Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Bird Lives]

Whoa! Looks like a few sleepless nights coming up @moontheloon 's Crib.....
"On the Block" Those are very exciting words to hear! Can't wait to see the head shots...

 

[Bird Lives]

Received my beaver-felt Dove from Art on 9/1/16, which, coincidentally was the opening day of Dove season. Although I didn't go out in the field this year, I am very pleased with the dove I bagged from VS. Wonderful color and flawless craftsmanship. Just finished refining the crease this afternoon, so here it is ...

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FYI: The color of the felt is truest on the photos of the hat on my noggin.

Absolutely stunning...and it works so well on your head! Another match made in heaven...Congratulations!

 

[FedOregon]

Is this a fact?

Yes, Art pointed it out to me.

 

[moontheloon]

Yes, Art pointed it out to me.

Wow !!!
How'd she look?

 

[FedOregon]

Art gave us the grand tour. Very impressive operation, and Art is a great guy. And the hats. Wow is an understatement. I need to order an even dozen.

 

[FedOregon]

Wow !!!
How'd she look?

Off to a grand start. Tall crown, great color... when Art pointed it out and I saw the tall crown I said yep, that's moon

 

[moontheloon]

Off to a grand start. Tall crown, great color... when Art pointed it out and I saw the tall crown I said yep, that's moon

Ha!!!

You just made my night brother... Truly

Smiles ear to ear

 

[FedOregon]

It was a great day. David is making some really nice hats, too.
After visiting Art and David we drove up to Crater Lake. Just finished dinner and got back to the hotel. Even the weather was perfect.

 

[FedOregon]

Sorry if my posts were short. My smart phone is a pain to work with. Upfront, I apologize profusely for not taking pictures of the VS shop tour Art was so gracious to give. We meant to take pictures but the time went by real fast and I completely forgot until we were back to the hotel.

We met Art and David, two very nice gentlemen who were modest and unassuming in the midst of such great accomplishments in the hatter profession. I've never seen so many hat blocks, flanges, vintage ribbon, 18th century hat making machines and hats in various stages of construction. It was very hard not to place an order on the spot but my Business Manager, General/Mrs FedOregon kept the AMEX card in check.

Art was wearing a Panama hat he'd had for about 9 years. What a beauty! He also showed me his personal Black Cherry fedora made with the Legacy felt (Beaver/Mink blend). Gents, it's the bomb! Every sentence I type makes me kick myself for not taking pictures.

Art had a Milan hat there Mrs FedOregon liked. I may have to call surreptitiously and order that as a Christmas present!

I can't say enough about Art ad David, the shop, and the amiable, very hospitable reception we received at Vintage Silhouettes.

And yes, Robert, your hat is indeed on the block... skyscraper crown in all it's glory! Art mentioned that it was a little difficult to find the right felt that he could block with such a tall crown and the wide brom you prefer. But fear not, it looks great and the hat is in process as we speak. I know you'll love it.

I fell in love with the dark moss, black cherry and a steel felt (with blue tones) Art had in the shop. All very nice, but those stood out for me.

This is up at Crater Lake:

 

[KY Crusader]

Fed: Thanks for your informative post. You showed more restraint than I ever could have! Of course, I can understand that you may have had no choice with your (very pretty!) business manager being with you.

I'll take note of the three felts that impressed you for future reference. I already have a Dark Moss Winchester (LOVE IT); and Black Cherry would probably not work with my fair skin and gray beard; but I'll certainly consider Steel for my next custom.

And I love your shirt/fedora combination. What hat are you wearing with it?

 

[FedOregon]

KY: Thanks for the kind words. Yes, if I was by myself there would have been an order placed. Art measured my egg-head so the size and shape are on file... a phone call is all it takes. Maybe I can let that old Savage model 99 go and order a hat. It's not like I go hunting anymore.

The hat is a Stetson Downs I picked up off ebay for $40. The seller was asking a bit more but there was a "Make Offer" button, so I made an offer. I was actually surprised when they accepted the offer. Anyway, it's a nice hat with good felt and a smallish (for me) 2-3/8" raw brim. I grab it as a go anywhere hat.

 

[KY Crusader]

Savage 99! Man, I always wanted one of those in 250 Savage with the straight stock and a Schnable forend ... . But I suppose this discussion belongs on another web site.

Anyway, I think the 2 3/8" brim looks good on you.

 

[BobHufford]

Savage 99! Man, I always wanted one of those in 250 Savage with the straight stock and a Schnable forend ... . But I suppose this discussion belongs on another web site.

You don't have to go too far to talk about it...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/show-us-your-guns.19598

 

[Art Fawcett]

WOW, worked the weekend on my house and didn't log on till now. Thank you for posting KY, the hat looks good on you. FedOregon, Thank you for stopping by and visiting. I always enjoy sharing the shop and the story of how it all began. Hope to see you and the Missus again in the future. Thank you for all the kind comments Gents, and Moon, your hat is being worked on today. I'll be in touch soon

 

[moontheloon]

Moon, your hat is being worked on today. I'll be in touch soon

you made my day Art ....

 

[FedOregon]

I just reread my post, #9989. Moon, I apologize for calling you Robert. I don't know where that came from.

I am trying to figure out a special hat, with a new-to-me color felt, design, ribbon, etc, to commission with Art. What's the wait now, 8-9 months? I keep looking at all the hats and it's so hard to choose.

That steel colored felt Art showed me is very nice, with blue highlights/undertones, but I think he's looking for a little bit different color to get it just right.

The black cherry looks like a nice, rich, black color inside, but out in the sunshine there are brilliant red, orange, silver highlights that "pop" to life. Very special indeed.

I could have spent a couple more days at VS with Art and David, and I wouldn't have complained if they put me to work as long as I could keep studying all the hats during my breaks!

 

[moontheloon]

I just reread my post, #9989. Moon, I apologize for calling you Robert. I don't know where that came from.

I read right over it and knew exactly what and who you meant ...

 

[BobHufford]

I just reread my post, #9989. Moon, I apologize for calling you Robert. I don't know where that came from.

I think if I had just had a tour like you did my head would be spinning so much I would not even remember my own name (and my name is Robert).

 

[emigran]

I really don't believe the wait is 8-9 months... call Art and he'll give you a timeline for sure...

 

[Art Fawcett]

You're right Emil, about 2 months at the moment, maybe less