Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[gtdean48]

Just got this in the mail today. It is a Stratoliner I picked up on eBay that Art completely refurbished. Before:







After:





Thanks Art! Best, Sam

Sam, Did you mean to publish the same photo twice or did you want the one with it on your head?

 

[tortswon]

Thanks

Thanks for pointing out the error. I meant to publish two different photos. Best, Sam

 

[gtdean48]

My pleasure. You beat me out of the hat on ebay, so at least I can help you show it off! Nice lid. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Not a new hat, but my dusty pink stingy celebrating it`s first cherry blossom season!

 

[Jabos]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Doggonnit D-guy, just when I think I am over her you bring out another photo of the lovely Dusty Pink and my heart melts again . . .

 

[HungaryTom]

Daizawaguy,

In general I don't like stingies but this photo is amazing!
A real classic in it own right -color harmonies and proportions are well composed!
Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations:

Tom

 

[kaosharper1]

My new work of Art. I asked for a 1930s "Maltese Falcon" type hat that I could give the Bogie, deep crease 1930s bash to. I didn't want a replica, so we decided on a Granite lightweight with a matching ribbon, and welted edge. I also told Art he could do one of his signature ribbon treatments. It came out great, but there are some issues with my camera. I'm posting the pictures anyway.

Also, I would like to name it, but can't decide. I was hoping some Loungers would help me out. I'd like something "Maltese Falcon" related since it did inspire the hat. So far I've come up with "The Grey Bird," "Fog City," or "The P.I." Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[kaosharper1]

Art's new sweatband

Close up of Arts welted edge:

Also, Art seems to be using a new custom sweatband with "VS Custom" embossed on it:

 

[carldelo]

Well, you could call it 'the Dingus' which is how Spade refers to the bird, but that might sound somewhat, er, pejorative. Or you could get obscure and call it 'La Paloma', as that hat is truly 'on fire'... :eusa_doh:
It's a great hat, I mostly want one, final verdict to depend on in-focus pictures, of course...

 

[Torpedo]

Great hat. Did you order it open crown, for you to crease it, or did Art do the job?

 

[kaosharper1]

Great hat. Did you order it open crown, for you to crease it, or did Art do the job?

Thanks! Art did do a crease on the hat, but I changed it substantially (sorry, Art) to better match those great pictures on thegoldenera.net site.

It is a full 6" open crowned. The brim is 2 1/2". Art suggested 2 3/8" which would be more accurate, but I think with my broad mug I needed that extra eighth.

 

[kaosharper1]

Additional pictures

These are a little better, but the color's not right. Granite is a brownish grey:

I like "the Dingus." Anyone else have an opinion?

 

[univibe88]

My opinion is that your hat is incredible! I'm glad you went for the 2.5" brim, it really does suit your face. That deep bash is beautiful!

Can we get a picture of the inside?

 

[scottyrocks]

I love that deep diamond.

 

[carldelo]

I like "the Dingus." Anyone else have an opinion?

One more: "The St. Damo Lid" (The "Stuff that Dreams are made of" - maybe too far to go for a name that you'll be explaining forever).

Ditto what Univibe said on the deep bash - looks great - the new pictures are good too, that's a great lid.

 

[carter]

Sweet Lid

These are a little better, but the color's not right. Granite is a brownish grey:

I like "the Dingus." Anyone else have an opinion?

"Dingus" is good but you might want to consider the "Malt-eze" or "Malteze" (with or without the hyphen).

 

[kaosharper1]

Help me Name my new VS

Thanks for the kind words and suggestions, gentlemen.

Well, so far I like the Dingus and The Malteeze. I also kind of like "The Grey Bird." Any one else have an opinion?

 

[indycop]

I don't know how I missed it but it looks great!

 

[kaosharper1]

The Dingus

I decided to go with the pejorative name, and call my new VS "The Dingus." Thought it'd be a fun name. Thanks everyone, especially Cardello for the suggestion.

 

[Art Fawcett]

it's your hat kaosharper, but there just seems something wrong about Dingus..lol lol
maybe Sir Dingus?