The Resistol Roundup

[deadlyhandsome]

Great catch, Brent. You seem to have a good run with Resistols lately.

Thanks, Stefan. One of these days I’ll do a side-by-side comparison of the three Resistol Beaver 100s I have. They are all different, and this last might be my favorite.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Mine looks like the younger brother of yours, Jim, since yours was made before the onion skin tips and before they were given the “Monroe” moniker?
The felt on this Fifteen ranks Higher than any hat I’ve had in my hand.
I’ve had but a few 50s and 60s Resistol fedoras, and it seems that all their felts were superlative.
The hand always smoother than others.
Years ago I had a summer weight, wide brimed Rolnick that I dearly liked, but gave to a preacher friend.
Since then I’ve been looking for one to replace that hat, and I think this one is one better.

 

[Dm101]

View attachment 230626 Mine looks like the younger brother of yours, Jim, since yours was made before the onion skin tips and before they were given the “Monroe” moniker?
The felt on this Fifteen ranks Higher than any hat I’ve had in my hand.
I’ve had but a few 50s and 60s Resistol fedoras, and it seems that all their felts were superlative.
The hand always smoother than others.
Years ago I had a summer weight, wide brimed Rolnick that I dearly liked, but gave to a preacher friend.
Since then I’ve been looking for one to replace that hat, and I think this one is one better. View attachment 230625 View attachment 230627

Nice.
My first babysitters husband wore one just like this...I can almost smell his cigar looking at these pics.
Thank you.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Nice.
My first babysitters husband wore one just like this...I can almost smell his cigar looking at these pics.
Thank you.

Thanks, Dm
I have strong memories conjured up by the smells emitted from these old hats every time an old, quality beaver hat comes my way. Both my grandpas wore fine, aromatic felts and even as a very young kid was romantically drawn to the idea of wearing them when I grew up. Pleasant smells can be lasting, powerful, influences.

 

[Sanford Goldstein]

I bought this a little bit ago. I’ve had lots of Resistol hats a since the 70’s but never saw a pin like this. Any info? Thank you

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol 3X Cross Plains in Canyon:

 

[deadlyhandsome]

OR clone:

I’m wondering if this is a refurbishment tag:

And the label:

 

[BobHufford]

I’m wondering if this is a refurbishment tag:

Good get Brent!

It's the size tag that was stuck in the ribbon at the front of the hat when it was displayed on a shelf in the store. My X-Double-X San Antonio still had it there when I bought it ... I'm assuming it was never worn.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Good get Brent!

It's the size tag that was stuck in the ribbon at the front of the hat when it was displayed on a shelf in the store. My X-Double-X San Antonio still had it there when I bought it ... I'm assuming it was never worn.

Ah, that makes sense. I’ve seen similar tags before. I didn’t check to see if the tag was attached or just tucked in. Thanks, Bob.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Good get Brent!

It's the size tag that was stuck in the ribbon at the front of the hat when it was displayed on a shelf in the store. My X-Double-X San Antonio still had it there when I bought it ... I'm assuming it was never worn.

Classic lines & dimensions right there. A work of art, Bob.

 

[DaveProc]

Resistol Sky Fleet. The felt is incredibly soft and pliable. More so than my late 50s Krushable and Christy's Rollaway.
I am suspecting the hat had some work done at one time as it has a size label from Quality Hat Works 1811 Grand Ave Kansas City, they were a hat renovator owned by Ezra Campbell

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Resistol Sky Fleet. The felt is incredibly soft and pliable. More so than my late 50s Krushable and Christy's Rollaway. View attachment 247652 View attachment 247653 View attachment 247654 View attachment 247655 View attachment 247656 View attachment 247657 View attachment 247658 View attachment 247659 View attachment 247661 View attachment 247662

Very nice, Dave! Love that multi-color band.

 

[DaveProc]

Resistol Sky Fleet. The felt is incredibly soft and pliable. More so than my late 50s Krushable and Christy's Rollaway.
I am suspecting the hat had some work done at one time as it has a size label from Quality Hat Works 1811 Grand Ave Kansas City, they were a hat renovator owned by Ezra Campbell
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[DaveProc]

Very nice, Dave! Love that multi-color band.

Thank you , sir

 

[BobHufford]

Resistol Sky Fleet.

Super nice Dave!

 

[DaveProc]

Thank you Bob!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol Sky Fleet. The felt is incredibly soft and pliable. More so than my late 50s Krushable and Christy's Rollaway.
I am suspecting the hat had some work done at one time as it has a size label from Quality Hat Works 1811 Grand Ave Kansas City, they were a hat renovator owned by Ezra Campbell
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Incredible find! Way to go, Dave!

 

[DaveProc]

Thanks Brent!

 

[Frunobulax]

Resistol Sky Fleet. The felt is incredibly soft and pliable. More so than my late 50s Krushable and Christy's Rollaway.
I am suspecting the hat had some work done at one time as it has a size label from Quality Hat Works 1811 Grand Ave Kansas City, they were a hat renovator owned by Ezra Campbell
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Very nice. Resistol knew how to make some dress hats, that's for sure, and good sleuthing on Quality Hat Works. Good pick up.

 

[T Jones]

One of my conversions, gray Resistol Stagecoach