The Resistol Roundup

[Blare]

This Resistol Twenty Madison model in Cordova color finally arrived today. Has 2 1/2 inch brim with Cavanagh edge and 5 1/4 inch open crown. The felt slightly resembles a velour finish to me. The only flaw is where I drooled on it near the pinch taking it out of it's virtually new-looking box. The hat is a darker color than in the seller's ad, in case you're wondering if this is the same hat.

Primo hat for sure. Congrats Mike.

 

[MikeinRome]

Primo hat for sure. Congrats Mike.

Thanks, Blare. I don't know squat about Resistol hats, but if this isn't a 40's hat, I'd appreciate someone showing me what mfg tags are in a 40's hat. This hat wasn't advertised as a Twenty or even as a Resistol. It was called "Antique hat and box" which is probably why nobody snatched it up before me.

 

[Blare]

Thanks, Blare. I don't know squat about Resistol hats, but if this isn't a 40's hat, I'd appreciate someone showing me what mfg tags are in a 40's hat. This hat wasn't advertised as a Twenty or even as a Resistol. It was called "Antique hat and box" which is probably why nobody snatched it up before me.

I don’t know the dates, Mike. But it is my understanding that this logo on your hat with the triangular O in Resistol is the older one. My Resistol hats are all Beaver 15s with the later logo. I believe mine to be about mid 1950s hats and they are among some of my finest felts… I can only imagine an earlier Twenty would be top notch! Its been said before… but Resistol was doing a lot right in that era.