Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[mrwilmoth]

Very Nice!

Not your typical VS fedora work but I wanted a durable old west Boss of the Plains out of the nutria blend bodies that Art has.
I went with the early dimensions, crown 4" & brim 3 3/4" with a pencil curl.
Here are some shots of Art's typical masterful craftsmanship...

With horsehair hatband...

 

[BobC]

There was a pink slip from the post office on my door this afternoon. I'm pretty sure the package I missed is one from Oregon. It should be a whippetesque dove with an overwelt 2 1/2 inch brim instead of a wide brim binding. Art was going to design the ribbon. I'll see tomorrow. Will post pictures.

 

[memphislawyer]

Oh, gotsa to see me some overwelt brim work!!

 

[BobC]

The eagle has landed. I asked Art for a dove, and this is what he sent. The brim is a 2 1/2 inch overwelt, the crown is 5 1/2 inches open, and the ribbon is charcoal with a touch of burgundy in the knot (Art's choice). Now I'm working on deciding on a crease for it....teardrop or diamond?

 

[DesertDan]

Diamond gets my vote.
Beautiful hat, congrats!

 

[Brando11]

Center crease, deep front pinch. My $.02. Beautiful hat!

 

[DJH]

Center crease, deep front pinch. My $.02. Beautiful hat!

Agree - then again, that describes most of my hats

Bob - two fantastic hats in the last few days, congratulations! My most recent VS is also Dove with charcoal ribbon and red liner, a very nice combo.
Enjoy!

 

[mikespens]

Looks like it wants to be a diamond to me Bob. Sure you'll be happy however it ends up. Congrats on a fine lid.

 

[MrEllis]

Beautiful! Nice work Art! Congratulations to both of you!

 

[Mulceber]

I'd say either a center dent or a c-crown.

 

[kaosharper1]

Looking good still Sir

Thanks, Art. Just got back. I was in Milan and saw many Borsalinos, but they just looked cheap to me. They have nothing on you when it comes to quality and art.

 

[ibchipster]

Nice hat Bob. I really like Art's new ribbon knot detail. I'm sure whichever crease you choose you will enjoy it for many years to come. But I would go with diamond.

 

[Rogera]

The eagle has landed. I asked Art for a dove, and this is what he sent. The brim is a 2 1/2 inch overwelt, the crown is 5 1/2 inches open, and the ribbon is charcoal with a touch of burgundy in the knot (Art's choice). Now I'm working on deciding on a crease for it....teardrop or diamond?

Diamond!! (IMHO)

 

[seabass]

BobC,
what ever you choose = awesome !

 

[gtdean48]

Nice hat Bob...let the felt show you the way...

 

[TomS]

Milworth, great BOP!! I like that braid too!

 

[TomS]

Great hat, Bob. You can tell it is beautiful felt just by looking!!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

It is just Perspective

 

[Johnny J]

I have finally been able to see and feel Art's lightweight felt fedoras when I got to see Che's brown hat last friday. I have to say that it is just as nice as a vintage lightweight hat. In fact, it was like if I had a 1940s vintage Stetson in my hand. Art I am very impressed!

 

[gtdean48]

.... In fact, it was like if I had a 1940s vintage Stetson in my hand. Art I am very impressed!

+1...closest thing to vintage I have held...