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3X Hand Creased. 4-1/2” brim and 3-3/4” as creased.
That is one great Christmas present, John. Looking forward to seeing photos of you under it.3X Cascade in mink that I got for Christmas. (rhanks Mom! )
It came from a local vintage shop owned by a friend, who had found it in pretty rough shape. I offered to give it a surface clean and a reshaping to make it more sellable. After much steam, sponging, and a bit of elbow grease I took out the crooked fedora crease it had, ironed and reshaped the brim, and gave it a little Gus. A Gussy, maybe?
In the process, I really came to like the hat. I mentioned that I might go buy it, but Mom beat me to it. I was suspecting it was her, but still was surprised to get it.
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Approximately 6 1/2 inch open crown, 5 1/4 in back, 4 1/2 in front as creased. 3 3/8 inch brim. 212 grams. The felt is very sturdy with a nice hand, and unlike a couple of other, maybe later 3X Resistols i have had before, doesn't bleed dye at the slightest bit of moisture. Very happy!
Thanks Steve!That is one great Christmas present, John. Looking forward to seeing photos of you under it.
A fine hat.. good going Mom! Congratulations John. And nice work.3X Cascade in mink that I got for Christmas. (rhanks Mom! )
It came from a local vintage shop owned by a friend, who had found it in pretty rough shape. I offered to give it a surface clean and a reshaping to make it more sellable. After much steam, sponging, and a bit of elbow grease I took out the crooked fedora crease it had, ironed and reshaped the brim, and gave it a little Gus. A Gussy, maybe?
In the process, I really came to like the hat. I mentioned that I might go buy it, but Mom beat me to it. I was suspecting it was her, but still was surprised to get it.
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Approximately 6 1/2 inch open crown, 5 1/4 in back, 4 1/2 in front as creased. 3 3/8 inch brim. 212 grams. The felt is very sturdy with a nice hand, and unlike a couple of other, maybe later 3X Resistols i have had before, doesn't bleed dye at the slightest bit of moisture. Very happy!
Thanks Joe!A fine hat.. good going Mom! Congratulations John. And nice work.
Thank You I appreciate it . It does say Byer -Rolnick at the bottom of the crest . Inside the band says made in Canada , under license. I have a Stetson playboy 2 same furry look in a rust color .Looks like a Biltmore made for Resistol. The style is common with Biltmore, but we don’t see a lot of hats made by them under license from Resistol. I’d guess late 1960s if there was any Byer-Rolnick branding, but the style makes me think 1970s or ‘80s.
Thank You I appreciate it . It does say Byer -Rolnick at the bottom of the crest . Inside the band says made in Canada , under license. I have a Stetson playboy 2 same furry look in a rust color . View attachment 573980
Thank You I appreciate it . It does say Byer -Rolnick at the bottom of the crest . Inside the band says made in Canada , under license. I have a Stetson playboy 2 same furry look in a rust color . View attachment 573980
A nice hat for the good guys.
It looks new Bill!
Thanks guys!My uncle has worn a straw just about like that all his life. Nice one, and it does look almost new.