Panama Hat Thread

[Mystic]

Does anyone know info about this hat shop?

The Panama Hat Company of St. Augustine.


http://www.mypanamahat.com/index.php

I saw the name somewhere on one of the Lounge threads, but, don't remember which one or why the name was mentioned.

any opinions about their panama's ......quality, price?

 

[Rabbit]

Resistol Cuenca Homburg

A rather unusual item, I'd say. A coarse weave on a dressier type of hat.
The brim edge is stitched, not back-woven. The straw has aged to a golden color. The black ribbon has an unusual texture of vertical lines.

The reeded sweat has stitchings going over the reed:

 

[Chepstow]

Rabbit, great. He looks stunning. That's a fine hat, you see not often.

 

[Rabbit]

Thanks, Manfred. Me, I never saw one like this before.

 

[Chepstow]

Rabbit, I think Jeff ( bowlerman) has not a Homburg but a Derby or Melone.
would like to see how it looks on the head.

 

[Aureliano]

Very cool straw, Rabbit. I love the crown sticker, I'm a sucker for those!

 

[Rabbit]

I love the crown sticker, I'm a sucker for those!

Heheh. Same over here!

 

[alanfgag]

Very cool straw, Rabbit.

Very nice! Had I left Optimo with a panama hat on my last visit, it would have been one with a curled brim. Love the look.

 

[bowlerman]

Rabbit, I think Jeff ( bowlerman) has not a Homburg but a Derby or Melone.
would like to see how it looks on the head.

Good memory, Manfred! I have 2 straw bowlers, one a unique Bailey and the other custom by Texas Hatters. Both are rather coarse weaves, the latter is brisa (2 to 1 open weave?) pattern.

Rabbit-- this Resistol is one to covet! Beautiful form. Modern straw homburgs I've seen have only appeared to be shantung, extremely stiff, and the brims look like monster trucks in comparison to that very refined roll you display here.

Alan-- I can't imagine not leaving Optimo with one of his rolled brim straws, after seeing the photos Al took on his trip to Chicago-- just perfect 10s all around, it seemed.

 

[zetwal]

Very cool straw, Rabbit.

+1

 

[alanfgag]

Alan-- I can't imagine not leaving Optimo with one of his rolled brim straws, after seeing the photos Al took on his trip to Chicago-- just perfect 10s all around, it seemed.

The collection of straws at Optimo is superb. I have yet to buy a modern hat from a custom hatter. I admire them, but the old hats interest me more.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Rabbit; Congrats on the new panamas. Wear them comfortably in the warm weather sir! The second is very unique. The stiched rolled edge is very cool. Indeed the coarse weave and the ribbon details combine to make a very classy panama. A linen jacket, gaberdines and summer leather dress shoes, tickets to the theater and the panama you ARE the dapper man of town!:eusa_clap

Seriousely, very nice panamas. Eric -

 

[Rabbit]

I have yet to buy a modern hat from a custom hatter.

I would say you have to. Period. lol lol lol
I can understand your viewpoint, though.

 

[Rabbit]

Two more views of the Resistol Cuenca Homburg (this time with flash), showing the both tighter and larger weave rows on the brim near the crown/brim break and at the rolled edge. A construction analogue (sort of) to some Boater weave designs.
Blow up the pics in a separate window to see it in more detail.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Still looking for a Panama at the right price. This one looks good: http://www.villagehatshop.com/bailey-panama-hats-fedora.html

It's apparently a real straw, not shantung; has a higher crown than most modern hats, at 4 3/8", and a moderate brim, at 2 3/8"; and comes in real sizes. I'm not sure I like the two-tone ribbon, but it's striking. Anybody have one of these?

 

[jamespowers]

Still looking for a Panama at the right price. This one looks good: http://www.villagehatshop.com/bailey-panama-hats-fedora.html

It's apparently a real straw, not shantung; has a higher crown than most modern hats, at 4 3/8", and a moderate brim, at 2 3/8"; and comes in real sizes. I'm not sure I like the two-tone ribbon, but it's striking. Anybody have one of these?

How about this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREE-SHIPPI...694103379?pt=US_Hats&var=&hash=item7b68aaaa88

 

[Benzadmiral]

Thanks, James,

It's a great price, and I've sent him a note, but it appears he doesn't have my size of 7, or even close -- I can wear some 6 7/8, and some 7 1/8.

 

[jamespowers]

Thanks, James,

It's a great price, and I've sent him a note, but it appears he doesn't have my size of 7, or even close -- I can wear some 6 7/8, and some 7 1/8.

He does here:
http://www.panamas.biz/100.html

Even cheaper.

 

[Mark Butcher]

I just bought a $40.00 special from bob. It's a very nice hat.

 

[jamespowers]

I just bought a $40.00 special from bob. It's a very nice hat.

I got my $15 diamond crowns for myself and my two sons. They are great. I am wearing it today.
I did spring for the leather sweatband though.