Panama Hat Thread

[deadlyhandsome]

Montechristi Semi Calado panama hat from Montecuadorhats. Size 58 with the brim at 8,5cm and the crown at 10cm. I think this is in fact a women's hat, but I wanted it anyway to see if my assessment of the weave was right. It was; this is a finely woven hat. Quite floppy too.
Looking at the website of this company they seem to have finely woven hats on offer for good prices. The sweatband is fabric and the blocking is round rather than oval, which is consistent for a women's hat. If I wanted to convert it to a men's hat it would need some work. PM me if you want this one to convert it.

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It makes me think of @Bill Hughes
I think Bill has been showing restraint in keeping his collection under control lately.

 

[Rmccamey]

Bill has one of those special collections that deserves it's own thread!

It makes me think of @Bill Hughes
I think Bill has been showing restraint in keeping his collection under control lately.

 

[belfastboy]

Bill has one of those special collections that deserves it's own thread!

Bill has so many awesome straws he even sold me one of his Art Fawcett MIlan beauties.

 

[Rmccamey]

I don't have any of his straws but Bill did sell me a couple of his felt "seconds" A One Hundfed and a Brass Rooster.

Bill has so many awesome straws he even sold me one of his Art Fawcett MIlan beauties.

 

[ChetJ]

Hi all, trying to gain more info about my grandfathers hat from circa 1950. Please see attached photos and provide any information that you can.
Thanks in advance...

 

[hatsRme]

Hi all, trying to gain more info about my grandfathers hat from circa 1950. Please see attached photos and provide any information that you can.
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VERY nice lid. I like it!!

 

[JeffOYB]

Hi! Does anyone know what style of hat this is? I suppose it is a Gambler? In glancing at online pics of that style it looks like most have a round crown. This has a teardrop shape with a pinch at the front. I thought PHD had such a style but now I do not see it. Thanks. This is my uncles old hat. He cut a figure back in the day with it. And was interesting in countless ways. (Hat in pic looks shorter brim but similar band.) I plan to have a hat like this old one made for me.

 

[belfastboy]

Hi! Does anyone know what style of hat this is? I suppose it is a Gambler? In glancing at online pics of that style it looks like most have a round crown. This has a teardrop shape with a pinch at the front. I thought PHD had such a style but now I do not see it. Thanks. This is my uncles old hat. He cut a figure back in the day with it. And was interesting in countless ways. (Hat in pic looks shorter brim but similar band.) I plan to have a hat like this old one made for me.

Ask PHD if they are willing to make you this hat. No reason they can't. It looks to be a mish/mash of a few different styles.

 

[CRH]

Ask PHD if they are willing to make you this hat. No reason they can't. It looks to be a mish/mash of a few different styles.

Start a dialog with Casey at PHD. He'll get you a hat at a price point you can afford. I'm pretty sure a big brimmed and pencil curled telescope gambler is on my list

 

[Playdablues]

OK OK! I give up. I've read almost all 248 pages of this thread in an attempt to educate myself. I have decided to get a new summer hat!

Has anyone done business with Truffaux Hatmakers? https://www.truffaux.com
I'm curious to see how everyone's thoughts align with this video, particularly in regards to shrinking and his reinforced brim rings. I know the back weave edge is desired, but do they eventually fringe out? Shrinking?

I think I have it narrowed down to Truffaux or Panamahatsdirect.com. I'm really looking mostly for a Brisa Cuenca. Something on the durable side. Eventually I may spring for a Montecristi Super Fino to wear once in a great while (I'm pretty rough on stuff). Anyways thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Lukacs]

OK OK! I give up. I've read almost all 248 pages of this thread in an attempt to educate myself. I have decided to get a new summer hat!

Has anyone done business with Truffaux Hatmakers? https://www.truffaux.com
I'm curious to see how everyone's thoughts align with this video, particularly in regards to shrinking and his reinforced brim rings. I know the back weave edge is desired, but do they eventually fringe out? Shrinking?

I think I have it narrowed down to Truffaux or Panamahatsdirect.com. I'm really looking mostly for a Brisa Cuenca. Something on the durable side. Eventually I may spring for a Montecristi Super Fino to wear once in a great while (I'm pretty rough on stuff). Anyways thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Lukacs]

Wow! Playdablues, that’s dedication. I’ve not heard of Truffaux Hatmakers, but I have experience with Panama Hats Direct and can attest to their service and the quality of their hats. You can get better blocking and sweatbands elsewhere, but at PHD, you’re buying a genuine Panama Hat for a great price point. You said that you’re hard on hats. Trust me, better quality hats are worth buying. The softness and beauty of a Montecristi vs. a Cuenca are quite evident. I have both. Call PHD. They’ll steer you in the right direction.

 

[ruvort]

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