Handmade Montecristi Super Fino Gambler Panama Hat

The Montecristi semi-calado has vent holes woven in and an open weave crown. It is a Montecristi hat woven in Montecristi Ecuador but with vent holes woven into the otherwise airtight weave pattern. This elegant and mostly unique weave design permits a much greater airflow through the top of the crown. This style keeps your head the coolest of all panama hats due to the extra airflow. It's built for extreme weather conditions!

Since there are so many different types of patterns of the vent holes woven into the crown, this is generally only available in our stock items on an individual basis as stock is available. So if you see one you like, you better grab it up ASAP!

This is a Genuine Montecristi Panama hat. Montecristi hats are prized for their finer weave, lighter feel, elegant appearance, and the long tradition of craftsmanship behind them. If you want the classic luxury Panama hat - handmade in Ecuador and built with lasting quality in mind - Montecristi is the standard by which all others are judged.

This Montecristi Super Fino grade is for customers who want fine quality and a noticeably refined weave without moving into the highest ultra-rare grades. These hats require significantly more time and skill to complete, and each one may take many weeks to finish. This is one of the most attractive grades for customers who want a Montecristi hat that clearly steps up in fineness, beauty, and craftsmanship while still remaining wearable and practical.

WPI means weaves per inch. This Montecristi Super Fino grade generally falls in a WPI range of about 230 - 399, with an average around 330 WPI. Please note that there is more to grading a hat than just counting weaves, but WPI is one of the important factors we consider on every hat. Each hat falls within a range rather than one exact number.

Every Montecristi Panama hat we make comes standard with a high-grade leather interior sweatband. We typically use pull-up leather or oil-tan leather made locally in Ecuador. We have used this same style of band for over 25 years because it is comfortable on the head, durable in use, and excellent for helping protect the hat over time.

This hat is blocked in a standard oval, which fits most head shapes well. If you know you need a different fit shape, we can also make it in a long oval or X-long oval for added comfort and a better match to your head shape.
ADD Long Oval Blocking (Special Request)

Crown: Front 3.25" - 3.5", Back 3.5" - 3.75"

Prefer a taller crown? We also offer these special-request crown height options:
ADD 1CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)
ADD 2CM Higher Crown Height (Special Request)

Snap brim on the front causing the brim to tip downward slightly and upward in the back just a little.

Almost a Stingy Brim: Just a little smaller than our standard brim, this size still offers some shade protection while keeping a shorter, sharper look. It is often chosen more for style than for sun coverage. Some people simply look especially good in a shorter brim.

Semi-Calado - Vented Hats

Each Panama hat comes with one hat band of your choice, but you may want to include a few extra hat bands- a quick way to change the personality of your Panama hat!

Each and every Panama hat we sell is handmade right here in Ecuador, so no two hats are exactly alike.

1. Print our measuring tape to ensure an accurate measurement.

2. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your head being sure the tape falls above your ears and the ridge of your eyebrows.

3. Using your measurements, you can view our current stock of all Panama hats for your size.

Send us your question about this Montecristi Super Fino Gambler hat, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

You can also give us a call, toll-free at 1 800-876-6956