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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

tortswon

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My first object d'Art

Fellow loungers. I purchased this Cavanagh on eBay about a month ago. Art tells me it dates to the early 70's. Unfortunately I did not take "before" pictures. Basically, there was a thin ratty black ribbon on it. I sent it off to Art and gave him carte blanche, I got the hat today with a beautiful new ribbon. Anyone have any idea as to whether I should wear the brim up or down?

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carter

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tortswon, They both look good. I'd suggest letting your mood help you decide. NIce job Mr. Fawcett. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
 

Not-Bogart13

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Unusual looking hat. Nice to see something different. :cheers1:

I agree with Carter. Let your mood decide. Just make sure you always store it with the brim up to keep the shape.
 

carter

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Your wife is absolutely correct!

Tom-n-Perris said:
The craftsmanship that went into producing this hat is phenomenal. I wanted something just a little different so I asked Art for suggestions. He recommended going with a lighter weight hat body, ribbon binding on the brim. So I left the color choice of the ribbon for the crown and brim to Art. So it is with great pleasure that I show you my first Art-Lite.

The hat is done in a light weight Dark Moss
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The ribbon and binding are done in a matching dark green color.
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The recognizable signature of Art in the ribbon: a splash of red in the center knot of the bow.
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The work of Art sports a Diamond bash.
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Notice the hat card that Art included in the supple leather band along with my initials.
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My wife liked Art's Hat so much she told me that I could only order custom hats from him:eek: . Well I guess I will just have to suffer with ordering custom hats from Art :D This hat will see a lot of use and I have already ordered another work of Art.
I guess now I am full fledged Art-a-holic with no end in site:D

Tom, This is a beautiful hat. Please post it in the new "Green Machine" thread. I like everything about it and that touch of red on the bow is purrrrfect. Art did it again! :D
 

Justdog

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Like Hell its yours

carter said:
Tom, This is a beautiful hat. Please post it in the new "Green Machine" thread. I like everything about it and that touch of red on the bow is purrrrfect. Art did it again! :D

Beautiful hat:eusa_clap
Now where did that card come from?
Ive seen that card and have one that is reallly old.
 

Jeff Naylor

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Just pulled it out of the box. Sorry, but the crummy webcam is all I have in the office.

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The body is Silver Mist, the liner looks blue in these pics but IRL it's a deep royal purple.
 

carter

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That's a beauty, Jeff! The Silver Mist felt makes a nice cooler weather color for fall and winter. Enjoy your new work of Art! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
 

Jeff Naylor

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indycop said:
VERY NICE!!:eusa_clap Is silver mist a lighter version of silver belly?

Thanks Carter!

Indycop, to my eyes the Silver Mist has a bit of blue in it whereas the Silverbelly has a brown cast. They're about the same darkness.

I wanted something a little more formal than my Tucker, and I think Art hit the nail squarely.
 

indycop

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Jeff Naylor said:
Thanks Carter!

Indycop, to my eyes the Silver Mist has a bit of blue in it whereas the Silverbelly has a brown cast. They're about the same darkness.

I wanted something a little more formal than my Tucker, and I think Art hit the nail squarely.
Sweet! I wish I kept the felt samples Art sent when I ordered my first hat.:eusa_doh: Although my next from him will be Silver Belly hopefully light weight... I better stop or I will be ordering:eek:
 

carter

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Jeff Naylor said:
Thanks Carter!

Indycop, to my eyes the Silver Mist has a bit of blue in it whereas the Silverbelly has a brown cast. They're about the same darkness.

I wanted something a little more formal than my Tucker, and I think Art hit the nail squarely.

Jeff, Please post some pictures of your Tucker the next time you wear it. I've been admiring that fedora on Art's website for a couple of years. It would be nice to see one in action. Carter
 

indycop

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carter said:

Jeff, Please post some pictures of your Tucker the next time you wear it. I've been admiring that fedora on Art's website for a couple of years. It would be nice to see one in action. Carter
I would like to see that too!:D
 

Jeff Naylor

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carter said:

Jeff, Please post some pictures of your Tucker the next time you wear it. I've been admiring that fedora on Art's website for a couple of years. It would be nice to see one in action. Carter

Will do. I have a pic or two of it, but none of it on me.

One thing I noticed about it right away is how much softer the felt in the new hat is than in the Tucker, that one is a really firm, heavy felt. I love it though, it's an awesome hat, it was my first Art lid.
 

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