Panama Hat Thread

[daizawaguy]

Usually same day, sometimes a few hours...mail him again...something happened.

 

[MisterGrey]

Got my response! As I suspected, an e-mail fluke.

 

[Winston-Smythe]

Brent Black Aficionado

Below is my Aficionado from Brent Black. Extremely happy with the quality and service.

 

[carouselvic]

Very nice!

 

[daizawaguy]

What is the WPSI and BB grade?

 

[jharrell]

Christys' of London

This is my Christys' of London Panama hat.
3" brim and the max. crown height is 4 3/4.

 

[RBH]

I like that Christys Jharrell, does it come with a shorter brim?

 

[jharrell]

I like that Christys Jharrell, does it come with a shorter brim?

I'm not sure this exact model comes with a smaller brim but I know they have similar ones that do. Mine came from noggintops and is listed as the Havana.

 

[rlk]

Amadeo Lupi Panama Montecristi body

 

[RBH]

What are your plans for that one RLK?
It looks as if you have plenty of great material to work with.
Good luck!

 

[rlk]

What are your plans for that one RLK?
It looks as if you have plenty of great material to work with.
Good luck!

I'm not sure. I had an idea but it has turned out to be even higher quality than expected so I might rework another one instead. I think its best to keep the fine ones simpler[huh]

 

[Winston-Smythe]

What is the WPSI and BB grade?

Best I can count is ~560 WPSI. This is in the mid range of his premium line.

 

[Wildblue]

Gorgeous, thanks for the pic! That's the best pic I've seen yet of a Brent Black hat, showing the overall hat quality.

 

[Dreispitz]

Is Mr. Taliman ...

Is Mr. Taliman wearing a Panama? lol lol

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[Papa Smurf]

Cleaning a Panama

Hi guys and gals,
I just got a great Panama but it could use some cleaning. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good way to clean Panama hats?

Thanks!

 

[Lefty]

If it's worth the money, send it to Optimo.
price list

Any DIY approach will probably require you to reblock the hat.

 

[Papa Smurf]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[HungaryTom]

Panama Hatworks of Montecristi

 

[carouselvic]

I'd wear it!

 

[daizawaguy]

Tom, that is a serious bit of equipment, and one of the finer Panama`s I`ve ever laid my eyes on. Apart from the same ribbon colors as my powder blue, that is a very fine weave. What is the WSPI? Any more info on the hat? Conrgratulations on your very fine collection :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap