Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Ordinary Guy]

WOW, like twins they are...... great work....

 

[KyleK]

I've had my new (first and awesome) VS almost a week. Had a chance to play around with it in studio tonight. Quick setup for fun. Going to have to let it stew a bit for just the right way to go about it to get it more to my satisfaction. The color should be an accurate representation of the oxblood felt (in a dramatically lit environment - surrounded by cop cars?). The ribbon is doing crazy things when I resize the image - not too mention the color is a bit off - it's closer to the felt color than in these pics. Clothing and fabric can be some of the most difficult things to photograph because of the unique ways their materials react to light. Well, enough disclaimer - I really just want to show off the hat.
2-3/8" brim.

 

[Aureliano]

Nice oxblood! I agree, photographing hats accurately is hard sometimes. Even with good lights and camera. Great hat!

 

[DJH]

Nice Oxblood VS and nice photos KyleK.

I've found that when trying to photograph my hats, the felt seems to change colour under different light, but the ribbon stays much the same. Even using a custom white balance or a WhiBal card doesn't always get the colour how I want it.

But unlike our brides, the hats don't usually complain

 

[kaosharper1]

I've had my new (first and awesome) VS almost a week. Had a chance to play around with it in studio tonight. Quick setup for fun. Going to have to let it stew a bit for just the right way to go about it to get it more to my satisfaction. The color should be an accurate representation of the oxblood felt (in a dramatically lit environment - surrounded by cop cars?). The ribbon is doing crazy things when I resize the image - not too mention the color is a bit off - it's closer to the felt color than in these pics. Clothing and fabric can be some of the most difficult things to photograph because of the unique ways their materials react to light. Well, enough disclaimer - I really just want to show off the hat.
2-3/8" brim.

Beautiful! What's the crown height, and how about a noggin shot?

 

[KyleK]

Thanks guys! I like the hat a lot. The color is rich and dark - like a red velvet chocolate cake.
The whole VS experience was fun. Can't wait to do it again sometime.

Not sure of the crown height. I left it up to Art after talking and sending him a few pics of myself in hats.

iPhone noggin shot:

 

[Johnny J]

I agree. And I have to say that if there is someone that has not had the chance of getting a VS custom fedora, you need to. They are great! It is well worth the money.

 

[Cliffnopus]

Well, I finally recieved the companion piece to my post of #4207 (Blk Cherry). This is my 3 season "Sunset" from Art. Today was kinda Spring-ish with 52 degree weather so I decided to wear it out and capture the event.
These first two were taken without flash, on a bright but overcast day. By the way, she's a Sunset, 2 3/4 underwelt brim, diamond crease with a 12 Ligne "Limestone" ribbon with orange-ish trim stiching.

The mug shot was taken at the same time but with the flash. The Sunset color really reacts to different lighting conditions.

Boy, collecting these can really be addicting. Be easier if Art's quality slipped, NO, NO, forget I said that!!


Cliff

 

[BobC]

Nice looking lid, Cliff. Looks great on you.

 

[Aureliano]

Nice, Cliff. Mine second and last VS will be in my house in a few days!

 

[Johnny J]

Cliff, great hat! I know what you mean about being "addicting". I just got my first custom VS from Art like 4 days ago and I already want another one!

 

[fmw]

Outstanding. Does it have an overwelted brim? Or am I just looking at a sewn line?

 

[Cliffnopus]

Outstanding. Does it have an overwelted brim? Or am I just looking at a sewn line?

Sorry about that, I've corrected my post. It's an underwelt brim, both my Fawcetts are underwelt.


Cliff

 

[Brando11]

Really, really nice hat. Love the color, the crease and the ribbon. Wear it well!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Nice, Cliff. Mine second and last VS will be in my house in a few days!

And last Aureliano? Was it something I said?

 

[hatophile]

Great looking hat, Cliff. Love the color.

 

[Aureliano]

And last Aureliano? Was it something I said?

Yes, Art. Shipping it to the wrong address did it! Lol. Lol.
Truth is that after some thought I decided I have just the best hats I could possibly want. Two made by you amongst them. My wife and I have several projects going on that require money, we are getting ready to buy property in Milan and re-do our kitchen here.
So no more hats. At least for a few years. Relapse is always a possibility!
PS:
I got the delivery sorted out. Should be picking the hat tonight at my old place.

 

[Cliffnopus]

And last Aureliano? Was it something I said?

Or wishful thinking, brought about by his wallet?:eusa_clap

 

[Cliffnopus]

And last Aureliano? Was it something I said?

Or wishful thinking, brought about by his wallet?:eusa_clap

Oops, just saw the above post by Aureliano - that explains it. :eusa_doh:

Cliff

 

[Art Fawcett]

Boy, do I understand !!!

No worries Sir..life is good!!