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[MarkD]

My new work of Art arrived today. In Sahara, with 5 3/4 crown and 2 3/4 bound brim.

Man that is sweet!:eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Optimo Natural Silver Beaver

preview-still working out crease.

 

[zetwal]

RLK, that Optimo is terrific!

 

[Oscar]

This is the newest hat I've purchased... I really like it.

 

[Lefty]

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[DRB]

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

 

[DRB]

Here is another Optimo. Optimo 1000 in Porcelain White. More pics in the Optimo thread.

 

[buler]

RLK, that Optimo is terrific!

:arated:

I think it would look great with just a center dent....

Felt looks marvelous!

B

 

[monbla256]

THAT has to be one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL hats I've ever seen...

.... Perfect felt/hatband combo RLK IMHO

 

[thebroker]

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.

 

[mayserwegener]

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.

 

[Lefty]

Very nice. That ribbon and bow work are fantastic. :eusa_clap

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! This one matches up nicely to much older ones. I posted a couple more photos in the German - Austrian and Boater threads.

 

[Joshbru3]

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.

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

 

[Dasmoeturhead]

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]

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.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

A little help on you pictures,

Dasmoeturhead

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

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.

 

[handlebar bart]

New VS Black Cherry

 

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful VS! Fantastic bow work!

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Nice lid Bart. I got ribbon work the same on a recent Whiskey. Very nice!