Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Rogera]

Great hat philosophy101!

 

[philosophy101]

Thanks, RJR and Rogera!

 

[xmx]

I've lurked a while and never posted but I thought my new VS hat might be worth a first post. Here it is, Century felt in Sahara. The photography doesn't do it justice, the ribbon looks black in the pics but it's really navy.
I'm afraid this hat is going to cost me more than I realized. I thought I had an OK selection of colors but I don't see any of my old hats getting much wear now that I've seen how much nicer they could be. Guess I'll start saving up for a nice gray one now.

 

[Historyteach24]

Just a fantastic hat!

 

[89quattro]

Were you able to find a fit, 89Quattro?

Making progress.

Art reached out a few posts back stating he could help with an 8 1/4 or a bit more. I will take him up on that offer down the road. Thanks Art!
Ordered another Size 8 Temple from Village Hat Shop, and found it to be a bit larger than the defective piece I received/returned to DelMonico. The new one actually fits OK...a wee bit tight front and back, but wearable without looking silly.
I'm queued up with Mike at Northwest for a custom job. Waiting is tough but I'm sure the end result will be great.
Parker at Falcon Park indicated he has blocks up to 26 in, will be making a selection with him.
Contacted Brett Stiles late Sunday evening, and he built me a full body charcoal gray newsboy. Completed and shipped on Monday with delivery here in NY tomorrow. Outstanding service at a very reasonable price.
Sam Menche contacted Akruba, and they agreed to build a 65 cm Stylemaster in carbon gray. Another worthwhile wait. Going to see if he can convince them to build a 65 cm BG Campdraft.

Damm you all, looks like I got the fever.

 

[philosophy101]

Nice, xmx! Is that the lightweight, or the dress weight sahara? If you have the chance, please post a photo taken in natural light. What a great hat!

 

[RJR]

Beautiful VS!

 

[xmx]

Nice, xmx! Is that the lightweight, or the dress weight sahara? If you have the chance, please post a photo taken in natural light. What a great hat!

I'm not sure, I didn't specify when I ordered. I'm not that well versed in hats yet. It's certainly lighter and thinner than my rabbit felt Stetson, but not as thin and floppy as some hats I've looked at.
It's cold and grey here, but I'll get a pic if the sun comes out.

 

[hatophile]

Gorgeous hat xmx. I just thought I'd get one VS just to have. Art is now working on my 6th. Welcome to the club.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

You hit a home run with that hat xmx ...

We need some shots with it on your noggin.......

 

[fedoralover]

I've lurked a while and never posted but I thought my new VS hat might be worth a first post. Here it is, Century felt in Sahara. The photography doesn't do it justice, the ribbon looks black in the pics but it's really navy.
I'm afraid this hat is going to cost me more than I realized. I thought I had an OK selection of colors but I don't see any of my old hats getting much wear now that I've seen how much nicer they could be. Guess I'll start saving up for a nice gray one now.

This is a stunning fedora. The pounce looks amazing!! What a beauty all the way around.

fedoralover

 

[DesertDan]

XmX, that is a beautiful VS, congrats!
Great photos too, well done.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Great pics XmX, Thank you for sharing them

 

[Historyteach24]

Art, what is the wait time as of now? Would like to get a hat for my August birthday and would like to know when to start the process.

 

[pnbarber]

That is a beautiful hat! The color is just amazing.

 

[tropicalbob]

That navy and Sahars is really fine.

 

[Art Fawcett]

That navy and Sahars is really fine.

One of my favorite combos

 

[Art Fawcett]

I'm about 6 weeks deep HT, no worries for August

 

[tonyb]

One of my favorite combos

Yeah, I dig certain blues and browns together, too. We don't see it often, though.

We all look to historic styles and colors for guidance, as well we should, as there were about a gazillion fine lookin' lids produced way back when. But I sometimes look to other things -- Persian rugs, for instance -- for interesting color combinations, no matter how unusual they may be on a hat.

 

[tropicalbob]

Funny you say that. I was just reading Van Gogh's letters to his brother, in one of which he talks about the same thing: looking at Persian rugs, Japanese paintings, and odd combinations in nature for new and interesting color combinations. You're in good company.