The Open Road Guild

[jimmy the lid]

For some reason, I can't pull up that post, JtL.

I fixed the link in my previous post, and here it is, as well: Open Road - Stratoliner

 

[hatophile]

That worked, thanks for the link. I probably cruised that sometime in the past when I was lurking, and forgot about it.

Very informative.

 

[fmw]

For those of you with a 7 1/8 head size, here's a good looking Open Road on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stetson-Hat-Ope...-/290522415129?pt=US_Hats&hash=item43a47c4019

 

[danofarlington]

For those of you with a 7 1/8 head size, here's a good looking Open Road on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stetson-Hat-Ope...-/290522415129?pt=US_Hats&hash=item43a47c4019

I saw that, looks nice. Myself, having one rather old and beat-looking vintage OR, and a modern one, I'm holding out for a 7 1/8 Stetson 100 or Stetson 25, or something like that. They look so good. I hold my fire on a lot of hats because I feel obligated to wear what I buy, and hate the thought of some hats sitting around lonely because I was collecting too much. But the one you point out is smooth looking.

 

[JTopenroad]

Request membership

In searching for Stetson Open Road info on the internet I found the Fedora Lounge and to my delight The Open Road Guild. I have read every page and now would like to submit for membership to this honorable group. I have owned several ORs and enjoy buying and selling them and researching the many different markings and logos associated with this fine hat. I hope I am successful at attaching my pictures from photobucket. I am wearing an old worn 25 that has almost become my trademark and holding two nice ORs that are near pristine condition. The one in my right hand is a pre 1953 3X and the other is after 53, judging by the placment of the Open Road logo, Royal DeLuxe. I get lots of positive comments and enjoy the questions I get from people asking where they can find a hat that looks that good. http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/jtopenroad/OpenRoads640x480.jpg[/IMG]"]

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[alanfgag]

Welcome!... Beautiful hats - a very good fit for your face I think. Thanks for posting.

cheers,
Alan

 

[T Rick]

Awesome hats, Welcome to the Guild!

 

[JTopenroad]

Thank you!

 

[fmw]

Definitely an Open Road man. Welcome.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Welcome JT-OR! Great examples!

 

[zetwal]

Welcome JTOR, it's great to have you on board ...

 

[alanfgag]

Last saturday night, while I should have been sleeping, I came across this auction for a Stetson Twenty-Five with a reasonable buy it now price. Recent "the sky's the limit" 25 auctions and the lateness of the hour made me think this might be a good deal.

Not sure of the vintage - late 1960s or 1970s perhaps? The two stains on the brim underside came out easily with a delicate dab of acetone and some steam and brushing brought the hat back to life in very nice condition. This is a heavy, soft felt - an appropriate OR for cold weather wear.

a few additional pictures on the hat of the day thread.

 

[JTopenroad]

Beautiful hat! Congratulations

 

[fluteplayer07]

Lovely Open Road you have there... I'd say 60's or even a bit later (early, early 70's?); correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[gtdean48]

Very nice 25 OR Alan & welcome to the Guild JT, some real nice ones there & that old worn one has a lot of character!

 

[hatophile]

Nice, Alan. Heck, I even like the plaid jacket with that hat!

JT OR, you have some lovely specimens there.

 

[alanfgag]

Lovely Open Road you have there... I'd say 60's or even a bit later (early, early 70's?); correct me if I'm wrong.

That was my guess too... has the black size tag.

Nice, Alan. Heck, I even like the plaid jacket with that hat!

<smile> yes, you can actually feel a little lift off on your heels on a windy day from those lapels.

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge and to the ORG!

 

[Chinaski]

JT-OR, looks like you've been holding out! I'm glad you found the hat section of The Fedora Lounge. Welcome!

 

[JTopenroad]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!