Corrections: 1. It's Henry Ford, not John Ford 2. This hat is a western felt, not a fedora (which would be a softer felt such as their Royal Deluxe line) Thank you to the viewers who offered these corrections. Feel free to suggest any other edits that should be clarified.
I finally took a chance and ordered the Open Road 6X in Silverbelly. I just received it today, and I must say I am absolutely thrilled with it! It looks even better than my Open Road 6X in Caribou. Thank you very much for all the valuable information!
I’ve been looking at getting an Open Road 6x and doing a little research on them before I purchase one. Your video was highly informative, well presented, and helpful. Thanks man!
Thank you so much for this extensive and thought out video! I was concerned when I purchased my 6x open road that the sizing would be off. I also happen to be a 7 3/8 and after watching this, and measuring my head again, my mind was definitely put at ease! It arrives tomorrow, I’m so excited!
Miguel Vargas glad you find them helpful! And I’m DEFINITELY gonna stick with this format. Part of the reason I started these videos was because I wanted longer, deeper content and for the most part couldn’t find enough of it👍🏽 There’s room for so much more out there, and I wanna do my small part.
I own a Open road royal Stetson in silver belly and Another Open road XXXX. Now they are available and 6X. Also I own a Open Rd., Royal deluxe in natural. My latest purchase is a stratoliner. I like both. If you buy a used open road off of eBay you can steam it and re-bash it like a stratoliner. I’ve seen photographs of these hats on a hat form.
My first open road was is silver belly 4x . It’s still looks great. Yesterday I just got a new open road. It is a royal deluxe in natural. It is a little darker than I expected. It definitely is a finer material. I think I’m going to buy another silver belly open road in 6X. I’ve seen a Open road hat that has been reshaped like a stratoliner . It looked good.
Hi Jeff, I'm having a hard time deciding between Natural color and Silverbelly color. I have seen neither in person. But I'm just afraid the Silverbelly will be too white for my taste. I prefer it to be a little grey. The Natural color is darker in the pictures which looks better to me, but I notice that the color does not seem uniform in the picture. Is that right?
@@QVL75 Silver belly is definitely very light but it is not white. If you want to light colored hat but not too light, I would go with a natural. The open road hat style is timeless and a good investment for your wardrobe. I prefer Silver Belly. But that sad I decided to buy both and now I realize I will probably buy the Caribou , and black or navy blue. If you look good in an open road then there’s no reason not to have two or three. Buy one now and budget for another one next fall. Just like a quality pair of boots if you take care of it it will last you for many many years. Pro tip. You can buy cedar chips on Amazon to put in your hat box when storing your hat. This will keep the moths out.
Glad to help! The video isn’t perfect, but there wasn’t anything like it when I was looking for my Open Road, so I figured I’d help others find what I didn’t have haha
I enjoy the Content, I'm on the Fence, was going to get a "open road" straw cognac, but they don't have my size, could wait but they have the "Silver belly", and I've been considering one. It looked good on, but thought it looked a little Cream. The light it's under does make a difference. I like the way that looks, kind of grey cream.
It’s a great color! And it goes with everything. Also, it is way easier to keep clean than you might think. It definitely does pick up some spots, but the hat powder repels a ton of grime that would otherwise stick to it.
I have a few hats worked by Kevin, he is a cool dude, also he is a fan of the band Tesla like me. I have a silver belly open road and a stratoliner, love them both.
Enjoying your channel.....another great hat resource is Optimo Hats in Chicago. Graham Thompson is the hat maker. Not really a cowboy hat maker but high quality hats.
Allen Sandusky oh that’s awesome! Thank you for that tip. So many great hat shops that I haven’t heard of. I’ll be sure to check them out. And of course, glad you’re enjoying the channel, Allen 👊🏽
Dude...well done! I’ve searched high and low, for a good understanding of “Silverbelly” from Stetson and adding a feel for sizing on the Open Road was a bonus; next on the list! I have a Stetson Bozeman, which I reshaped crown and brim (á la Outlaw Josey Wales)...my new western(ish) hat journey is intriguing to say the least. Rarely comment on videos...I ordered a Silverbelly Stratoliner yesterday and your video commentary put me at ease. :)
Jim Dorminy thanks for commenting, Jim! I’m so so glad the video helped you in some specific ways! That’s why I do these videos on things I enjoy. Enjoy the Stratoliner, and I think what you did with your Bozeman is amazing!
Great hat vid. I'm literally just getting into Fur and Wool Felt hats. Fascinating stuff, like there's people all for one and the other and it's been funny reading them on the forums. I'm more into (Toquilla Palm) straw fedoras myself, the higher-end kind. One from Anthony Peto (France), and one made in Montecristi, Ecuador (the real deal). Hope you do a hat series or something.
OFW Jam Sessions ah, straw! VERY cool. Especially that real Panama hat you have. I may get more into hats in the future, but just this one for the time being.
What is a modest hat you would reccomend for the sun instead of the open road? I'm looking at the stetson range 6x, but there's no photos online of regular people wearing them.
The Stetson Stratoliner is the go-to for that. Looks amazing on most people, has a smaller brim, and has the more palatable center punch front instead of the more polarizing western low cattlemen’s crease that the Open Road sports as its crown. The Strat comes in Panama straw in addition to the felt version, if you need more of a summer hat, but I live the felt and wear mine even in summer at times.
@@thevintagefuture6567 well I really like the way some of you RUclipsrs are sporting the Open Road, part Fedora, part western. But I wonder if maybe the range 6x is better for me, since I want some sun protection, for walking around town. I'll probably get one and then the other, if I like the whichever one I get first.
True silver belly is the belly of the beaver which is naturally that color. Companies try to imitate that color by dying it and using powder. A custom hat maker will use only the white or silver portion of the belly of the beaver for the true silver belly color.
Just a different color…I’m honestly not sure if it’s literally “natural” the way you describe. I used to have one in natural, but can’t remember. Call JK Hat Center, and they can answer your question. Or ask Kevin from JJ Hat Center on RUclips
Open Road is NOT a fedora. It is a western hat with a smaller brim. There is a protocol in cowboy hats for real western people, varying by geography, social status and age. The very first Stetsons had this size of brim because they are less likely to get blown off your head. Montana cowboys had small brims initially. Then brims got bigger. Buckaroos in Nevada still have huge brims and flat crowns. As a general rule, older southern punchers in Texas (look it up) revert to an Open Road as they become more distinguished. Same with law enforcement, judges, politicians. A smaller brim rides better in a patrol car or most vehicles; easier to get in and out of. Always silverbelly. Good guys wear light hats, unless they have a big brimmed hat, then you want black. Big brimmed cowboy hats in black are also standard for older gents. Stetson’s El Presidente is standard for big bosses who prefer a larger brimmed hat.
steve robertson ah! Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the post. The regular Open Road IS a fedora, but not the 6x version that I have- you’re right about that. I’ll change the title of the video and clarify in the description. The video as a whole is still useful to people considering buying the hat and not knowing details of it, but I definitely should have been more accurate on this particular detail and differentiation. Thanks for stopping in👍🏽
Steve Robertson: I'm not saying this to be a smart ### but out of sincerity: you seem to know more than the average Joe about this stuff and not many RUclipsrs I've seen have that much knowledge on western hat history, I'd encourage you to do a comprehensive video on this subject!
Man, if my open road didn't get soaked right through Id say this hat ain't nothing but a over stiffened dress hat. I wouldn't consider it a true western unless it holds. I'd say it's more of western cross over.
@@rodeocool Only pure beaver hats can stand up to weather. Only the 100x Open Road is beaver. (I wear one.) The 6x is a fashion accessory. But it doesn’t cost $900 either, like a real working cowboy hat.
@@thevintagefuture6567 Are you sure there are no dye color versions of the Open Road 6X? I just saw on Stetson official website this same hat in 5 different colors (caribou, black, chocolate, fawn, and silverbelly). stetson.com/collections/all/products/open-road-6x-cowboy-hat-fawn
Gordon Pace LOL Thanks for pointing that out! Haha- I actually do know that, but I made a brain fart and never caught it in editing. Thanks 👊🏽 Gotta keep those historical facts straight
I've been doing my own Silverbelly research and apparently a it's not good to use baby powder as it will clump up if the hat gets wet! Just wanted to give you a heads up. Bickmore sells a cleaner plus powder that will work though. Give that a go if you ever need to responder your hat!
not being a hat guy myself, i learned a TON from this video. that hat totally suits you. is that you playing guitar at the end of the video there? sounds incredible. as always, amazing insights my friend, keep these videos rolling!!!!
aerosurferlv glad you liked the review! That’s literally ALL I know about hats, in one video. Don’t ask questions cuz I got nothin else:) Jk....and the guitar isn’t me, though I will start featuring my music soon.
I ordered a Carson online, and I have a question -- I measured my head and came up with 22” exactly, so I ended up settling for for a 6 7/8 hat since that was the biggest size I could find online, since it seems they don't mass produce the Carson anymore? I could only find one seller on eBay, and then another one on some store's website. So my question is, is 6 7/8 gonna feel tight on me, and will I need to attempt stretching it?
The Carson is an awesome hat I have a couple of them. Mine has the cattleman crease like the open road. I believe that the Carson isn’t as tight as the open road and you should be ok. You can put a hat stretcher in it but when you sweat on it the leather sweat band conforms to your head and let it dry naturally. What looks awesome on a Carson is if you take it to someone with a trimmer and trim the brim down to 3 inches because it’s bigger than an open road but smaller than a cowboy hat and it’s very much custom to you
You didn't say John Ford created the auto. You said he created it as we know it. It brought it to the masses so you were correct except for the John instead of Henry thing.
The Official Jhoff0816 wow! What an endorsement! The fact that you do have many hats but love the Open Road says a ton; I just have this one hat and have nothing to compare it to. And yeah, silverbelly not only looks amazing, but I’ve been surprised how versatile it is.
It handles the rain fine. It’s dense enough to keep the water out. But it’s not good for the hat. It won’t destroy it, but it will mess up the brim and crown shape a little. A little drizzle is fine, but not more than that. Better to use this in dry weather and buy an all-weather hat for downpours.
Wrong , the open road is a western cowboy hat , the Royal Deluxe on the other hand is a fedora hat . The difference is on the felt , the fedora is softer .
@@josehmoreno7685 oh I see! Yeah, I like it better this way. I feel like it looks funny when the hat is perched up high on someone’s head. But who knows, maybe the look you’re describing will grow on me. Thanks!
@@josehmoreno7685 thanks! I appreciate the input and the kind words! I’ve learned so much from people who have a different perspective than mine. I will try on some other hats next time I buy a hat and see if I like the fit your described. Thanks! 🙏🏽
Corrections:
1. It's Henry Ford, not John Ford
2. This hat is a western felt, not a fedora (which would be a softer felt such as their Royal Deluxe line)
Thank you to the viewers who offered these corrections. Feel free to suggest any other edits that should be clarified.
I finally took a chance and ordered the Open Road 6X in Silverbelly. I just received it today, and I must say I am absolutely thrilled with it! It looks even better than my Open Road 6X in Caribou. Thank you very much for all the valuable information!
So glad that helped! Enjoy the awesome hats 🙌🏽🙏🏽
I’ve been looking at getting an Open Road 6x and doing a little research on them before I purchase one. Your video was highly informative, well presented, and helpful. Thanks man!
lthumser you’re quite welcome! I’m just trying to put out content that wasn’t out there when I was looking😆 Thanks for stopping by 👍🏽
Thank you so much for this extensive and thought out video! I was concerned when I purchased my 6x open road that the sizing would be off. I also happen to be a 7 3/8 and after watching this, and measuring my head again, my mind was definitely put at ease! It arrives tomorrow, I’m so excited!
So glad this helped!! Enjoy the awesome hat!!
You make great videos. Love how long they are and informative. Hope you stick with this format.
Miguel Vargas glad you find them helpful! And I’m DEFINITELY gonna stick with this format. Part of the reason I started these videos was because I wanted longer, deeper content and for the most part couldn’t find enough of it👍🏽 There’s room for so much more out there, and I wanna do my small part.
Vid deserves a 'Thumbs up' just for the "F Troop" reference alone. Thanks!
Anders Tietz haha 😆 That’s great! Most people don’t know what that is.
I still kinda remember the theme song
Great review - I own the same Open Road 6x Silverbelly and still learned a lot from this. Thanks!
Enjoy the hat! Glad the review helped some!
Wow, you are so awesome! I’m just getting into more expensive hats mainly Stetson hats and learned so much from watching your RUclips video.
Glad it helped!
Great video! I love the Open Road! I have a Royal Deluxe in SILVERBELLY and a 6X in Fawn
This hat reminds me of my Grandfather Ralph and Uncle Art. I am leaning toward this as my first real hat.
Excellent review. Definitely helped me understand silver belly. 7 3/8 is my size too.
Glad you found that helpful! Size buddies 🙌🏽🍻
I own a Open road royal Stetson in silver belly and Another Open road XXXX. Now they are available and 6X. Also I own a Open Rd., Royal deluxe in natural. My latest purchase is a stratoliner. I like both. If you buy a used open road off of eBay you can steam it and re-bash it like a stratoliner. I’ve seen photographs of these hats on a hat form.
This is all great info! Thanks for that 👍🏽 I kinda wanna try the Open Road mod now haha
My first open road was is silver belly 4x . It’s still looks great. Yesterday I just got a new open road. It is a royal deluxe in natural. It is a little darker than I expected. It definitely is a finer material. I think I’m going to buy another silver belly open road in 6X. I’ve seen a Open road hat that has been reshaped like a stratoliner . It looked good.
Oh wow the Royal Deluxe is nice; much softer. A true fedora, whereas this one (6x) is more of a western felt. Enjoy!!
Hi Jeff, I'm having a hard time deciding between Natural color and Silverbelly color. I have seen neither in person. But I'm just afraid the Silverbelly will be too white for my taste. I prefer it to be a little grey. The Natural color is darker in the pictures which looks better to me, but I notice that the color does not seem uniform in the picture. Is that right?
@@QVL75 Silver belly is definitely very light but it is not white. If you want to light colored hat but not too light, I would go with a natural. The open road hat style is timeless and a good investment for your wardrobe. I prefer Silver Belly. But that sad I decided to buy both and now I realize I will probably buy the Caribou , and black or navy blue. If you look good in an open road then there’s no reason not to have two or three. Buy one now and budget for another one next fall. Just like a quality pair of boots if you take care of it it will last you for many many years. Pro tip. You can buy cedar chips on Amazon to put in your hat box when storing your hat. This will keep the moths out.
Great review!
Thank you for the shoutout!
CJ Cook hey! Getting a comment from you is an honor! Big fan 👊🏽 I love your reviews and your style.
@@thevintagefuture6567 Thank you!
Great informative vid man! Been looking for a explanation of silverbelly in the 6X instead of the Royal Deluxe.
Glad to help! The video isn’t perfect, but there wasn’t anything like it when I was looking for my Open Road, so I figured I’d help others find what I didn’t have haha
Great breakfown my bro. I think i might sweat too much for the silver belly haha. Im diggin your style dude.
I think I sweat too much for it too, but I wear it anyways hahaha - thanks!
The nub in back of the skull is called the Occipital Bun.
Thanks for that!
I enjoy the Content, I'm on the Fence, was going to get a "open road" straw cognac, but they don't have my size, could wait but they have the "Silver belly", and I've been considering one. It looked good on, but thought it looked a little Cream. The light it's under does make a difference. I like the way that looks, kind of grey cream.
It’s a great color! And it goes with everything. Also, it is way easier to keep clean than you might think. It definitely does pick up some spots, but the hat powder repels a ton of grime that would otherwise stick to it.
Kevin is the man!
I have a few hats worked by Kevin, he is a cool dude, also he is a fan of the band Tesla like me. I have a silver belly open road and a stratoliner, love them both.
Cool! I gotta check out Tesla I guess:) Thanks for watching. And enjoy those hats, my friend! Blessings on you 🙏🏽
Ever since i watched Joe Pickett i wanted a felt open road! i have the straw version and love it.
Just bought my Stetson Open Road 6X off ebay for $150, hopefully get it 4-7 days. I'm excited :)
Congratulations! Should be awesome! Lemme know how it goes 🙌🏽👍🏽
Ive been to the factory in Garland and i go over to the store sometimes
So cool!!
Enjoying your channel.....another great hat resource is Optimo Hats in Chicago. Graham Thompson is the hat maker. Not really a cowboy hat maker but high quality hats.
Allen Sandusky oh that’s awesome! Thank you for that tip. So many great hat shops that I haven’t heard of. I’ll be sure to check them out. And of course, glad you’re enjoying the channel, Allen 👊🏽
I have an Open Road made in the 60's. Cool hat
Dude...well done! I’ve searched high and low, for a good understanding of “Silverbelly” from Stetson and adding a feel for sizing on the Open Road was a bonus; next on the list!
I have a Stetson Bozeman, which I reshaped crown and brim (á la Outlaw Josey Wales)...my new western(ish) hat journey is intriguing to say the least.
Rarely comment on videos...I ordered a Silverbelly Stratoliner yesterday and your video commentary put me at ease. :)
Jim Dorminy thanks for commenting, Jim! I’m so so glad the video helped you in some specific ways! That’s why I do these videos on things I enjoy. Enjoy the Stratoliner, and I think what you did with your Bozeman is amazing!
Thanks for the review. Is it too hot for summer wear it in summer? I'm glad you showed how much it shades the face under the sun.
I wear it in 104 degree weather….but I think I’m an oddball 😂 Because it’s fit, it breathes a bit I would think; don’t know for sure though
👍ordered Silverbelly 6x and the toasted vented openroad.
Nice! 🙌🏽 Enjoy!
Great hat vid. I'm literally just getting into Fur and Wool Felt hats. Fascinating stuff, like there's people all for one and the other and it's been funny reading them on the forums. I'm more into (Toquilla Palm) straw fedoras myself, the higher-end kind. One from Anthony Peto (France), and one made in Montecristi, Ecuador (the real deal).
Hope you do a hat series or something.
OFW Jam Sessions ah, straw! VERY cool. Especially that real Panama hat you have. I may get more into hats in the future, but just this one for the time being.
@@thevintagefuture6567 , just saw Stetson has a Tri City Wide and Flat Brim. I'm diggin the silverbelly. What a beauty!
OFW Jam Sessions oh man!! Those flat brim hats look SHARP 🔪 😎 Right on!
Now that’s a review!!
What is a modest hat you would reccomend for the sun instead of the open road? I'm looking at the stetson range 6x, but there's no photos online of regular people wearing them.
The Stetson Stratoliner is the go-to for that. Looks amazing on most people, has a smaller brim, and has the more palatable center punch front instead of the more polarizing western low cattlemen’s crease that the Open Road sports as its crown. The Strat comes in Panama straw in addition to the felt version, if you need more of a summer hat, but I live the felt and wear mine even in summer at times.
@@thevintagefuture6567 well I really like the way some of you RUclipsrs are sporting the Open Road, part Fedora, part western. But I wonder if maybe the range 6x is better for me, since I want some sun protection, for walking around town. I'll probably get one and then the other, if I like the whichever one I get first.
True silver belly is the belly of the beaver which is naturally that color. Companies try to imitate that color by dying it and using powder. A custom hat maker will use only the white or silver portion of the belly of the beaver for the true silver belly color.
Thanks for adding this! Yeah, this one I have is definitely not all beaver, so lots of powder involved haha
@@thevintagefuture6567 Its still really a nice hat. Great review as well.
The Open Road Royale Deluxe is offered in a color called Natural. Is that like the Silverbelly without the powder?
Just a different color…I’m honestly not sure if it’s literally “natural” the way you describe. I used to have one in natural, but can’t remember. Call JK Hat Center, and they can answer your question. Or ask Kevin from JJ Hat Center on RUclips
Open Road is NOT a fedora. It is a western hat with a smaller brim. There is a protocol in cowboy hats for real western people, varying by geography, social status and age. The very first Stetsons had this size of brim because they are less likely to get blown off your head. Montana cowboys had small brims initially. Then brims got bigger. Buckaroos in Nevada still have huge brims and flat crowns. As a general rule, older southern punchers in Texas (look it up) revert to an Open Road as they become more distinguished. Same with law enforcement, judges, politicians. A smaller brim rides better in a patrol car or most vehicles; easier to get in and out of. Always silverbelly. Good guys wear light hats, unless they have a big brimmed hat, then you want black. Big brimmed cowboy hats in black are also standard for older gents. Stetson’s El Presidente is standard for big bosses who prefer a larger brimmed hat.
steve robertson ah! Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the post. The regular Open Road IS a fedora, but not the 6x version that I have- you’re right about that. I’ll change the title of the video and clarify in the description. The video as a whole is still useful to people considering buying the hat and not knowing details of it, but I definitely should have been more accurate on this particular detail and differentiation. Thanks for stopping in👍🏽
Steve Robertson: I'm not saying this to be a smart ### but out of sincerity: you seem to know more than the average Joe about this stuff and not many RUclipsrs I've seen have that much knowledge on western hat history, I'd encourage you to do a comprehensive video on this subject!
Man, if my open road didn't get soaked right through Id say this hat ain't nothing but a over stiffened dress hat. I wouldn't consider it a true western unless it holds. I'd say it's more of western cross over.
@@rodeocool Only pure beaver hats can stand up to weather. Only the 100x Open Road is beaver. (I wear one.) The 6x is a fashion accessory. But it doesn’t cost $900 either, like a real working cowboy hat.
@@Brown1286 I live and work in Montana, am an older guy, and I’ve consulted on western movies for supplying cowboy hats.
Is there a version of this hat that uses dyes and not powder on the felt?
No. But you don't notice the powder to be honest
@@thevintagefuture6567 Are you sure there are no dye color versions of the Open Road 6X? I just saw on Stetson official website this same hat in 5 different colors (caribou, black, chocolate, fawn, and silverbelly).
stetson.com/collections/all/products/open-road-6x-cowboy-hat-fawn
@@QVL75 I meant only that the silverbelly color isn’t dyed the same way the other colors are. It’s mostly powder.
@@thevintagefuture6567 I see. Thanks for clarifying!
Factoid * Henry Ford was the car guy..John Ford made movies, some starring John Wayne. You mentioned John Ford being the car maker.
Gordon Pace LOL Thanks for pointing that out! Haha- I actually do know that, but I made a brain fart and never caught it in editing. Thanks 👊🏽 Gotta keep those historical facts straight
How do you clean it, my man?
I just brush mine with a hat brush, so I’m probably the wrong person to ask haha
I've been doing my own Silverbelly research and apparently a it's not good to use baby powder as it will clump up if the hat gets wet! Just wanted to give you a heads up. Bickmore sells a cleaner plus powder that will work though. Give that a go if you ever need to responder your hat!
Miguel Vargas thank you! I appreciate that. I’ll make sure and look for the right powder when the time comes👍🏽
What brand is your watch? Is amazing!
Thanks! It's just a Fossil haha - a special edition that came out like 7 years ago
Where did you get the leather strip? Or did you do it at home?
I did it at home
Very well done review. ..thx!
I'm enjoying the channel. Thanks. Where's the cardigan from at the end?
Joseph Hicks Dehen 1920. There’s several vendors, but this one was purchased at Division Road. 🙏🏽
not being a hat guy myself, i learned a TON from this video. that hat totally suits you. is that you playing guitar at the end of the video there? sounds incredible. as always, amazing insights my friend, keep these videos rolling!!!!
aerosurferlv glad you liked the review! That’s literally ALL I know about hats, in one video. Don’t ask questions cuz I got nothin else:) Jk....and the guitar isn’t me, though I will start featuring my music soon.
Great review!
I ordered a Carson online, and I have a question -- I measured my head and came up with 22” exactly, so I ended up settling for for a 6 7/8 hat since that was the biggest size I could find online, since it seems they don't mass produce the Carson anymore? I could only find one seller on eBay, and then another one on some store's website. So my question is, is 6 7/8 gonna feel tight on me, and will I need to attempt stretching it?
The Carson is an awesome hat I have a couple of them. Mine has the cattleman crease like the open road. I believe that the Carson isn’t as tight as the open road and you should be ok. You can put a hat stretcher in it but when you sweat on it the leather sweat band conforms to your head and let it dry naturally. What looks awesome on a Carson is if you take it to someone with a trimmer and trim the brim down to 3 inches because it’s bigger than an open road but smaller than a cowboy hat and it’s very much custom to you
I’m not sure if that fits. I’m bad with the sizing conversion. Cm is better
This was amazing! You answered all my questions 🙏🏼
So glad it helped! I just try to put out info that was hard to get when I was searching
Very informative!
Glad it helped!! 🙌🏽
Is the best hat ever
John Ford created the automobile?
Henry:) Brain fart 😆
Ford didn't creat the automobile. Henry Ford created the way to produce a mass production automobile.
@@terryseamanster3856 thanks for the clarification! Accuracy is important. Wish I hadn’t have made that brain slip during the video.
You didn't say John Ford created the auto. You said he created it as we know it. It brought it to the masses so you were correct except for the John instead of Henry thing.
I own many Stetson hats, western and dress fedora. My Open Roads are my absolute favorite and my favorite color happens to be Silverbelly in any hat.
The Official Jhoff0816 wow! What an endorsement! The fact that you do have many hats but love the Open Road says a ton; I just have this one hat and have nothing to compare it to. And yeah, silverbelly not only looks amazing, but I’ve been surprised how versatile it is.
@@thevintagefuture6567 I enjoyed your video very much. You seem to be a boot guy where I am a hat guy. Warning on the hats though, they are addicting!
The Official Jhoff0816 glad you’re enjoyed the video. And yeah hats do seem addicting 😂😂😂 I’m already looking at Stratoliners again! Haha
One 2 mini Ranch was the lowest price I could find for the Stetson Open Road 6x
Sir you look handsome with that hat . from a straight Texas hombre. You look bad ass 👍👍👍👍👍
How Does it Do in The Rain?
It handles the rain fine. It’s dense enough to keep the water out. But it’s not good for the hat. It won’t destroy it, but it will mess up the brim and crown shape a little. A little drizzle is fine, but not more than that. Better to use this in dry weather and buy an all-weather hat for downpours.
Nice i just buy mine in el paso texas last mont
John Ford made Western movies, Henry Ford made automobiles
Matt Drenkow thanks! Yeah I know, I had a brain fart while filming😆 Whoops. I appreciate you pointing that out though.
Wrong , the open road is a western cowboy hat , the Royal Deluxe on the other hand is a fedora hat . The difference is on the felt , the fedora is softer .
Thanks for this correction! I'll see if I can pin it!
Your welcome,
It has to be good, Raylan Givens wore one.
😂 so good! And so true lol
Anything 3x & below is considered wool
My Silverbelly Open Road 6x hat is on order!
jbarry39 so cool!!
So is mine. From what I see can't hardly wait.let U know whatever.
If your caught out on a long walk on a drizzly day, water will eventually soak through a modern open road
It's not a western felt ): it's just a over stiffened dress hat.
Adds character
🤠
Amigo I think that nice hat is a little bit big for you!
Thanks for the opinion! What part is big? The band size? The crown? The brim?
The band size, the hat looks to way low on you, I have a couple open road different color, it looks better wearing bit higher, my personal opinion!
@@josehmoreno7685 oh I see! Yeah, I like it better this way. I feel like it looks funny when the hat is perched up high on someone’s head. But who knows, maybe the look you’re describing will grow on me. Thanks!
It's a nice locking hat no matter how you wear it,very elegant locking with a clean cut,werever makes you happy amigo that's a fact!
@@josehmoreno7685 thanks! I appreciate the input and the kind words! I’ve learned so much from people who have a different perspective than mine. I will try on some other hats next time I buy a hat and see if I like the fit your described. Thanks! 🙏🏽
I got it in silverbelli and cognac
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Yeah brain fart 😄
@@thevintagefuture6567 content is good. Like the measurements portion of the video. Great info on that subject.
Thank you! 🙏🏽
The open road stetson looks good on slim people or people with Long face but on round face it's better a bigger hat
Good point!
Why does every dude wear it the same way. They all look like LBJ 😂. Bring down the brim and you’ll be apart from the mundane pack
Hey, I drive a Camry 🤷🏽♂️😂
I know the pin is the founders name but what is the shape? It looks like a key?
As far as I can tell, it’s supposed to be a branding iron, like for cattle. A mini one 😂