The Resistol Roundup

[Rogera]

Do the liner and reproduction tag bring up any production time frame notions?

 

[dh66]

That's a great hat Rogera. The style really suits you.

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[suitedcboy]

That Sky Fleet is awesome!
Congrats!

How man carats is that ring your wife wants?

 

[Rogera]

Dh66, thanks man I appreciate that. I was thinking of recreasing the hat but decided to leave the cattleman's crease instead.

 

[Rogera]

Suitedcboy, thanks! She came home with a load of vintage scarves so she made out well also!

 

[dh66]

Dh66, thanks man I appreciate that. I was thinking of recreasing the hat but decided to leave the cattleman's crease instead.

I am really glad to hear that. It's definately a standout look. I am a huge fan of the style.


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[ManofKent]

That skyfleet is lovely Roger.

 

[Rogera]

Thanks Richard!

 

[mikespens]

I want to Marry your wife Roger.

 

[Landman]

Roger, that Resistol is very cool. That is a great find! I love the ribbon treatment on it and think the cattleman's crease looks great. I'm no Resistol expert but I'd guess it to be an early 1950's. That is definitely an older style liner.

 

[Rogera]

I want to Marry your wife Roger.

lol, yeah she makes my day!

Roger, that Resistol is very cool. That is a great find! I love the ribbon treatment on it and think the cattleman's crease looks great. I'm no Resistol expert but I'd guess it to be an early 1950's. That is definitely an older style liner.

Thanks Landman. The hat couldn't have been worn much. The protective layers under the sweatband look brand new like no sweat ever made it that far and there is plenty of sweat time around here. The stamp on the sweat band (not pictured) shows that it was sold in a store this town so it's been sitting in his closet for decades.

 

[gtdean48]

Here are some more pics of the newly acquired Sky Fleet


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SWEET Mid-ribbon Roger! Nice snag by your wife...
I bought 3 Open Roads from an estate sale once. 1 wore to hell, 1 experienced but not worn out, & 1 pristine.
I bet this was one bought & stored for Sunday's & special occassions...

 

[seabass]

Rodger
Outstanding find
Your wife has the eye
Lucky guy you
Great to have support from our significant others.

 

[Chepstow]

That looks like a Jackpot Hat Roger. I love the shape of that hat. My Congrats!

 

[Rogera]

Tom, Che and Manfred thank ya'll kindly for the compliments!

 

[SingingCowboy]

I found this 5x Resistol Ft. Worth in Palomino on ebay for $50, including shipping. These are the ebay seller photos.

Reading back through this thread (which took about 2 days), I would guess this is a late '60s or early '70s based on similar products I saw on ebay, and on the little info I could find about the shop (W.J. Oetken Dry Goods, Runge, TX). The interesting thing about this hat is the piping around the tip, which I don't remember seeing on any other similarly-aged hat.

I'll post pics of my slight modifications later tonight.

 

[SingingCowboy]

It started with cow-kicks front and back, but I decided I liked the hat better with just the one in front. I also added a more dramatic curve to the brim. Finally, I added a slightly broader cream ribbon for a dressier look. The last picture shows the gold piping between the lining and the tip. Anyone ever seen something like this?

(Also, I'm not actually trying to hide my face in the 4th picture. Just appears that way.)

 

[Dallashat]

All of my hats through the years have been Resistols, i found this one on line never been bashed or worn.
I sure like the " kitten finish" the nap is short and the fur seems more dence than there other grades and you have to love those self conforming sweats!

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[ManofKent]

Looks great Dallashat

 

[Rogera]

+1 Dallashat. Great looking hat and you wear it well