Matt Crunk
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Still looking for me a good classic tight-weave Panama, preferably something in the $50-60 range. Any suggestions?
I like the waves. I hat will never be symmetrical and smooth once it gets some decent head action and aging anyway. BTW, I've found that dryness can kill a Panama a lot faster than humidity or soaking. Wet paja can be revived but if it gets too dry it just breaks.
Second that. Got my first, and so far, only Panama today. It's a Casablanca from the Milano Hat Company of Garland Texas. Pics will follow.Stunning collection, Alan! Nice comparison as well! :eusa_clap
Still looking for me a good classic tight-weave Panama, preferably something in the $50-60 range. Any suggestions?
This is why I recommend taking the hat into the bathroom every few months while you take a shower Craig, keeps feeding the straw, however, it can get to an excess and make the hat wave so I also urge caution.
Still looking for me a good classic tight-weave Panama, preferably something in the $50-60 range. Any suggestions?
I have not done this but I have been told a wee bit of spray starch should work and yes the rain will ruin your panama's as I have read here on the lounge.....Every source I read tells me not to wear these hats in the rain. Is this a silly guide. Can the hat handle a light shower? They are all Montecristi panama. Not cheap and I don’t want to ruin them.
Also is there any easy way to stiffen them up. They are a bit floppy right now. Maybe scotchguard?
Johnny