OPEN
Open crown
Uncreased dome; the starting shape.
Rodeo King
7X 4½" Brim Open Crown Merlot
$300.00 USD
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Shape your hat
This hat ships with an open crown. Tap a crown and a brim and we'll shape it for you, or leave it open to shape it yourself. Full shaping guide
Pickup available at Circle A (Elk City)
Usually ready in 24 hours
Rodeo King 7X Merlot Open Crown — Distinctive Color, Shape It Your Way
The Rodeo King 7X in merlot brings rich, distinctive color to a true western classic. Built from a quality 7X fur felt blend of rabbit and beaver, it ships open crown so you choose the crease — or we'll shape it for you — with a 4½" brim that comes full length and trims to your preference. A felt band with a 3-piece buckle set and a genuine leather sweatband round it out. Made in the USA by W. Alboum Hat Co., crafting Rodeo King hats since 1921.
Key Benefits
- 7X fur felt blend — rabbit and beaver for durability and a refined finish.
- Rich merlot color — distinctive, proven, stands out from the standard neutrals.
- Open crown — ships uncreased so you pick the shape; in-store shaping available.
- 4½" brim — full length, trims to your preference.
- Felt band, 3-piece buckle set & leather sweatband — classic detailing and comfort.
- Made in the USA — Rodeo King quality and the famous fit.
Product Details
- Brand: Rodeo King
- Material: 7X fur felt blend (rabbit & beaver)
- Color: Merlot
- Crown: 5¾" open (uncreased, shapeable)
- Brim: 4½"
- Band: Felt band with 3-piece buckle set
- Sweatband: Genuine leather
- Origin: Made in the USA
Cowboy Hat Shapes, Sizing & Shaping Guide
Circle A · Digital hat studio
Find your kind of cowboy.
Choose a color, change the crown, finish the brim. See your combination instantly.
Digital shaping preview · Felt concept · Fixed three-quarter view
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Save a combination, then try another crown or brim to compare.
This digital mockup helps you compare hat shapes. Your finished hat’s crease, brim, color and fit will vary. Confirm your final shape with a Circle A hat shaper. AI-generated concept images, not exact product photos or a guarantee of the finished shape. Brim names here describe broad profiles. Confirm the hat, material, dimensions and final crease with a Circle A shaper before shaping or trimming. See the real-hat reference guide below ↓
Western & OutdoorElk City, Oklahoma
The Circle A hat shaping guideYour hat.
Your hat.
Your shape.
A crown sets the character. A brim finishes the look. Explore the profiles, find your starting size, and bring a clear plan to your hat shaper.
Start at the top.
Compare real hat photographs. Paired close-ups show the top and front; full-hat views show Open and UN crowns.
CATTLEMAN
Cattleman
Center channel with two side creases.
BRICK
Brick
Box-shaped center with side creases.
MINNICK
Minnick
Shallow center; small side dents.
WALKER
Walker
Rounded top with small side dents.
WTP
West Texas Punch
Tall crown; pronounced side dents.
GUS
Gus
Center crease; front lower than back.
CHL
Cool Hand Luke
Oval top recess with side dents.
TEARDROP
Teardrop
Tapered top recess; pinched front.
UN / AMERICAN
UN
American code; match the reference profile.
Names can vary by maker and shop. These photographs show reference examples; finished measurements help your shaper match the exact look. UN is kept as American Hat’s code.
Finish with the brim.
Choose the front outline and side lift. The shaped brims are shown from the front; the flat brim is shown at an angle. Crown styles vary between photographs. Confirm the rear curve with your shaper.
FLAT
Flat
Level, unturned brim.
ROUND / RD
Round
Rounded front; gradual side roll.
J
J / George Strait
Crown-width front; medium sides.
CHL
Cool Hand Luke
Broad, square front; low sides.
U
U
Wide front; tighter U at back.
SHOW
Showmanship
Narrow front; high, sharp sides.
WTP
West Texas Punch
Tall sides; tight U at back.
JB
JB
Straight front; medium side lift.
SC / AMERICAN
SC
Low side lift; shallow front profile.
Brim length is the distance from the crown to the edge. Front flat width is the distance between the side bends. Record both for a repeatable shape. SC is shown using American Hat’s code.
Fit comes first.
Use this American Hat Company chart as a starting point, then try the actual hat. Other brands can differ.
1. Find your hat line
Wrap a flexible tape just above your eyebrows and ears. Keep it level, comfortably snug, and read it twice.
2. Check the size range
A comfortable fit should hold without squeezing. If you land between chart values, try the adjacent sizes with your shaper.
Enter your measurement to see its place on the American Hat chart.
Head shape matters too. Record the oval fit of the actual hat; a size number alone does not describe the fit.
| US hat size | Head / inches | Head / cm* |
|---|---|---|
| 6 1/2 | 20 1/4″ | 51.4 |
| 6 5/8 | 20 3/4″ | 52.7 |
| 6 3/4 | 21 1/8″ | 53.7 |
| 6 7/8 | 21 1/2″ | 54.6 |
| 7 | 21 7/8″ | 55.6 |
| 7 1/8 | 22 1/4″ | 56.5 |
| 7 1/4 | 22 5/8″ | 57.5 |
| 7 3/8 | 23″ | 58.4 |
| 7 1/2 | 23 1/2″ | 59.7 |
| 7 5/8 | 23 7/8″ | 60.6 |
| 7 3/4 | 24 1/4″ | 61.6 |
| 7 7/8 | 24 5/8″ | 62.5 |
| 8 | 25″ | 63.5 |
*Centimeters are converted from the manufacturer’s inch chart and rounded to 0.1 cm.
Make the color yours.
American Hat Company felt colors. Screen swatches are approximate; compare the actual felt before making the final choice.
- Evergreen
- Grenadine
- Midnight Blue
- Black Cherry
- Black
- Steel
- Chocolate
- Pecan
- Tuscan
- Silver Belly
- Natural
- Bone
- Silver Sand
- White
This color reference does not indicate Circle A inventory. Color, size, and quality combinations vary; check the current product before ordering.
Give your shaper a clear plan.
Capture the profile and measurements. These notes are a reference for a fitting; they do not place an order or reserve a hat.
Your selected combination
Choose a crown + choose a brim
Use the shape tabs above to choose your combination.
Circle A · Product shaping studio
Plan the shape of this hat
This digital mockup helps you compare hat shapes. Your finished hat’s crease, brim, color and fit will vary. Confirm your final shape with a Circle A hat shaper.
Brim profile changes the bend, not the cut width. A new crease can change the finished crown height. Your shaper must confirm what this hat can support.
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Can I make changes to my order after it’s been placed?
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How To Return My Items?
How to Start a Return
To request a return, contact us at support@circleawestern.com.
Approved returns must be shipped to:
Circle A Western Wear
3000 W 3rd St
Elk City, OK 73644
If you request a prepaid return shipping label, a flat $20 label fee will be deducted from your refund.
