Thanks guys, +MP to both of you. From what I gather, RCA and Vandoos are both stocking berets made by Parkhurst. I tracked down a R22R guy here with the same style and it does have less fabric (length) with a smaller cardboard backing. The band is nylon for anyone wondering. I noted the length because the fabric is thicker than what I was looking for, but overall I like it much better than the current Logistik/Canex style. Will be going for this if I don't find a better option.
I dug up another thread discussing when the "Belgian" berets were available on Logistik (around 2007), and someone mentioned Parkhurst would be losing a lot of business to the new superior style available. So I still think I'm not crazy remembering a certain beret style similar to the Parkhurst. Unfortunately the name of the contractor wasn't mentioned.
Finally, I was in contact with our Patricia kitshop and they're in the process of replacing the current style they are stocking, shipment should be arriving within the next couple weeks.
Will report back on what I find with this new style here for anyone following. I know berets are becoming a hot topic again with the new Logistik stock.