Just curious if anyone else has a hat with a silk finish from Art. He is working on a pork pie for me that looks to be turning out nicely. I asked if his blue smoke color was available in this finish. He explained to me that it is his signature color that is ordered yearly. He also told me that he could order few at that time in the "silk" finish. So, if anyone is interested you might want to let him know.
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"silk" finish from Art?
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Art Fawcett
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HI Serge,
I think you just found out why I don't stock alot of "silk" finishes. Yours is only the second I've made in the last two years. Personally, I DO like the finish but it isn't for everyone.
I think you just found out why I don't stock alot of "silk" finishes. Yours is only the second I've made in the last two years. Personally, I DO like the finish but it isn't for everyone.
AlanC
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What exactly is the 'silk' finish?
Art Fawcett
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It's basically a short "plush" Alan. In Borsalino, it's a "peluche"..semi long hair that is combed rather than pounce smooth.
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My middle name is "Peluche"...blue smoke stingy...distictive ribbon...very high cown...hmmm
My middle name is "Peluche"...blue smoke stingy...distictive ribbon...very high cown...hmmm
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I like fuzzy hats. While not as common, they were done, and I think it's a nice look. A bit different than the standard fedora.
3x stetson
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3x stetson
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I likes mine smoooooooth! 
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I would definitely go for a silk finish hat.
Looking forward to the pictures.
You need to upload your pictures to an online hosting site like Photobuck or Imageshack. They are free and easy to use.Serge said:a little rough.
It just arrived and I hope to post a pic if I can figure out how to do it.
Thanks Art. Words can't describe how much I like this hat. For those of you that don't have a VS hat yet, they are worth every cent.:eusa_clap
Looking forward to the pictures.
