Here's to you Root!!

[Art Fawcett]

A few days ago I was asked, or advised that if I could duplicate the 30's era fedora with center dent, tall crown, 2 3/8" brim that I would sell "a million" of them. Well, I don't want to sell a million Root, but here's the end result.
Crown= 5 7/8
brim= 2 3/8 raw edged
Ribbon 27 ligne ( 2 1/4")
color= Sahara

Think the name Jazzman fits?

Marc, Craig, & LEUII...this is for you also..whatcha think?

 

[The Wolf]

Art, you live up to your first name

Your hats transcend mere head wear.
The more I see of your work the more impressed I am.

Very sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Art Fawcett]

thanks Wolf..we try!!

 

[Katt in Hat]

It's a Beaut! Either "The Jazzman" or "The 52nd Street" would suit Hat to a Vout!

Doesn't The Book of Isaiah say something along these lines; ...and they shall beat their best raiment out of the belly fur of aquatic rodents? :drum:

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

Ooooh, I like! Would it be possible to have that hat made with a homburg brim and bound edge?

 

[jamespowers]

Wow! I think you captured that era very well. I think an ad proves it.:

1930s Knapp Felt Gallant Ad
Now all you need is someone to pose like that with the hat on---brim up.

Regards,

J

 

[jamespowers]

Here is another:

Regards to all,

J

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Excellent. Superb. My dream hat. Thank you so much, Art!

Care to make another one in silverbelly grey with a black ribbon? Someday?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

...and they shall beat their best raiment out of the bellies of aquatic rodents... :drum:

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :arated:

 

[binkmeisterRick]

Please send the hat to the following address.... mine!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

bink

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Excellent hat, Art. I love the bold ribbon and chunky bow. That is a powerful hat.

Congratulations Root!

 

[maintcoder]

That is a powerful hat.

What an excellent way of putting it, HJ. That hat hits the mark very well, especially when you see the comparisons JamesPowers provides with the vintage ads. Great work, Art!

 

[EricH]

With a hat like the Jazzman you'll never be singing the Blues. I think I might take one though with a Raspberry ribbon and edge binding, perhaps call it a Jelly Roll. After all, it'll have something sweet inside lol Eric (Hey don't use up all those pastel pelts, save one for me.)

 

[Craig Robertson]

Yow, Art, that was quick! I'm impressed...the dimensions are super, a very nice balance. but I agree: a bound brim edge would be very tasty, and a c-dent block like in Wild Root's original post/photo. It certainly has the right profile! I love the name! (Of course, "Ukuleleman" would be better...) PM me.

 

[BellyTank]

That hat is absolutely correct.

B
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[Feraud]

Wow! I love that felt & ribbon color combo. The proportion of crown to ribbon to brim is just "It"!

 

[Craig Robertson]

another reference photo

I would like mine to look like Jean Harlow ...but Mr. Powell has the hat AND the block.

 

[John in Covina]

One of the CLASSICS!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Gents... Craig, the bound edge would be easy enough to accomplish but I'm a little confused. The pic that Root posted was a center dent with crisp pinches, not a "C" , so I don't quite know where to go with it.
Also, BT, could you clarify what you think is absolutely correct? Not sure what you are agreeing with.

EDIT..just re read your post BT...no clarification needed..Thanks

 

[herringbonekid]

Yow, Art, that was quick! I'm impressed...the dimensions are super, a very nice balance. but I agree: a bound brim edge would be very tasty, and a c-dent block like in Wild Root's original post/photo. It certainly has the right profile! I love the name! (Of course, "Ukuleleman" would be better...) PM me.

although Root's illustration had a C-block he requested the hat just with the centre dent.