Panama Hat Thread

[AndyR]

I lived in 901 S Ashland (U of Illinois at Chicago) for over four years and in Elgin for another four.
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I grew up just south of Wrigley Field, on Sheffield, for 23 years. I remember as a kid, taking the bus to Hats Plus at Six Corners to by my uncle a hat for Christmas. Sorry to see that brick and mortar close.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I grew up just south of Wrigley Field, on Sheffield, for 23 years. I remember as a kid, taking the bus to Hats Plus at Six Corners to by my uncle a hat for Christmas. Sorry to see that brick and mortar close.

My Uncle, Wallace Nichols, lived about a block away from Wrigley for many years, until he passed. Brave man, fought in WWII.

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[SHatfield]

I've received two updates with pictures of my forthcoming hat from Panamahatsdirect. It's fun to see the actual hat being finished...

 

[AndyR]

It's looking good! Nice weave.

 

[radsag]

 

[radsag]

New Brent Black skinny brim!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

The unexpected death of a golfing buddy in December has made me stop wanting to be the richest man in the graveyard.
I had denied myself luxuries my whole life. No more.

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Amen to that Doc
B

 

[RJR]

Amen to that Doc
B

+1

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Wondering if anyone else has had issues with Panama Hats Direct?

I ordered two Montecristis and spent a few hundred dollars. The hats were shipped in one box with one inserted in the other. The ribbon on the inside hat predictably was seriously wrinkled and the hats were in general beat up condition. I sent Panama Hats Direct an email explaining the situation and they told me to try steaming the hats and ribbons. Seriously? Hundreds of dollars and they are poorly packaged and worse yet they accept no responsibility for their actions! I was thinking about ordering a couple more, but no longer.

Any idea where else I could look?


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[SHatfield]

Well that's disconcerting. I'm waiting on a hat from them to ship.

Steve

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well that's disconcerting. I'm waiting on a hat from them to ship.

Steve

I’ve come to accept such things from eBay sellers, but when buying new and paying retail?


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[deadlyhandsome]

Well that's disconcerting. I'm waiting on a hat from them to ship.

Steve

I posted photos today of the Havana in the WHAYWT thread. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either. Just a Panama...if you know what I mean.


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[Bamaboots]

The 1.87 oz. Dunhill parabuntal

 

[SHatfield]

I posted photos today of the Havana in the WHAYWT thread. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either. Just a Panama...if you know what I mean.


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I saw it. Still looked good.

 

[Walter Neff1940]

I did not see it, where is it, link?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I did not see it, where is it, link?

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/what-hat-are-you-wearing-today.19520/page-8593#post-2417475

 

[Walter Neff1940]

Thank you!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Wondering if anyone else has had issues with Panama Hats Direct?

I ordered two Montecristis and spent a few hundred dollars. The hats were shipped in one box with one inserted in the other. The ribbon on the inside hat predictably was seriously wrinkled and the hats were in general beat up condition. I sent Panama Hats Direct an email explaining the situation and they told me to try steaming the hats and ribbons. Seriously? Hundreds of dollars and they are poorly packaged and worse yet they accept no responsibility for their actions! I was thinking about ordering a couple more, but no longer.

Any idea where else I could look?


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Optimo. Quality, quality, quality. Service, efficiency, professionalism, trustworthiness, courtesy, certainty. Hey, you get what you pay for at Optimo. For sure.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Optimo. Quality, quality, quality. Service, efficiency, professionalism, trustworthiness, courtesy, certainty. Hey, you get what you pay for at Optimo.

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I have no doubt that you’re correct, but I’m more in the sub $300 range. Optimo is on my radar, but like Brent Black it’s not likely to happen anytime soon.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have no doubt that you’re correct, but I’m more in the sub $300 range. Optimo is on my radar, but like Brent Black it’s not likely to happen anytime soon.

And besides, you like fixing and improving things, especially hats, on your own
And you're good at it, to boot.
I have an artisan streak in me as well. That is why I became a prosthetic dentist. The pride of craftsmanship

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