Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
Wonderful, subtle color combination. Beautiful, tasteful, classic. Congratulations, Hurricane; nice work, Art.Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
I don't believe there is any welt ... if it is a Playboy clone then it has a raw edge with a stitch
one of the more beautiful customs in recent memoryWanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
I saw that after I posted, and too late to edit the post. What's with the 5 minute time limit? Thanks for confirming my suspicion, Anthony.
I remember your hat & that trip to watch your son play basketball, Charlie.
Thank you Moon!
Great looking,love the colors.Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
Beautiful hat Jack. You don't seem to be the "snowflake" type, buttercup.Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
LOL! Only after I'm home for the night!
Then he turns into Gentleman Jack....
Wow Jack, this is a true beauty! Filing these images away for further study.Wanting a Playboy & realizing chances were slim ever finding a nice one in my size I chose Art Fawcett to clone one for me. And even though Blue Smoke was not available in the Artlite felt it was pretty much always my first color choice for a hat that could be worn into the late Spring/early Summer season. This is still the lightest fedora I have had the pleasure to experience & Art said there is only an ounce difference in weight from the Artlite anyway. The only thing I wasn't able to get was a snowflake ventilation punch. Seems the punch malfunctioned & may be in need of an adjustment after being moved recently to the new shop. So I settled for a full liner & no snowflake.
Color comparison with Rand on the left, Blue Smoke on the right. I am really loving this color with tone on tone ribbon, so much like my Rand.
Thank you again, Art! This hat is truly a pleasure to wear & one I will enjoy for a long time to come. I'll be back in the queue again!
Thanks Red, but truly all credit goes to Art. He will give you exactly what you want with your order.
