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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

jonesy86

I'll Lock Up
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I have never had the courage to give a hatter free reign to design and build a hat for me. I have however told them to pick a ribbon from their selection that they think fits best. It was a hatter that had built me many hats and knew my taste. It worked out great but the choice was well within my parametres of acceptability.
I really liked the Dualist that Art made for @jlee562 so I am having one made. I am letting Art decide on the exact color of brim and ribbon. I asked for something light colored for my tropical lifestyle and maybe a pastel ribbon. I like the idea of letting the hatter get creative.


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10,862
Location
vancouver, canada
I really liked the Dualist that Art made for @jlee562 so I am having one made. I am letting Art decide on the exact color of brim and ribbon. I asked for something light colored for my tropical lifestyle and maybe a pastel ribbon. I like the idea of letting the hatter get creative.


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I too love the idea of giving the hatter creative latitude...just never summoned the courage to actually let him do it!
 

Wyldkarma

One Too Many
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1,805
Location
Austin, TX
Sometimes I have to laugh at myself, like a kid in an ice cream shop. What toppings do I want on my Glacier. I'm with Tuc, the wanderer is at the top so far. Then I waffle to maybe an Open Road, or an Artlite with vents, or maybe some Anasazi flair, or, maybe..... maybe i just need to chill and let Art do his magic. ;)
 

Rmccamey

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5,877
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Central Texas
I'm not fashion savvy enough to know what might complement a Glacier but a charcoal, mid-gray, silver, or slate ribbon all sound interesting.

Perhaps we should ask for a parade of light blue hats in the WAYWT thread to get more ideas :)

I have more charcoal ribbons on custom hats than any other color; it’s hard to go wrong.
 

Bill Hughes

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,165
Location
North Texas
This is my last Art Fawcett fedora. Bittersweet to say that but it's true. A light sage Dualist that I wore for the first time today for worship services. I've counted and I currently have 14 hats from Art. Sad to realize I won't be able to order new hats. But at least I'm well stocked with "works of Art".

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Scooterz

Practically Family
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847
Location
The Great Plains
It's here! Chocolate OTR, came open crown 2 5/8" brim. Nice hat, think its going to get a lot of head time. Only drawback is it's hotter than hades here for probably another month. Ribbon is brown and it has a little sheen to it, especially in photos.
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Quick bash but brim still up. Brim did not stay down by just snapping. It is a little semi-stiff.
20190830_155149s.jpg It was slightly a tight fit at first but starting to feel like a baseball glove conformingn to my head. Pretty comfortable after wearing inside maybe 45 minutes or so. These OTRs are just made to standard sizes. Steamed brim down in front and some side dents into it.
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Location
Central California
It's here! Chocolate OTR, came open crown 2 5/8" brim. Nice hat, think its going to get a lot of head time. Only drawback is it's hotter than hades here for probably another month. Ribbon is brown and it has a little sheen to it, especially in photos.
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Quick bash but brim still up. Brim did not stay down by just snapping. It is a little semi-stiff.
View attachment 182639 It was slightly a tight fit at first but starting to feel like a baseball glove conformingn to my head. Pretty comfortable after wearing inside maybe 45 minutes or so. These OTRs are just made to standard sizes. Steamed brim down in front and some side dents into it.
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Looks great! So, does it run true to size or are they a bit small? I like the dove, but the dimensions of the brown are more to my liking.


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Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
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5,877
Location
Central Texas
Mighty nice!

It's here! Chocolate OTR, came open crown 2 5/8" brim. Nice hat, think its going to get a lot of head time. Only drawback is it's hotter than hades here for probably another month. Ribbon is brown and it has a little sheen to it, especially in photos.
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Quick bash but brim still up. Brim did not stay down by just snapping. It is a little semi-stiff.
View attachment 182639 It was slightly a tight fit at first but starting to feel like a baseball glove conformingn to my head. Pretty comfortable after wearing inside maybe 45 minutes or so. These OTRs are just made to standard sizes. Steamed brim down in front and some side dents into it.
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Outdoor shots
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Scooterz

Practically Family
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847
Location
The Great Plains
Looks great! So, does it run true to size or are they a bit small? I like the dove, but the dimensions of the brown are more to my liking.


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I would say its true to size. Just a smidge tight at first in a couple of spots but it still fit., maybe the humidity and temp differences on its trip here.
 

Wyldkarma

One Too Many
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1,805
Location
Austin, TX
I recently picked up an OTR chocolate on the bay. I'm a 7 1/4 this ebay one was 7 3/8, fits great with a small spacer in the back. Sizes seem right on the money. I really like it. Here it is next to the new Tatton Baird pure beaver. OTR is rabbit and the brim snapped just fine for me. Similar chocolate color, the Tatton is a much more lush felt being a western weight beaver. Both are beautiful soft hats with slightly different finishes. Excellent works from two master craftsmen.
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nidan48

New in Town
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33
Location
Long Island, NY
I got the chocolate, haven't steamed the brim yet.
I'll probably do my standard center crease with a pinched front
but I can't think about it yet. Still too hot for felt.
I sweated up an open weave strawgrass today.
Color is gorgeous, feels like an akubra, can't wait to wear it,
break it a bit and make it mine.
 

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