Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[St.Ignatz]

Try the FAQ's at the top of the page.

 

[smoothsailor]

Here's my sahara hat, bad picture first try if it works.
I believe it's a 5.5 inch crown, and a 2, 3/16 brim with, and a 12 l dark blue ribbon with a red contrasting v.s stripe.
I have to say , I need to get used to the tall crown, but I like it.
8 More days to considder getting an other order out, debate between dove an blue steel.
Paul

 

[Aureliano]

You have to copy and paste the IMG link, like this:
As simple as that. (Nice VS BTW)

 

[smoothsailor]

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[smoothsailor]

ok sorry for my unhandyness, I think I got the hang of it
Paul

 

[LoveMyHats2]

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That is a really nice Custom hat. Art does some really amazing work. I could go bonkers just thinking about all the hats he could make for me!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks for taking the time to picture this Smoothsailor, and thanks for the kind words LMH2. I see the crease suffered a bit going over the pond. Easily smoothed out though.

 

[Link]

My new VS custom. Dove color, 2 1/2" brim, about 1 1/2" ribbon.

 

[DJH]

Beautiful VS, Link.

 

[Rabbit]

Lovely! Very sharp-looking dimensions.
Link, how would you describe the ribbon color? The harsh late winter sun makes it look a little lighter than it is, doesn't it? Could be a reddish brown similar to oxblood...or is it more reddish?

 

[Link]

Thank you DJH and Rabbit. All the credit has to go to Art though. I chose the felt color and left the rest up to him with just a couple of general guidelines as to what I wanted.

As to the ribbon color, I would say the photo is showing it a bit more brown than it really is. I have some difficulty describing colors, but I would say it is a dark reddish brown similar to oxblood or burgundy perhaps. I'm sure Art could tell you the exact color.

 

[jbucklin]

Bravo Link! (and Art!). VS hats are the classiest lids, and yours is a prime example. Bartender, I'll have what he's having!

 

[Rabbit]

Thanks for the information, Link.
I'm sure the Dove felt works very well with a subtle ribbon color such as this one!

 

[Rabbit]

Bartender, I'll have what he's having!

I think this is the first time I've heard that one around here. lol lol lol
...surprisingly.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Hmmmm, Dove! I am a dove convert. Big time! The felt color just is terrific. Very manly hat Link. The subtle ribbon color and felt should coordinate with tons of ocasions/attire.

My take on the photos show it to a winter felt weight. I am curious as to the brim edge treatment. My VS's all have a binding edge. I ike the way it allows the brim to snap down/up and the color contrast to the eye. I am considering a different edge treatment. Any sage (or in your new hat's case "dove,") advise to pass along? Are the hat dimensions similar to the VS in your avatar pic? If so, I like it. The crown height works well with your features.

Liking the hat sir! Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

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From what I see in the pic, very nice hat sir!

Art's post suggests some shippng alterations. I am seeing that the side dents may not be totally smooth. I too have a sahara and crease my fedora by hand. I kind of like the off-hand crease I get with less deliberate efforts to be perfect.

Wear it in good health, Eric -

 

[Link]

The brim on this hat has a raw or cut edge, no binding or welting. I imagine the crown height is about 5.5", but I haven't measured it. The felt is the standard dress weight, I don't believe Art has the dove color in lightweight felt.

Again, my color perception sometimes seems to be a little off, but to my eye, this dove color seems to somehow be a warm color and a cool color at the same time. It appears to be very versatile, and is perhaps my new favorite felt color. I think dove would be a great color choice for a first hat.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

It appears to be very versatile, and is perhaps my new favorite felt color. I think dove would be a great color choice for a first hat.

+1!

I look forward to see shots of you wearing this dynamite fedora. Best, Eric -

 

[Link]

Thanks. I think head shots will wait until I get a haircut. I'm looking rather shaggy at the moment.

 

[Rabbit]

Again, my color perception sometimes seems to be a little off, but to my eye, this dove color seems to somehow be a warm color and a cool color at the same time.

Exactly.
The Dove felt is basically a light grey on the cool side of the color spectrum (bluish). At the same time, it has an ever so slight violet undertone. Violet, being a combination of blue and red, adds a warm (red part) element to the felt.
Being a light color, it might be more accurate to call the undertone a lavender (pale violet) one.

Regardless, it's an extremely versatile color, as Link said.
+1 to the recommendation of this felt as a #1 choice.