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The Open Road Guild

jlee562

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Short answer: no.

Long answer: sure, if you sat there all day flipping the brim up and down, you could wear a weak spot into the felt. And over time, the brim will lose the flange. In the big scheme of things, if you flip it down one week and go back the next, you're not really doing anything that will harm the felt. It's generally advised to un-snap the brim for storage, or drying after exposure to rain, for example.
 

steve740

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Another question; regarding crown height for a teardrop shape. I shaped mine so the front of the crown is at 4 1/4" and the back at 3 7/8". I'm now thinking this is a little low for the classic teardrop OR look.
Can you guys chime in with your crown heights or what measurements you think is good for the classic TD OR look?
 

Roadopen

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Hi All!
My first and latest contri for this thread : Just got it today, still have to investigate the history as there was a non-info from a state hand off.
All I know is that it's a : Royal Stetson OR from an earlier period.
Yes I know nothing really big to brag about, but am glad and happy this came my way for my newly found hobby.

May I present the Slate!.........san's wind cord and pin (period correct?)

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Glad to have joined this forum!

Roadopen
 
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Hi All!
My first and latest contri for this thread : Just got it today, still have to investigate the history as there was a non-info from a state hand off.
All I know is that it's a : Royal Stetson OR from an earlier period.
Yes I know nothing really big to brag about, but am glad and happy this came my way for my newly found hobby.

May I present the Slate!.........san's wind cord and pin (period correct?)

IMG_6604_zpsq1sxdbeh.jpg

IMG_6605_zpsad0jezsx.jpg

IMG_6606_zpsh9ce2dhf.jpg

IMG_6607_zps05qg450q.jpg

IMG_6608_zpsjn8drop9.jpg

IMG_6611_zps9i2lgsz0.jpg


Glad to have joined this forum!

Roadopen
Welcome to the lounge is all I can say really. I'm not at all versed in the OR-lore. Other members are far better equipped to chime in on the fine art of stetson-determination. Looks like you've got yourself a good looking hat, which is what really matters. Congrats. Another sized 7 member; competition is on the horizon...
 

T Jones

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Speaking of Open Roads, I'll have more in the "Conversion Corral" later....this is my fourth and current project. This is an earlier '60s Royal Stetson OR that started out as a 7 1/8 LO. Too small for me. I've been putting this project off for too long. I finally got around to taking it apart to do a reblock and size up to fit my 7 1/4 hat size. Looks like it's going maintain its original 2 5/8 brim width. The original ribbon and bow should still work and go back on. My only concern at this point is whether the wind trolley will still fit. Obviously, the original sweat isn't going to fit so I'll be putting in a new one. I do have an idea I'm considering to incorporate the old sweat in with the new one...

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I'll post updates in the Conversion Corral later.
 

T Jones

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Another question; regarding crown height for a teardrop shape. I shaped mine so the front of the crown is at 4 1/4" and the back at 3 7/8". I'm now thinking this is a little low for the classic teardrop OR look.
Can you guys chime in with your crown heights or what measurements you think is good for the classic TD OR look?
Teardrop is my preferred crease. I usually do 4 3/4 inches at the pinch with a rake sloping to 4 in the back. It's an especially nice deep crease if the open crown height is at 5 3/4 - 6 inches tall, but I also use it on open crown heights at 5 1/2 inches.
 
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Hi All!
My first and latest contri for this thread : Just got it today, still have to investigate the history as there was a non-info from a state hand off.
All I know is that it's a : Royal Stetson OR from an earlier period.
Yes I know nothing really big to brag about, but am glad and happy this came my way for my newly found hobby.

May I present the Slate!.........san's wind cord and pin (period correct?)

IMG_6604_zpsq1sxdbeh.jpg

IMG_6605_zpsad0jezsx.jpg

IMG_6606_zpsh9ce2dhf.jpg

IMG_6607_zps05qg450q.jpg

IMG_6608_zpsjn8drop9.jpg

IMG_6611_zps9i2lgsz0.jpg


Glad to have joined this forum!

Roadopen
That's a damn fine hat.
 

Roadopen

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Hollywood North b/w 7 - 7 1/8
That's a good looking OR. Probably from the mid 50's to early 60's. Royal quality hats listed for around $10.00 during this period.

Thank you for the compliments fellas! Hmmm it just dawn on me that those inside pictures under the sweat band of the hats or at least certain ones that still have the paper intact would have the size, model and price tag.

Do they still do that at the latest! I think its a great idea of the past to have done that. The newer ones you wont be able to remember unless you have a receipt or record/tags etc. That’s how fine hats were treated back then and it just goes to show the intimate passion take in their craft.

Roadopen
 

Roadopen

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Helluva first hat Roadopen! Welcome to the Lounge. We'll need some head shots...

Thank you BH....
I didnt think i will able to get one in this condition and state in age. It’s nothing compared to some if not most of what you or the other fellas have here. I am happy to discover this place to learn and experience the real deal with these hats and amongst others made. This place is cool with a bunch of fun and passionate members who loves and take great interest with their hats of all different makes and models, similar to the other forums I frequently hang out guitars and cars

Peace all til my next head shot post!✌️

Roadopen
 

Roadopen

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Hollywood North b/w 7 - 7 1/8
Welcome to the lounge is all I can say really. I'm not at all versed in the OR-lore. Other members are far better equipped to chime in on the fine art of stetson-determination. Looks like you've got yourself a good looking hat, which is what really matters. Congrats. Another sized 7 member; competition is on the horizon...

Thank you for the reply steur ✌️
I usually play between a couple of size depending on the style/model make. So in other words I can get away with a 7 or 7 1/8 with the odd 7 1/4 at times if i like it, so as i can tack in and slip a strip padding inside the sweatband if needed.

Cheers til my next post!

Roadopen
 

T Jones

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Central Ohio
Here's my early '60s Royal Stetson OR after I took it completely apart and gave it a reblocking and size up from a 7 1/8 LO to a 7 1/4...

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On the block, 23 1/4 inches
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Off the block with temporary basting stitches to hold the new sweat in place for permanent stitches
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Back together again. Except for the original sweat I reused everything that was original to the hat, even the 7 1/8 LO size tag. I sized it up to 7 1/4 to fit me....

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I was surprised that I was able to reuse the Wind Trolley. It went back on, though.
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I'll have more in the Conversion Corral later.
 

Tukwila

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Here's my early '60s Royal Stetson OR after I took it completely apart and gave it a reblocking and size up from a 7 1/8 LO to a 7 1/4...

IMG_20180912_082620166.jpg


On the block, 23 1/4 inches
IMG_20180912_085803831.jpg


Off the block with temporary basting stitches to hold the new sweat in place for permanent stitches
Royal_Stetson_Refurb_10_A.jpg


Back together again. Except for the original sweat I reused everything that was original to the hat, even the 7 1/8 LO size tag. I sized it up to 7 1/4 to fit me....

Royal_Stetson_Refurb_4_A.jpg


Royal_Stetson_Refurb_5_A.jpg


I was surprised that I was able to reuse the Wind Trolley. It went back on, though.
Royal_Stetson_Refurb_8_A.jpg


Royal_Stetson_Refurb_2_A.jpg


I'll have more in the Conversion Corral later.
Man, you do great work, Terry! That hat is really coming along nicely!
 

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