My '30s Style Fedora by Art!

[Sefton]

I finally have a first class lid for my big head...
Art made this beauty for me in a 1930s style. It's granite grey with a midnight blue ribbon. The crown is about 5 1/4" with center dent. The brim is about 2 1/4 and the ribbon is 2 1/4". I started out with just very slight side dents but eventually I found my hand seeming to move of it's own will...a front pinch (not very tight) then appeared...the subconcious said "You need a pinch!"lol

Many thanks to Art for his outstanding craftsmanship and for the patience he displayed in listening to what I wanted and making my hat just as I imagined it.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Lincsong]

Very nice lid.:eusa_clap Looks like something Paul Muni wore in one of his films.

 

[WEEGEE]

Color combo...cool

Sefton,

That is a fine looking hat!!! I have not asked in voice about pinching a

hat from Art...its soft like soft can be and the crown is high as high can be

and as

with the "Eddie G" photobyalan and i both could not resist pinching the crown.

Enjoy...you have a great hat.

WeeGee

 

[Hemingway Jones]

That is a very nice looking hat with a very nice bow. Congratulations!

I tried to keep a vintage Borsalino with just a center dent atop for style, but before too long, I had to put in some dents.

 

[squid]

An Orwell fan! He is one of my favorite writers.

I love the hat too.

 

[DanielJones]

Ooooh! Very nice indeed! Congratulations on a splendid work of Art!:eusa_clap Might we persuade you for a photo of it being worn?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Sefton]

Lincsong wrote: "Looks like something Paul Muni wore in one of his films." I looked at many classics to get an idea for this hat and Paul Muni's films definately played a part. He wore some great hats and clothes"

WEEGEE, You're right about the felt...it's very soft. It flops around nicely in the wind yet it still goes back into shape easily. I'm really pleased with the felt.

Hemingway Jones, Thanks...I was originally going to get a plain black ribbon buy Art recommended the midnight blue and I'm glad that I listened. It makes a perfect look. Also I just love those T A L L ribbons!

Squid, Orwell is one of my very favorites too! I'm working my way through a 4 volume set of his Letters,reviews and journalism right now. Never saw a picture of him in a hat though. Oh well,nobody's perfect!

Hi Dan,
I don't have a good photo of myself with the hat on at the moment but I will try to get one posted soon. Thanks for the kind words all!

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Very nice!

Just my style too,...and of course it had to be pinched.

 

[MK]

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That is a very cool looking lid.

 

[FedoraGent]

Sefton,

Is this the same lid you had on at the Washbag?

Jon

 

[J.B.]

Nice Tie!

I especially like the ribbon with that bona fide bow-tie look!! :arated:

 

[Atomic Glee]

That is a stunning hat! Wow. Fantastic! I love that blue ribbon.

 

[Mr. Rover]

Ahh! Art's trademark bow! Gorgeous lid! Take some pictures with it on (and don't forget the jaunty tilt)!

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Fantastic hat! I want one!


Or two.



Or three...

 

[gekisai29]

WOW! Wear it in good health.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Beautiful hat. Looks like it walked out of one of those old photos. Let's see it on your head.

 

[Terry Lennox]

Awesome!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Great hat! I've been putting that kind of dent in my open-crowned hats lately. Halfway between a side dent and a front pinch. It really works with a center dent.

 

[deanglen]

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center de-e-e-e-nt center dent dent DENT!

 

[Mr. Rover]

I have a very similar vintage hat. You have to put in a really deep center dent to get that reverse taper in the profile view. I've been experimenting with mine and I'm liking a diamon/c-crown in it, too.