My second Panama hat from Casey
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED This is my second Panama hat from Panama Hats Direct. The first one was 10 years ago and was one of the inexpensive Cuenca models; inexpensive, but nice. This time I ordered a Fino Fino quality Havana with a shorter 2.6"-2.9" brim. Casey and his staff were responsive to my questions and provided two in-progress photographs of the hat in it's final stages of weaving. The Fino-Fino is tightly woven and very light, and comes with a leather sweat band and a liner; though, I might remove the liner .... Although expensive at around $300, I think the hat is worth every penny. It is autumn in California now and I cannot wait for summer to arrive so I can wear it. I did not receive notice that the hat shipped, and recommend PHD do so in the future. However, I received the hat in a well-constructed and sturdy cardboard box that had a crown-holder so the hat did not shuttle around during shipping. I just might buy another one ...... -- GHP in San Jose