The Open Road Guild

[fedoracentric]

Does anyone have an idea as to the dating of this OR Sovereign that I acquired a couple of weeks ago? I really like the felt on this one.

Black size tag is 1960s, isn't it?

 

[sola fide]

Trade a beautiful Open Road Twenty Five size 6 7/8 for equal Open Road size 7 1/8. PM me if interested














Thanks
Mike A

 

[rclark]

Beautiful hat, Mike. Wish I was that size!

 

[sola fide]

Beautiful hat, Mike. Wish I was that size!

Thanks Rick, It breaks my heart that it doesn't fit. It is exactly what I want, but too small.
Mike A

 

[sola fide]

OK, finally picked up an Open Road Twenty Five that almost fits. I think it is a newer model by the liner logo, but it has the wind trolley, size 7 1/8th and the price was right. After getting it I believe I got my money's worth. My head measures 57cm which the resistol fit perfect at 7 1/8, but the Open Road is a bit loose (maybe stretched by the previous owner)
Some issues:
1. The wind trolley button had a rust line on it
2. The liner is loose on one side and almost seems twisted inside
3. The head band actually seems loose as though I can pull it out
Here are some pics
Liner looks twisted



Note the pink hue of the button is the result of me using salt and lemon juice to remove the rust stain. I should have left the rust stain


Well, "That's all folks"
Mike A

 

[rclark]

Nice hat Mike! I think in the Ask a Question thread someone mentioned you can purchase a new one from Optimo in Chicago. Someone else mentioned using diluted "Bar Keepers Friend" to remove the rust stain. I think at this point you may be better off giving Optimo a shout and see if they can hook you up. Alan and Mike posted in the Ask a Question thread how to attach a new wind trolley. I will be giving my sewing skills a test in the near future on a Borsalino that had its wind trolley removed. Good luck.

 

[Rogera]

Here some more pictures of the Open Road I got in the mail today. The story goes that it was the previous owner's grandfathers and that it was worn a hand full of times and has been in a box for decades. It is in very good condition.

 

[barrowjh]

Very Nice! My only OR is a Royal Deluxe very similar, and I really love it, nice felt.

 

[g.durand]

Roger--nice one. I've got a Royal DeLuxe with the same liner. Mid- to late '50s was my guess, too. Really nice hat you have there. Congrats.

 

[dh66]

What a beauty Roger!! Great find.

 

[Landman]

Congrats Roger. Very nice looking hat.

 

[hatophile]

Great looking OR Rog. I love those ORs.

 

[DJH]

Very nice - hard to beat a good Open Road like that one.

 

[Rogera]

Thank you gentlemen very much. I told the seller that the hat was going to a place where the hat would be well treated and much adored. I am sure she had no idea the extent of appreciation it would receive!

 

[1mach1]

Wow! That is a super looking OR, Roger. Very nice!!

 

[job]

Looks new. If I only had a smaller head.


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[gtdean48]

Hard to beat a Deluxe OR....sweet!:eusa_clap

 

[Rogera]

Thanks again fellas!

 

[GregNYC]

OK, now I want to try one! I will wear it with a fedora crease of some sort, not the cattleman's. I'll look for vintage on ebay. But I have a question on sizing as I've never tried on a Stetson before. My head measurement is 22.25". Depending on the maker, it puts me at 7 1/8 or 7 1/4. 57 more often than 58. Which size should I look for an Open Road from around the 1960s? --Greg

 

[tommyK]

My mid to late 50's Royal deluxe Open Road



It has little imperfections, spots and I love it! I'm doing a fix on the liner as well (they had this hat shaped incredibly low and cut down the liner to match!)
It's a hat I don't have to fuss over, a great hat and color for any occasion