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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Vinny, Art can clarify or correct me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding that he has Milan bodies in two colors...the "honey" color that several of us have, as well as a brown called chocolate. I can't say enough how pleased I am with mine. It is the perfect summer hat, in my humble opinion. -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Viper and Link, GREAT hats!! For me, now, the question is...what am I going to get next? I'm considering a montechristi with a Carolina blue ribbon. That, or perhaps another Milan. Maybe the chocolate color with a copper ribbon. Decisions, decisions... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
I picked up my new VS Milan from the post office today and I couldn't be happier! I realize I say this every time I get a new work of Art, but it is my new favorite hat. The feel is wonderful, and it is nice and cool on my head...the perfect summer hat! Here are a few shots... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
sus·pense - [suh-spens] - noun 1. a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety. 2. excitement felt at the approach of the climax. 3. a condition arising from the receipt of a delivery... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
I just got a shipping notification yesterday...my new VS Milan is on the way! It should be here Saturday...I'll post pictures when it arrives! Come to think of it, I don't believe I posted pictures of my last Work of Art, either...featherweight Silver Mist with blue band. Looks like it's time... -
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Justified FX Hat
Justified is set in Harlan, which is the next town over from me, but I haven't managed to catch an episode of it yet. From some of the comments here, sounds like it's just as well that I haven't. Edit: I just took a look at the Justified website, and while we are discussing continuity, I'll... -
Hat Gift Certificates - Those Tiny Boxes of Delight
I just did a search on that popular online auction site after seeing this thread, and I was amazed to see some Stetson miniatures with "Buy It Now" prices of as much as $295! I learned of these neat little things from an old friend who actually worked at a department store in the fifties. She... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Welcome to the Black Cherry Club, sir! The hat is marvelous! I think you'll find that, as you wear it more, the black cherry develops even more character. Even on a day like today when it's 72 and sunny, I still wear the Black Cherry. However, I have a Silver Mist lightweight on the way from... -
Nutria report
How many pelts would you estimate you'd need to make a commercially viable run of felt? I would be fascinated by a modern day Nutria hat. -
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Hats of the Depression
I realize that it is, perhaps, comparing apples to oranges, but I find it fascinating that, even in the bread line or unemployment line, gentlemen of the day still dressed like gentlemen. These days, folks who seek social services dress as if they've just rolled out of bed. I think perhaps those... -
Which Presidents Wore Hats>?
I am a big fan of presidential biographies, and recently picked up a couple at a used book store in Knoxville, TN. Truman and Eisenhower are among my favorites, and I was delighted to see that the cover photos on both books feature the Presidents with hats. -
Nutria report
I just ran across this... http://www.nutria.com/site9.php I would actually be very interested in taking a little vacation to go hunt the little varmints. -
The nicest comment I ever heard
What a great compliment!! On more than one occasion I've been told that my hats make me look like somebody from yester-year who I respect a whole lot. I always take this as a great compliment. I would normally PM, but I don't believe you have enough posts yet for PMs...your screenname is from... -
The nicest comment I ever heard
A few days ago, I took a leisurely walk to the local post office, and on the way back, crossing the parking lot at the local Natural Gas company, an employee that I've never actually met but who I've said hello to a thousand times over the years stopped me. He said "I've been meaning to tell you... -
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Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
It sounds like your hat process is almost identical to mine. After I got my first custom hat, I just didn't want to go back to wearing the factory hats. Only a hat made for me is going to fit me exactly right. Once I realized what all the custom "buzz" is about, I ended up selling almost all my... -
Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
That's what I have in mind. While I don't ever hesitate to wear my VS in rain or snow, I do tend to avoid wearing it when I might end up getting it dirty. I'm looking for a "work hat" that I can wear when I plan to get my hands (and the rest of me, too) dirty. My thought is that, with a good... -
Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
Can't wait to hear all about it! Did you go with staple or beaver? I've been thinking about a good custom "beater" hat, and I'm thinking I'll pull the trigger on a staple in sahara. My rule is, one custom at a time...I have one coming from Art in the next week or so, so I'll try to be patient. -
Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
I learned of them from a fellow Lounger about a week ago. While I do not have any direct experience with them, the Lounger who told me about them has ordered one of their hats, so I am sure we'll get a report soon. I'm strongly considering ordering one of their staple hats, too. -
Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
That's an interesting thought. However, my thought would be that, if it were the case, they'd market the hats this way. Personally, I love the experience of working with a hatter one on one. However, before I took the plunge for the first time, I was a big fan of Stetson. I had over a dozen...
