Panama Hats for Summer

[BobC]

I've had a Panama on order from Bob for more than two months now and haven't received it. He posted in another thread that I read a week or so ago that he was having some trouble due to bad weather in Ecuador and due to some dificulties with competition there. I hope to see my hat before much longer...it's going to warm up here sooner or later. Bob

I got an e-mail! My hat's in the mail! And wouldn't ya know it...I'm out of town this weekend and the hat will probably be here[huh] . Ain't that the way it goes?

 

[Lucky Luke]

It sounds like things down south are pretty rough. I hope that mine is in the mail too. I ordered 11-25-07. If all looks good I will be ordering again. When it comes I'll post a pic or 2.

 

[Panamabob]

Luke, if you ordered a cowboy hat, it is at home. We'll mail on Monday or Tuesday.

 

[PhilS]

Newbie Questions - Weave and Design

I am looking at the panama hats sold by Panama Bob and vacillating between 300 and 500 wpi and between the classic C and English Optimo designs. (My wife and daughter both say I look better in hats which don't slope bottom to top). As to the weave, Robert says the difference between the 300 and 500 is noteworthy in a side-to-side comparison but that I might err on the side of lower cost if I am unsure. I appreciate the reassuring soft-sell, but I also remember Aldo Gucci's maxim "quality is remembered after price is forgotten." Any advice on these issues?

 

[Lucky Luke]

I had the same question. When it arrives I'll let you know if I wish I had spent the extra cash.

 

[univibe88]

It sounds like your heart wants the 500..go for it!

 

[dhermann1]

Just got a PM saying that me new chapeau from PanamBob, via Art, is on its way. Yahoooo!!! I'll post pix when she arrives! I can't wait!

 

[RBH]

Just got a PM saying that me new chapeau from PanamBob, via Art, is on its way. Yahoooo!!! I'll post pix when she arrives! I can't wait!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Highlander]

Lots of great stuff here, my last two Panama's were the Stetson Retro. One was about $50, and a fair hat. The other was about $100, and a very fine hat.

Not, like some of the $250 plus hats though that are almost like linnen. One day I'll have one of those.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Lots of great stuff here, my last two Panama's were the Stetson Retro. One was about $50, and a fair hat. The other was about $100, and a very fine hat.

Not, like some of the $250 plus hats though that are almost like linnen. One day I'll have one of those.

I have been eyeballing the Retro for this summer. Some web retailers have it at 2 3/4" brim width, some at 2 1/2"...How wide was yours? How about the crown? Good sweat? Would you buy another?

 

[BobC]

I am looking at the panama hats sold by Panama Bob and vacillating between 300 and 500 wpi

Mine was sitting on the porch when I arrived home Sunday afternoon. I ordered a 300 wpi and I can tell you it's a nice looking hat. The weave is a lot tighter than I expected it to be. There was a problem though....I ordered it too small, so I have it boxed up to send back to Robert for a replacement. Now I'm back to waiting. I feel pretty dumb, but I guess that's the way it goes.

 

[RBH]

I have been eyeballing the Retro for this summer. Some web retailers have it at 2 3/4" brim width, some at 2 1/2"...How wide was yours? How about the crown? Good sweat? Would you buy another?

My Retro has the 2 1\2 brim, its a nice hat for the low cost but I was wanting a 2 3\4 brim. The seller where I got mine changed the ad when I let him know about the size difference. He told me he got his info from Stetson.

 

[Highlander]

Well, both of my Stetsons have the 2 3/4" brim. The cheaper one has a cloth sweat band in it. It is my ADVENTURE hat. The nicer one has a leather sweat band, and is a classy hat.

I also have a Miller Panama with a Center Dent and a 2 3/4" brim that's a great hat too.

 

[Highlander]

Now addressing the crown, both of my Stetson's have a tear drop. As for, would I buy again. YES.. Great hats for the price.

 

[RBH]

Well, both of my Stetsons have the 2 3/4" brim. ...

you lucky dog.

 

[drjones]

panama hats

I have been looking at these as well. I had my mother bring me back a panama hat from Ecuador but unfortunately it was WAY too small. Im looking to get one that actually fits. Undecided on whether I want one that will fold up or just a fedora style one. Suggestions? Experiences good or bad either way?

I need all the info I can get.

DRJONES

 

[Lucky Luke]

My "Fino Cuenca Llano Liso arrived!" Classy, excellent hat for the price. I love the narrow band that came with it and the fit is perfect. Photos are posted here: http://whitewaterphotography.com/ph...onth=3&Day=28&Year=2008&cmdEventSearch=Search

I was a bit misled by the 3-4 week wait time advertised on the site, but it was winter and Bob was always quick to respond to questions.

Anyone looking for advice on Panamas - Bob does a great job!

 

[Lancealot]

Bob is the way to go just broke out my new "Indy Straw" today great hat looks sharp and wears well.

 

[RBH]

My "Fino Cuenca Llano Liso arrived!" Classy, excellent hat for the price. I love the narrow band that came with it and the fit is perfect. Photos are posted here: http://whitewaterphotography.com/ph...onth=3&Day=28&Year=2008&cmdEventSearch=Search

I was a bit misled by the 3-4 week wait time advertised on the site, but it was winter and Bob was always quick to respond to questions.

Anyone looking for advice on Panamas - Bob does a great job!

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[RBH]

Bob is the way to go just broke out my new "Indy Straw" today great hat looks sharp and wears well.

Likewise we need a picture!