Wow! Where's the "drool" emoticon?That is just awesome. And BTW, that makes two Panama's in the last few days appearing here with a wind trolley. I wonder if a trend is being set?
My Favorite style of Panama, a really NICE Semi-calado !! Are you taking orders
this is a great and beautiful hat ¡¡¡¡¡got this among several hats my wife's grandfather is giving me from his own wardrobe. It's gorgeous and its golden patina is just amazing. The weave count on this beauty is around 28x30. Hope you enjoy this step by step show.
This is how grandpa had it, in a box, rolled up and never worn. He says he got it as a gift but never got around to have it blocked, etc.
first, off it went into the open crown block to get rid of folds and creases. Working on this was like working with cloth!
then a little work with the tollicker (now you know why i wanted one!) to define crown from brim. Made this a 2 1/2.
sewing the leather sweatband.
back to the block, this time the teardrop one.
and to the flange...
i believe it turned out well, don't you think?
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
Though not the first outing, it is the first pic of me in the hat out and about. Went for a walk this morning before it hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit and my wife snapped this shot of me and my daughter with her cell phone...
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I remember when my daughter was at that age. Was awhile ago, but I can still remember those times . Enjoy 'em Hat looks good also BTW.
