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HUFVUD HATMAKER | Lund, Sweden

EinarsM

Vendor
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291
Location
Sweden
Just a quick update on what I have been working on. Read the blog to find out more.

www.hufvud.com/blog

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PanosChris

Practically Family
Messages
977
Although I very much appreciate my vintage hats I still find that custom made ones have a place in my collection. Especially since they can combine two of my favourite aspects ; US proportions and EU felts. Not to mention my attitude to support young hatters :)

So after a respectful time with back and forth the right hat is finally here; FEPSA pure beaver in brown rust, taupe ribbon, #52 block, 14.6cm open crown, dimensional cut bounded brim 6.5cm front/back 6cm sides.

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This one feels just about right. Fit is to the point and the felt is just as thin, dence and soft as you expect from a fepsa beaver. By far my favourite modern felt!

I wanted this one tall and I am glad Mikael could block it as such. It was send as a Ragnar creased but I changed it to a deeper teardrop to my liking. Block is straight and most creases give it a reverse taper, bold hat for sure! To my specifications it has an extra deep flange
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I very much like the color combo. Mikael calls the ribbon taupe, to me it seems more like a grey-blue with some green undertones in certain light. The felt color also differs from dark red to brown depending on the light.
In day light
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In artificial light
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With flash
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Pouncing feels even whatsoever. Brim binding is made by hand and definitely interesting. I believe the top side is sewed first and then flipped over to the down side where it's finished with blind stiching! The point where the two edges meet together however is where the straight lines and overall harmony of the hat is somehow disrupted. It seems to me that they overlap instead of just smoothly meet to each other. Small detail for sure and wouldn't have mentioned at all if a respectful extra was not charged for brim bindings.
Upper side
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Down side
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Flipping over does not disappoint too. Liner looks great and sewed in place. Not sure if it's rayon or something else though. Sweatband is some of the best I 've ever seen, period. Everything is in line.
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Overall I am very happy with my purchase and as mentioned by others before, Mikael is very easy to work with. On the plus he understands the importance of customer support and always ready for a rematch if needed :)

And...have I told you that it's tall ? ;)
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Thanks Mikael!

Best,
Panos


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19,001
Location
Central California
Although I very much appreciate my vintage hats I still find that custom made ones have a place in my collection. Especially since they can combine two of my favourite aspects ; US proportions and EU felts. Not to mention my attitude to support young hatters :)

So after a respectful time with back and forth the right hat is finally here; FEPSA pure beaver in brown rust, taupe ribbon, #52 block, 14.6cm open crown, dimensional cut bounded brim 6.5cm front/back 6cm sides.

4d60325193f4aea03421cf6fb3c24fae.jpg
804a1a6b8ae3b53b94069b85a94ec5d5.jpg


This one feels just about right. Fit is to the point and the felt is just as thin, dence and soft as you expect from a fepsa beaver. By far my favourite modern felt!

I wanted this one tall and I am glad Mikael could block it as such. It was send as a Ragnar creased but I changed it to a deeper teardrop to my liking. Block is straight and most creases give it a reverse taper, bold hat for sure! To my specifications it has an extra deep flange
8fe59e3c5ca3c3cc4d2c12954af0b881.jpg
747af7ae42921e9135d5218a01832405.jpg


I very much like the color combo. Mikael calls the ribbon taupe, to me it seems more like a grey-blue with some green undertones in certain light. The felt color also differs from dark red to brown depending on the light.
In day light
9abf92b58e8263750bf341542ecc12d3.jpg


In artificial light
c72b35033e03715fc95827dbcff60fa3.jpg


With flash
f4532a329cc2f5577e7bacd2f5cd3102.jpg


Pouncing feels even whatsoever. Brim binding is made by hand and definitely interesting. I believe the top side is sewed first and then flipped over to the down side where it's finished with blind stiching! The point where the two edges meet together however is where the straight lines and overall harmony of the hat is somehow disrupted. It seems to me that they overlap instead of just smoothly meet to each other. Small detail for sure and wouldn't have mentioned at all if a respectful extra was not charged for brim bindings.
Upper side
3dc55b2e724275f7e1b1815066f2ca73.jpg

Down side
8e3c6b1512d6493077236b41922be254.jpg


Flipping over does not disappoint too. Liner looks great and sewed in place. Not sure if it's rayon or something else though. Sweatband is some of the best I 've ever seen, period. Everything is in line.
24cf9ff96e218265a23fa64788916735.jpg
10b1d5f6143e20a83acca2d3ce382891.jpg
6c38522b218c964a5c8ef1111d83eebd.jpg


Overall I am very happy with my purchase and as mentioned by others before, Mikael is very easy to work with. On the plus he understands the importance of customer support and always ready for a rematch if needed :)

And...have I told you that it's tall ? ;)
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03712a75905285fa5fa10d5fb9bc963c.jpg


Thanks Mikael!

Best,
Panos


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Absolutely fabulous, Panos! I’ve been wanting to try a custom from FEPSA beaver for a long time and I’m running out of excuses.

By the way, I really like the crown height!


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PanosChris

Practically Family
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977
Absolutely fabulous, Panos! I’ve been wanting to try a custom from FEPSA beaver for a long time and I’m running out of excuses.

By the way, I really like the crown height!


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Thanks Brent !

I think if you try it you won't be disappointed by fepsa beaver.

I can't wear such tall crowns as good as you but I am expanding my limits ;)

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Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
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Central Texas
A smash hit, Panos. Excellent!

Although I very much appreciate my vintage hats I still find that custom made ones have a place in my collection. Especially since they can combine two of my favourite aspects ; US proportions and EU felts. Not to mention my attitude to support young hatters :)

So after a respectful time with back and forth the right hat is finally here; FEPSA pure beaver in brown rust, taupe ribbon, #52 block, 14.6cm open crown, dimensional cut bounded brim 6.5cm front/back 6cm sides.

4d60325193f4aea03421cf6fb3c24fae.jpg
804a1a6b8ae3b53b94069b85a94ec5d5.jpg


This one feels just about right. Fit is to the point and the felt is just as thin, dence and soft as you expect from a fepsa beaver. By far my favourite modern felt!

I wanted this one tall and I am glad Mikael could block it as such. It was send as a Ragnar creased but I changed it to a deeper teardrop to my liking. Block is straight and most creases give it a reverse taper, bold hat for sure! To my specifications it has an extra deep flange
8fe59e3c5ca3c3cc4d2c12954af0b881.jpg
747af7ae42921e9135d5218a01832405.jpg


I very much like the color combo. Mikael calls the ribbon taupe, to me it seems more like a grey-blue with some green undertones in certain light. The felt color also differs from dark red to brown depending on the light.
In day light
9abf92b58e8263750bf341542ecc12d3.jpg


In artificial light
c72b35033e03715fc95827dbcff60fa3.jpg


With flash
f4532a329cc2f5577e7bacd2f5cd3102.jpg


Pouncing feels even whatsoever. Brim binding is made by hand and definitely interesting. I believe the top side is sewed first and then flipped over to the down side where it's finished with blind stiching! The point where the two edges meet together however is where the straight lines and overall harmony of the hat is somehow disrupted. It seems to me that they overlap instead of just smoothly meet to each other. Small detail for sure and wouldn't have mentioned at all if a respectful extra was not charged for brim bindings.
Upper side
3dc55b2e724275f7e1b1815066f2ca73.jpg

Down side
8e3c6b1512d6493077236b41922be254.jpg


Flipping over does not disappoint too. Liner looks great and sewed in place. Not sure if it's rayon or something else though. Sweatband is some of the best I 've ever seen, period. Everything is in line.
24cf9ff96e218265a23fa64788916735.jpg
10b1d5f6143e20a83acca2d3ce382891.jpg
6c38522b218c964a5c8ef1111d83eebd.jpg


Overall I am very happy with my purchase and as mentioned by others before, Mikael is very easy to work with. On the plus he understands the importance of customer support and always ready for a rematch if needed :)

And...have I told you that it's tall ? ;)
60d347e6d015bc011c044608a5a7ae1a.jpg
03712a75905285fa5fa10d5fb9bc963c.jpg


Thanks Mikael!

Best,
Panos


Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
 
Messages
18,378
Location
Nederland
Although I very much appreciate my vintage hats I still find that custom made ones have a place in my collection. Especially since they can combine two of my favourite aspects ; US proportions and EU felts. Not to mention my attitude to support young hatters :)

So after a respectful time with back and forth the right hat is finally here; FEPSA pure beaver in brown rust, taupe ribbon, #52 block, 14.6cm open crown, dimensional cut bounded brim 6.5cm front/back 6cm sides.

4d60325193f4aea03421cf6fb3c24fae.jpg
804a1a6b8ae3b53b94069b85a94ec5d5.jpg


This one feels just about right. Fit is to the point and the felt is just as thin, dence and soft as you expect from a fepsa beaver. By far my favourite modern felt!

I wanted this one tall and I am glad Mikael could block it as such. It was send as a Ragnar creased but I changed it to a deeper teardrop to my liking. Block is straight and most creases give it a reverse taper, bold hat for sure! To my specifications it has an extra deep flange
8fe59e3c5ca3c3cc4d2c12954af0b881.jpg
747af7ae42921e9135d5218a01832405.jpg


I very much like the color combo. Mikael calls the ribbon taupe, to me it seems more like a grey-blue with some green undertones in certain light. The felt color also differs from dark red to brown depending on the light.
In day light
9abf92b58e8263750bf341542ecc12d3.jpg


In artificial light
c72b35033e03715fc95827dbcff60fa3.jpg


With flash
f4532a329cc2f5577e7bacd2f5cd3102.jpg


Pouncing feels even whatsoever. Brim binding is made by hand and definitely interesting. I believe the top side is sewed first and then flipped over to the down side where it's finished with blind stiching! The point where the two edges meet together however is where the straight lines and overall harmony of the hat is somehow disrupted. It seems to me that they overlap instead of just smoothly meet to each other. Small detail for sure and wouldn't have mentioned at all if a respectful extra was not charged for brim bindings.
Upper side
3dc55b2e724275f7e1b1815066f2ca73.jpg

Down side
8e3c6b1512d6493077236b41922be254.jpg


Flipping over does not disappoint too. Liner looks great and sewed in place. Not sure if it's rayon or something else though. Sweatband is some of the best I 've ever seen, period. Everything is in line.
24cf9ff96e218265a23fa64788916735.jpg
10b1d5f6143e20a83acca2d3ce382891.jpg
6c38522b218c964a5c8ef1111d83eebd.jpg


Overall I am very happy with my purchase and as mentioned by others before, Mikael is very easy to work with. On the plus he understands the importance of customer support and always ready for a rematch if needed :)

And...have I told you that it's tall ? ;)
60d347e6d015bc011c044608a5a7ae1a.jpg
03712a75905285fa5fa10d5fb9bc963c.jpg


Thanks Mikael!

Best,
Panos


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Thanks for the excellent review, Panos. Beautiful work by Mikael. Quite pronounced shape and proportions to this hat and Mikael shows taking his inspiration from the pre-war hats. The colours are wonderful I think.
 

PanosChris

Practically Family
Messages
977
Thanks for the excellent review, Panos. Beautiful work by Mikael. Quite pronounced shape and proportions to this hat and Mikael shows taking his inspiration from the pre-war hats. The colours are wonderful I think.
Thank you Stefan, glad you like it! Mikael deserves all the credits for his creations :)

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scottyrocks

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9,178
Location
Isle of Langerhan, NY
Thanks Scott!

That one has the same dimensions as yours. The client who ordered it saw your hat and wanted a similar one. You got great taste sir!

Besides, its a size 58 and therefore fits the headform.

I also meant to ask what exact colors are the felt and ribbon. The felt appears to have a touch of red in it. Is it the Dark Brown Rust? You know what I have been pondering lately.
 
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