Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[dnjan]

One of my VS's is a traditional fedora design. It's been through a couple of rainy events. And though I am meticulous about keeping the brim in shape, there is an ever so slight ripple on one side interrupting the side arc flow. How do you reshape, or 'reset', the memory in the brim area to even out brim arc action?

From my experience, I would guess that your head is not symmetrical. And the rain has led the bottom of the crown of your hat to revert to a more symmetrical shape, distorting the brim a bit.

If I were you (and I did this myself), I would ask Art to make you a band block. Since he has the exact shape of your head, he can make a block that will help keep the headband area in that same shape while your hat dries after a rain event. So no more brim distortion.

 

[hatband]

They are all close to 3", but 2 7/8" to be exact.
The first is a custom by Cane Rod Maker, Lounger.
Next is cut-down Resistol western, see Conversion Corral thread.
Last is Akubra Campdraft.

Thanks, for the information. Ideas for my next purchase

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

+1 on the hat block it even comes in handy with vintage lids that need an adjustment.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

VS Milan natural straw color hand sewn by Art.

 

[mikespens]

Tall crown de-lite Ed! Very nice and glad to see Art doing these.

 

[seabass]

Ed
Looks like a winner
Tall crown too

I saw the other pics you posted Very Nice...

 

[Landman]

Ed,

Looks great!

 

[hatsRme]

Sweet, Ed! Lotta crown on that beauty...

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Gents, hatsRme, Brad's is in the works. )

 

[Rogera]

Sweet, Ed! Lotta crown on that beauty...

+1 Ed! I love the color of that ribbon with that straw, very warm looking!

 

[Don.Nicholas]

hey guys I'm fairly new well considering my first post I have been contemplating getting an Art Fawcett custom I'm thinking of getting a dark gray such as a charcoal with a chocolate ribbon and bound edge I saw this hat somewhere on google and simply love the hat this would be a first hat so I must inquire on any remarks or suggestions from the loungers any input will be appreciated, a side note thinking a 2 1/2 or 2 5/8ths inch brim -thankyou

 

[mustangman3000]

Nice hat Ed! Nice closet too!!!

 

[mustangman3000]

hey guys I'm fairly new well considering my first post I have been contemplating getting an Art Fawcett custom I'm thinking of getting a dark gray such as a charcoal with a chocolate ribbon and bound edge I saw this hat somewhere on google and simply love the hat this would be a first hat so I must inquire on any remarks or suggestions from the loungers any input will be appreciated, a side note thinking a 2 1/2 or 2 5/8ths inch brim -thankyou

I've always liked brown and grey together, I'm sure it would make a sharp hat!

As for brim width, I suggest going through the lounge looking at photos and seeing what proportions appeal to you. I. E. Crown height, crown taper, brim width, ribbon width and so on.
A 2 1/2" brim will look completely different on a hat with a 5 1/2" crown opposed to a 6" crown.

Just don't over think it!

 

[Mulceber]

Also, as much as possible, let Art be your guide - he has excellent judgment in these matters, and if you can send him a picture of yourself so he can get an idea of your build and what type of clothes appeal to you, he can make something that will be perfect for you.

 

[Don.Nicholas]

I'll only be using the hat with a suit or some sort formal atire I know that I look horrible with a tapered crown on crown hight not to sure. Ok so basically my family has a tradition that men wear hats but mostly customs I tried wiggling around and getting a stetson but they knew just by looking at it. Another thing is that when you turn 18 to be considered a man you have to get a hat.

 

[Don.Nicholas]

And thankyou for your previous insight

 

[Rabbit]

Hello Don, and welcome to the Lounge.

Art made a charcoal hat with chocolate ribbon once, see the image below (upper left plus the close-up in the lower center).

VS Charcoal hats

More collages of Art's felt hats in every color in this (and subsequent) post:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Hall-of-Fame&p=1563086&viewfull=1#post1563086

Some later additions here - the new Black Cherry dye, the Dualist, the Milans and Panamas:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Hall-of-Fame&p=1684540&viewfull=1#post1684540

 

[ManofKent]

Superb ribbon work!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

This is my first time handling one of Art's hats. Absolutely flawless work. Without a doubt one of the most lovely hats i'll ever have the pleasure of owning.

Almost zero flange on the brim, just slight upturns at the side.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Very interesting brim work. Is that Silverbelly color?