The Open Road Guild

Chamuco · Jun 29, 2016

I got this OR on ebay, the seller listed it as 1950's or 1960's I dont think is that old, but it does look vintage, any help to date it will be appreciated.

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javadave61 · Jun 29, 2016

Mine is from the late 70s or (most likely) early 80s. That pattern in the hat liner is quite modern I believe.

Bob Roberts · Jun 29, 2016

Chamuco said:
I got this OR on ebay, the seller listed it as 1950's or 1960's I dont think is that old, but it does look vintage, any help to date it will be appreciated.

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Lots softer then mine. I tried to squeez my pinches and got tendinitis...

Chamuco · Jun 29, 2016

Bob Roberts said:
Lots softer then mine. I tried to squeez my pinches and got tendinitis...

Indeed this is very, very soft !!!

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Bob Roberts · Jun 29, 2016

Chamuco said:
Indeed this is very, very soft !!!

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I could tell.

Chamuco · Jun 29, 2016

Bob Roberts said:
I could tell.

Funny thing it looks and its extremely soft, very nice hat, even if it make me look like a state trooper !!!

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Chamuco · Jun 29, 2016

javadave61 said:
Mine is from the late 70s or (most likely) early 80s. That pattern in the hat liner is quite modern I believe.

Thats more likely...70's ..but very nice hat

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Cap_7597 · Jul 15, 2016

After mentioning I was looking at vintage OR's to acquire, the wife surprises me with a brand new Stetson OR for Fathers Day! So, as you understand, I'll be wearing it. It's not vintage, but good looking none the less and I'm very thankful.

Question. I can snap down the front a little making it flat, but when I stand out in the heat for a while, it pops back up.

Can I put steam on it and form it to stay down flat in the front?

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javadave61 · Jul 15, 2016

Cap_7597 said:
After mentioning I was looking at vintage OR's to acquire, the wife surprises me with a brand new Stetson OR for Fathers Day! So, as you understand, I'll be wearing it. It's not vintage, but good looking none the less and I'm very thankful.

Question. I can snap down the front a little making it flat, but when I stand out in the heat for a while, it pops back up.

Can I put steam on it and form it to stay down flat in the front?

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Steam, patience, and some persistent working of the brim should eventually bring it under control. The new ones are quite stiff, so they require that persistence.

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Cap_7597 · Jul 15, 2016

javadave61 said:
Steam, patience, and some persistent working of the brim should eventually bring it under control. The new ones are quite stiff, so they require that persistence.

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Thank you!! I appreciate the quick response.

I'll be getting my first vintage soon, but the for the time being ill work with it and see how it goes. I'll post pics as soon as I get it under control.

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Michael R. · Jul 15, 2016

javadave61 said:
Mine is from the late 70s or (most likely) early 80s. That pattern in the hat liner is quite modern I believe.

My Size , too . Mine is a 150th Anniversary 6X , but like Card Board , and actually too large (almost a 7 1/2) , but I'm going to see what can be done . I've jacked it up messing with the Crown , I need a Pro , I think .

Cap , you can actually snap it down without using steam , pretty sure . Just snap it and run you fingers along the Brim , once you get about half way , or so , it should stay down . Not really Flat , though , but not Gangstered Out (Really Down) either .

Michael R. · Jul 15, 2016

I might have a before picture , or I'll submit my Fedoras in the Field (Tether Ball) Picture ...

Already mess with some , but I made it worse , it still looked Okay there . Had to add Cutter dents to the side creases , or whatever .

Cap_7597 · Jul 15, 2016

How do the majority of you guys and gals wear your OR, front snapped down or left up like they came?

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moontheloon · Jul 15, 2016

Both

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Cap_7597 · Jul 15, 2016

moontheloon said:
Both

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Fantastic looking hats!!!

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Asmo · Jul 15, 2016

My 6x Open Road is quite stiff also, but by gently bending the brim it has softened some, and will lay flat. Now my Open Road in the Royal felt from DelMonico is VERY soft. Two different hats entirely, to me. Also, about $50 price difference.

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Michael R. · Jul 15, 2016

Asmo said:
My 6x Open Road is quite stiff also, but by gently bending the brim it has softened some, and will lay flat. Now my Open Road in the Royal felt from DelMonico is VERY soft. Two different hats entirely, to me. Also, about $50 price difference.

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They (Delmonico's) were out of Royal Quality OR's last few times I looked , if they get anymore (I think it was a one time thing) PLEASE Let me know !

Asmo · Jul 15, 2016

Michael R. said:
They (Delmonico's) were out of Royal Quality OR's last few times I looked , if they get anymore (I think it was a one time thing) PLEASE Let me know !

They have several sizes right now. They are listed under Stetson Western Hats. I don't know that they've always been listed there.

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Michael R. · Jul 15, 2016

Asmo said:
They have several sizes right now. They are listed under Stetson Western Hats. I don't know that they've always been listed there.

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I'm on my Way to the Site ! NOW !!! Thanks !

GOT IT ! Thanks ! Had to get Caribou , in my size only Caribou and Black was available . But I could use another grey .

Muchas Gracias !

Asmo · Jul 16, 2016

Michael R. said:
I'm on my Way to the Site ! NOW !!! Thanks !

GOT IT ! Thanks ! Had to get Caribou , in my size only Caribou and Black was available . But I could use another grey .

Muchas Gracias !

You're very welcome! I'm glad to help out.
I'm interested to see the Open Road in Caribou. My Stetsonian is Caribou and it's a great color. It goes well with black, gray, navy, and even jeans.

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