The Resistol Roundup

[cowgirl67]

Well, this is my lucky day. I called the Garland Resistol Hat Outlet Store, 972-494-0337. Did I call the wrong place?

 

[Frunobulax]

Well, this is my lucky day. I called the Garland Resistol Hat Outlet Store, 972-494-0337. Did I call the wrong place?

No, that's the right number. Dave was a go-to around here for asking questions about Stetson and Resistol products. I didn't see him there in January when I visited. There is a dark-haired lady - don't know here name - who was in there at the time I visited, and was there last year when I stopped in, as well. I'm assuming that's the manager who they indicated would call you back.

They are very helpful there, both on the phone and in person. I'm sure they'll help when you finally picked up.

Maybe Dave retired...

 

[Bob Roberts]

"Dave...?"

 

[Bob Roberts]

Well, this is my lucky day. I called the Garland Resistol Hat Outlet Store, 972-494-0337. Did I call the wrong place?

I spoke to the Mgr there abt 3 or 4 weeks ago when I got my Stetsonian. Nice gentleman. Very knowledgeable but I don't think it was "Dave..." He wasn't there.

 

[rclark]

Resistol Deming open road clone

 

[barrowjh]

Nice!

 

[gtdean48]

Unfortunately, Dave has moved on. No one there was able to help me directly, but I was given a phone number for the customer service manager in hopes she may be able to assist. Will update again if info is unearthed!

Another "End of an Era".....

 

[1mach1]

Beautiful, Rick.
If you ever run into any nice thin ribbons down there in 7 3/8....

 

[rclark]

Beautiful, Rick.
If you ever run into any nice thin ribbons down there in 7 3/8....

I thought you wore 7 1/4?

 

[1mach1]

I thought you wore 7 1/4?

7 1/4 LO really, but 7 3/8 will fit every time. Vintage 7 1/4 is touch and go for me.

 

[RJR]

Nice!

+1

 

[Bamaboots]

Beautiful, Rick.
If you ever run into any nice thin ribbons down there in 7 3/8....

It sure is. Stay out of this, Harv....

 

[1mach1]

It sure is. Stay out of this, Harv....

[emoji14]

 

[RJR]

[emoji14]

 

[barrowjh]

I won this auction #231912735504 on April 18th, falling for the crest in the liner and the 'Forest Service Apparel' and the overall apparent condition of this 3XB, and the color drew me in also. USPS sent the thing all over the place, to Atlanta, Decatur GA, to Memphis, back to Atlanta, then to Maryville, TN, crazy journey, but the hat and original box arrived safely. It is in such a condition that no cleaning was needed, brushed it, steamed and reshaped it to my liking. I need a lot of crown room so it only has a relatively shallow rake front to back. I like my new hat!









The liner is stitched in, which indicates this hat was made before the 1970s. The 3X Beaver felt feels like . . . there ain't much beaver content, so my best guess is that this hat is 1960s vintage, maybe 1965 is a fair guess.

 

[barrowjh]

Headshot -




Contrasting it with a Cutter Bill Beaver 50 and a Beaver 100 resistols (silver belly) on maple -



The liner is stitched in, and the production tags behind the sweatband reveal the color 'Forest Tan' - well of course, it's Forest Service Apparel, what color should I expect? It also confirms my measurement of the brim - 2 1/2 in, indicating that was original and not cut down by a previous owner.


The hat is in really great shape - the original owner must have taken great care with it. A typical ebay seller might say this was unworn, but I can tell it was worn, it was worn well, not worn out.

 

[BobHufford]

John Barrow -- I love that hat! It looks great on you as well. Congrats.

 

[barrowjh]

Thank you Mr. Hufford.

 

[RJR]

Nice!

+1

 

[James Linnehan]

Just received a Westchester model Cinder color, xxx beaver with Kitten finish in the box from Goodwill for $3.00.
Although the box is a little worn the hat looks brand new.