Recent content by Lukacs

Wow! Playdablues, that’s dedication. I’ve not heard of Truffaux Hatmakers, but I have experience with Panama Hats Direct and can attest to their service and the quality of their hats. You can get better blocking and sweatbands elsewhere, but at PHD, you’re buying a genuine Panama Hat for a...

I don't see many recent posts to this forum. I think it's worth reminding Juhani and others that Panama Hats Direct is still running their sale. Casey keeps sending emails. and the latest is offering a 30% discount on custom or stock hats. The pricess are very nice. Can you get nicer...

Very nice cap! I'll be sure to look at Cordova Caps. Thank you!

Sorry for the late reply to this thread, but I'll end with relevance. I purchased the 392 Sinatra Straw Hat just over a year ago. It's a replica of the Pork Pie hat with a Puggaree band that he sports on the covers of Come Fly With Me, Swing Along With Me, Classic Sinatra and other albums...

This is an important point, and one that William Ramirez mentioned to me, when I purchased my first hat from PHD. It was what they call a Super Fino. (Reading Brent Black's information will teach you that terminology about hat grades varies between retailers and is subjective, rather than...

Thanks, Brent! How could I forget about Mike at The Northwest Hat Co.? Sorry, Mike. I have not ordered from Mike, but his hats look handsome, and I would absolutely do business with him based on the glowing endorsements he receives here. His hats are custom made specifically made for you...

Daniel, I couldn’t agree more. I have direct experience with Panama Hats Dieect (PHD), and I recommend the wholeheartedly. I can’t afford Brent Black (maybe some day), and his website is very informative. Michael, please PM me for information about PHD.

I’ll remember that technique. Nice day for a hike in December.

Thanks, Dave!

Enjoying a new Red Vermilion Button Top Cap in Molly & Sons Irish Donegal Tweed from Gamble and Gunn’s Made in the UK Collection. Thank you to Nicky at Gamble and Gunn for her help. Also, special thanks goes out to dkstott for his tremendous assistance with my first cap. You’re the best, Dave!!

Agreed. Very nice.

My first purchase from PHD was their one of their Super Fino grades in May 2021, and I wore that hat for the past 2 summers. Last February, I purchased a Cuenca from PHD on sale. Big difference between them, but both met expectations for the price paid. The leather sweatband on the Super Fino...

Hi Brent! Yes. That's a nice touch. I've received quality service from PHD with every purchase. They have a nice sale indeed.