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I see there is a thread dedicated to Stetson Open Road hats. Then I see another thread dedicated to "The Other Open Roads..." Seems as though Open Road has become its own category of hat. If so, what defines an Open Road?
If it is a Stetson and is labeled Open Road, it is an Open Road.
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The other open roads are hats with the same dimensions and trim as the Stetson, but made by other manufacturers. Thin ribbon and bound edge.
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Guess I could elaborate a bit. OR's are typically a western dress weight felt with a straight sided crown, usually with an OC height of 5 1/2"-5 3/4", with a height of around 4 1/2" at the dip and 5" at the side when creased in the typical cattleman. The brim ranges from 2 1/2" - 3" among the vintage OR's with 2 3/4" fairly common. The brim has a fairly shallow flange and at least in the vintage hats can be worn with the brim up or snapped down. There are quite a few variables in this hat especially on the vintage side with all the different grades available. This can become confusing as Stetson made hats of the same quality level, say a 25, with the same dimensions as a 25 OR yet only if labeled as such will it be considered an actual Open Road, at least so I've been told.
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Moleskin is made from cotton and used to prevent blisters on your feet.
In regard to hats it is most likely used to describe the finish of the fur felt. Sort of like a chamois in texture. Is this on a Beaver Brand hat?tsores
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Moleskin is made from cotton and used to prevent blisters on your feet.
Yes. Any opinion on these?
I am looking for another site that I might buy new Borsalino's from. Delmonico and Hollandhats are great but I want to explore more Borsalinos for sale. Maybe there are no other models available? Overseas ok. Long hairs, etc. I am not getting a sense that I am seeing all that Borsalino has to offer. If you know of a site that has more to offer, I would be most appreciative. Thanks guys!
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Beaver made many "brands" and across the quality spectrum. I have a couple of 100% beaver hats (in their Lion and Thoroughbred brands) that I like a lot. I've not had a Moleskin Finish so can't comment directly on that.
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Hi Dennis!
Bencraft Hatters of Brookline, NY is probably Borsa’s largest volume retailer worldwide, or close.
And Steven’s a mensch.
What's the proper way of punching ventilation holes in wool felt hats?
Im about to order another hat for the summer and I'd like to make it more breathable and less sweaty. Also removing the sweatband so it all goes into the hat for that "worn" look. Don't care for pretty...I'll keep the hat I wear now for when I need that.
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Im about to order another hat for the summer and I'd like to make it more breathable and less sweaty. Also removing the sweatband so it all goes into the hat for that "worn" look. Don't care for pretty...I'll keep the hat I wear now for when I need that.
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I'd use a .22. The higher calibers provide too much ventilation.
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Thank you HatsRme and JLee562.
Thanks to both of you. So much eye candy to look at now. This has made me feel like a kid in a candy store.
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Do you miss the hills of Vermont?
I do miss the hills of The Green Mountain State. I prefer the warmth though. I took a break from Fedoras for several years when I moved to Florida. Sometimes it is too hot for Fedoras here. So, I am enjoying the cooler weather here and getting some nice hat time. Mostly, I miss my daughter and her kids who stayed up there. My son and his wife and child moved down here near me. Guess I'll just have to spoil the grandkids down here. I even stopped making fedoras when I moved south. I miss that too. I have a few hats that could benefits from some tooling. Thanks for asking (and remembering).
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Mensch. I learned a new word today. Thanks, Charlie.
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