Hornskov Hats - custom Danish hatter

[belfastboy]

My 1st Hornskov was about €200. 100% beaver. This was in 2018 i think.
Now you pay more then €500 for the beaverblend. But they are still nice hats!!

I started hatting in that same year. Back then a Winchester beaver felt could be had for about $60 ...if I remember correctly. A rabbit about 1/2 that. If the postage was included in the 200 Euro price he wasn't making a lot of profit when he started out. So now the felt would cost 100 euro, the shipping probably 50-60 euro to the USA.

Then add in his rent, shop costs etc. So he is making 350 euro gross per hat for about 8 to 10 hours work. It is a living but he ain't getting rich from his work.

 

[Pellie]

I started hatting in that same year. Back then a Winchester beaver felt could be had for about $60 ...if I remember correctly. A rabbit about 1/2 that. If the postage was included in the 200 Euro price he wasn't making a lot of profit when he started out. So now the felt would cost 100 euro, the shipping probably 50-60 euro to the USA.

Then add in his rent, shop costs etc. So he is making 350 euro gross per hat for about 8 to 10 hours work. It is a living but he ain't getting rich from his work.

Don't get me wrong. I totally understand the price raising. And if the hat is worth the money then it's totally fine. ;-)

 

[Steve1857]

No new Hornskov hats lately? I was checking his website today, but his prices increased incredible. More then 100%. Is there anyone in the queue?

I'm waiting for my 3rd, a Diamond.

I hear what you're saying about prices, Marcel. Luckily, I bagged this one while Hornskov were offering a 30% deal as part of their 10th year anniversary celebrations. Otherwise, I don't think I would have bought it.

I agree though with Robert @belfastboy , artisan hat makers aren't making much money out of their work. But thank goodness they keep making them.

So I guess (note to self here ), if we love hats and they keep creating them, then maybe we ought to spare a little on the vintage hats and save up to buy a custom.

 

[The Shoe]

Throw in the state of the yen, and I can’t see myself getting a new custom felt hat anytime soon.

 

[Pellie]

I'm waiting for my 3rd, a Diamond.

I hear what you're saying about prices, Marcel. Luckily, I bagged this one while Hornskov were offering a 30% deal as part of their 10th year anniversary celebrations. Otherwise, I don't think I would have bought it.

I agree though with Robert @belfastboy , artisan hat makers aren't making much money out of their work. But thank goodness they keep making them.

So I guess (note to self here ), if we love hats and they keep creating them, then maybe we ought to spare a little on the vintage hats and save up to buy a custom.

Can't wait to see your new diamond Steve. I own a diamond myself too in color Mud!

 

[belfastboy]

I'm waiting for my 3rd, a Diamond.

I hear what you're saying about prices, Marcel. Luckily, I bagged this one while Hornskov were offering a 30% deal as part of their 10th year anniversary celebrations. Otherwise, I don't think I would have bought it.

I agree though with Robert @belfastboy , artisan hat makers aren't making much money out of their work. But thank goodness they keep making them.

So I guess (note to self here ), if we love hats and they keep creating them, then maybe we ought to spare a little on the vintage hats and save up to buy a custom.

I just checked the new pricing on the Husst felts from Millinery Warehouse....holy **** they have jumped up a huge % again. What was $50 for a rabbit felt is now $70.

 

[Steve1857]

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My third bespoke Hornskov hat finally arrived yesterday.

The Diamond, pure beaver felt in rust with a contrasting tan ribbon and bow treatment.

Crown height front: 12cm (4.7")

Crown height back: 9.5cm (3.7")

Brim width: 6.5cm (2.5")

Tan grosgrain ribbon: 4cm (1.5")

The catch stitch brim edge is a nice touch.

With the usual Hornskov roan leather sweatband

As with my other two Hornskovs, I'm so happy with the fit, workmanship, attention to detail, and customer service.

It may well not be my last Hornskov.

 

[StoryPNW]

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My third bespoke Hornskov hat finally arrived yesterday.

The Diamond, pure beaver felt in rust with a contrasting tan ribbon and bow treatment.

View attachment 726652

Crown height front: 12cm (4.7")

Crown height back: 9.5cm (3.7")

View attachment 726653

Brim width: 6.5cm (2.5")

View attachment 726654

Tan grosgrain ribbon: 4cm (1.5")

View attachment 726657

The catch stitch brim edge is a nice touch.

View attachment 726656

With the usual Hornskov roan leather sweatband

View attachment 726658

As with my other two Hornskovs, I'm so happy with the fit, workmanship, attention to detail, and customer service.

It may well not be my last Hornskov.

Beautiful hat, I've always admired his diamond!

 

[Pellie]

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My third bespoke Hornskov hat finally arrived yesterday.

The Diamond, pure beaver felt in rust with a contrasting tan ribbon and bow treatment.

View attachment 726652

Crown height front: 12cm (4.7")

Crown height back: 9.5cm (3.7")

View attachment 726653

Brim width: 6.5cm (2.5")

View attachment 726654

Tan grosgrain ribbon: 4cm (1.5")

View attachment 726657

The catch stitch brim edge is a nice touch.

View attachment 726656

With the usual Hornskov roan leather sweatband

View attachment 726658

As with my other two Hornskovs, I'm so happy with the fit, workmanship, attention to detail, and customer service.

It may well not be my last Hornskov.

Very nice. I'm looking forward see you wearing it.

 

[Steve1857]

Beautiful hat, I've always admired his diamond!

Thanks, Simeon.

I must say, it really is a great hat. I couldn't be happier.

 

[Steve1857]

Very nice. I'm looking forward see you wearing it.

Thanks, Marcel. I'm looking forward to cooler temperaturs so I can wear it.

 

[Pellie]

Thanks, Marcel. I'm looking forward to cooler temperaturs so I can wear it.

That makes sense ofcourse lol

 

[steur]

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My third bespoke Hornskov hat finally arrived yesterday.

The Diamond, pure beaver felt in rust with a contrasting tan ribbon and bow treatment.

View attachment 726652

Crown height front: 12cm (4.7")

Crown height back: 9.5cm (3.7")

View attachment 726653

Brim width: 6.5cm (2.5")

View attachment 726654

Tan grosgrain ribbon: 4cm (1.5")

View attachment 726657

The catch stitch brim edge is a nice touch.

View attachment 726656

With the usual Hornskov roan leather sweatband

View attachment 726658

As with my other two Hornskovs, I'm so happy with the fit, workmanship, attention to detail, and customer service.

It may well not be my last Hornskov.

It's a beauty, Steve. Shape, colour and craft. Would prefer real grosgrain over petersham ribbon myself, but I think it's near impossible to find these days.

 

[Steve1857]

It's a beauty, Steve. Shape, colour and craft. Would prefer real grosgrain over petersham ribbon myself, but I think it's near impossible to find these days.

Thanks, Stefan. It's definitely a keeper.

Hornskov advertise it as a grosgrain, perhaps a bit naughty of them. However, a Petersham ribbon does have some advantages over a grosgrain.

I do agree with you, though. A true grosgrain is preferable.

 

[The Shoe]

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My third bespoke Hornskov hat finally arrived yesterday.

The Diamond, pure beaver felt in rust with a contrasting tan ribbon and bow treatment.

View attachment 726652

Crown height front: 12cm (4.7")

Crown height back: 9.5cm (3.7")

View attachment 726653

Brim width: 6.5cm (2.5")

View attachment 726654

Tan grosgrain ribbon: 4cm (1.5")

View attachment 726657

The catch stitch brim edge is a nice touch.

View attachment 726656

With the usual Hornskov roan leather sweatband

View attachment 726658

As with my other two Hornskovs, I'm so happy with the fit, workmanship, attention to detail, and customer service.

It may well not be my last Hornskov.

I may have mentioned this before, but I think that for each one of my Hornskovs, the Diamond was my second choice. So I always thought “next time, I’ll go for the Diamond.” Now I just don’t know if I’ll be able to justify the cost of another Hornskov. Truth be told, I wish I’d gone for the Diamond instead of my Rancher.

It's a beauty, Steve. Shape, colour and craft. Would prefer real grosgrain over petersham ribbon myself, but I think it's near impossible to find these days.

Thanks, Stefan. It's definitely a keeper.

Hornskov advertise it as a grosgrain, perhaps a bit naughty of them. However, a Petersham ribbon does have some advantages over a grosgrain.

I do agree with you, though. A true grosgrain is preferable.

I‘m sure I read somewhere (and I imagine that you are both more knowledgeable about this stuff than me) that petersham is technically a grosgrain ribbon. That said, their vintage grosgrain option is a “true” grosgrain, but it’s a decent little price hike from memory. I went for all the bells and whistles for my Emissary (vintage grosgrain & wind trolley) thinking that I may not get another.

 

[Steve1857]

I may have mentioned this before, but I think that for each one of my Hornskovs, the Diamond was my second choice. So I always thought “next time, I’ll go for the Diamond.” Now I just don’t know if I’ll be able to justify the cost of another Hornskov. Truth be told, I wish I’d gone for the Diamond instead of my Rancher.



I‘m sure I read somewhere (and I imagine that you are both more knowledgeable about this stuff than me) that petersham is technically a grosgrain ribbon. That said, their vintage grosgrain option is a “true” grosgrain, but it’s a decent little price hike from memory. I went for all the bells and whistles for my Emissary (vintage grosgrain & wind trolley) thinking that I may not get another.

I was lucky with this one and got 40% off as part of Hornskov's 10th anniversary offers. Glad I did, I wouldn't have been able to fork out the full price. Not that it's not worth the full price.

When I was trying to decide which hat to choose, after I'd paid the deposit, I kept coming back to the Diamond. I guess it was meant to be.

I don't believe Petersham is a grosgrain, though they are quite similar. I think it's the slight differences that sets them apart.

 

[Pellie]

I saw an old post in 2021 of myself here about the new Hornskov hat "Bondurant". So i was curious how much it was now, so i checked the HK website and it is still for sale! A little price increase though

Old post:

Now on the website: