Thread: Stetson Open Road

Originally Posted by MisterClean

Roy, is this the thread you were looking for?

Yes it is my friend! Thank you :

I am actively shopping for a "Gus" "Lonesome Dove" or a "Tom Mix" crease, just haven't found the exact one I want yet

Thinking Tan or Brown

something like this maybe

Resistol for me 4x Beaver......People have no idea that the high end hats are felted with Beaver fur.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I am actively shopping for a "Gus" "Lonesome Dove" or a "Tom Mix" crease, just haven't found the exact one I want yet

Thinking Tan or Brown

something like this maybe

Glen,
This is me, about 1991/92. The hat was made by an Australian company called Akubra. They are still in business.

Originally Posted by MisterClean

Glen,
This is me, about 1991/92. The hat was made by an Australian company called Akubra. They are still in business.

Love to see you 'In the groove' my friend!

I hope this is the correct link to the hats.

https://www.akubra.com.au/

Oh nice, this thread is perfect for me

Here's what I ordered today:




It is a Stetson Biscoe.
I might be regretting this whole idea of wearing a Stetson, seeing as I'm bald as a cue-ball.
Haven't seen a lot of bald men sport a hat like this with style.
Ah well, I'm old now, so who cares what others think

Gents when you buy a nice hat don't get stuck on the exact shape of it in the pictures. As long as it is close you can make it yours. If you get it in a brick and mortar they sometimes shape them for you but this process is not hard. When new you are going to add the little details that make it you. A little steam goes a long way and you can easily do this at home. A hat is better too big because you can shim the inside. I do this due to my hair length varies and I ride horses. I have a couple hats that fit perfect without all that but for a hat to fit me it goes like this. I put it on and it sits on my head exposing my eyes more and is for general wearing. IF I am working I might pull it down a little so it stays on if I bend over to pick something up. If I am on a horse and running or the wind comes up I can pull it down more and it ain't coming off for nuthin'. This can cause a headache so when I get out of the wind or whatever a simple push up the forehead and it's adjusted for normal. This all may not be important to you but if you wear your hat all the time it might be. Know your size before you buy and by online at western wear stores. The choices are endless. You should also learn the differences in XXX and XXXXX :<0)

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I am actively shopping for a "Gus" "Lonesome Dove" or a "Tom Mix" crease, just haven't found the exact one I want yet

Thinking Tan or Brown

something like this maybe

I have a Resistol, that very hat (Tom Mix) in navy blue.

You need a fat head to pull it off well.

I have a thing for felt hats also.



Akubra



Royal Stetson Long Oval Made in Canada



Old XXXXX beater from Bullrider Western Wear

Bob

I have an Akubra I bought many years ago. They use Rabbit fur instead of beaver.

In this part of the country no one wears these hats in the summer. We go straw during the summer months. The main outfits make straw in the same weights as beaver.