Art surprises

[animator]

I really liked the Bogart style of hat some people had gotten from Gus Miller, so for my second fedora I asked Art if he could make me a hat in that sort of a style. I especially liked the brim treatment, I think they call it a welt ...that looks finished but not too formal to me. I know some other people have different opinions on brims.

I picked it up today and was a bit suprised because it was an Art"lite" and I had expected it to be dress weight. I held and looked at it for a second and realized this is the greatest hat I have ever seen! I love this hat! The hat is on the brown side, the last two pictures best represent for color.

I was nervous about a light weight felt hat. I thought the felt might be too flimsy ...but this felt is super soft, dense and sturdy feeling and the hat is almost weightless. It is perfect for a guy like me living in Georgia. I have been boiling in my dress weight hat lately. I would highly recommend Art"lite"s now that I've held one.

This hat looks to me like it has a sole. I couldn't be more thrilled! I love the edge, the ribbon, the bow, the color, the sweat band, -the crown height and proportions are perfect! I don't know if it is possible for me to like a hat more than this, but I can't wait to give Art another chance to top himself.

Thank you, Art! Wow!

 

[AlanC]

:eusa_clap

Congratulations! Art always delivers with style. And you're exactly right about the light weight felt. It is definitely the way to go down here in Dixie. Art's getting it in more colors, too.

 

[ScionPI2005]

My jaw drops open...

I got my first hat from Art (also a featherweight) last July and have been very pleased with it. Actually, when I finally am willing to dish out the cash for another one of Art's hats, I'm going to get either a Whippet style or Bogie style.

The hat you show above there is perfectly gorgeous! Makes me more tempted to just go ahead and treat myself to my second VS hat (aren't they like pets? You should always get at least two so they can get each other company when they aren't being worn?). Wear that hat and enjoy it! :fedora:

 

[AlanC]

By the way, please post those pics in the Art Fawcett Hall of Fame thread for easy reference.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Art, that is one of the finest welts I have seen. Fantastic! It helps that the felt is thin, as so many welts just look clunky due to the thickness of the felt. Not this one.:eusa_clap

Animator, you've got a great hat.

Brad

 

[indycop]

This hat looks to me like it has a sole. I couldn't be more thrilled! I love the edge, the ribbon, the bow, the color, the sweat band, -the crown height and proportions are perfect! I don't know if it is possible for me to like a hat more than this, but I can't wait to give Art another chance to top himself.

Thank you, Art! Wow!

And so begins the addiction!lol lol lol
Awesome hat!! It is hard to imagine what the lightweight must feel like since the dress weight seems so light itself.

 

[Big Man]

That is a great looking hat. For potential future reference in getting another hat, what is the name of that felt color?

 

[animator]

Big Man -hopefully Art will chime in with the colors, I can't remember. He would send you felt samples. This color is great in person.

Indycop -Art's dress hats are really light and easy to wear, so I didn't think I needed a lighter hat, but having seen one now I can understand how much better the ventilation will be and how much more of the year this will be comfortable to have on. When I got the email telling me the hat was on its way, I thought I wasn't going to be able to enjoy it until fall, but this will be good all spring! A mix of dress and light weight hats would be great.

Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. I know everyone has their personal version of an ideal looking hat and I was just kind of shocked to pull mine out of a box today. I don't mean to sound like I'm overdoing it.

 

[feltfan]

Very nice. Did Art throw in that $1000 Aeron chair, too?
What a guy.

When do we see it off the chair and on your sweatin' brain pan?

That felt is good stuff. Hm...

 

[MississippiLong]

wow!

I love the lid. I too live here in Georgia, and am having trouble finding a nice summer hat. Any pics with on your noggin, I'd like to see how it sits.

Gabe-:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Boxerken]

That is a great hat, I love the color. I dont think it will be long before I have one of Art's hats, I've never seen one yet that isnt really striking.

 

[metropd]

That has to be one of my favorite hats I have seen on the lounge by Art.:eusa_clap

 

[animator]

Hey feltfan -that hat is for the chair ...Art is making another one in my size.

Since we are talking chairs. Aerons are great, that is what we have at work, but at home I have an Allsteel #19 chair that I like even more! And it is made in my home state of Iowa! My two cents in case anyone is in the chair market.

I'll post pictures wearing the hat on Monday.

 

[Spatterdash]

Whoa. Animator, that is a heck of a hat. I'm not a welted edge fan, and that really gave me pause.

Did the Art actually punch your initials into the perforated sweatband, Animator? Nice touch!

 

[ideaguy]

Feltfan- great eyes on the Aeron chair;

Animator: Allsteel? could you please PM me about the chair-your review, costs, where to contact, etc.

And by the way COOL HAT!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

thanks

 

[Stoney]

Very impressive

I'm with Brad. I think that is the best looking welt I've ever seen and the hat is beautiful. Congrats and enjoy it in good health.

 

[HungaryTom]

...and amazes! His hats are one reason why I stay all the time at this board!

Art always produces some exquisite pieces for display - and it never gets schematic.

That is the best part about him and his hats.

Thank you for sharing the pictures -good choice.

Tom

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Very nice! I think that's the first welt I've seen by Art.
As for the felt... if you think it's soft now, get caught in a serious rainstorm! Mine feels as floppy as a dishtowel, but somehow holds it's shape just fine. :eusa_clap

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Congrats on your hat, I am not surprised it is the best hat you've seen. I, too, have one of his Manhattan hats, it is lovely.

Art rocks!!

karol

 

[Bull Moose]

Thats a great hat, especially for those hot days down in the south.