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The Open Road Guild

Cap_7597

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After mentioning I was looking at vintage OR's to acquire, the wife surprises me with a brand new Stetson OR for Fathers Day! So, as you understand, I'll be wearing it. It's not vintage, but good looking none the less and I'm very thankful.

Question. I can snap down the front a little making it flat, but when I stand out in the heat for a while, it pops back up.

Can I put steam on it and form it to stay down flat in the front?


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javadave61

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After mentioning I was looking at vintage OR's to acquire, the wife surprises me with a brand new Stetson OR for Fathers Day! So, as you understand, I'll be wearing it. It's not vintage, but good looking none the less and I'm very thankful.

Question. I can snap down the front a little making it flat, but when I stand out in the heat for a while, it pops back up.

Can I put steam on it and form it to stay down flat in the front?


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Steam, patience, and some persistent working of the brim should eventually bring it under control. The new ones are quite stiff, so they require that persistence.

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Cap_7597

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Steam, patience, and some persistent working of the brim should eventually bring it under control. The new ones are quite stiff, so they require that persistence.

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Thank you!! I appreciate the quick response.

I'll be getting my first vintage soon, but the for the time being ill work with it and see how it goes. I'll post pics as soon as I get it under control. :)



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Michael R.

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Mine is from the late 70s or (most likely) early 80s. That pattern in the hat liner is quite modern I believe.

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My Size , too . Mine is a 150th Anniversary 6X , but like Card Board , and actually too large (almost a 7 1/2) , but I'm going to see what can be done . I've jacked it up messing with the Crown , I need a Pro , I think .

Cap , you can actually snap it down without using steam , pretty sure . Just snap it and run you fingers along the Brim , once you get about half way , or so , it should stay down . Not really Flat , though , but not Gangstered Out (Really Down) either .
 

Asmo

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Kentucky
My 6x Open Road is quite stiff also, but by gently bending the brim it has softened some, and will lay flat. Now my Open Road in the Royal felt from DelMonico is VERY soft. Two different hats entirely, to me. Also, about $50 price difference.


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Michael R.

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My 6x Open Road is quite stiff also, but by gently bending the brim it has softened some, and will lay flat. Now my Open Road in the Royal felt from DelMonico is VERY soft. Two different hats entirely, to me. Also, about $50 price difference.


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They (Delmonico's) were out of Royal Quality OR's last few times I looked , if they get anymore (I think it was a one time thing) PLEASE Let me know !
 

Asmo

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They (Delmonico's) were out of Royal Quality OR's last few times I looked , if they get anymore (I think it was a one time thing) PLEASE Let me know !

They have several sizes right now. They are listed under Stetson Western Hats. I don't know that they've always been listed there.


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Michael R.

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They have several sizes right now. They are listed under Stetson Western Hats. I don't know that they've always been listed there.


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I'm on my Way to the Site ! NOW !!! Thanks !

GOT IT ! Thanks ! Had to get Caribou , in my size only Caribou and Black was available . But I could use another grey .

Muchas Gracias !
 
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Asmo

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Kentucky
I'm on my Way to the Site ! NOW !!! Thanks !

GOT IT ! Thanks ! Had to get Caribou , in my size only Caribou and Black was available . But I could use another grey .

Muchas Gracias !

You're very welcome! I'm glad to help out.
I'm interested to see the Open Road in Caribou. My Stetsonian is Caribou and it's a great color. It goes well with black, gray, navy, and even jeans.


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