Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Lloyd]

Pecan Featherwieght

Just arrived.
This is my first featherweight. I love this felt. I think I have to get another one before they are all gone.
Copper ribbon
5.25" open crown
2.5" double stitched underwelted brim

 

[fluteplayer07]

Wonderful! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Kkaderly]

Yep!

Mine will be Silverbelly. I've been staring at Johnny Depp's silver hat for months thinking "I want that, I want that, I want that".

Mine too!!!!!!!!!!!! I think [huh]

 

[DRB]

Lloyd, congratulations on the new VS hat. I am sure it was worth waiting for. On my monitor, the noggin picture looks more representative of the pecan color. The first picture looks lighter, more like whiskey.

So, what colors do you own now?

 

[DRB]

Lloyd, forgot to say, that is a hat that I would not hesitate to wear with pride down the street. Love the brim. Does the featherweight lose it's shape easily?

 

[The Lark]

My silverbelly goes on the block this week! ^_^

Soon Mr Depp, your hat will be mine! Mwahahaha.

 

[FurFeltFedora]

About a month ago I got my first (hopefully not last) Vintage Silhouette hat. 5 1/2" open crown with dimensional brim. Blue Smoke with dark blue ribbon and purple liner. Not to sound patronizing, but after having this hat for a while it's clear why we call Mr. Fawcett "Art" and not "Arthur" - what he makes is art.

 

[Blackthorn]

About a month ago I got my first (hopefully not last) Vintage Silhouette hat. 5 1/2" open crown with dimensional brim. Blue Smoke with dark blue ribbon and purple liner. Not to sound patronizing, but after having this hat for a while it's clear why we call Mr. Fawcett "Art" and not "Arthur" - what he makes is art.

Man oh man, that's a gorgeous hat, FFF!! I want that crown and brim shape but in a different color. What model did you ask Art for, FFF?

 

[FurFeltFedora]

No model Blackthorn, just a discussion about what I did and didn't want. That's what makes dealing with Art so easy. I just said I wanted a straight open crowned hat with dimensional brim. Told him how high and how wide I wanted it. The approximate height of the ribbon and asked for it to be dark blue or black, his choice. Picked the colour of the hat, gave him a choice on the lining (I'm glad he went with purple because I love it) and let him go. I would most definitely go for more from Art.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Nice lid, FFF. I'd love to see a photo or two that captures that Blue Smoke color (seems like the bright sunlight may be washing it out a bit, yes?).

Cheers,
JtL

 

[FurFeltFedora]

You are correct JTL - the light is washing it out a bit. I've been busy as all hell and haven't had a chance to take a studio shot. If I get the chance I'll take a shot and post a pic.

 

[Spats McGee]

That's niiiiiice! :eusa_clap

Congratulations.

 

[kaosharper1]

Lloyd and FFF, those are great hats.:eusa_clap

DRB, I have 3 VS featherweight hats, and they don't lose their shape, but if you drop them a dent can form, but you just knock it out. They're great summer hats.

 

[Aureliano]

About a month ago I got my first (hopefully not last) Vintage Silhouette hat. 5 1/2" open crown with dimensional brim. Blue Smoke with dark blue ribbon and purple liner. Not to sound patronizing, but after having this hat for a while it's clear why we call Mr. Fawcett "Art" and not "Arthur" - what he makes is art.

Beautiful!

 

[danofarlington]

Just arrived.
This is my first featherweight. I love this felt. I think I have to get another one before they are all gone.

Thanks for the specs. A hat like that raises the bar of competition out there.

 

[Lloyd]

Lloyd, congratulations on the new VS hat. I am sure it was worth waiting for. On my monitor, the noggin picture looks more representative of the pecan color. The first picture looks lighter, more like whiskey.

So, what colors do you own now?

You're right about the colors in the pics

I now own, in order of acquisition,
Dark Moss
Rust
Oxblood
Black
Forest Green
Pecan
I think Whiskey is my next choice unless I decide I want another feather weight, then it's probably Chocolate or a repeat on the Dark Moss. Of course that's just the current thought process, as it gets closer to making a final decision I'll probably change my mind. I'll try and post a family portrait this afternoon when I get home.

I can't really answer the question about the feather weights loosing their shape yet since I've had this hat for less than 24 hours. And the bash that Art put in it is pretty much perfect. So far I feel no compulsion to start playing with the bash, although I sure I will soon lol

 

[Lando]

Figured I would just add this one to the ever growing list of impressive hats Art has created. Its based on the Hoosier dimensions but once I saw that oxblood I just had to have it in that color. Absolutely great hat. Thanks Mr. Fawcett.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Beautiful! :eusa_clap

 

[handlebar bart]

Figured I would just add this one to the ever growing list of impressive hats Art has created. Its based on the Hoosier dimensions but once I saw that oxblood I just had to have it in that color. Absolutely great hat. Thanks Mr. Fawcett.

Nice. I love the ribbon color with the oxblood

 

[Lloyd]

Lando, very nice!