Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Johnny J]

Exactly. If you like that crease, leave it. You're the one wearing the hat and how you feel is the most important.

Thanks. All my other hats (only 6) have a diamond bash but this one. Needed something different.

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks. All my other hats (only 6) have a diamond bash but this one. Needed something different.

You could try the center dent crease in one of your other hats. That one is pretty cool, too.

 

[Johnny J]

You could try the center dent crease in one of your other hats. That one is pretty cool, too.

I will try that one next.
Thanks.

 

[bowlerman]

I'm fond of diamond creases. I think the proportions of your hat are too big for a porkpie.

I actually sort of wish porkpies with higher crowns, slightly wider brims were more readily available (other than custom ordering). I suppose one could convert a western pretty easily.

 

[Art Fawcett]

I actually sort of wish porkpies with higher crowns, slightly wider brims were more readily available (other than custom ordering). I suppose one could convert a western pretty easily.

These are some of the rarest hats on the planet Bowlerman. They were popular for only about three years between 1939-1942, being worn with their "Zoot" suits. In all the years I've only found two originals and I'm afraid that there just isn't the market for a mass produced hat in this style.

 

[bowlerman]

These are some of the rarest hats on the planet Bowlerman. They were popular for only about three years between 1939-1942, being worn with their "Zoot" suits. In all the years I've only found two originals and I'm afraid that there just isn't the market for a mass produced hat in this style.

Naturally, though I can't say I'm totally surprised. All the hats I seem to become interested in never quite fit exactly into a category.

I saw this on ebay recently (anyone here buy it?) but it was way too small for me to feel comfortable stretching. Still-- it's not quite a gambler, not quite a porkpie, not quite an elko... Apparently made by "Flying Cloud Amish Hats" which I can't seem to find anything about.
While I'm not necessarily a spokesperson for "vintage only" my situation limits me to pretty much what I can find for really good deals; that is when I act responsibly!
One of these days, Art! I always admire your work from afar.

 

[Rabbit]

Mojave

Mojave 5.5" x 2 3/8" bound brim (cream) with navy 19 L ribbon, VS stripe and mojave windcord.

Thank you Art for this awesome piece of work! This one is just incredibly beautiful - felt, ribbons, brim curve...and thanks for choosing the mojave windcord!

 

[job]

It seems I want every hat you post. What hat of yours will I want next.

 

[buler]

That's a beauty, Rabbit!

B

 

[Rabbit]

Mojave - ribbon details & tip liner

Glad you like it! Here's some more closeups. The color mojave is hard to capture, as many of you know. These shots (including last post) were all taken shortly before and at sunset. The first one below and the ribbon closeup posted earlier are a little warmer than in real life; the others seem to be rather accurate as far as I can tell.

 

[fmw]

Rabbit, that is spectacular hat. One of the nicest I've ever seen.

 

[fedoralover]

I actually sort of wish porkpies with higher crowns, slightly wider brims were more readily available (other than custom ordering). I suppose one could convert a western pretty easily.

And here ya go, a little brim trim and slight crown adjustment and you are there.
.http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STE...aultDomain_0&hash=item336ca9a440#ht_582wt_928

Rabbit, your Mojave looks great. Another fantastic job Art.

fedoralover

 

[Lexybeast]

Mojave 5.5" x 2 3/8" bound brim (cream) with navy 19 L ribbon, VS stripe and mojave windcord.

Beautiful!

 

[BobC]

Mojave 5.5" x 2 3/8" bound brim (cream) with navy 19 L ribbon, VS stripe and mojave windcord.

Stunning lid, Rabbit. Congratulations!

 

[EggHead]

I like the brown sweatband. Looks more luxurious than the black one with golden stripe that I have seen on others.

 

[Rabbit]

Another closeup of the navy ribbon & mojave windcord.
Taken shortly before sunrise without flash.

Thank you, Gentlemen, for your kind words.
To paraphrase Groucho:
Art, I can't tell you how much I enjoy this hat. As a matter of fact, I CAN tell you. I enjoy it very much.

 

[Rabbit]

VS Sand

Sand 5.5" x 2 3/8" bound brim (silver with warm undertone) and 19 L ribbon in dark grey/w greenish undertone.

Shots taken shortly before sunrise without flash.

 

[Rabbit]

VS felt color comparison Part I

When I started searching this thread for pics and info, I always found side-by-side shots of felt colors to be extremely helpful. I hope these pics of mine will be of equally good use for others.

All shots in this and the following posts taken one hour after sunrise without flash.


Clockwise starting from ten o'clock: Mojave, Sahara, Silverbelly, Sand.

Clockwise starting from one o'clock: Mojave, Silverbelly, Sand.

 

[Rabbit]

VS felt color comparison Part II

Sand & Dove

 

[Rabbit]

VS felt color comparison Part III

Sand, Dove & Silverbelly


Sand (top), Silverbelly (right) & Dove (left).