you can easily put a front pinch in that with a bit of steam, or just soak it, but I wouldn't looks good the way it is. [huh]Mikey P said:My "new" Knox. I think I look better in pinch fronts, but this is a very comfortable hat, and was the right price. Wish I knew what year it was from.
I don't know what the deal with my mouth is; looks like I'm sucking on a life saver or something. [huh]
HarpPlayerGene said:Hey, remember me!?
suitedcboy said:I won this this evening, anyone here by chance the seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230458641639&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Great seeing you buddy!!Mr. Paladin said:Great looking Stratoliner Gene, ....
suitedcboy said:I won this this evening, anyone here by chance the seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230458641639&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Congrats!!! Great Open Road :eusa_clap :eusa_clapAnde1964 said:It literally took me years, but I finally own a genuine Open Road. I've wanted one since first getting into hats and finding out Truman wore one. Somehow, I've never been able to land one until now. I always thought I'd get a silverbelly, but I already own a Knox clone and a non-OR Stetson in that color, as well as an Adam Strat clone in light brown. When this light gray popped up, I threw down a pretty hefty bid. Ended up getting it for $200. Sold my Stetson Twenty-Five for the exact same price, and I'm thrilled with the swap.
The hat was shapeless when I got it. I cleaned it with Coleman fuel and dunked it in water before stretching it out a bit to fit my long oval head. It fist very nicely now. It's a pretty light hat. The color shifts in different lights... should be very versatile.
I think it dates to mid to late fifties. I thought I had seen this Deluxe liner here before, but a search didn't find it for me.
I'm really happy with the crease. One of my better efforts, I think (he said, humbly).
Perfect for a sunny Kansas spring day.
Anj
mayserwegener said:J. Hückel´s Söhne Wien Bowler arrived. This is the first one I have seen available labeled J. Hückel´s Söhne and probably pre WWI. More details in the specific threads.
deenis said:I like the pleated liner. Very elegant.
:arated:mayserwegener said:Wow that is a beauty! The color / finish are fantastic as you noted. Also everything else about it!
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mayserwegener said:Wow that is a beauty! The color / finish are fantastic as you noted. Also everything else about it! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Definitely agree..... :eusa_clapmayserwegener said:Wow that is a beauty! The color / finish are fantastic as you noted. Also everything else about it! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Yes it does, along with the script Borsalino on the left edge. I see you have its brother:carouselvic said:Does the sticker have the name Driasti in the lower right corner?