Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[lc1484]

Alucard,

very nice!!!:eusa_clap

what color is that ribbon?

Larry

 

[Alucard73]

Alucard,

very nice!!!:eusa_clap

what color is that ribbon?

Larry

I don't know exactly what color the ribbon is, burgandy? It depends on the light. It is nice though. Maybe Art knows.

 

[daizawaguy]

The brim is a bit stingier than I am used to but I like it a lot.

Welcome to the Art Stingy club Nice to see my stingies have some new companions! A very nice hat indeed.

 

[Alucard73]

Thanks Daizawaguy, this hat is really nice. I was really nervous about getting such a stingy brim...especially after waiting so long. I am really happy with it.

 

[warmentrout]

Sorry guys, I'm having trouble figuring out how to get pics to post instead of direct links . Here are some links of my 1st VS. I'm anticipating my 2nd to arrive very soon. It is mojave with a reddish brown band, 1 1/2 inches. 2 1/2 - 2 5/8 dimensional brim and my own bash.

http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/warmentrout/?action=view&current=0210092229.jpg

http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/warmentrout/?action=view&current=0210092229a.jpg

http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/warmentrout/?action=view&current=0210092230.jpg

http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/warmentrout/?action=view&current=0210092230a.jpg

 

[BobC]

Very nice, warmentrout.

To get your images to post, copy the IMG code into your post.

 

[univibe88]

On photobucket you will see a section that says "Share this image." Under that section there is lines that say "email & IM / direct link / HTML code / IMG code."

Just copy and paste the line of code next to "IMG code."

 

[warmentrout]

Ahhh !!! Success !!!

On photobucket you will see a section that says "Share this image." Under that section there is lines that say "email & IM / direct link / HTML code / IMG code."



Just copy and paste the line of code next to "IMG code."

Thanks ! The above mentioned mojave in pics.

 

[KILO NOVEMBER]

By request from the general Hats Forum

I got a request in the Hats Forum to post this one here. It was intended to be a copy of a hat worn by William Powell in "The Kennel Club Murders". Powell is better known for "The Thin Man" series.

 

[1911 Man]

Great hats gents, I especially like that color ribbon with the mojave felt, Warmentrout.

KN, yours looks very distinguished and very good on you.

I don't think I have seen a bad looking VS on this forum. There are some that wouldn't necessarily look good on me, but they do look good. I am already contemplating my next, and possibly another after that.

 

[Jabos]

Warmentrout-that is one georgous hat. I had seen one similar on here with a medium light blue ribbon that was also beautiful, but I think yours is a step ahead.

KN, do you have a pic of the original from the movie? I searched but could not find a movie still that clearly showed that hat. I think we should have a movie clone hat club. Both you and Alucard could be its founding members.

 

[Jabos]

Nevermind KM, I saw it on the other thread. Very cool.

 

[mungo_sd]

my first AF fedora , first any beaver fedora

I wore a Stetson Chatham for a year to be sure I really wanted to make the plunge. Then I read all the sites about the best hatters. Art has the best combination of material, price, design, timing, fit.

The Chatham fit my face very well and I said I wanted one like that. No problem.

The conformer and a measuring tape got the remaining info.

Hat shows up in 6 weeks as he said. It looks gorgeous in steel. Minor problem, it wasn't blocked like a Chatham. Looked like a bowler. Now some of you guys like to bash your hats to custom fit, I don't. I called Art & he said he can just run his fingers on the fur & pinch holds. I don't have that knack.

Fortunately at a local Boot Barn western clothing store in San Diego one person can reblock hats. She had blocked & starched my old Chatham after I wore it in the rain. She blocked the beaver & lightly starched the crown. I love it ! They sell lots of western hats at this store & everyone was impressed with the look & feel of beaver.

She told me she could make a fedora from any of the felt cowboy hats. They would be very stiff however.

If I didn't know this hatter, I probably would have sent it back to Art for shaping.

I do have a few minor issues. Art stamped my initials in the band, but only 2 of them. 3 would look better. Even better than that would be having my name in gold letters too. I may have the liner removed & my name added.

Finally the ribbon. Art & I didn't discuss that. This one is same steel color as the hat, single bow, 1'. Maybe I'll make that black, 1 1/2 inch, double bow.

But I am extremely pleased with Art's creation. This is a winter hat for San Diego, the rest of the year I'll wear my Borsalino Panama.

I'll post a pic as soon as.

 

[xigxag]

Thanks ! The above mentioned mojave in pics.

That's just a wonderful hat. I love it.
Don't tell me where you live or I'll come and get it .

 

[Jauntyone]

My head is in the clouds!

The "stratosphere" to be exact, with my new Stratoliner inspired VS custom. Thank you, Art, for giving life to my dream!
This hat has a 2 1/2" brim and the color is silver mist. I'm wearing it today for the first time.

 

[warmentrout]

Great hats gents, I especially like that color ribbon with the mojave felt, Warmentrout.

KN, yours looks very distinguished and very good on you.

I don't think I have seen a bad looking VS on this forum. There are some that wouldn't necessarily look good on me, but they do look good. I am already contemplating my next, and possibly another after that.

I sent Art an email saying what I wanted the hat to go with ( wardrobe ) he picked the ribbon color. I love it !

 

[handlebar bart]

Jauntyone. Absolutely wonderful. Seems that we don't see many thin ribbons from Art, but that is an amazing example. The color is wonderful. You have really got me wondering if I could tolerate being in the doghouse for ordering another from Art.lol

 

[carter]

Jauntyone. Absolutely wonderful. Seems that we don't see many thin ribbons from Art, but that is an amazing example. The color is wonderful. You have really got me wondering if I could tolerate being in the doghouse for ordering another from Art.lol

:arated:
Jauntyone, That is a real beauty.
Kilo November, I love that hat!
Warmentrout, Fabulous!

 

[HungaryTom]

Alucard, KiloNovember, Warmentrout, Jauntyone,

Beautiful hats!

Jauntyone - the next VS hat should be either a light smoke blue or a dark silvermist. Hey, you seem to like the light blue-greys: Me too!!!

 

[daizawaguy]

Jauntyone :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

The king of the open crowns!