The Resistol Roundup

[billysmom]

Twelve Fifty

I fished this one out of the 'bay last week, complete with box:
(Some people have hinted that there might have been some sniping interference going on. So not true! And now Mario has his own gray Resistol!)

It's in lovely shape:

And, of course, it fits!

5" uncreased crown, 2 1/2" bound brim, 1 7/8" sweat, 1" ribbon. Soft, pliable felt. This is the light gray fedora I've been looking for!



Sue​

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Maam, that is a great looking hat and such a find with all the accoutrements with it. Resistols of this type seem to be the forgotten few on the forum! Glad to see you got such a fine one.

 

[Mario]

Maam, that is a great looking hat and such a find with all the accoutrements with it. Resistols of this type seem to be the forgotten few on the forum! Glad to see you got such a fine one.

:arated: What he said!!!!

Sue - I'm glad to see it went to you of all the people out there! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

(Some people have hinted that there might have been some sniping interference going on. So not true! And now Mario has his own gray Resistol!)

Yes! Yes!

 

[jazzncocktails]

Resistol Pincher--late 50s/early '60s?

Just posted this on the New Hats thread, but thought I ought to add it to the Resistol Roundup, as well:

Found at the monthly Long Beach (CA) Antique Fair for $30: It's a Resistol Jet, probably from the late '50s or early '60s (I'm guessing the latter). Deep brown, fur felt, snap brim with an underwelt and a pork-pie style that has been pinched at the front--thus the hat's name, from the tag under the liner. Surprisingly, it was a 7 3/8 and fit like a charm. Aside from a couple of minor spots on the ribbon and a little wear on the sweatband, it's in beautiful shape. I don't wear many short-brimmed hats (this doesn't feel stingy, so I'm hesitating to call it that), but I'm liking the vibe of this one.

The details:
2" brim
4 1/2" crown

The pics:

The head shot, with period-appropriate specs:

My first Resistol--I'm really enjoying it. Might have to have Art Fawcett make me a copy in another color...
Steve

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Nice to see you back, Jazz. Sharp looking Resistol and it goes very well with the shirt; great combo!

 

[daizawaguy]

Cool hat! I like it! :eusa_clap

 

[CliffG]

This is one of my resistol hats that I bought new years ago, wore it every day in all types of weather, I remember commng in the house after doing chores many times and dumping the snow off my hat before I came in and hung it up.
When we moved off of the farm this hat stayed hanging by the woood stove for several years, I finaly went back picked her up.

Cliff

 

[rlk]

Old Resistol Western XXX Beaver

Finally found an older Resistol Western(+ under $25.00). The felt is about the same weight and feel as my 1950's Stetson 3X with embroidered liner.

Ready for 1950's Face-off with Stetson 3X

 

[simmonsgc]

The great artwork on those vintage boxes is in itself almost worth the price of admission. From a time when art departments were crankin' it out by hand. Really cool.

GC

 

[Wash In Lux]

I just got a Resistol Cattleman in the mail today. It's chocolate brown. It's a sweet hat. Only problem is it's a 7 3/8 and the seller told me it was 7 1/8. I'm super bummed to say the least. I've been looking for a nice brown Cattleman in my size for a while now. Back to looking.

 

[rlk]

Resistol "Plains"

 

[rlk]

Resistol "Pace-Setter"

 

[Mario]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That's my kind of hat!

 

[Tooch]

Resistol Outlook

This is the hat in my avatar -- a Resistol Outlook, with a 2-inch brim, in spruce. It arrived with initials engraved on the sweatband, but still open-crowned and apparently unworn, in its box (instructions included).

I tend to prefer wider brims, but I keep coming back to the distinctive color and excellent felt on this number.

 

[Duck]

The Twins

Love the Resistol San Antonio. One of my fav thin ribbons. I wear these quite a bit.

 

[Aureliano]

Could we see the inside? what a beauty!

 

[rlk]

Could we see the inside? what a beauty!

 

[rlk]

Resistol Beaver Fifteen Kitten Finish

Dark Brown 2-3/8" Cavanagh edge brim.

 

[rlk]

Resistol Regent

No longer mine, it has travelled to Oz. 2-3/4" brim and 5-3/4" crown.