rclark
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I actually own one and it’s technically called the “LBJ”. Same exact hat as a Stetson Open Road.
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The Other Open Roads.....
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I actually own one and it’s technically called the “LBJ”. Same exact hat as a Stetson Open Road.
T Jones
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My own creation that I converted from a Resistol Westerner. The ribbon, bow, and brim binding are salvaged ribbons that I had laying around and used on this project...
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There has also been a couple of Resistol "Lyndon B" in 3X & 5X show up with 2-3/4" BE brims. Always wondered about the 2-3/4" brim when history says he preferred 2-1/4"?
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In any event, I asked the question of a long-time friend of the Johnson family, which did Lyndon prefer - Stetson or Resistol?
Because at the time, Resistol was made in Texas, and Stetson wasn’t, the answer was obvious.
Because at the time, Resistol was made in Texas, and Stetson wasn’t, the answer was obvious.
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The advertising copy reads as follows:
"LBJ's Resistol Open Road Hat is a 4x Fur Felt with a 2 3/4" brim and a 4" crown. The inside is trimmed with a leather sweatband imprinted with "Made Especially for the LBJ Presidential Library." Comes in multiple sizes. Email us if we don't have yours and we will special order it for you!"
This reads almost as if the term "Open Road" is being used in a generic sense to describe this style of hat.
Doing a little searching, I found that the John B. Stetson Company, a Delaware corporation, has registered the term "Open Road" as a trademark for "head wear." The surprising thing is that the application was only filed on April 27, 2000, and yet JBS Co. claimed the first use of the term as early as 1920.
I guess since Hatco makes Stetsons and Resistols, nobody will get too excited about this...
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Doubt many reading that would have understood “OR clone”.
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The Garland factory was originally the Resistol factory, pre Hatco, no?
So in a way, Resistol makes Stetsons.
I live fairly close to the Hatco factory store...it's a 30 min drive from me. On any given day they'll have a dozen or more Open Roads on the rack in various sizes & colors. At the store they sell for $79 for a 4x. 6X is a bit more but still about half of most on line vendor prices.
The challenge is finding one in your size on that any given day you visit the store IF you you wear a larger size, like me. (7 1/2) They usually always have 7 1/8 and smaller in various colors.
The store gets inventory from the factory next door weekly so stock is constantly updating. But The biggest challenge when visiting Hatco is managing to come back home without a new hat, or two, or three!
The challenge is finding one in your size on that any given day you visit the store IF you you wear a larger size, like me. (7 1/2) They usually always have 7 1/8 and smaller in various colors.
The store gets inventory from the factory next door weekly so stock is constantly updating. But The biggest challenge when visiting Hatco is managing to come back home without a new hat, or two, or three!
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rclark
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Love the hat but I think you qualify for membership in the Brotherhood of the Thin Ribbon:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-brotherhood-of-the-thin-ribbon.12491/page-26
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-brotherhood-of-the-thin-ribbon.12491/page-26
DaveProc
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I'm thinking late 1950s Brent Conformatic Open Road clone. The felt is soft and pliable and can be almost shaped by hand, better quality than my 3X Open Roads. My other Brent says "Sold exclusively by Montgomery Ward " on the tip, this one does not anywhere. Does not appear to have ever been worn.
Rmccamey
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Man! That is a nice one!!!
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DaveProc
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Thank you! And it has a great name ;-)
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did you use the awl for attaching the sweatband??
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Those are NICE......I am sure you will love it........I love mine!
Good get......
PS: Here is mine if you want to compare.....mine is a nice medium light grey....
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-other-open-roads.36972/page-38#post-2554295
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DaveProc
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They are almost twins! I plan on changing the crease on mine to something other than the cattleman is probably had for over 60 years. Love the telescope on yours!Those are NICE......I am sure you will love it........I love mine!
Good get......
PS: Here is mine if you want to compare.....mine is a nice medium light grey....
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-other-open-roads.36972/page-38#post-2554295
