Nice review! Well done. Concise and to the point. No BS. Thanks! I might suggest that if you want that Royal Deluxe to maintain its shape, it is best not to hold it by the crown when you handle it. But it's your lid so you do you.
I tend to handle it like a baby normally. I had to be a little “rough” in the video, as you can imagine. It’s sitting nice and gently in the box now though!
Bought my 1st stetson in 6x caribou open road just like the ones you have. Deluxe is a bit more on price, to where the 6x is stiffer is a work hat/dress. I went with the 6x because it will age to become flexible and hold that great look.. must say it continues after buying just one stetson.. ended up buying the Yancy(phantom Grey) the Los Alamos (straw) the Markham fedora (crushable wool,black) and most likely will buy more. The whippet and stratoliner for casual dress on my dates with the wife and family. Awesome set of hats for all the seasons!
Great video. Just bought my first Open Road, a 6X Silverbelly. Love the Caribou color. I wish insaw this video first because i feel that the Royal Deluxe may be the way to go for me.
Great way to word it! Both versions of the Open Road are mostly considered more of a "dress hat" now, but the Royal Deluxe would be closer to a fedora, smooth comfortable and soft. The 6x is more like a western hat, little stiffer but will hold up better in the elements as you put it. By the way the Oval refers to the oval shape, there is R or regular oval and L which is Long oval. Size can be affected depending the the shape of your head.
I have that same hat. I also have a couple 6x Open roads. I like the Deluxe better. It’s a softer hat and feels lighter. It just seems to fit better. Great review!
The Stetson Open Road is so stylish because it's short, concise and neat. It has a very sharp, clean look, as opposed to the big, wavy cowboy hats which I think are too sprawled out and messy looking. A good, classic "Trooper hat" like a Stetson Open Road makes for a very handsome, clean-cut look.
The 6x holds its shape longer, but takes longer to brake in. It’s also slightly more expensive, and was told it has little more beaver fur, which why it repels rain better.
You helped me decide which hat to get , it’s my first open road hat I’ve been wearing stetson Cowboy hats for the past 28 years due to a band I play in , but I have decided to get the deluxe a more relaxed feel and my head is between a 7 and a 6 7/8 so I think it will work out better not to mention that I like the leather band better than the black band.
I bought the open road in caribou Grey, then the Los Alamos straw for summers, the Yancy Gamblers flat brim in phantom Grey, then last a wool fedora, the Markham in jet black. Got my head covered for all seasons now and have that stetson confidence they say happens when underneath one.. live now in west state Colorado and all hats worn with the country flare in our state.
I’m looking to purchase an open road, and I’m leaning toward the royal deluxe. But I want to wear it with the brim down, like a fedora. Do you know if that’s possible with the royal deluxe? Thanks!
The distinction between Stetson's rabbit and beaver fur felts is the more beaver content the more water resistant the hat becomes. Also beaver felts can be made thinner than rabbit only felts. But except for select expensive models, most modern Stetson hats don't contain any beaver, they are all rabbit. That is good because I collect vintage Stetson hats from the 1950s which were made from beavers that died over 60 years ago. But I don't want today's beavers killed for my hats, so I wouldn't buy a new hat today that contains beaver. The main difference between the hats in this video is Stetson added more of their stiffener chemicals to the 6X Open Road than the Royal Deluxe during the manufacturing process.
As long as you don’t wipe out the beavers, which we are never going to do, I say harvest beavers as well as rabbits. Rabbits are not any less or more expendable than beavers. Animals can serve our needs. We just need to manage the harvest.
@@sheldonberg125 Actually, beavers are an important part of the ecosystem because of the dams they construct. I saw a documentary about ranchers whose land was dried out and couldn't support their cattle. Researchers concluded it was due to earlier generations killing all the beavers. So they reintroduced beavers and that captured the water so that it has come back, including other wild animals. Rabbits can't do that.
@@drwisdom1 I think y’all are both talking about the same thing, that’s what the first guy means with “manage the harvest”, i.e. don’t overdo it and damage the ecosystem
@@glassmw9823 Sounds good, but I don't want any living beavers killed to make my hats. First off, beaver hats are way too expensive today. But more importantly, there is no benefit of beaver because I never wear my felt hats in the rain. I have rain hats for when it is raining. Back in the old days hats were inexpensive and people took mass transportation because they didn't have cars, so they went through a lot of hats. The ones that weren't used in the rain can still be like new 100 years later.
@@drwisdom1 that’s fine and dandy, but it sounds like you’re killing an animal one way or another for your hat if you’re getting one of these, it’s either a rabbit or a beaver 🤷♂️
You have the best comparison vid on "6x, vs royal deluxe" that I have found. I want to buy one. 30 yrs ago, I regularly wore cowboy hats. I wish to get back in that style, however, more nights out, than working today. My dilemma, like yours between 7 and 7 1/8, Iam a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2. I wish to wear up, or down but prefer a hardier hat. Will the 6x snap up or down if the 7.5 is on the bigger side? Or should I 7 3/8 a royal drluxe?
The regular open road is very stiff, and it would be difficult to shape without steaming it. The royal deluxe you can shape the brim, but lose the rigidity of the regular deluxe.
I think the Akubra Campdraft is better. It's the exact same dimensions, nicer felt and less stiff than the cardboard feel of the thin 6x. Also comes open crown, usually in stock and half the price.
yooo! so here’s a story :) this happened yesterday and today! i work for a concert venue in Houston, Tx and an artist named Stephen Sanchez performed an outdoor show yesterday. Sold Out show! it rained and it was cold, but that didn’t stop Stephen Sanchez from wearing a snazzy cowboy while he performed, and he bought it specifically because he was performing in Tx. today i had to back to work to clean up and set up for a private event. and well, i found the hat’s box. it had the plastic and the foam. it was a a black Stetson Open Road Royal Deluxe size 7. it looked soooo amazing, so i had to find out! and well, i’m here now :) but i can’t afford it. thank you still! just in case i “treat yo’ self” one day 🤙🏼 yeehaw
Oval R is ""Round Oval" rather than Oval L which is "Long Oval". Long Oval is a longer oval shape, compared to the rounder oval shape. Traditional cowboy hats are available in both.
6x is 100% rabbit fur. The difference is the density (weight) of the fur/body. Dress weight are less dense and use less fur. It makes them thinner and softer, and also makes it cheaper to add beaver to.
@@waterhead1359 maybe so, wasn’t spun up really. I live in the Texas panhandle where cowboys are everywhere. Not likely you will see those guys wearing one. I love mine. Thanks
Yeah all great but Stetson is it so hard to get these hats to Stetson Europe. Well I guess yea. Since there are literally none of these hats available. Wish I could get an open road. Next time I’m in America lol buy one for sure. Once they let un jabbed tourists in.
Back in the day, Akubra used to make 'the Open Road' hats under licence for Stetson for the Down Under market. Today, their 'Campdraft' is the equivalent of the 'Open Road.'
99.9% of video about hats, the content creators, had they first watched the video themselves and see how they look, I seriously doubt they would upload it.
I have the softer one and I love it.
Nice review! Well done. Concise and to the point. No BS. Thanks! I might suggest that if you want that Royal Deluxe to maintain its shape, it is best not to hold it by the crown when you handle it. But it's your lid so you do you.
I tend to handle it like a baby normally. I had to be a little “rough” in the video, as you can imagine. It’s sitting nice and gently in the box now though!
Fake news!
Glad to see you back to making videos
Agreed. Glad I found this. I'll check out his other videos now
Love the Open Road Stetson hats. I went out and bought me 2 Stetsons, one in the Carabu 6x and one in the Royal Deluxe Sage Green, there great !!!!
Bought my 1st stetson in 6x caribou open road just like the ones you have. Deluxe is a bit more on price, to where the 6x is stiffer is a work hat/dress. I went with the 6x because it will age to become flexible and hold that great look.. must say it continues after buying just one stetson.. ended up buying the Yancy(phantom Grey) the Los Alamos (straw) the Markham fedora (crushable wool,black) and most likely will buy more. The whippet and stratoliner for casual dress on my dates with the wife and family. Awesome set of hats for all the seasons!
Just came across your channel. Awesome video bud, hope you keep it up.
Great video. Just bought my first Open Road, a 6X Silverbelly. Love the Caribou color. I wish insaw this video first because i feel that the Royal Deluxe may be the way to go for me.
Great way to word it! Both versions of the Open Road are mostly considered more of a "dress hat" now, but the Royal Deluxe would be closer to a fedora, smooth comfortable and soft. The 6x is more like a western hat, little stiffer but will hold up better in the elements as you put it. By the way the Oval refers to the oval shape, there is R or regular oval and L which is Long oval. Size can be affected depending the the shape of your head.
Good looking out on the Oval. I realized as soon as I looked at the box, that’s one thing I must have not learned yet.
I have that same hat. I also have a couple 6x Open roads. I like the Deluxe better. It’s a softer hat and feels lighter. It just seems to fit better. Great review!
Best video review, on these two hats
Great video. I have the 6x and love it. But I have yet to try in the Royal deluxe. I definitely prefer the brown leather on the interior
Looks nice , just because of that I’m getting the deluxe
The Stetson Open Road is so stylish because it's short, concise and neat. It has a very sharp, clean look, as opposed to the big, wavy cowboy hats which I think are too sprawled out and messy looking. A good, classic "Trooper hat" like a Stetson Open Road makes for a very handsome, clean-cut look.
The 6x holds its shape longer, but takes longer to brake in. It’s also slightly more expensive, and was told it has little more beaver fur, which why it repels rain better.
I own both and personally prefer the 6x but the 10x straw version is my favorite open road.
are they black or gray color?
I can’t tell if you’re calling it the “world deluxe “ or “royal deluxe”? I know it’s called the “Royal Deluxe” because that’s the hat I bought.
You helped me decide which hat to get , it’s my first open road hat I’ve been wearing stetson Cowboy hats for the past 28 years due to a band I play in , but I have decided to get the deluxe a more relaxed feel and my head is between a 7 and a 6 7/8 so I think it will work out better not to mention that I like the leather band better than the black band.
I bought the open road in caribou Grey, then the Los Alamos straw for summers, the Yancy Gamblers flat brim in phantom Grey, then last a wool fedora, the Markham in jet black. Got my head covered for all seasons now and have that stetson confidence they say happens when underneath one.. live now in west state Colorado and all hats worn with the country flare in our state.
6x is “western felt” whereas the Royal Deluxe is the same type of felt used in dressier hats like the Whippet , Stratoliner, etc.
I got the 6x it is a tad bit tight but i think it will break in over time
WE THE PEOPLE . I like the royal deluxe better, good comparison
What color is are the hats?
I’m looking to purchase an open road, and I’m leaning toward the royal deluxe. But I want to wear it with the brim down, like a fedora. Do you know if that’s possible with the royal deluxe? Thanks!
What would you recommend for me I'm between a 7-7/18
The distinction between Stetson's rabbit and beaver fur felts is the more beaver content the more water resistant the hat becomes. Also beaver felts can be made thinner than rabbit only felts. But except for select expensive models, most modern Stetson hats don't contain any beaver, they are all rabbit. That is good because I collect vintage Stetson hats from the 1950s which were made from beavers that died over 60 years ago. But I don't want today's beavers killed for my hats, so I wouldn't buy a new hat today that contains beaver. The main difference between the hats in this video is Stetson added more of their stiffener chemicals to the 6X Open Road than the Royal Deluxe during the manufacturing process.
As long as you don’t wipe out the beavers, which we are never going to do, I say harvest beavers as well as rabbits. Rabbits are not any less or more expendable than beavers. Animals can serve our needs. We just need to manage the harvest.
@@sheldonberg125 Actually, beavers are an important part of the ecosystem because of the dams they construct. I saw a documentary about ranchers whose land was dried out and couldn't support their cattle. Researchers concluded it was due to earlier generations killing all the beavers. So they reintroduced beavers and that captured the water so that it has come back, including other wild animals. Rabbits can't do that.
@@drwisdom1 I think y’all are both talking about the same thing, that’s what the first guy means with “manage the harvest”, i.e. don’t overdo it and damage the ecosystem
@@glassmw9823 Sounds good, but I don't want any living beavers killed to make my hats. First off, beaver hats are way too expensive today. But more importantly, there is no benefit of beaver because I never wear my felt hats in the rain. I have rain hats for when it is raining. Back in the old days hats were inexpensive and people took mass transportation because they didn't have cars, so they went through a lot of hats. The ones that weren't used in the rain can still be like new 100 years later.
@@drwisdom1 that’s fine and dandy, but it sounds like you’re killing an animal one way or another for your hat if you’re getting one of these, it’s either a rabbit or a beaver 🤷♂️
What do they look like with the brim down
You have the best comparison vid on "6x, vs royal deluxe" that I have found. I want to buy one. 30 yrs ago, I regularly wore cowboy hats. I wish to get back in that style, however, more nights out, than working today. My dilemma, like yours between 7 and 7 1/8, Iam a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2. I wish to wear up, or down but prefer a hardier hat. Will the 6x snap up or down if the 7.5 is on the bigger side? Or should I 7 3/8 a royal drluxe?
The regular open road is very stiff, and it would be difficult to shape without steaming it. The royal deluxe you can shape the brim, but lose the rigidity of the regular deluxe.
Very helpful… thanks for sharing!
Hola amigo! - sabes cuanto puede costar un royal deluxe y donde lo puedo adquirir desde méxico?... saludos!
Great videos. Thank you for the information
Thx for the info I needed. Royal Deluxe for me.
I like this hat! Does it come in other Colors?
OR Royal Deluxe is the BOMB. I have one in navy and one in walnut.
Wait a second, didn’t you use to make videos about EDC and guns? I swear I remember watching you like 5 or 6 years ago
Yea I got out of the industry though. Should have stuck with it but oh well.
You are right on the money!
I have both
I think the Akubra Campdraft is better. It's the exact same dimensions, nicer felt and less stiff than the cardboard feel of the thin 6x. Also comes open crown, usually in stock and half the price.
Great video. Thanks
Great vid!
yooo!
so here’s a story :) this happened yesterday and today!
i work for a concert venue in Houston, Tx and an artist named Stephen Sanchez performed an outdoor show yesterday. Sold Out show! it rained and it was cold, but that didn’t stop Stephen Sanchez from wearing a snazzy cowboy while he performed, and he bought it specifically because he was performing in Tx.
today i had to back to work to clean up and set up for a private event. and well, i found the hat’s box. it had the plastic and the foam. it was a a black Stetson Open Road Royal Deluxe size 7. it looked soooo amazing, so i had to find out!
and well, i’m here now :)
but i can’t afford it. thank you still! just in case i “treat yo’ self” one day 🤙🏼 yeehaw
Sharp hat bro! Thx for the info.
Very well said Sir.
I own A 6X open road and for royal deluxe open roads.
Good explanation!
It’s a crossover not a cowboy hat, the crown is the cowboy part
My 6X is soft and has brown leather sweatband ...but is not the Royal deluxe
Oval R is ""Round Oval" rather than Oval L which is "Long Oval". Long Oval is a longer oval shape, compared to the rounder oval shape. Traditional cowboy hats are available in both.
6x is 100% rabbit fur. The difference is the density (weight) of the fur/body. Dress weight are less dense and use less fur. It makes them thinner and softer, and also makes it cheaper to add beaver to.
The Open Road is a Western Hat. Not a cowboy hat.
Relax
@@waterhead1359 maybe so, wasn’t spun up really. I live in the Texas panhandle where cowboys are everywhere. Not likely you will see those guys wearing one. I love mine. Thanks
Great review sir! Thank you!
Yeah all great but Stetson is it so hard to get these hats to Stetson Europe. Well I guess yea. Since there are literally none of these hats available. Wish I could get an open road. Next time I’m in America lol buy one for sure. Once they let un jabbed tourists in.
They’ll ship to Europe
Get an Akubra , you can’t go wrong
Can’t go wrong with this one either. Both make fine hats.
Back in the day, Akubra used to make 'the Open Road' hats under licence for Stetson for the Down Under market. Today, their 'Campdraft' is the equivalent of the 'Open Road.'
@@LowPlainsDrifter60 I bought the camp draft
Nice video. Just so you know, you will eff up your hat if you keep grabbing and handling it like that. Hold it from the brim not the crown my friend.
Thanks for the tip
Aye, I seen someone grab a $1300 montecristi by the crown. It felt like I was watching someone dangle their newborn out a 5 story window.
Not true! I have $1500-2500 hats and all the makers say to hold and handle by the crown, not the brim.
99.9% of video about hats, the content creators, had they first watched the video themselves and see how they look, I seriously doubt they would upload it.
Just remove the driver's headrest.