Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

[art_deco_fan]

I suppose the real reason I went with this model was the bronze crown ribbon. you rarely see a contrasting ribbon theses days, I did a ton of shopping and this was the only one to fit the bill. I am proud to help support Stetson in it's effort to reenergize the hat industry.

 

[RJR]

Love the colors on the Racine.

 

[art_deco_fan]

One thing I would like to add is....wind trollies, when oh, when will they come back??

 

[rclark]

Stetson Premier Open Road. Been waiting for this one for a looooong time but it was worth the wait. It is a really nice hat. Just dry creased a quick center dent and it took the dry crease well, albeit with a bit of "spidering". Not quite "vintage" quality but not a bad hat at all. I can definitely tell a difference between the felt in Stetson's "Premier" quality hats and their "Excellent" quality. But I really like this hat! Nice job Stetson.

 

[DougC]

Great hat and great collection of SW2d! Edited: Did you buy that hat local or online? If local, where in Central Texas are you located? I would love to pick one up at Paris Hatters (my local). Edit x2--noticed the Delmonico label.

 

[jlee562]

I had no idea there was a premier OR. Looking good!

 

[rclark]

Thanks guys! They are not on Delmonico's web site, but possibly they have some in stock if you call or can order you one. Doug, funny how those books went from being used almost daily to mere conference room decor!

 

[DougC]

yeah--I haven't used a book for research since graduation.

 

[Frunobulax]

Fantastic OR, rclark. Now I want one!

 

[Jedwbpm]

Ron so glad that you like the new Open Road and thank you for hanging in there.

Jeff

Stetson Premier Open Road. Been waiting for this one for a looooong time but it was worth the wait. It is a really nice hat. Just dry creased a quick center dent and it took the dry crease well, albeit with a bit of "spidering". Not quite "vintage" quality but not a bad hat at all. I can definitely tell a difference between the felt in Stetson's "Premier" quality hats and their "Excellent" quality. But I really like this hat! Nice job Stetson.

 

[Frunobulax]

Ron so glad that you like the new Open Road and thank you for hanging in there.

Jeff

Jeff, can you please share the cost of ordering one of these? Does the sizing run as big as the Stetsonians?

Thanks!

 

[shrek]

I want one. Didn't know they make open crown O.R. all dealers or what ? Great hat !

 

[rclark]

It appears to have been a special order by Jeff at Delmonico, as there was no typical Stetson tag inside the sweatband and the box has no model information/size/designation.

 

[Frunobulax]

It appears to have been a special order by Jeff at Delmonico, as there was no typical Stetson tag inside the sweatband and the box has no model information/size/designation.

Sounds like you went and had yourself a collector's item made.

 

[Jedwbpm]

The Open Road was a special offering and I think only two people took it up. Because of this is took a lot to get them done. I don't think that it will happen again. But never say never. Like anything if there is enough interest it may be doable.

Jeff

 

[rclark]

The Open Road was a special offering and I think only two people took it up. Because of this is took a lot to get them done. I don't think that it will happen again. But never say never. Like anything if there is enough interest it may be doable.

Jeff

Wow. I figured there would be a LOT more orders than mine and one other. I guess I do in fact have a modern-day collector's item!

 

[RJR]

I hate that I overlooked that deal.

 

[Frunobulax]

I hate that I overlooked that deal.

Yes, I seemed to have missed the announcement. However, to be fair, I likely wouldn't have ordered it anyway, as I was already waiting on one other.

Oh, but now I want one!

 

[shrek]

Guess I am s.o.l.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Guess I am s.o.l.o.l.