BDP
New in Town
- Messages
- 21
- Location
- Jacksonville, Oregon
Thanks Ordinary Guy! It surely was great visiting Art and drawing on his advice.... look forward to growing my knowledge of hats here... this group really knows their stuff!
Hello Gents,
Allow me to introduce myself... My name is Brad, and I wanted to come on here and tell you all what you already know- ART FAWCETT ROCKS! I just received my first fedora from Art, and I am walking on air...what a hat! It certainly won't be my last.. Wore it for the first time last night on the town, and the compliments were non-stop.... I should mention that I live not too far from Art, and had the privilege of visiting his shop, getting fitted by the man himself, and selecting the materials (with Art's expert eye for advice!)... he also rebuilt my 10-year old Montecristi panama from the ground up... just in time for summer! I'm excited to be a part of this community, and a huge THANK YOU to Art!
Brad
Dry-creasing a diamond shape on a Winchester LITE felt
The short vid shows a step-by-step crease, then back to open crown and finally a quick crease. No sound.
Please be aware that the dress weight Winchester felt reacts differently; more often than not, it will require steam or distilled water (or rain...) to set in the crease, especially the side dents. A dry-creased diamond shape on a dress weight felt may hold its shape - as long as the center dent with side dents is set in place by steam or water.
https://vimeo.com/44565617
The picture quality shows room for improvement...
The VS is Pecan with a subtle greenish 19 ribbon, no brim trim presently as I thought living in the country dictated a less formal approach, and Art said we could add it later if I wished and I thought that was a good option, so I'm giving it a go sans trim for now... Art put in a diamond crown for me... the interior is red with Art's signature... Art created a red wedge in the center of the knot of the bow, rather than a stripe.... it is way too cool and slightly different, which I like...
VS = Vintage Silhouettes.
Thanks for the pics Rabbit AND the video. I'm gonna keep that on the desktop to use as a learning tool for hat newbies.
Dogrocketp, I dunno, you think the world is ready for a "back room" tour? I'm not sure I'm ready to give up ALL of my secrets but would consider working with anyone interested and had the time.
Just be sure to avoid the situation outlined below.
Actually, that is Exactly what happens.
Welcome, Brad.
Brad is not just a tobacco pipe maker, he is, without a doubt, one of the finest in the world. His pipes are highly prized and sought after. I collect pipes and am proud to own two of Brad's, which are the two most beautiful and great smoking in my collection. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the NASPC pipe show in 2008 (I think it was) and I can attest that he is a gentleman as well as a great artisan. We're lucky to have him entering the fedora world.