The Resistol Roundup

[Blare]

This Resistol Twenty Madison model in Cordova color finally arrived today. Has 2 1/2 inch brim with Cavanagh edge and 5 1/4 inch open crown. The felt slightly resembles a velour finish to me. The only flaw is where I drooled on it near the pinch taking it out of it's virtually new-looking box. The hat is a darker color than in the seller's ad, in case you're wondering if this is the same hat.

Primo hat for sure. Congrats Mike.

 

[MikeinRome]

Primo hat for sure. Congrats Mike.

Thanks, Blare. I don't know squat about Resistol hats, but if this isn't a 40's hat, I'd appreciate someone showing me what mfg tags are in a 40's hat. This hat wasn't advertised as a Twenty or even as a Resistol. It was called "Antique hat and box" which is probably why nobody snatched it up before me.

 

[Blare]

Thanks, Blare. I don't know squat about Resistol hats, but if this isn't a 40's hat, I'd appreciate someone showing me what mfg tags are in a 40's hat. This hat wasn't advertised as a Twenty or even as a Resistol. It was called "Antique hat and box" which is probably why nobody snatched it up before me.

I don’t know the dates, Mike. But it is my understanding that this logo on your hat with the triangular O in Resistol is the older one. My Resistol hats are all Beaver 15s with the later logo. I believe mine to be about mid 1950s hats and they are among some of my finest felts… I can only imagine an earlier Twenty would be top notch! Its been said before… but Resistol was doing a lot right in that era.

 

[MikeinRome]

Resistol 5X with 5 inch brim and 6 3/4 inch open crown.

 

[Woodtroll]

Resistol 5X with 5 inch brim and 6 3/4 inch open crown.

That's a big ol' hat. Very nice!

 

[MikeinRome]

That's a big ol' hat. Very nice!

When I started collecting hats 2 years ago, I had absolutely zero interest in Western or cowboy hats, just was interested in city hats and thought a brim more than 3 inches was pointless. Now I can't get enough of the big hats. Still love the city hats, though.

 

[wsmontana]

New to me 3X Beaver Hand Creased Dakota in the original box. Color is Tan Belly. Crown is 4”, brim is 4” and band is 3/8” 3-ply grosgrain. Original price $18.50.

 

[Bamaboots]

3X

And a really good one too. You leaving the crease?

 

[wsmontana]

And a really good one too. You leaving the crease?

Thanks Bama! If anything I’ll add a center bump to create some head space.