Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[1961MJS]

Hi Rabbit, I ain't playin' poker with you. Anybody who can keep a straight face wearing those pants...

Wow.

 

[Rabbit]

Well, those pants get their dose of fresh air rather seldom... easy to wear, yet not so easy on the eyes of the innocent bystander...

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Eric, Seabass, Blackthorn and Br........ Thanks for the compliments I am hooked on this hat for sure.

 

[suitedcboy]

Some seriously nutty linen pants, unlined cotton jacket and cotton knit tie for a beautiful mid summer day.

I'm not too sure many could wear those pants but your outfit in total looks really sharp. Your VS is a great way to finish it off.

 

[tealseal]

Got the conformer done today. Had a question for you all, though: How "tight" do you set the conformer on your head? I tightened it so it was pretty tight against my skull (not my hair!) because it felt about like my experience with one of those 19th century conformateurs did.
I can re-adjust it if necessary...seems that I ran out of packing tape and therefore wasn't able to get it to the Post today.

 

[Rabbit]

Got the conformer done today. Had a question for you all, though: How "tight" do you set the conformer on your head? I tightened it so it was pretty tight against my skull (not my hair!) because it felt about like my experience with one of those 19th century conformateurs did.
I can re-adjust it if necessary...seems that I ran out of packing tape and therefore wasn't able to get it to the Post today.

1. After you've set the conformer, take it off your head then put it back on, like a hat. Check if it sits at the correct height (at the maximum head circumference - 1/2" above eyebrows and eartips, most likely).
2. The most important thing is to get the circumference measurement (using the tape) right. As long as the conformer does have the settings true to your actual head shape, corrections of the final size can be made using the tape measurement.

See also this post of mine.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I wouldn't get in pressing into your head that hard. When in doubt call Art and ask him that's what I would do.

 

[Rabbit]

VS Montecristi 1250wpsi w/ 13 L black 5.5" x 2 3/4"

Tan cotton and black Brogues, with moss/orange silk knit tie and blue shirt.

 

[Brando11]

Rabbit- I think Warren Zevon was thinking of you when he wrote, "...I'd like to meet his tailor!"

Another splendid outfit!

 

[Rabbit]

Thank you, Brando, for the kind words.

I'm not too sure many could wear those pants but your outfit in total looks really sharp. Your VS is a great way to finish it off.

The large checked pattern sure needs all the balance it can get, plus lots of sunshine, summer temps and blue skies to make it work in the first place.

 

[daizawaguy]

What a fine hat. Great work on the crown. A classic. Does the brim snap? Do you have any close up photos of that fine weave? I`d like to see a close up...

 

[Rabbit]

What a fine hat. Great work on the crown. A classic. Does the brim snap?

It's a very flat brim with no snap. For closeups, see post#6097.

Comparison pics: post#6109

To clarify, the hats seen in my attire pics are not new acquisitions; the pics are only meant to show what my VSs are worn with, as requested by Hall of Fame dwellers.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Tan cotton and black Brogues, with moss/orange silk knit tie and blue shirt.

Rabbit; Cheers sir! You are setting the attire bar very high! I showed my wife the last couple os shots and she commented that your clothes "worked with you and that the outfits had a very naturaly classy style." I see that as high praise from my wife.

On the hat side, your shot all but convinced me that I need a quality Panama. It is truly a gorgeous hat. Looks light, richly appointed/shaped and worn with casual elegance. I do like the look.

You keep posting and I may have to call my tailor to answer to my wifes requests.

Best, Eric -

 

[Rabbit]

5 3/4" x 2 3/8" VS Dove w/ 19 L black

A higher-crowned VS with a deep diamond crease. Cooler temps today call for woolen trousers (charcoal with grey small windowpane plus blue & brown overcheck) and Prince-of-Wales check worsted flannel jacket, quarter-lined.

Eric, thank you for your kind words. I'm sure you'd love a high count Panama.
You might even come to enjoy the flapping of the brim in the wind.

 

[BDP]

Fantastic hats Rabbit! Beautiful!

 

[Cliffnopus]

After arriving home yesterday this was on my front door step.

A beautiful Mojave with 12 L rust ribbon...

Great hat OG, love the color combo.


Cliff

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Thanks Cliff, nice to see you back....

I am still in search of a leather jacket like the one you have......

 

[Cliffnopus]

Thanks Cliff, nice to see you back....

I am still in search of a leather jacket like the one you have......

Thanks, I love that coat (Vanson Model J). It's like putting on body armor as it's so heavy but it does look and feel gooood! I'd recommend the lighter weight coat myself.
http://www.vansonleather.com/

Cliff

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Thanks for the info.........

 

[Rabbit]

VS Montecristi 28x28 weave count

2 3/8" brim, 12 ligne black ribbon

Today, on this summer's hottest day so far, my new VS Montecristi arrived. I asked Art whether he had a block like the one below from his inventory in my size as well. He did. The block has a spine line both vertically along the crown roof plus front/rear and along the crown sides.

It's the block on the right; the other one is a Western straw hat block (note the distinct lack of rake).

The block shape is incredibly beautiful. Art's blocking of the Panama is impeccable, as always; the brim on this one has a moderately high flange with a snap.
The woven straw has a very textured look - entirely different from my other VS Panamas - having lots of reddish and some grayish straw in it, rather evenly distributed over the hat body. Although I prefer the clear ivory color of my other Panamas, I also enjoy the variety.