Great looking hat. I own 4 Open road Road deluxe hats. My grandfather Live to be 100 years old. This was the style he wore. He would drive me to school and his 51 Chevrolet pick up that he purchased new. He passed away in 1984. I wear this style hat in honor of him.
That is really cool. They are great hats. I use these hats for work. A traditional sized brim would be a little cumbersome in a construction job trailer environment. The open road and stratoliner give me good sun protection and warmth. Take care and thanks for commenting.
I just tried a brown Open Road this past week, They only had one in my size I wanted a Silver Belly but brown was all they had I did like it but the stitching at the bottom of the crown maybe where the hat liner is stitched was loose so I walked away from it
Thanks for watching Terrell. I have been told Akubra is the hat to buy right now. They make an open crown called Campdraft. I think they also have a cattlemens crown similar to the Open Road but the name is not coming to mind right now.
Nice looking hat. As for the quality: you're not being nitpicky. You're right to expect more from Stetson. I just returned a 10x straw Open Road, just like the one you briefly showed in this video, to Steton because the venting was crooked, believe it or not. It made the hat look deformed. It shouldn't have made it past Stetson's quality control check. One small critique, if I may: the grosgrain band is pronounced "grow-grain", not "gros-grain". The "s" is silent.
I have six Open Roads 6X and four Open Road straws. Every one of them is a 7 1/4 and fit perfectly out of the box except my last 6X which I got a few weeks ago. It fits like the one you have in the video: it's "almost" right but not quite. The hat stretcher didn't help much because of the monofilament line in the hat band which I am unwilling to cut. Like you, I'm hoping that wearing it will break it in.
That is definitely a bummer with that stitching. I would’ve sent it back. I’ve purchased several from Stetson, and they, too, have at times come from different vendors. The stitching isn’t always perfect, and the sizes aren’t entirely consistent. I’m a 7 3/8 but I have a 7 1/4 straw open road that fits great. I love Stratoliners, too. I love the fit of the Stratoliners. The Royal Deluxe is a much softer felt than the 6X. I like both, but I have a slight preference for the 6X. However, even the felts are sometimes inconsistent. The good thing is that I’ve been happy with every Stetson I’ve ever purchased.
I would love to get a Stratoliner Premier. With the open crown I could get my preference on the crown. They are also a little taller. I have only seen one or two available.
@@azdesertdog I was fortunate enough to buy a Premier Stratoliner in Silverbelly right before they evidently disappeared. Got it on clearance, too. I still see them on eBay once in a while. I like the deeper crown and I will make it an Open Road with the cattlemen’s crease so that I can wear it lower than the typical Open Road.
Well done video. Very informative. You've done a nice job personalizing those Open Roads. I have an Open Road Shantung in Chocolate Brown. It arrived with very blotchy coloration. By accident, i discovered some oil based wood stain was the EXACT color, so I was able to even things out. I opted to purchase an Akubra Camp Draft Open Crown that I bashed like the Open Road. Very heavy fur felt that is very stiff. Even with shipping from Australia, it was half the price of the Open Road. Akubra is the Stetson licensee in Australia. As far as stiffeners, which do you prefer? The Bickmore or the hairspray? Kevin at JJ Hat center in NY recommends Rave Extra Hold, but I am concerned about tackiness in humid weather here in Kansas. Thanks for this video!!
Akubras seem to have a higher crown, I’ve looked at a few, I’m 5”8 220, not sure if I want the higher crown. They also have, for the most part , bigger brims, you can have them cut, but not sure.
Thanks for watching. I believe that is a good choice. The harder finish on th 6X sounds better for weather resistance but the felt is too thin. I think you made the right choice.
The Royal Deluxe is supposed to be softer. It's a different type of felt. The 6x is the more traditional western felt, made to work. The Royal Deluxe is a lighter, softer dress felt. Wears nicer, with no break-in, but not as tough.
Thanks for your very informative video. I took a chance and ordered the 6x Open Road as a Christmas/New Year gift to myself. I have a question about a design issue, however. After inspecting the hat, I noticed that the inner liner is not sewn in, but loose under the headband. Is that by design or did I receive a hat with a design flaw? I have never owned a Stetson, or any other premium hat before, so I am not sure if this is normal (for the liners to be replaced?).
Thank you for watching. I'm not certain. I've had it for several years. I get most of mine from an Etsy store called knotatail. The young lady makes them herself.
@azdesertdog ya know I been on the fence for akubra too. Im thinking the riverina or the territory. I think the prices are good for the quality, lots of good yt reviews on the akubras. I work with an Aussie who swears by their hats.
Nope I try to be least invasive as possible. I drop the hat band right over. Sometimes I use the gross grain to tie the horse hair hat band to the hat. Thanks for watching!
I’ve got all open road Stetson both beaver 6x and straw… 🎉 I want the same horsehair hatband You have…! How does it stay on when turned upside down between wears?
A good horsehair hatband should stay on by itself in most conditions. Some really well-made bands will have little retainers on the tassle side that tie the tassles back to the band. They keep it taught. You can make them with matching thread. Also you can take some matching thread and tie the horsehair hat band to the grosgrain underneath. I'm not a fan of gluing or stitching through the hat.
I originally wanted a 6X. It was more in line with the western felts I usually wear. The Royal Deluxe won me over. I feel it's higer quality and more comfortable.
Thank sir. Happy New Year to you as well. Amazon is a great source for fearhers. Dirt cheap. Better quality than when I used to hunt. The best size is 6" to 9" for a fedora. 12" Turkey feathers are good for western hats.
Thanks! I get my hat bands in a lot of different places. I usually have something particular in mind. A good place on Etsy is Knotatail she make some real nice bands.
Thanks, I ordered the Sage and its on the way. I have the other colors but not the Pecan. I personally prefer the Deluxe to the 6x. As for quality control its hit and miss. I had an open road that was stained and also had some band stitch issues. The sizing is sometimes a little big. Most of them were fine though. Good video!
Gotcha, thanks for quickly replying. I've been at a toss up between sage and walnut. I've got silver belly and cognac in straw. I stumbled across your video in search of a better image of walnut. Keep up the good work.
Stetson used to have higher Standards on their Quality Control now that their Line is owned by Hatco the quality just got lower or inconsistent. That's why so many Collectors are looking for vintage Fur Felt Hats. Stetson's Premier Open Crown is their very best Fur Felt besides their pure Beaver Felt($400.) I would send it back and get a different Hat they have lots of them. The darker One looked better on you. Stetson won't tell you about the quality of the Fur Felt now so it could be a blend of Rabbit and Wool mixed together and you would not know. X's don't really mean much Today that's why Collectors are going to indendent Hatmakers paying more Money yet,they get a Hat that's real and usually won't sit in the Closet everyday.
Seems like everything. Just got the KTM back aftet 4 months. I would stock pile consumables for your bikes. Most of the parts for my service and they parts the dealer wrecked were back ordered all the way to Austria.
That hat should have been either sold as a " blemish " OR better yet not sold at all ( to better the brand ) ! I'd be pissed to get a premium hat that looks like that hat !!!!
Thanks John. My next hat will be an Akubra Campdraft. It comes open crown. I can shape it. It has tougher western hat style felt and is somewhat weather resistant.
@@azdesertdog I can't seem to order a hat on line & expect it to fit ( I ordered an " angler " hat from David Morgan hat Co. ... was told to order a little larger , ... it came , You guessed it , it came ... a little LARGE ! ) I went in Person to a store that sells Stetson hats . One line of hats marked 7 1/8 , we're all over the place . They ranged from too small , to ok , to too large to fit Me ! How can You order something like that on line !?
@@azdesertdog oh, thanks for correcting. I got its name only by listening, and I was under impression you Americans just butchering yet another European words :)
Nice Hat! I like the style. Good info. But, Sadly, the quality of the today’s products seeming exemplifies America’s “new,” diminishing standards in product quality and pride of workmanship; though there is no price reduction.
It seems like everything is effected. That's why the KTM has been at the dealership for four months. The certified mechanic put the wrong fluid in the clutch.
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Great looking hat. I own 4 Open road Road deluxe hats. My grandfather Live to be 100 years old. This was the style he wore. He would drive me to school and his 51 Chevrolet pick up that he purchased new. He passed away in 1984. I wear this style hat in honor of him.
That is really cool. They are great hats. I use these hats for work. A traditional sized brim would be a little cumbersome in a construction job trailer environment. The open road and stratoliner give me good sun protection and warmth. Take care and thanks for commenting.
That is badass.
I agree with all your comments on Stetson,the present workmanship is off a little.and the felt fur is thinner.
Thanks
Thanks Gary.
Thanks for the review of the Open Road. You convinced me to purchase one.
Glad I could help. I hope you enjoy it.
I just tried a brown Open Road this past week, They only had one in my size I wanted a Silver Belly but brown was all they had I did like it but the stitching at the bottom of the crown maybe where the hat liner is stitched was loose so I walked away from it
Thanks for watching Terrell. I have been told Akubra is the hat to buy right now. They make an open crown called Campdraft. I think they also have a cattlemens crown similar to the Open Road but the name is not coming to mind right now.
Nice looking hat. As for the quality: you're not being nitpicky. You're right to expect more from Stetson. I just returned a 10x straw Open Road, just like the one you briefly showed in this video, to Steton because the venting was crooked, believe it or not. It made the hat look deformed. It shouldn't have made it past Stetson's quality control check.
One small critique, if I may: the grosgrain band is pronounced "grow-grain", not "gros-grain". The "s" is silent.
It's too bad the quality we counted on has fallen off in the last few years.
Good choice in hats. Both looking good on the old head! (Surprising to me how many reviews show the hat and box but not on the wearer?!)
Thanks for watching. I have observed the same. It's would be hard not to put the hat on if you are describing fit.
My man has the hats resting on top of the gun safe. You already know
Hah! Yes sir. Thanks for watching my young friend.
Brown hat fits you perfect. That is what I can say as an outsider. Thank you for showing.,
Thanks Michael
I have six Open Roads 6X and four Open Road straws. Every one of them is a 7 1/4 and fit perfectly out of the box except my last 6X which I got a few weeks ago. It fits like the one you have in the video: it's "almost" right but not quite. The hat stretcher didn't help much because of the monofilament line in the hat band which I am unwilling to cut. Like you, I'm hoping that wearing it will break it in.
Sorry you're having the same problem. I think my next hat will be an Akubra Campdraft.
That is definitely a bummer with that stitching. I would’ve sent it back. I’ve purchased several from Stetson, and they, too, have at times come from different vendors. The stitching isn’t always perfect, and the sizes aren’t entirely consistent. I’m a 7 3/8 but I have a 7 1/4 straw open road that fits great. I love Stratoliners, too. I love the fit of the Stratoliners. The Royal Deluxe is a much softer felt than the 6X. I like both, but I have a slight preference for the 6X. However, even the felts are sometimes inconsistent. The good thing is that I’ve been happy with every Stetson I’ve ever purchased.
I would love to get a Stratoliner Premier. With the open crown I could get my preference on the crown. They are also a little taller. I have only seen one or two available.
@@azdesertdog I was fortunate enough to buy a Premier Stratoliner in Silverbelly right before they evidently disappeared. Got it on clearance, too. I still see them on eBay once in a while. I like the deeper crown and I will make it an Open Road with the cattlemen’s crease so that I can wear it lower than the typical Open Road.
I wear a 61, technically, but I have been buying 62’s and placing a spacer under the sweatband because I like the scale of a slightly larger hat
Thanks C&B. That is a popular thing to do. I like the look as well.
Well done video. Very informative. You've done a nice job personalizing those Open Roads. I have an Open Road Shantung in Chocolate Brown. It arrived with very blotchy coloration. By accident, i discovered some oil based wood stain was the EXACT color, so I was able to even things out. I opted to purchase an Akubra Camp Draft Open Crown that I bashed like the Open Road. Very heavy fur felt that is very stiff. Even with shipping from Australia, it was half the price of the Open Road. Akubra is the Stetson licensee in Australia. As far as stiffeners, which do you prefer? The Bickmore or the hairspray? Kevin at JJ Hat center in NY recommends Rave Extra Hold, but I am concerned about tackiness in humid weather here in Kansas. Thanks for this video!!
Thanks sir. I agree with you my next hat will be an Akubra.
Akubras seem to have a higher crown, I’ve looked at a few, I’m 5”8 220, not sure if I want the higher crown. They also have, for the most part , bigger brims, you can have them cut, but not sure.
Thanks for the video. I finally determined I don’t want the 6X and that a softer hat more like a fedora is what I’m after. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching. I believe that is a good choice. The harder finish on th 6X sounds better for weather resistance but the felt is too thin. I think you made the right choice.
I have the equivalent in the Akubra camp draft , great hat for the Ozzie sun and down pours
With Stetson quality declining I think an Akubra will be my next hat. Thanks for watching.
I buy cedar chips to throw in the box from Amazon. Keeps bugs out. If you’re in Tucson, Arizona Hatters
Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely check out Arizona Hatters next time I visit Tucson.
The Royal Deluxe is supposed to be softer. It's a different type of felt. The 6x is the more traditional western felt, made to work. The Royal Deluxe is a lighter, softer dress felt. Wears nicer, with no break-in, but not as tough.
Yep.
Thanks for your very informative video. I took a chance and ordered the 6x Open Road as a Christmas/New Year gift to myself.
I have a question about a design issue, however. After inspecting the hat, I noticed that the inner liner is not sewn in, but loose under the headband. Is that by design or did I receive a hat with a design flaw?
I have never owned a Stetson, or any other premium hat before, so I am not sure if this is normal (for the liners to be replaced?).
The liners are either tucked in or lightly glued in. Depends on the manufacturer. I hope you enjoy your Open Road.
Thanks for the video. Just received my second open road. Could you share where you obtained that turquoise horse hair hat band?
Thank you for watching. I'm not certain. I've had it for several years. I get most of mine from an Etsy store called knotatail. The young lady makes them herself.
nice hat thanks for sharing and have a great weekend
Thanks RG you as well.
So happy to see a fellow dual sport Open Road .BMW GSA,Open Road.
Thanks! That's a great combo. Ride safe.
Yea for the money there should be no quality issues, as you have pointed out
Thanks for watching sir. Looking at Akubra in the future.
@azdesertdog ya know I been on the fence for akubra too. Im thinking the riverina or the territory. I think the prices are good for the quality, lots of good yt reviews on the akubras. I work with an Aussie who swears by their hats.
Do you remove the grosgrain band when you install your horsehair bands?
Nope I try to be least invasive as possible. I drop the hat band right over. Sometimes I use the gross grain to tie the horse hair hat band to the hat. Thanks for watching!
Do you think the "pure open road" is $200 worth of better (than 6x)?
For me it's a little pricey. I believe they Royal Deluxe is s better value.
Any chance you could provide some links to where you purchased your hatbands. Thanks.
It's and etsy store called knotatail. Hand made by a lady. Great quality. Good price.
I’ve got all open road Stetson both beaver 6x and straw… 🎉 I want the same horsehair hatband You have…! How does it stay on when turned upside down between wears?
A good horsehair hatband should stay on by itself in most conditions. Some really well-made bands will have little retainers on the tassle side that tie the tassles back to the band. They keep it taught. You can make them with matching thread. Also you can take some matching thread and tie the horsehair hat band to the grosgrain underneath. I'm not a fan of gluing or stitching through the hat.
I wear my straw 6x open road every chance I get... I got my brothers one for their birthdays and now I'm considered everyone favorite lol!
They are great hats. Thats quite a gift.
thanks for the video. Is your sage open road a royal deluxe as well?
My pleasure. The Sage is also a Open Road Royal Deluxe. Thanks for watching.
Looks great! Awesome review.
Thank you!
Do you have a preference between Royal Deluxe and 6X? They are very different hats.
I originally wanted a 6X. It was more in line with the western felts I usually wear. The Royal Deluxe won me over. I feel it's higer quality and more comfortable.
Where did you get those cool hat bands?
Hi Anthony. The best handmade bands come from a vendor on Etsy called knotatail. The young lady makes some awesome stuff at a good price
Hey, Happy NY, I’m new to your channel, started buying some Stetsons , question, where can I get the pheasant feathers, thanks.
Thank sir. Happy New Year to you as well. Amazon is a great source for fearhers. Dirt cheap. Better quality than when I used to hunt. The best size is 6" to 9" for a fedora. 12" Turkey feathers are good for western hats.
@@azdesertdog thank you, I’m in AZ as well, Tucson area/Oro Valley
Great info - THANK YOU -- where do you get your bands at .
Thanks! I get my hat bands in a lot of different places. I usually have something particular in mind. A good place on Etsy is Knotatail she make some real nice bands.
Thank You
What color was your hat? Its a nice color?
The brownish Open Road was called pecan. The greenish Open Road was Sage. The Stratoliner was Silverbelly. Thank for watching!
Thanks, I ordered the Sage and its on the way. I have the other colors but not the Pecan. I personally prefer the Deluxe to the 6x. As for quality control its hit and miss. I had an open road that was stained and also had some band stitch issues. The sizing is sometimes a little big. Most of them were fine though. Good video!
Another Advert Click for the Desert dog! I hope I can help you afford more things that you like sir! lol
Hah! Thanks man.
Enjoyed the video. Hate to see issues with something, when you pay the kind of money you give for your hat. It looks great and RIDE SAFE
Thanks Henry.
Hello there 🤠 is that brown or walnut?
It is cognac. Thanks for watching.
Gotcha, thanks for quickly replying. I've been at a toss up between sage and walnut. I've got silver belly and cognac in straw. I stumbled across your video in search of a better image of walnut. Keep up the good work.
Nice little collection there.
Thanks!
Nice review. "grow·grayn" is the pronunciation.
Thanks
That right there is very helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you.
Stetson used to have higher Standards on their Quality Control now that their Line is owned by Hatco the quality just got lower or inconsistent. That's why so many Collectors are looking for vintage Fur Felt Hats. Stetson's Premier Open Crown is their very best Fur Felt besides their pure Beaver Felt($400.) I would send it back and get a different Hat they have lots of them. The darker One looked better on you. Stetson won't tell you about the quality of the Fur Felt now so it could be a blend of Rabbit and Wool mixed together and you would not know. X's don't really mean much Today that's why Collectors are going to indendent Hatmakers paying more Money yet,they get a Hat that's real and usually won't sit in the Closet everyday.
Thanks James. I have been looking into a couple of local hat makers as well. One in Wickenburg and one in Cave Creek.
Stetson is usually better than that on quality control. Hate to see anyone paying premium price and not getting a premium product. Stay safe
Seems like everything. Just got the KTM back aftet 4 months. I would stock pile consumables for your bikes. Most of the parts for my service and they parts the dealer wrecked were back ordered all the way to Austria.
@@azdesertdog yes sir it sure does seem like everything is getting high prices but offering low quality. stay safe
Stetson warehouse is in Colorado
Yep. Seems all the hats in the last couple years have come out of there.
Your could get you some wider brim hats and be perfectly fine.......your body type would match up.
Thanks for watching. I have several different brim widths
I have one in navy blue
That sounds like a great color. Thank you for watching.
That hat should have been
either sold as a " blemish "
OR better yet not sold at all ( to better the brand ) !
I'd be pissed to get a premium hat that looks like that hat !!!!
Thanks John. My next hat will be an Akubra Campdraft. It comes open crown. I can shape it. It has tougher western hat style felt and is somewhat weather resistant.
@@azdesertdog I can't seem to order a hat on line & expect it to fit ( I ordered an " angler " hat
from David Morgan hat Co. ... was told to order a little larger , ... it came , You guessed it , it came ...
a little LARGE ! )
I went in Person to a store that sells Stetson hats .
One line of hats marked 7 1/8 , we're all over the place . They ranged from too small , to ok , to too large to fit Me ! How can You order something like that on line !?
It’s a shame but quality on almost everything has deteriorated lately. Profit above quality.
It is crazy. Seems like everything is affected.
Nice video
Why you keep calling a Hamburg hat as Fedora?
This is not a Hamborg it is a western hat. A Hamborg is a dress hat with a rolled edge and a different crown. Hamborg with an O.
@@azdesertdog oh, thanks for correcting. I got its name only by listening, and I was under impression you Americans just butchering yet another European words :)
Nice Hat! I like the style. Good info.
But, Sadly, the quality of the today’s products seeming exemplifies America’s “new,” diminishing standards in product quality and pride of workmanship; though there is no price reduction.
It seems like everything is effected. That's why the KTM has been at the dealership for four months. The certified mechanic put the wrong fluid in the clutch.
@@azdesertdog certified in what? 🤬
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GRO-GRAIN
And I could be wrong but I believe the pin is a branding iron not a lassoing cowboy, just what I think I saw somewhere.
It's grosgrain ribbon. It's a lassoonig cowboy. It's been a logo since the 40s.
VIDEO IS TOO FAR
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