Palomino

[jamespowers]

These pictures really cannot convey how cool this hat really is. That and I am probably the worst model possible. lol
The finish is incredible. I have bragged about Art's handiwork before but let me tell you---he is getting better all the time. The finish reminds me of the Kashmir/ kitten finish of the golden era. The felt is smooth and supple. The ribbon and bound edge are perfection. The stitches on the bound edge are nice and even. The binding sticks to the hat like glue no matter what way I flip the brim. The ribbon is sewed on with an invisible stitch that defies you to point out where it is attached.
All in all I was nearly speechless when I saw it. The workmanship is on par with vintage and that I am sure of. The color is more accurately portrayed in the first photo. It came with a certificate of authentication and a vintage style card to place inside the hat under the sweatband so you know it is your hat for sure.
Even the secretary had to check it out today when I walked in the door. Bravo Art. Another fine hat. The master keeps getting more masterful. If you don't have one of these in your corral then you are really missing out on something. :eusa_clap :cheers1: :fedora:

Regards to all,

j

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Congratulations to the both of you. If Art didn't have customers who appreciated his work, it wouldn't be half as fun for him. Your Palomino's beauty makes me feel even better for "ordering" a future creation from Art.

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[Hemingway Jones]

That is a beautiful hat, Mr. Powers. I love the styling. Well done and my regards to its creator! I am thoroughly impressed. :eusa_clap

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Wow, that is some fedora, James. And, no matter you say about your hat modeling, you look great in it!

I can hardly wait for Art to create my fedora!

karol

 

[Matt Deckard]

Congratulations, and you took all the right pictures as well to show off the hat.

Just want a line pic if you please!

 

[shoeshineboy]

wow.....very nice....

I am anxious for "The Tucker"...to arrive....

mark the shoeshine boy

 

[Art Fawcett]

HOT STUFF!!!

Cool pics JP...when did the beard arrive???? Thanks for the review.

 

[jamespowers]

Cool pics JP...when did the beard arrive???? Thanks for the review.

I woke up one day and it was there. It sure is easier to shave every morning now.
Thanks for the review?! More like thanks for doing the hat. :cheers1: :eusa_clap

Regards,

J

 

[jamespowers]

Just want a line pic if you please!

Line pic? I am afriad I don't understand.
If you mean liner I can do that.

Regards,

J

 

[John in Covina]

Wow, whatta hat!:eusa_clap

 

[J.B.]

Nice Hat!

Had to drop in and mention that hat is about as close a perfect match-up for you as I've ever seen on a person! That truly is the way a fedora is supposed to look... :eusa_clap

Now, if I'd quit wearing these damn $5 moth-eaten sky-pieces that I snag offa eBay, I might amount to sumpthin'... :icon_smil

 

[jamespowers]

Had to drop in and mention that hat is about as close a perfect match-up for you as I've ever seen on a person! That truly is the way a fedora is supposed to look... :eusa_clap

Now, if I'd quit wearing these damn $5 moth-eaten sky-pieces that I snag offa eBay, I might amount to sumpthin'... :icon_smil

Uh, gee. My that is quite a compliment. I suppose Art knows me well enough that he can make a hat that fits my personality and my big head.
Hey, I like those moth eaten hats. They have character. You might amount to Howard Hughes---in his latter years.

Regards,

J

 

[scotrace]

Tis true. The right hat for the right guy. Great hat!!

 

[WEEGEE]

Great Hat...looks excellent on you...maybe i have missed prior posts

because i always thought such a wise man as the jamespowers was an

older distinguished man...hmmmm distinguished still , but young.

great work Art...enjoy james...

 

[jamespowers]

Great Hat...looks excellent on you...maybe i have missed prior posts

because i always thought such a wise man as the jamespowers was an

older distinguished man...hmmmm distinguished still , but young.

great work Art...enjoy james...

Older?! No, not that old yet but thanks for noticing that I am not old looking anyway. I am going to go back and erase my answer to that Our Ages thread for sure now.
Wise? Well, I would have the same answer as Isaac Newton: "If I have seen far it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants." :fedora: There are many here who probably know much more than I. I just have the biggest mouth.

Regards,

J