Hornskov Hats - custom Danish hatter

[belfastboy]

I went ahead and ordered a custom hat from them yesterday. I'm real new into hats in general, but I have been enjoying my current one a lot (mostly during hikes and such), so I went ahead and splurged on a custom, pure beaver western weight hat.

I can't wait to see the result.

Warning! The thrill of opening a parcel containing a brand new custom hat is thoroughly addicting.

 

[The Shoe]

I went ahead and ordered a custom hat from them yesterday. I'm real new into hats in general, but I have been enjoying my current one a lot (mostly during hikes and such), so I went ahead and splurged on a custom, pure beaver western weight hat.

I can't wait to see the result.

Congratulations. I ordered two the same day!

Warning! The thrill of opening a parcel containing a brand new custom hat is thoroughly addicting.

I’m still relatively new to the game compared to many here, but I can already attest to this!

 

[Pellie]

Hornskov 'the Henchman' in stone.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Stumbled across this video interview of Hornskov and showing some of his hat making process.

 

[belfastboy]

Stumbled across this video interview of Hornskov and showing some of his hat making process.

Interesting, thank you. Looks like by buying the prepounced felts it saves him a ton of time as he did not appear to do any pouncing at all!

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Interesting, thank you. Looks like by buying the prepounced felts it saves him a ton of time as he did not appear to do any pouncing at all!

I am certain that the video likely doesn't fully represent the body of work that he goes through. Even a pre-pounced body may need additional pouncing. Here is another video from 4 years ago, there is a small clip of him pouncing the brim, caution is that this video is clearly promotional and heavy on the dramatizations.

 

[BKM]

I am certain that the video likely doesn't fully represent the body of work that he goes through. Even a pre-pounced body may need additional pouncing. Here is another video from 4 years ago, there is a small clip of him pouncing the brim, caution is that this video is clearly promotional and heavy on the dramatizations.

I was about to make a similar reply. I have read that Fepsa offers felts already pounced but what do I know? I have 3 hats from Hornskov and I am delighted with all three but I have no clue as to the whereabouts of his source for felt bodies.

 

[jlee562]

From my sample size of exactly three FEPSA bodies, I can say this; the first, the cypress body with 'special pounce 1200' did not need any additional pouncing and I blocked it as is. The moonshine felt could maybe benefit from a pass with a high grit, but I left it as is (can always go back later). The beaver/mink western weight seemed like it had a finer pounce on the crown and might need some additional finishing on the (very stiff) brim.

The 'special pounce 1200' is apparently offered in darker colored felts. It's like halfway between a regular finish and a velour. I can definitely see how one could crank out a few hats with relative ease with these felts. Even with some minimal additional pouncing, compared to the time one would otherwise spend, I can see how a one person shop could put out a decent volume of hats.

 

[belfastboy]

From my sample size of exactly three FEPSA bodies, I can say this; the first, the cypress body with 'special pounce 1200' did not need any additional pouncing and I blocked it as is. The moonshine felt could maybe benefit from a pass with a high grit, but I left it as is (can always go back later). The beaver/mink western weight seemed like it had a finer pounce on the crown and might need some additional finishing on the (very stiff) brim.

The 'special pounce 1200' is apparently offered in darker colored felts. It's like halfway between a regular finish and a velour. I can definitely see how one could crank out a few hats with relative ease with these felts. Even with some minimal additional pouncing, compared to the time one would otherwise spend, I can see how a one person shop could put out a decent volume of hats.

The pouncing process for me is the aspect of hatting that takes up the most time. Then comes the sewing but then I do it by hand and I am very slow at it. In the next month I will get around to making a hat with my 1200 Cypress felt.

 

[Pellie]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWLdGsjIZcH/

New Hornskov hat "Explorer".

 

[Samson25]

Hi Y'all.
Can someone tell Me if the order delivery times ( 10-12 weeks- as per website ) is the normal range, or have some experienced quicker/ slower order delivery times. Thanks

 

[The Shoe]

Hi Y'all.
Can someone tell Me if the order delivery times ( 10-12 weeks- as per website ) is the normal range, or have some experienced quicker/ slower order delivery times. Thanks

From memory, I think my first hat was slightly early. The second was a bit late, but it was close to Christmas and Peter promised to try to get it to me by Christmas and didn't quite make it. It didn't bother me, because I had asked him about it and he had been clear that it would possibly not make it. If it hadn't been for Covid delivery delays, it probably would have reached me in time. We (my wife and I) ended up getting our Christmas presents on New Year's Day.
This year, they've promised they can make it in time for Christmas, so I'm very hopeful.

 

[Samson25]

Shoe, Thank You for answering. I am considering placing an order with them. It would be my first made to order hat.

From memory, I think my first hat was slightly early. The second was a bit late, but it was close to Christmas and Peter promised to try to get it to me by Christmas and didn't quite make it. It didn't bother me, because I had asked him about it and he had been clear that it would possibly not make it. If it hadn't been for Covid delivery delays, it probably would have reached me in time. We (my wife and I) ended up getting our Christmas presents on New Year's Day.
This year, they've promised they can make it in time for Christmas, so I'm very hopeful.

 

[The Shoe]

Shoe, Thank You for answering. I am considering placing an order with them. It would be my first made to order hat.

No problem. I certainly recommend them. They’re beautiful hats, but prices have gone up recently. I got 25% off my order this time, but not sure I’ll be able to justify the expense again after the two I have on order.

 

[Samson25]

Thanks. That's why I asked. You and Pellie seem to be familiar and happy with this hatmaker.
It's a big chunk of change for Me, but if the ROI looks good...We'll see. Thank You again.

 

[Pellie]

Thanks. That's why I asked. You and Pellie seem to be familiar and happy with this hatmaker.
It's a big chunk of change for Me, but if the ROI looks good...We'll see. Thank You again.

I am always happy with a Hornskov on my head, so yesss i recommend him!!!

 

[Samson25]

Pellie, Thanks. You have some really nice hats.

I am always happy with a Hornskov on my head, so yesss i recommend him!!!
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[Pellie]

Pellie, Thanks. You have some really nice hats.

Thank you

 

[Rmccamey]

Hi Y'all.
Can someone tell Me if the order delivery times ( 10-12 weeks- as per website ) is the normal range, or have some experienced quicker/ slower order delivery times. Thanks

3 to 4 months is typical for a custom build by most hatters.

 

[Reauxdom]

I remember when this came up a while back. The problem is that Cathrine said it was not petersham, this, to me, indicates that she knew what petersham is. She also made distinction between petersham and grosgrain so I just don’t understand how she could assure me the ribbon wasn’t petersham.

Water under the bridge. I don’t harbor any hard feelings, but I am reluctant to order again.

Please Mr Deadlyhandsome, give it a break. You have posted this complaint over and over and over and over. We get you don't like it so please, get up off your behind and return the hat and tell them to replace the ribbon for Pete's sake, but please stop whining about the ribbon on your hat. We are tired hearing about it.