Thanks for all of the nice compliments on the Open Road. That's means a lot coming from the likes of yiu guys! It's a favorite for sure!
That is a fantastic OR and I love the liner! Very nice!
I wear my hats but I understand your concern. I have a mix of vintage and modern production hats, and in situations where I would hesitate to risk a vintage hat, I opt for a replaceable modern production hat. Hope that helps.
FYI - depending on your size, I have a modern Stetsonian in tawny...
Anthony @moontheloon , is the new brown color a mid-brown like the RM or even darker? I really like the taupe and I love the mid-brown on the RM. Although Akubra calls the RM mid-brown, it appears dark brown with a greenish hue to my eye. The RM is my favorite Akubra (after re-shaping).
Resistol's "silverbelly" has an earthy tone to my eye. Maybe even a hint of olive? Definitely darker than Stetson's silverbelly. I really like their version. I can snap a comparison shot for you this evening when I get home so you can better judge the color.
I have not tried to pounce the...
Please check out my eBay auctions. Three Stratoliners, Open Roads and clones, Borsalino, Resistol, Mallory, Dobbs Cross Country, etc. Very nice hats.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/rclark69/m.html?item=322320015839&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
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