?

I am also looking at panadorhats.com, anyone own a panama from them? And are Panama Bob's lower grade cuenca hats worth getting for their low price?

I own hats from Panama Bob and Panadorhats, the quality is good from both sellers. The problem with Panadorhats is no communication and they left no feedback on EBay purchase. Panama Bob will continue to get my business.

 

[jthix]

Okay, it seems like Panama Bob is the most popular and I am very attracted to his low prices. What is the preferred weave for a Cuenca, Brisa or Llano?

And for someone who will be wearing the hat more for utilitarian purposes (like while cutting the grass and hiking in our hot Alabama summers) than for show, how do the cheap grades look? Does anyone own and possibly have a picture of like a Grade 2 to 8 Llano or Grade 1 to 6/7 Brisa?

And if I get a cheaper hat, what is the sweatband made out of?

And thanks for the help!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Quite right

Okay, it seems like Panama Bob is the most popular and I am very attracted to his low prices. What is the preferred weave for a Cuenca, Brisa or Llano?

And for someone who will be wearing the hat more for utilitarian purposes (like while cutting the grass and hiking in our hot Alabama summers) than for show, how do the cheap grades look? Does anyone own and possibly have a picture of like a Grade 2 to 8 Llano or Grade 1 to 6/7 Brisa?

And if I get a cheaper hat, what is the sweatband made out of?

And thanks for the help!

You may expect a cloth sweat on the cheaper models. But then I have a cloth sweat on some very expensive panamas too.

Look here- I dunno HOW you could go wrong.

Best... & have FUN- if you don't like it you can likely get your' $$$ back- here in the classifieds or on th'bay

 

[jthix]

Okay, narrowing it down to PB's Cuenca Caballero Natural and request a 3" brim and I think I'd rather go with the brisa weave. It seems like the Llano is the "nicer" weave and Brisa is the "looser" weave. In general, it sounds like Brisa might be a little cooler and be more vented. I'll probably end up just getting the Grade 2 Brisa - my wallet will thank the inexpensive price.

Anyone have a Grade 2 Brisa weave - is it a good utilitarian Panama?

EDIT: Went ahead and pulled the triger on it a couple days ago- hoping it'll be here tomorrow!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Forgive my ignorance

...is this really a MONTECRISTO, or no?

I cannot differentiate the weaves. [huh]

What say you? :noidea:

Thanks!

 

[Panamabob]

...is this really a MONTECRISTO, or no?

I cannot differentiate the weaves. [huh]

What say you? :noidea:

Thanks!

Cuenca Brisa.

 

[DJH]

Hey, nice to see you back here, Robert!

 

[job]

Welcome back Robert.

 

[BR Gordon]

I agree, welcome back.:eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Hi Bob!

 

[Rabbit]

Hello Bob!

I'll take the opportunity to say thank you for this beautiful Montecristi!

 

[poetman]

I have a question. I have the chance to buy a genuine "made in Ecuador" panama hat that is not a Montecristo, but is a natural straw color and really sharp looking hat for a great price, but still a bit of dough. Or, I can buy a panama not made in Ecuador and not an authentic Montecristo, but the
weave is finer and appears more like a Montecristo? This one is also almost half the price of the genuine Ecuador hat. What do you all think the better option is?

Thanks!

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Nice to see you Robert, Welcome ......

 

[randooch]

Poetman, that sounds like an entirely personal decision that would be based on your reaction to each hat and your budget.

 

[BR Gordon]

Poetman, I'd take a look at Panamabob's site. Look at what is available there, then make a decision based on what you like personally.

 

[Mark Butcher]

Welcome back Bob.

 

[rlk]

Untapped Market?

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1904-06-12/ed-1/seq-47.pdf

 

[zetwal]

Untapped Market you say? What about me and my cuates?