Western, anyone?

deadlyhandsome said:

Arrived three days ago: Resistol 3X Beaver with a 4” brim and 6 1/2” open crown.

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Nothing special, but a solid simple western.

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Rmccamey said:

That's a might big roper, Brent. You look good in a big black western, my friend.

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Steve1857 said:

New to me early 70s 3 x beaver Stetson. Sadly, there's no model name anywhere to be seen, so would appreciate any input as to what type of Stetson this is.
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deadlyhandsome said:

Looks like a “Revenger” to me. You wear it well.

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Steve1857 said:

New to me early 70s 3 x beaver Stetson. Sadly, there's no model name anywhere to be seen, so would appreciate any input as to what type of Stetson this is.
I've posted more photos and info in the "Post New Hats" View attachment 363117 View attachment 363118 View attachment 363119 thread.

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Mm25 said:

Yep. Revenger. I don’t know how old mine is, but looks the same. I always thought this was a fairly recent hat. Like it, but don’t wear it much. No reason why. View attachment 363272 View attachment 363273 It looks like the buckle on the hat band is going in opposite direction on our two hats.

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Steve1857 said:

Thanks for the input Mm. It does seem like the buckle on mine has been put on the wrong way now you mention it.

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Mm25 said:

This style of hat always reminds me of the tv westerns of the late 50s, early 60s. I like the look a great deal. Enjoy yours.

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T Jones said:

Here's a 4X Resistol that a fellow lounger gave to me. It started out as a size 6 7/8 so, obviously, I have to block it up a few sizes. For now, I plan to keep it Western. Unless I change my mind I'll be giving this one a Cattleman crease with a slightly "Cowboy" curled 3 inch brim. I don't plan for it to be a spectacular stand out, but rather having more of a clean and crisp profile.

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belfastboy said:

I love seeing your transformations......it is akin to magic. I love making hats but there is just something so satisfying about refurbishing an old hat into something else or restoring vintage it to its former glory. Great work, as always.

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T Jones said:

Thank you BB! You're definitely right. There's something about bringing these old hats back to life. Although, I think I'd still like to build some from raw hat bodies, though. There just doesn't seem to be too many of you guys left who are still building hats these days. It's good to see you following the fine art and doing well at it.

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belfastboy said:

I hope I live long enough to get good at it. Every time I make a hat I am humbled by how much I don't know and how much there is left to learn.

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T Jones said:

I did Roofing for a good number of years, and no matter how long I was doing it, there was always something new to learn. I think that goes with just about everything we do. With that said, you get great reviews on your hats from people you've made them for, so you must be pretty good at it.

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T Jones said:

I did Roofing for a good number of years, and no matter how long I was doing it, there was always something new to learn. I think that goes with just about everything we do. With that said, you get great reviews on your hats from people you've made them for, so you must be pretty good at it.

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