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rlk

I'll Lock Up
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Evanston, IL
Optimo Natural Silver Beaver

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preview-still working out crease.
 

DRB

One Too Many
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Florida
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preview-still working out crease.

RLK, natural silver beaver. I believe that is the natural color of the underbelly of the beaver? That's not an inexpensive hat. I want to congratulate you on such a beautiful hat. Your collection is so amazing!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap
 

thebroker

One of the Regulars
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108
Location
Middlesboro, KY
I think you would be fine in a cattleman's creased Open Road. It is enough of a city hat to go fine. You would probably get a bit more flack if you tried a full western sized brim of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, but the OR should be fine. I wear mine in the city quite often and never feel out of place. Give it a shot!

I realize I'm a day late and a dollar short, but I just ran across this post. I bought my first Open Road on Sunday. It is black, not the traditional silverbelly. I wore it Monday with jeans and a sweater, then again today with a suit and tie. I live in the city, and I got more positive feedback about the OR than about any other hat I've ever bought. It was quite a surprise, really, because I had the same concern as you.
 
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17,466
Location
Maryland
Ottmar Reich Boater

A little late for this one. :) Ottmar Reich Boater that measures around 59cm ( 1963) and in super condition. Ottmar Reich (and this area of Germany) were known for producing straw hats. I really like the ribbon/bow work on this one. Great overall workmanship.

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Joshbru3

I'll Lock Up
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4,409
Location
Chicago, IL
A little late for this one. :) Ottmar Reich Boater that measures around 59cm ( 1963) and in super condition. Ottmar Reich (and this area of Germany) were known for producing straw hats. I really like the ribbon/bow work on this one. Great overall workmanship.

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That straw work is incredible. It almost looks like an underwelt. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap
 

Dasmoeturhead

Familiar Face
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91
Location
East Tennessee Mountains
New Open Road

Finally got it in today. Does this make me an official member?
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[/IMG] Well I reckon I cant post Attachments yet. Hell thats ok, I'm having to much fun doing some profieling with the new OR. Everbody that see's this hat does a double take. I personnaly have never seen a person wear one of these in this neck of the woods. It's good to be differant
 

Mr E Train

One Too Many
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1,050
Location
Terminus
Stetson Nostalgia...PORK PIE!

Just got a Nostalgia in 7 3/4 from the Garland outlet today. I couldn't resist, I have been craving a good high-crowned non-stingy pork pie like Art or Optimo might make, but at an outlet price. The pork pie bash was just calling to me.

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Mobile Vulgus

One Too Many
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1,144
Location
Chicago
A little help on you pictures,

Dasmoeturhead

Finally got it in today. Does this make me an official member?

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Here is a little help on the code.

I see you got a silverbelly Open Road in the western style. I have one of those that I am in the middle of reshaping and adding a new ribbon to.

Nice hat.
 

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