Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[scottyrocks]

This granite lightweight from Art just arrived in the mail today. Crown is a little shorter than I typically like, but I think the overall vibe works well. I welcome the community's thoughts...

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Although it is shorter than you typically like, I will say that it gives me the impression of an actual person in an actual hat from the era.

What that means is that although many of us like tall boxy crowns, and hunt for such hats, in many pictures of the 'average Joe,' he is wearing a slightly lower, less boxy design. At least, that's my impression, anyway.

You don't look 'dressed up' or costumey. It, along with the shirt, looks perfect on you, as if you've been wearing hats, in their native GE element, for years.

And that's a big compliment, afaic.

 

[moontheloon]

Although it is shorter than you typically like, I will say that it gives me the impression of an actual person in an actual hat from the era.

What that means is that although many of us like tall boxy crowns, and hunt for such hats, in many pictures of the 'average Joe,' he is wearing a slightly lower, less boxy design. At least, that's my impression, anyway.

You don't look 'dressed up' or costumey. It, along with the shirt, looks perfect on you, as if you've been wearing hats, in their native GE element, for years.

And that's a big compliment, afaic.

I agree with all of this

 

[Raybuntu]

Here is my brand new VS Custom Milan by @Art Fawcett
I have to say that @Art Fawcett did a great job. It took a few tries to make the hat. The first time the hat crown was too short for the 2 1/4" Pug and Art was so kind to build another body. The brim is 2 1/2" wide. Crown is 4 1/2" in the Front, 5" side (highest) and 4" in the back.
Fits like a glove and came right on time for the first warm days here in Germany.

Following picture shows the hat still in the shop right before Art send it to me.

 

[Killick]

That is one beautiful hat Ray. I hope you wear it as well as the tree haha!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thank you for posting this Raybunto. I had some NOS 1960s pugs and this is the first time I had to build the hat to fit the ribbon rather than the other way around.

 

[Art Fawcett]

My newest " Off the rack". Haven't posted it on the site yet

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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My newest " Off the rack". Haven't posted it on the site yet

Dimensions?

I liked the dove but I wanted the dimensions of the chocolate...isn’t that the way it always works? The new hat looks very nice.


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[johnnycanuck]

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My newest " Off the rack". Haven't posted it on the site yet

Nice. What’s the stats on that one? Brim looks stingy? 2” or 2 1/8”?
Johnny
May have to put a new hat on my wish list.

 

[DanO]

Depending on the stats, I may have just found my Christmas Present!

 

[RBH]

Looks great Art! Also would like to hear the stats on it.
I am finding that I now like a shorter brim on most hats.

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

The master at work! Love that color match between the body and ribbon!!!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

oops, sorry guys, I didn't think of that. Brim is 2 1/4 raw, teardrop crease set to 4 1/8th, 19ligne tone on tone

 

[humanshoes]

Here is my brand new VS Custom Milan by @Art Fawcett
I have to say that @Art Fawcett did a great job. It took a few tries to make the hat. The first time the hat crown was too short for the 2 1/4" Pug and Art was so kind to build another body. The brim is 2 1/2" wide. Crown is 4 1/2" in the Front, 5" side (highest) and 4" in the back.
Fits like a glove and came right on time for the first warm days here in Germany.

Following picture shows the hat still in the shop right before Art send it to me.

That is one beautiful hat!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Rick, how are you coming in your milan skills?

 

[humanshoes]

Thanks Rick, how are you coming in your milan skills?

I'm not remotely close to your skill level Art, but I do enjoy the process and hopefully will continue to improve with practice. On the upside, I've found that Milan straw makes excellent tinder for the fireplace. Hah!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I'm not remotely close to your skill level Art, but I do enjoy the process and hopefully will continue to improve with practice. On the upside, I've found that Milan straw makes excellent tinder for the fireplace. Hah!

Hmmm. I remember that there was supposed have been a Milan come my way this last summer.

Good thing there’s another summer coming in a few months.


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[Art Fawcett]

I'm not remotely close to your skill level Art, but I do enjoy the process and hopefully will continue to improve with practice. On the upside, I've found that Milan straw makes excellent tinder for the fireplace. Hah!

Also good for starting bonfires Rick,

 

[Redquill]

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My newest " Off the rack". Haven't posted it on the site yet

Love the hat Art.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Love the hat Art.

Thank you Sir!!

 

[ReverbDave]

Art did this incredible job restoring this Late '30's/Early

'40's Dobbs Fedora. My new favorite winter hat.

Thank You, Art!