Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Wyldkarma]

Down to 4 left Gents

Now down to 3, thanks for saving one of the Glacier blanks and for taking the time to chat with me today Art. Best Wishes, Ken

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Green Borsalino velour completely rebuilt by VS. The work is as perfect as it always is.

I had no idea there was a western hat hiding in there, but I really like it.



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[Art Fawcett]

Whew!!! I wasn't sure you would like the ribbon combo Brent. David and I debated over it but I finally won out.
Enjoy

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Whew!!! I wasn't sure you would like the ribbon combo Brent. David and I debated over it but I finally won out.
Enjoy

I wasn’t sure what color would go well with the green velour either so I punted and left the decision to you. I know that isn’t really fair and I also accept that I can’t complain if I don’t like your choice. That said, I’m glad that I left the decision to you. I’m sure David’s choice would have looked good too, but I love it as is. Thanks for another great hat, Art!


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[Bill Hughes]

This bleached Milan arrived yesterday. Kinda sad as it will most likely be my last Art Fawcett. That makes seven custom beavers, four Dualists, and four custom straws. And that doesn't count the refurbishments VS has done for me. Of course I say it's my last. There is still some time left..... If this bleached Milan does end up being the last; I picked a good one to finish on. Tall crown, wide brim, and the pug - love everything about this!

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Wore this to church for the first time today. I always get complements when wearing Art's work and this bleached Milan was no exception.

 

[Bill Hughes]

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished. It arrived back to me today. I never thought I'd own a Montecristi this nice. I know what I'm wearing for worship services tomorrow.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished. It arrived back to me today. I never thought I'd own a Montecristi this nice. I know what I'm wearing for worship services tomorrow.

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Very nice, Bill! Any idea what the WPI count is? It’s so fine I can’t get the resolution to show individual weaves.


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[Art Fawcett]

I'll answer Bill, Brent, this is between 1400 and 1700 wpi. Very difficult to count it's so tight. One of the finest I've ever worked on.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Very nice, Bill! Any idea what the WPI count is? It’s so fine I can’t get the resolution to show individual weaves.


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I counted in several places. The lowest count I got was 1517 (37x41). The highest was 1800 (40x45). So I just say 1500. I love the way Art was able to keep the Optimo ridge on top of the crown to compliment the bash.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I'll answer Bill, Brent, this is between 1400 and 1700 wpi. Very difficult to count it's so tight. One of the finest I've ever worked on.

WOW! I’ll never own such a fine weave, but I can appreciate it from afar. I don’t think I’d trust myself with such a hat.


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[belfastboy]

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished. It arrived back to me today. I never thought I'd own a Montecristi this nice. I know what I'm wearing for worship services tomorrow.

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Keeping the religious theme......I know, I know, I should not be coveting my neighbours hat!!!!

 

[hatsRme]

I counted in several places. The lowest count I got was 1517 (37x41). The highest was 1800 (40x45). So I just say 1500. I love the way Art was able to keep the Optimo ridge on top of the crown to compliment the bash.

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Exquisite.
Mega-Congratulations are due on this one, Bill!!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

^^^^such the weave!
Beyond comprehension!
B

 

[Tukwila]

I counted in several places. The lowest count I got was 1517 (37x41). The highest was 1800 (40x45). So I just say 1500. I love the way Art was able to keep the Optimo ridge on top of the crown to compliment the bash.

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Well, word has it you're supposed to count weaves on the brim, so I'd go with 44-45.

Incredible, Bill. And Art did a superb job on an amazing work of Art.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Well, word has it you're supposed to count weaves on the brim, so I'd go with 44-45.

Incredible, Bill. And Art did a superb job on an amazing work of Art.

I've never heard that about counting on the brim.

 

[Rmccamey]

Very, very nice, Bill!

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished. It arrived back to me today. I never thought I'd own a Montecristi this nice. I know what I'm wearing for worship services tomorrow.

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[Cornshucker77]

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished. It arrived back to me today. I never thought I'd own a Montecristi this nice. I know what I'm wearing for worship services tomorrow.

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Amazing.

 

[Raybuntu]

This is a Montecristi I sent to Art to be refurbished.

Unbelievable Bill. What a nice hat. Do you have some more information about the hat? How did you come around this real treasure?

Ray

 

[Andykev]

A fine example. Luckily, I have two "Super Fino" from Optimo, which I bought a dozen or so years ago. I admit that these are "too nice" to be worn out as "regular" everyday. They are my "special occasion" hats.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Unbelievable Bill. What a nice hat. Do you have some more information about the hat? How did you come around this real treasure?

Ray

I acquired this from Alex aka @ofcoursemyhorse here on the lounge. It originally was in an Optimo form made by Gus Miller of Batsakes Bros in Cincinnati, OH. I knew Art could do magic on it so I sent it to him for refurbishment.