My Fine Brother and his Navy Castilla

This fine gentleman is my brother, Emile Kolthoff, wearing his beret of choice: a Castilla Algodon from the Fabrica Nacional de Sombreros in Uruguay. 

And I agree, it's the ultimate summer beret at only 95 grams - lighter (and cooler) than it's competitor, the Tolosa Tupida from Argentina - and slightly cheaper too!

 Available in navy and green, they cost $31.50