My second work of Art - The Brooklyn

[MrFusion]

Here is my second hat from Art. I picked it up from the Post Office during lunch today.

First look in the hatbox

Art's Signature and a nice black liner.

The Brooklyn

Detail of the bow

The center dent.

When the hat arrived it was basically an open crown. I'm guessing that happened in transit. The center dent took real easy but I need to ask Art how to make the side dents stay. They are staying fine as you see them, I would just like to make the pinch a bit tighter in the front.

Art, you've done it again, Sir!:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

FANTASTIC all the way around !
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I love the color!! Lets see it on!

 

[Delthayre]

And I had a pot of Earl Grey for my trouble

That is a quite handsome hat; I rather like the crease, color of the felt and black liner. I entreat you to add the images and specifications this fine piece to the Art Fawcett Hall of Fame.

As for the front dents, I had a similar problem with the side dents on my Sesquipedalian, which was also made open-crowned by travel, but I found that some careful, but firm working with some steam put things right.

 

[AlanC]

Excellent!

As to the front dents, I've noticed that Art tends not to put tight pinches on his hats. I think he's gently encouraging us.

What are the specs on that one?

So he's got white, red and black liners--I wonder if there are any other colors?

 

[MrFusion]

AlanC, here you go:

Felt: Pure beaver - rust
Crown height (open): 5 3/4”
Ribbon: Forest, 16 ligne
Brim width 2 1/2”
Ribbon: Rust, 6 ligne

I'll get some pictures up with me wearing the hat as soon as I can. I have had bad luck trying to take them myself, so I'll get the wife to help.

Delthayre, already added. I will add the specs momentarily.

 

[Razzman]

Very nice.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Great color, and great ribbon treatment.

 

[Boxerken]

Stunning!

That is a beautiful hat, thats actually the color that I would like to have from Art.

 

[fletch31]

Wow, is that ribbon green?! I never would have thought of that color combination with that color felt but it looks fantastic! Art has got a great eye for matching these things up. I love his side brim profiles too. They are just awesome!

 

[Spatterdash]

Wow, is that ribbon green?! I never would have thought of that color combination with that color felt but it looks fantastic! Art has got a great eye for matching these things up. I love his side brim profiles too. They are just awesome!

No kiddin'! That profile just goes to show that "vintage silhouettes" is not false advertizing!

 

[BobC]

Another fine one MrFusion. Great color and ribbon combination. I love the side profile. It's very cool.

 

[indycop]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Those colors go great together!!

 

[Colby Jack]

Gorgeous!...Love that hat!...Art does it again!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[MrFusion]

Thanks all! I will try to get those other pictures done today.

 

[univibe88]

So he's got white, red and black liners--I wonder if there are any other colors?

I had a chat with Art about this....and white, red and black are all of the options right now. I asked him if I could get a purple one, but he said he can't do a one-off. He has to buy them in bulk.

 

[vonwotan]

I'd be interested in purple liners for my works of Art. I guess we should to find out if there are enough people interested to make it worthwhile for Art to order some?

I had a chat with Art about this....and white, red and black are all of the options right now. I asked him if I could get a purple one, but he said he can't do a one-off. He has to buy them in bulk.

BTW - Great hat. I agree that it's a wonderful color combination that would not have occured to me...

 

[Viper Man]

:eusa_clap Fantastic! That is one sexy hat.

 

[univibe88]

Ya listening Art? The public wants purple

 

[MrFusion]

Better late than never.
I wore the Brooklyn to church this morning.

 

[sedaterman]

New Art Fawcett on its way

Art has sent my order out. It should arrive within the next coupld of days.

 

[animator]

That's a really nice hat! It looks great on you!