Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Rabbit]

Blue Smoke

5.5" x 2 3/8" bound brim (silver-grey) w/ 22 L charcoal ribbon, black windcord, red VS stripe, purple liner

I love the proportions and shape - fairly moderate brim flange and a straight-sided block with center dent.

The dear reader may notice that I'm nuts about the lighter VS felt colors. Blue Smoke and Dove may well be my favorites among them.

Art, your work never ceases to impress. Thank you, Sir! To me, the VS hats are the perfect accompaniment to the vintage hats.

 

[univibe88]

That is one to be proud of. Beautiful!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good traveling news!

I am on the last days of my latest work travels. Sheesh, I am getting a bit weary of wearing the clothes in my suitcase and staying in a hotel room. This morning I got an e-mail pic from my wife back home in Minnesota. A teaser for sure!

I have 48 hours or so before I can don my newest Art Fawcett creation. The hat arrived earlier this week at the gym. My wife gets a kick out how I enjoy the expectation of a new hat. She, without a doubt, is enjoying the anticipation that is building before I can get home. My wife opened the box, removed the protecting plastic bag, opened the hatbox and took a pic. Teaser shot sent. Oh boy can't you just imagine the hat. I certainly am! What color is the leather and the liner? Oh boy. I will go through the balance of the trip with only this image. Man! When I can actually feel, see and look at my new hat I will share what I have...a pic!

I am anxious to be home. Can't wait to see my wife, dogs and my new hat!

Sheesh.... a gargantuan gotcha. Last leg of this trip wearing thin, Eric -





More to come...........................Thanks in advance to Art Fawcett. He is the MAN!

 

[dnjan]

I am anxious to be home. Can't wait to see my wife, dogs and my new hat!


More to come...........................Thanks in advance to Art Fawcett. He is the MAN!

OK, let's be honest here. What is the correct order of those three "can't wait to see" items?

 

[jlee562]

Eric, that looks like a gorgeous hat!

 

[jbucklin]

Eric, that looks like a gorgeous hat!

I concur! And, it makes me even more excited that I'm in the queue for a chocolate brown Indy-style hat custom-made by Art. I should have it in aweek or two. Art is the best---in my book anyway.

 

[Aureliano]

I really like it, Eric.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Tired, but home. I un-packed and headed to work. At the gym I got to finally see my Art Fawcett creation. Boy, oh boy have I been excited. My wife's teasing shot sent via e-mail really piqued my anticipation. Mr. Fawcett is a heavy hitter in my book as this hat is exactly what I wished for! CHEERS!

Back home for a shower, change of clothes. Here is a quick pic of the hat that I am proud to share. I will take better shots and add details when I get a chance over the next couple of days. BTW: Dove felt, 2.5" brim and a VS Strat like hat in concept.

Enjoying a couple of hours of hat time back home in Minnesota, Eric -

 

[Rabbit]

Fantastic Strat clone you have there, SBG! :eusa_clap
The Dove felt is an excellent choice for it!

 

[jamespowers]

Fantastic Strat clone you have there, SBG! :eusa_clap
The Dove felt is an excellent choice for it!

It is certainly not a clone in the sense that the felt and trimmings used, finish and craftsmanship is much better than that used in the original Stetson Stratoliner. I won't even mention how much better it is than anything Stetson makes today.
Nice SBG! Who needs hair when you have a hat like that?

 

[DesertDan]

Hilarious that the "tease" photo's sent from your wife are of a hat!

Yet, I think that's totally awesome, are we all hopeless or what!

Beautiful VS SBG, Congrats!

 

[daizawaguy]

The dear reader may notice that I'm nuts about the lighter VS felt colors. Blue Smoke and Dove may well be my favorites among them

Lovely beaver, Rabbit!

Isn't opening the box for the first time and seeing the immaculate light colored hat a pleasant experience...

Is the premium beaver off-white next? That and a mauve tainted ribbon would be right down your street...

 

[Hoyt Clagwell]

Tired, but home. I un-packed and headed to work. At the gym I got to finally see my Art Fawcett creation. Boy, oh boy have I been excited. My wife's teasing shot sent via e-mail really piqued my anticipation. Mr. Fawcett is a heavy hitter in my book as this hat is exactly what I wished for! CHEERS!

Back home for a shower, change of clothes. Here is a quick pic of the hat that I am proud to share. I will take better shots and add details when I get a chance over the next couple of days. BTW: Dove felt, 2.5" brim and a VS Strat like hat in concept.

Enjoying a couple of hours of hat time back home in Minnesota, Eric -

Eric,
In the village where I grew up we had a saying for when a man got himself a fine looking new hat.
"Way To Go "

 

[Brando11]

Eric and Rabbit- beautiful hats! I should be joining you in a few days; my second VS is due to arrive Saturday, according to the USPS. I had Art model it after a knockout brown Borsalino of Alan's that was posted a few months back.

Can't wait- pics to follow!

 

[St.Ignatz]

You guys are killing me. I believe it's time for no. 5.
Tom D.

 

[Rabbit]

Lovely beaver, Rabbit!

Isn't opening the box for the first time and seeing the immaculate light colored hat a pleasant experience...

Is the premium beaver off-white next? That and a mauve tainted ribbon would be right down your street...

heheh..well the ivory could very well be next..but first I'll invest in some really fine Montecristis. The first one is being searched for already.

 

[Rabbit]

Eric and Rabbit- beautiful hats! I should be joining you in a few days; my second VS is due to arrive Saturday, according to the USPS. I had Art model it after a knockout brown Borsalino of Alan's that was posted a few months back.

Can't wait- pics to follow!

Hey Brando, I'm keen to see those pics! Not too many brown VS's around here. Great color!

 

[daizawaguy]

heheh..well the ivory could very well be next..but first I'll invest in some really fine Montecristis. The first one is being searched for already.

Can`t go wrong with an Art blocked Montecristi. Good choice!

 

[Brando11]

And here we are- Just what I had hoped for. A light brown (Pecan, actually) casual hat styled after the Alessandria. Perfect for knocking around town on the weekends. It is such a kick to open up the box, put on the hat and have it fit like it was made just for me. Hey wait a minute- it was!

Bravo, Mr. Fawcett, and thanks!

 

[Duper]

Beautiful Brando11. Truly a classic and enduring style built just for you. Can't get much better than that!