Hickory Hardware self-close hinge provides a semi-concealed, face-mount solution that keeps the hinge functional while leaving only a small portion visible, which helps cabinets maintain a cleaner look while still giving you straightforward access for installation and adjustment on the face frame. The hinge design supports variable overlay applications, so it works across different door overlays on face-frame cabinetry, which helps when matching existing reveals or working through a mix of cabinet sizes on the same run. As a self-close hinge, it draws the door shut at the end of travel, which helps doors sit closed without relying on separate catches. Plated pins create smooth, quiet action as the hinge moves, so doors operate with less resistance and reduced noise through repeated daily use. The oil rubbed bronze highlighted finish adds a dark, warm appearance with lighter highlights, which helps the hinge coordinate with similar decorative hardware on cabinets.
This hinge is a face mount style, so it fastens directly to the cabinet face frame rather than inside the opening, which helps speed up work on framed cabinets and keeps layout straightforward on replacements. The screw-on design uses standard screws driven through the hinge plates, which allows installers to position, test, and refine door alignment using familiar tools. The hinge is identified as a flush, self-close part, which supports applications where the door edge and frame are designed to sit in the same plane while still benefiting from automatic closing at the end of travel. Because it is a semi-concealed hinge, only a controlled portion of the hardware remains visible after mounting, which helps deliver a finished appearance that still allows ready access to mounting points during future adjustments.
This hinge is categorized as a semi-concealed, face mount hinge for face-frame cabinetry, which positions it well for use on framed kitchen, bath, or utility cabinets that are built around a front frame. The variable overlay designation means the hinge can support doors that overlap the face frame by different amounts, which helps when a run of cabinets mixes full overlay and partial overlay doors or when matching an existing door overlay pattern during replacements. Its flush, self-close design suits situations where the door and frame edges are intended to align visually while still gaining the benefit of a closing pull at the end of swing, supporting a consistent look across multiple openings. Being part of the semi-concealed hinge class, it keeps hardware presence modest on the cabinet face, which can be helpful when coordinating with decorative pulls that are intended to be the primary visual focus.
The plated pins described for this hinge create smooth, quiet action through the hinge pivot, which helps doors move predictably and reduces operational noise as cabinets are opened and closed throughout the day. That smooth travel also makes fine-tuning alignment easier, because doors respond consistently to adjustments while you work across a bank of cabinets. The self-close action helps each door return to a closed position, which supports uniform reveals and reduces the chance of doors sitting partially ajar along a long run. The oil rubbed bronze highlighted finish establishes a clear visual reference when matching or replacing other hinges of the same finish family, which streamlines coordination on jobs that blend new hardware with existing pieces. The Belwith Keeler manufacturer part number P244-OBH uniquely identifies this hinge, which helps ordering, stocking, and re-ordering the exact same part for future phases or service calls.
The hinge is classified as a semi-concealed face mount hinge, which suits face-frame cabinet construction where hardware mounts to the frame front and only a small portion shows on the exterior.
The self-close feature on this hinge pulls the door shut at the end of travel, which helps doors stay closed consistently without relying on separate catches or latches.
Variable overlay on this hinge means it can work with doors that overlap the face frame by different amounts, which is useful when matching mixed-door layouts on a cabinet run.
The plated pins in this hinge support smooth, quiet movement through the pivot, which improves door operation and reduces noise as cabinets are opened and closed repeatedly.
The hinge uses an oil rubbed bronze highlighted finish, which provides a dark tone with lighter highlights that coordinate with similar cabinet knobs and pulls.
This hinge is branded under Belwith Keeler with manufacturer part number P244-OBH, which provides a clear reference for ordering or matching hardware on future cabinet work.
This Hickory Hardware self-close hinge combines semi-concealed appearance, face mount installation, and variable overlay capability, which helps align it with typical framed cabinet projects that need flexible overlays and a consistent closing action. The plated pins and self-close function support quiet, predictable door movement across frequently used openings, adding value on multi-door runs. With its oil rubbed bronze highlighted finish and clearly defined P244-OBH part number, this hinge is straightforward to specify, match, and reorder whenever a project calls for the same visual and functional characteristics.