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jamespowers · Jul 3, 2007

scotrace said:
It arrived!

It fits perfectly!

It is as soft as any of the softest, best vintage felt I have ever seen!

Some time ago, I posted a scan from Hat Life (1941) and said I wanted a hat like it some day. Art didn't know it, but he provided that hat!

Pleased isn't the word. I'll get pics this weekend.

Ok, where are the pictures? [huh]

AlanC · Jul 3, 2007

jamespowers said:
Ok, where are the pictures? [huh]

I second the call--nay, the demand!--for pictures.

scotrace · Jul 3, 2007

Let's see this hat.

Ribbon Treatment. Art: "Do you have something specific in mind besides blue, which doesn't work, trust me, or can I play?"

Me: "Play."

The result.

It is just soft enough to feel like it should, yet has enough body to hold shape well. JamesPowers - is this felt FINE? I ask you??

Elegance, understated.

Perfed with my intitials.

And...

I don't know that I will ever own another that makes me so giddy. Thanks, Art.

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majormoore · Jul 3, 2007

The hat and your suit look very good, and I love the tie.

Sharpppppppppppppppppppppppp looking

Mike

AlanC · Jul 3, 2007

Great hat, and fun ribbon treatment. Congratulations, Scott; it's great you killed two birds with one stone by getting that dream hat, too.

I see Art has gotten those crown pads in now. Hmmm...

Dinerman · Jul 3, 2007

Great hat. That orange should go with a lot of vintage ties.

Hemingway Jones · Jul 3, 2007

Unbelievable Scott, You and the hat, look fantastic. Congratulations. :eusa_clap

Fantastic Work Art!

Razzman · Jul 3, 2007

That is a sweet looking lid Scott. Wonderful ribbon treatment and color combination. The is simply stunning. Congratulations.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Would you mind sharing the particulars? Brim size, crown height etc.

scotrace · Jul 3, 2007

Thanks very much!

Brim is 2 5/8, crown is 5" at the front peak, ribbon 1". Sweat is thin, soft, cream tan leather.

NewMexExpat · Jul 3, 2007

Wow..............Wow.

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Scott, you look great! Trim, dignified style. And that hat -- Man, oh man. How can every one of these Tropic-Aires that I see look better than the last one? With each new hat, it seems I'm saying, "Yeah, that's my new favorite."

Dinerman calls the ribbon orange; on my monitor, it's more of a dark rust. Can you enlighten us?

Great Hat!
- Mark
P.S. So, Scott, now you can take me up on my offer to relieve you of the burden of those Playboys and Whippets that caused you such emotional distress as a "Long Oval Unfortunate".

Dinerman · Jul 3, 2007

It looks dark orange over here. Isn't that what rust is?

jimmy the lid · Jul 3, 2007

Great looking lid, Scott. I'm a big fan of the one-inch ribbon look. It's got a nice proportion to it. Enjoy!

Cheers,
JtL

scotrace · Jul 3, 2007

It photographs as a brighter orange than it is. Art described it as "copper." In lower light, it's a dull copper. In bright light, it pops.

NewMexExpat · Jul 3, 2007

Thanks.

Thanks. I, too, like that ribbon width.

Dinerman said:
It looks dark orange over here. Isn't that what rust is?

Yes, I guess so; Rust=Dark Orange=Copper. [huh]

Regards,

- Mark

Feraud · Jul 3, 2007

That is a beautiful hat scotrace. I like the uncommon ribbon color.
Tell us.. was it worth the wait?

Art Fawcett · Jul 3, 2007

Thank you for the pics Scott and the kind words Gents!! This has been a fun project as almost every hat is different in some way and the world is almost open ( NO BLUE Scott) for the ribbon combos. I truly hope everyone enjoys their creations and know that we are going forward with more colors starting in a few weeks.

AlanC · Jul 3, 2007

Art Fawcett said:
...and know that we are going forward with more colors starting in a few weeks.

:eusa_doh:

WEEGEE · Jul 3, 2007

WOW

Great hats all...Late to the game though enjoyed the view!!!

Put me in on the new frontier!

Something you want to do/try...Art ?

Soon to be posted...My finest hat ever ...by Art of course!!!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

duggap · Jul 3, 2007

Really like your hat. The ribbon treatment is A+. I also left the ribbon up to Art. He seems to always show such wonderful taste. You should have a lot of fun matching the ribbon with your ties. Congradulations. :eusa_clap

Joel Tunnah · Jul 3, 2007

Art Fawcett said:
...the world is almost open ( NO BLUE Scott) for the ribbon combos.

I have some vintage navy color ribbon, and I think it looks really good next to the 'natural' color felt.

Joel

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