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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

mrwilmoth

Familiar Face
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58
Location
Redlands, CA
Very Nice!

Not your typical VS fedora work but I wanted a durable old west Boss of the Plains out of the nutria blend bodies that Art has.
I went with the early dimensions, crown 4" & brim 3 3/4" with a pencil curl.
Here are some shots of Art's typical masterful craftsmanship...
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With horsehair hatband...
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BobC

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3,378
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Central IL
There was a pink slip from the post office on my door this afternoon. I'm pretty sure the package I missed is one from Oregon. It should be a whippetesque dove with an overwelt 2 1/2 inch brim instead of a wide brim binding. Art was going to design the ribbon. I'll see tomorrow. Will post pictures.
 
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BobC

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The eagle has landed. I asked Art for a dove, and this is what he sent. The brim is a 2 1/2 inch overwelt, the crown is 5 1/2 inches open, and the ribbon is charcoal with a touch of burgundy in the knot (Art's choice). Now I'm working on deciding on a crease for it....teardrop or diamond?
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DJH

I'll Lock Up
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6,355
Location
Ft Worth, TX
Center crease, deep front pinch. My $.02. Beautiful hat!

Agree - then again, that describes most of my hats :)

Bob - two fantastic hats in the last few days, congratulations! My most recent VS is also Dove with charcoal ribbon and red liner, a very nice combo.
Enjoy!
 

ibchipster

New in Town
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27
Location
San Diego
Nice hat Bob. I really like Art's new ribbon knot detail. I'm sure whichever crease you choose you will enjoy it for many years to come. But I would go with diamond. :)
 

Rogera

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3,365
Location
West Texas
The eagle has landed. I asked Art for a dove, and this is what he sent. The brim is a 2 1/2 inch overwelt, the crown is 5 1/2 inches open, and the ribbon is charcoal with a touch of burgundy in the knot (Art's choice). Now I'm working on deciding on a crease for it....teardrop or diamond?

Diamond!! (IMHO):D
 

Johnny J

Call Me a Cab
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2,115
Location
Panama City, Florida
I have finally been able to see and feel Art's lightweight felt fedoras when I got to see Che's brown hat last friday. I have to say that it is just as nice as a vintage lightweight hat. In fact, it was like if I had a 1940s vintage Stetson in my hand. Art I am very impressed!
 

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