The Resistol Roundup

[Jerry Probst]

Yeah, it's a nice hat, but size 7 can be hit or miss with prices. If that $300 hat you're seeing is from timothiescloset, forget about it. That's my size, and honestly most of my eBay hats have been under $100 (including a stupid good deal I got on a complete Stetson 100 with travel case).

It certainly looks pre Hatco, does it say Byer Rolnick on the liner? My guess is 60's (but I always say that).

Thanks, Yes it does say Byer Rolnick in the liner. Does that indicate a range of dates? Cool.

When I looked up Byer Rolnick, I noticed they also produced Churchhill Ltd. hats.

In my search today, I saw Fedoras made by Churchill, Cavanagh, Adam and Lion as well as a Resistol Beaver XXX ... all in pretty decent shape. Like the Beaver Fifteen they are all too small for me. Being a natural fabric, I wonder how well the felt will stretch, and if it's worth it to buy a hat stretcher.

Also, I understand Ebay asking prices don't often reflect the actual price folks are willing to pay. But it is an indication that I got a good deal at the Thrift Shop.

 

[jlee562]

Byer and Rolnick were the founders, the Byer-Rolnick co. produced the Resistol brand. The company was bought out, then that company was bought out, and eventually ended up under the Hatco umbrella.

 

[rclark]

Resistol Waco

 

[Cornshucker77]

Resistol Waco

That looks great. The liner looks perfect. Nice get!

 

[Desert dog]

Resistol Waco

What a great find! Don't see very many Wacos, especially in that color and condition.

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[RJR]

Resistol Waco

Great find,Rick.

 

[BobHufford]

Resistol Waco

Super nice Rick!

 

[rclark]

That looks great. The liner looks perfect. Nice get!

What a great find! Don't see very many Wacos, especially in that color and condition.

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Great find,Rick.

Super nice Rick!

Thanks guys!

 

[Redfokker]

Resistol Waco

Very cool. I'm wondering if this is an Oregon hat. Klamath Falls Oregon, named after the regional tribe, the Klamaths

 

[Cornshucker77]

Resistol San Antoine. to bump this thread.

 

[Desert dog]

Resistol San Antonio. It came with a little booklet inside the sweat. I have left the crease that it had, just smoothed out a little.

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[Benzadmiral]

Thanks, Yes it does say Byer Rolnick in the liner. Does that indicate a range of dates? Cool.

When I looked up Byer Rolnick, I noticed they also produced Churchhill Ltd. hats.

In my search today, I saw Fedoras made by Churchill, Cavanagh, Adam and Lion as well as a Resistol Beaver XXX ... all in pretty decent shape. Like the Beaver Fifteen they are all too small for me. Being a natural fabric, I wonder how well the felt will stretch, and if it's worth it to buy a hat stretcher.

Also, I understand Ebay asking prices don't often reflect the actual price folks are willing to pay. But it is an indication that I got a good deal at the Thrift Shop.

As I recall reading here, the "Byer-Rolnick" name disappeared in 1968, so yours has to be from '68 or earlier.

You can stretch a hat perhaps 1 size, I understand, and have done it for myself, from 6 7/8 to my usual size 7. Beyond that, natural the felt may be, but it has its limits! You could probably run this one to 7 1/8, I think, but not to 7 1/4.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol San Antonio. It came with a little booklet inside the sweat. I have left the crease that it had, just smoothed out a little.

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That is so cool DD. I wonder if it was worn at all? What a great find and I like the crease just as it is too.


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[BobHufford]

Resistol San Antonio. It came with a little booklet inside the sweat. I have left the crease that it had, just smoothed out a little.

That's a beauty Dd! Congrats!

 

[Desert dog]

That is so cool DD. I wonder if it was worn at all? What a great find and I like the crease just as it is too.


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Thanks dh! It shows no wear, so little if any head time.

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[Desert dog]

That's a beauty Dd! Congrats!

Thanks Bob!

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[Bamaboots]

Resistol San Antonio. It came with a little booklet inside the sweat. I have left the crease that it had, just smoothed out a little.

Such a fine example. The more I see of it the more I regret not stepping into the ring for that one. Enjoy it Dd, while I pine away.

 

[Desert dog]

Such a fine example. The more I see of it the more I regret not stepping into the ring for that one. Enjoy it Dd, while I pine away.

Thanks Bb!

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[Hurricane Jack]

Resistol Waco

Resistol San Antoine

Resistol San Antonio.

Those are all beautiful hats, guys! DD, I guess it was worth getting up at 3:00 AM for?

 

[Desert dog]

Those are all beautiful hats, guys! DD, I guess it was worth getting up at 3:00 AM for?

Absolutely!

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