Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

Rabbit

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,561
Location
Germany
I agree, the ArtLites have already set a very high standard. I'm curious about the Legacy Dove as well, but at the moment I'm not ready for it. If he still has one left by next year I might commission one. For now, I'm in line for the lightweight Century Dove.

Blue Smoke and Dove are very different from each other. It's understandable that you favor the Dove; I think it works extremely well with any nice outfit, whether casual or not.
 

Rogera

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,365
Location
West Texas

Preacher Man

A-List Customer
Messages
327
Location
South Central Kentucky, USA
Hey Rabbit, thank you much for those thread links. I appreciate it. I'm giving some serious consideration to commissioning an Art Lite in Dove pretty soon if available. You've done a great job putting your collection together and it's a great collection. How does the light weight felt compare with the regular weight in the way it takes and holds a crease? I like the idea of a light weight, light color felt for spring and summer, and the Dove seems like the right color for such a hat. Thanks again!
 

seabass

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,161
Location
nor cal
Like GT
I have a lot of Artlites & exactly as he states, easy to crease, holds creases very well. as vintage felt does.
Im going to the PO now to pick up Artlite #7 in Dove...(stay tuned for pics)
Though i dont own any dress weights from Art as i also collect vintage fedoras in these Lightweight felts..
I do own 1 of Arts Peluche felts (legacy) which is Lightweight as well...That is a sweet hat...
Well they are all fine & as vintage Quality produced felts
 

daizawaguy

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,661
Location
Tokyo
My favorite VS before it`s put away for the summer...

DSC_2474_zps4e76f0d3.jpg
 

seabass

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,161
Location
nor cal
Nice VS D-Guy.

OK
FOB (fresh outa box)
VS Art-Lite, Dove (playboy)
As Rabbit states Dove goes very well with various mixes of color.
Sorta hard to photograph in day light, A excellent felt with the feel of Vintage Luxoury.
232323232%7Ffp73484%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B6734%3Bnu0mrj

Fancy removable lining
232323232%7Ffp5439%3B%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3A%3B8%3B34%3Bnu0mrj
232323232%7Ffp54373%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3A%3B9234%3Bnu0mrj

vent holes & very nice cordinating ribbon work
232323232%7Ffp543%3C3%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3A%3B9634%3Bnu0mrj

contrasting playboy type stitching on brim edge
232323232%7Ffp543%3C4%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3A%3B9334%3Bnu0mrj

Nice Lightweight beaver felt is so comfortable & conforming
though Arts spot on fits are the best, I wear em daily so comfort is priorty !
232323232%7Ffp5436%3B%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B5234%3Bnu0mrj

Looks like a Fly cut into my action, Cow-Pies are everywhere.
232323232%7Ffp543%3A5%3Enu%3D3642%3E%3A%3C3%3E2%3B%3B%3E2733%3A%3C33%3A%3C25%3Aot1lsi


Most of you know im a Brim-up guy,
but ive got my swoop on this playboy as with my original Stetson playboy & its flange was set up to Snap & Swoop.

232323232%7Ffp734%3A6%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B%3A385934%3Bnu0mrj

Rebecca my Model digs it & i recently reattached her Dove so this is cool (dove on dove)
Got a nest of doves 8 ft from my kitchen slider too they return every spring & multipal pairs take turns nesting.
232323232%7Ffp73484%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B%3A385834%3Bnu0mrj


Ok Art a Excellent Job Done Fit & Finish is Outstanding !

232323232%7Ffp543%3A3%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B%3A386%3A34%3Bnu0mrj

My sidekick knows Quality !
 

g.durand

One Too Many
Messages
1,896
Location
Down on the Bayou
Che--Unbelievable lid! I was very close to pulling the trigger on something in dove for my first VS creation, but I went with granite. But when the next one happens for me, dove will be it.
Nice day in the Bay Area today--I bet you won't be wearing that one when the rain comes this weekend!
 

seabass

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,161
Location
nor cal
Wow What a quick response of positive comments
Thank you Guys for the feedback,
& Gracias Art !

Mike,
I was having dinner & Tlaloc took it for a spin on his own He is a Hat Guy for sure,
My Grandpa started me at his age 5

g.durand,
Granite is nice you will like it i have one in Lite as well, Rain Bring it on VS felts can take it,
Beavers play in water all day, but ill wear something else a Brown VS Lite,

For your Color Comparison & FL Brother Rabbit
VS Art-Lite Silverbelly & Dove

Dove on left S B on right Midday sun behind me using Iphone5
sidekick is wearing grey on grey vintage clothing & cobalt blue cap
232323232%7Ffp7347%3A%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B8934%3Bnu0mrj
232323232%7Ffp543%3C8%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B9734%3Bnu0mrj

sun wants to bleach out the dove/left more than S B/right
Plus crappy pics dont help much

Dove/left S B/right
232323232%7Ffp54377%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B7534%3Bnu0mrj
232323232%7Ffp54383%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B7834%3Bnu0mrj


Silverbelly
232323232%7Ffp54362%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B8534%3Bnu0mrj
232323232%7Ffp73489%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B8734%3Bnu0mrj


Dove
232323232%7Ffp73478%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B6934%3Bnu0mrj
232323232%7Ffp73489%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B7234%3Bnu0mrj


VS Art-Lite Hats are the Best & thats no
B S
232323232%7Ffp54358%3Enu%3D8986%3E396%3E25%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3642%3B8%3B%3B4%3B34%3Bnu0mrj

:cool:
che
 
Last edited:

Preacher Man

A-List Customer
Messages
327
Location
South Central Kentucky, USA
:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap Che, thanks for the pics and full report on those great light weights from Art. They do look fantastic and of course they look just as great on you! Great pics and reports Che, and great work as usual Art!!
 

seabass

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,161
Location
nor cal
Thanks Guys
Glad you enjoy the Hats & Pics.

Say,
Rogera your Brown OR Conversion is Awesome !
I have been looking a loooong time for a Brown OR,,,,a loooong time years ......
Well ill just have to save some scratch & have Art make one later on down the Road !
 

Forum statistics

Threads
109,255
Messages
3,077,400
Members
54,183
Latest member
UrbanGraveDave
Top