Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

dnjan · Dec 3, 2013

Tommy said:
One of my VS's is a traditional fedora design. It's been through a couple of rainy events. And though I am meticulous about keeping the brim in shape, there is an ever so slight ripple on one side interrupting the side arc flow. How do you reshape, or 'reset', the memory in the brim area to even out brim arc action?

From my experience, I would guess that your head is not symmetrical. And the rain has led the bottom of the crown of your hat to revert to a more symmetrical shape, distorting the brim a bit.

If I were you (and I did this myself), I would ask Art to make you a band block. Since he has the exact shape of your head, he can make a block that will help keep the headband area in that same shape while your hat dries after a rain event. So no more brim distortion.

hatband · Dec 4, 2013

They are all close to 3", but 2 7/8" to be exact.
The first is a custom by Cane Rod Maker, Lounger.
Next is cut-down Resistol western, see Conversion Corral thread.
Last is Akubra Campdraft.

Thanks, for the information. Ideas for my next purchase

The Wiser Hatter · Dec 4, 2013

+1 on the hat block it even comes in handy with vintage lids that need an adjustment.

The Wiser Hatter · Dec 18, 2013

VS Milan natural straw color hand sewn by Art.

mikespens · Dec 18, 2013

Tall crown de-lite Ed! Very nice and glad to see Art doing these.

seabass · Dec 18, 2013

Ed
Looks like a winner
Tall crown too

I saw the other pics you posted Very Nice...

Landman · Dec 19, 2013

Ed,

Looks great!

hatsRme · Dec 20, 2013

Sweet, Ed! Lotta crown on that beauty...

Art Fawcett · Dec 20, 2013

Thanks Gents, hatsRme, Brad's is in the works. )

Rogera · Dec 20, 2013

hatsRme said:
Sweet, Ed! Lotta crown on that beauty...

+1 Ed! I love the color of that ribbon with that straw, very warm looking!

Don.Nicholas · Dec 20, 2013

hey guys I'm fairly new well considering my first post I have been contemplating getting an Art Fawcett custom I'm thinking of getting a dark gray such as a charcoal with a chocolate ribbon and bound edge I saw this hat somewhere on google and simply love the hat this would be a first hat so I must inquire on any remarks or suggestions from the loungers any input will be appreciated, a side note thinking a 2 1/2 or 2 5/8ths inch brim -thankyou

mustangman3000 · Dec 20, 2013

Nice hat Ed! Nice closet too!!!

mustangman3000 · Dec 20, 2013

Don.Nicholas said:
hey guys I'm fairly new well considering my first post I have been contemplating getting an Art Fawcett custom I'm thinking of getting a dark gray such as a charcoal with a chocolate ribbon and bound edge I saw this hat somewhere on google and simply love the hat this would be a first hat so I must inquire on any remarks or suggestions from the loungers any input will be appreciated, a side note thinking a 2 1/2 or 2 5/8ths inch brim -thankyou

I've always liked brown and grey together, I'm sure it would make a sharp hat!

As for brim width, I suggest going through the lounge looking at photos and seeing what proportions appeal to you. I. E. Crown height, crown taper, brim width, ribbon width and so on.
A 2 1/2" brim will look completely different on a hat with a 5 1/2" crown opposed to a 6" crown.

Just don't over think it!

Mulceber · Dec 20, 2013

Also, as much as possible, let Art be your guide - he has excellent judgment in these matters, and if you can send him a picture of yourself so he can get an idea of your build and what type of clothes appeal to you, he can make something that will be perfect for you.

Don.Nicholas · Dec 20, 2013

I'll only be using the hat with a suit or some sort formal atire I know that I look horrible with a tapered crown on crown hight not to sure. Ok so basically my family has a tradition that men wear hats but mostly customs I tried wiggling around and getting a stetson but they knew just by looking at it. Another thing is that when you turn 18 to be considered a man you have to get a hat.

Don.Nicholas · Dec 20, 2013

And thankyou for your previous insight

Rabbit · Dec 20, 2013

Hello Don, and welcome to the Lounge.

Art made a charcoal hat with chocolate ribbon once, see the image below (upper left plus the close-up in the lower center).

VS Charcoal hats

More collages of Art's felt hats in every color in this (and subsequent) post:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Hall-of-Fame&p=1563086&viewfull=1#post1563086

Some later additions here - the new Black Cherry dye, the Dualist, the Milans and Panamas:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Hall-of-Fame&p=1684540&viewfull=1#post1684540

ManofKent · Dec 20, 2013

Superb ribbon work!

ofcoursemyhorse · Dec 21, 2013

This is my first time handling one of Art's hats. Absolutely flawless work. Without a doubt one of the most lovely hats i'll ever have the pleasure of owning.

Almost zero flange on the brim, just slight upturns at the side.

The Wiser Hatter · Dec 21, 2013

Very interesting brim work. Is that Silverbelly color?

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