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HUFVUD HATMAKER | Lund, Sweden

Pellie

One Too Many
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I posted it in other threads, but it also belongs here the most i think......
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ESF

New in Town
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Nice full crown style. Please tell us the name of the felt color. Thanks.

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JessieJames

One of the Regulars
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280
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Canada
With Art’s retirement, I’m looking at other options for custom hats. It’s been a year or two since I received my first Hufvud and listening to people whose opinions I respect I think I’ll give him another go. The lure of 100% beaver from FEPSA is also a big factor.

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And standard shipping is included.

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Were you not pleased with the hat from 2 years ago?
I am definitely getting a FESPA felt for my next custom. I know there is HUFVUD and HORNSKOV, but Hornskov has fewer options for colors. Hornskov also does finish the hats with fire, I don't know if Hufvud does? Not every hatter does this finishing touch
 

JessieJames

One of the Regulars
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280
Location
Canada
Although I am yet to receive my first Winchester beaver to compare with, I think that from modern offerings, Fepsa in pure beaver ticks all the boxes. Marketing aside (felt body prices?) I can't see why beaver blends with rabbit/hare furs are better or more "reshapable" than 100% beaver ones, unless we are talking about longer nap/hair finishes where hare may has some clear advantages. Just my thoughts :)

Anyways this discussion inspired me to wear mine today ;)

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Brim up
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I very much like the rust hues of this dark brown
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Have a great New Year's Eve everyone,
Panos

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keep us posted on the comparison of Winchester and your Hufvud fespa!
 
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Central California
Were you not pleased with the hat from 2 years ago?
I am definitely getting a FESPA felt for my next custom. I know there is HUFVUD and HORNSKOV, but Hornskov has fewer options for colors. Hornskov also does finish the hats with fire, I don't know if Hufvud does? Not every hatter does this finishing touch

I go back and forth on this hat. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad. I certainly prefer my Winchester beaver hats. I’m curios to give a FEPSA beaver and a 50/50 beaver blend a try. I have the pure beaver samples from Hornskov and it’s interesting, but not a game changer over Winchester.

Firing a hat is not needed with most hats and some hatters skip it as it’s just not always useful.
 
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vancouver, canada
I go back and forth on this hat. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad. I certainly prefer my Winchester beaver hats. I’m curios to give a FEPSA beaver and a 50/50 beaver blend a try. I have the pure beaver samples from Hornskov and it’s interesting, but not a game changer over Winchester.

Firing a hat is not needed with most hats and some hatters skip it as it’s just not always useful.
Yes, I think many (most) hatters consider the 'singeing' a bit gimmicky and not really needed.
 

JessieJames

One of the Regulars
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280
Location
Canada
I go back and forth on this hat. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad. I certainly prefer my Winchester beaver hats. I’m curios to give a FEPSA beaver and a 50/50 beaver blend a try. I have the pure beaver samples from Hornskov and it’s interesting, but not a game changer over Winchester.

Firing a hat is not needed with most hats and some hatters skip it as it’s just not always useful.
the Winchester I have from GAnnon is Western weight and it's either the felt or Gannon, but as much as I like my hat, it's not my favorite. It's my favorite shape, and the details but the hand and the tightness of the felt, it's lacking for me. I don't know if it's because it's Western Weight or he doesn't have a way to give it a good hand, I didn't expect it to be like my vintage but after the rave reviews I get I had higher expectations.
 

Air Wing Marine

One of the Regulars
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122
Location
Houston
I have two rabbit/Hare hats from Hufvud and they are my favorites. The American custom hats are too stiff for my taste. My Hufvuds are soft and malleable. I enjoy changing the shape by hand to conform to my mood. They are so malleable I can put them in the airplane overhead compartment and instantly reshape them by hand if they get crushed. They are the most practical for travel. They handle rain well. My other custom hats I tend to baby. I'm careful not to crush them or get them wet. The Hufvud is a hat that's made to be beaten up and worn and improves with age. The sweatband and liner are luxurious. I especially like the beige gray felt with black wide ribbon. If i could use one word to describe this hat it would be "fun".
 

Tukwila

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,382
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SW of Antifa Central (PDX)
I have two rabbit/Hare hats from Hufvud and they are my favorites. The American custom hats are too stiff for my taste. My Hufvuds are soft and malleable. I enjoy changing the shape by hand to conform to my mood. They are so malleable I can put them in the airplane overhead compartment and instantly reshape them by hand if they get crushed. They are the most practical for travel. They handle rain well. My other custom hats I tend to baby. I'm careful not to crush them or get them wet. The Hufvud is a hat that's made to be beaten up and worn and improves with age. The sweatband and liner are luxurious. I especially like the beige gray felt with black wide ribbon. If i could use one word to describe this hat it would be "fun".
Have you posted pictures of these two? We'd love to see them.
 

Big Steve

A-List Customer
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347
I agree that Hufvud hats do almost have a 'playful' feel about them. I recently had Mikael make one of his Leifur Fedora's with the 100% rust Beaver Felt and a dark blue band. I'm really quite pleased with the hat overall. It certainly has a soft and rather plush hand to it. I have to say I'm quite impressed and will likely add another one of Mikael's creations down the road. I've included a few pics for perusal as well.

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