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[TPD166]

I picked up this vintage NOS Resistol Western wide-brim, open-crown “straw” with plans of making it into a “Gus” crown. While there is plenty of crown for a Gus crease, the vents made it difficult to come out right (actually doing anything with this crown & brim was not easy!). So, I changed it to a center-dent, gave the flat brim a little bit of an upward turn, and added a horsehair band. Not perfect – but good to knock around in and does a great job of providing shade. Very pleased with my under-$20 investment.

 

[RJR]

I picked up this vintage NOS Resistol Western wide-brim, open-crown “straw” with plans of making it into a “Gus” crown. While there is plenty of crown for a Gus crease, the vents made it difficult to come out right (actually doing anything with this crown & brim was not easy!). So, I changed it to a center-dent, gave the flat brim a little bit of an upward turn, and added a horsehair band. Not perfect – but good to knock around in and does a great job of providing shade. Very pleased with my under-$20 investment.

Looks good.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Looks good.

Definitely does, TPD!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I picked up this vintage NOS Resistol Western wide-brim, open-crown “straw” with plans of making it into a “Gus” crown. While there is plenty of crown for a Gus crease, the vents made it difficult to come out right (actually doing anything with this crown & brim was not easy!). So, I changed it to a center-dent, gave the flat brim a little bit of an upward turn, and added a horsehair band. Not perfect – but good to knock around in and does a great job of providing shade. Very pleased with my under-$20 investment.

Works for me.

 

[alanfgag]

An unusual paper straw just acquired from Rick Blaine... more photos and information on the Panama Hat thread.

 

[RJR]

An unusual paper straw just acquired from Rick Blaine... more photos and information on the Panama Hat thread.

Looks good on you.

 

[Knotten]

I took a chance on a Resistol offered on eBay, mainly because it came with an original sales receipt from the year I was born, 1959. The seller said it had a 2-inch brim, so I wasn't terribly excited (that's a bit stingy for me). When it came today, I was pleasantly surprised. The brim is 2 3/8, the hat came open crowned, and despite the nifty sales receipt, it appears never to have been worn. It even still has the hat-care tag attached with a perforated edge to the sweatband.
It seemed to want a center dent, so that's what I gave it. The "kitten finish" felt isn't nearly as soft as my older Resistol, but it still bashed without steam quite nicely. I'm pleased as punch with this, especially considering I offered far below the asking price.

 

[Dlaniger]

I took a chance on a Resistol offered on eBay, mainly because it came with an original sales receipt from the year I was born, 1959. The seller said it had a 2-inch brim, so I wasn't terribly excited (that's a bit stingy for me). When it came today, I was pleasantly surprised. The brim is 2 3/8, the hat came open crowned, and despite the nifty sales receipt, it appears never to have been worn. It even still has the hat-care tag attached with a perforated edge to the sweatband.
It seemed to want a center dent, so that's what I gave it. The "kitten finish" felt isn't nearly as soft as my older Resistol, but it still bashed without steam quite nicely. I'm pleased as punch with this, especially considering I offered far below the asking price.

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That's a great looking hat! Crown height, brim, and bash it has the total package!

 

[Rogera]

I took a chance on a Resistol offered on eBay, mainly because it came with an original sales receipt from the year I was born, 1959. The seller said it had a 2-inch brim, so I wasn't terribly excited (that's a bit stingy for me). When it came today, I was pleasantly surprised. The brim is 2 3/8, the hat came open crowned, and despite the nifty sales receipt, it appears never to have been worn. It even still has the hat-care tag attached with a perforated edge to the sweatband.
It seemed to want a center dent, so that's what I gave it. The "kitten finish" felt isn't nearly as soft as my older Resistol, but it still bashed without steam quite nicely. I'm pleased as punch with this, especially considering I offered far below the asking price.

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Very nice snag Knotten!

 

[1mach1]

An unusual paper straw just acquired from Rick Blaine... more photos and information on the Panama Hat thread.

Looks great on you, Alan. I am glad you picked it up.

 

[1mach1]

I took a chance on a Resistol offered on eBay, mainly because it came with an original sales receipt from the year I was born, 1959. The seller said it had a 2-inch brim, so I wasn't terribly excited (that's a bit stingy for me). When it came today, I was pleasantly surprised. The brim is 2 3/8, the hat came open crowned, and despite the nifty sales receipt, it appears never to have been worn. It even still has the hat-care tag attached with a perforated edge to the sweatband.
It seemed to want a center dent, so that's what I gave it. The "kitten finish" felt isn't nearly as soft as my older Resistol, but it still bashed without steam quite nicely. I'm pleased as punch with this, especially considering I offered far below the asking price.

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That's a good looking Resistol, Jay!
Nice score!

 

[Mm25]

New to me VS in dove with a black variegated ribbon,

 

[RJR]

New to me VS in dove with a black variegated ribbon,

Nice.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

New to me VS in dove with a black variegated ribbon,

A toast to your good fortune, Joe! Congratulations!

 

[Bob Roberts]

A toast to your good fortune, Joe! Congratulations!

Like I said. "Any excuse "

 

[LuvMyMan]

I took a chance on a Resistol offered on eBay, mainly because it came with an original sales receipt from the year I was born, 1959. The seller said it had a 2-inch brim, so I wasn't terribly excited (that's a bit stingy for me). When it came today, I was pleasantly surprised. The brim is 2 3/8, the hat came open crowned, and despite the nifty sales receipt, it appears never to have been worn. It even still has the hat-care tag attached with a perforated edge to the sweatband.
It seemed to want a center dent, so that's what I gave it. The "kitten finish" felt isn't nearly as soft as my older Resistol, but it still bashed without steam quite nicely. I'm pleased as punch with this, especially considering I offered far below the asking price.

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can't beat that! Nice!

 

[LuvMyMan]

New to me VS in dove with a black variegated ribbon,

Wow! Super nice! whom ever owned that kept it clean!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Last year I heard a lot from the loungers about the 150th anniversary of the Stetson and, this year the main posts regarding the new active hatters especially in America.
My curiosity as fond of hats has increased with the vision of the photographs posted on the two issues that were the main themes of FL.
I made then a small investment to have in my hands and on my head two American products.
Mass one (Stetson) and a niche (Gannon).
I was helped in my intention to Steve who kindly made me to be logistically and much more in the US.
So here come the two hats after a tour in Europe together with a Borsalino renovated by Bob to BSHW (not in this thread )

Stetson Absinthe in sage directly from the outlet in Garland TX. Generous gift from Steve.

This model, together with Racine, was my favorite in the range proposed by Stetson for the 150th anniversary.

I was lucky !

The Gannon is Black Cherry fur felt (lapin)

I chose the rabbit because it is much closer to almost all Europeans hats in my collection.

The first impression is that they are sturdy hats
Give me the time to do a bit of comparisons and handle them before saying my opinion.

 

[hatophile]

An unusual paper straw just acquired from Rick Blaine... more photos and information on the Panama Hat thread.

Great hat, and that tie is killer Alan!

Outstanding VS MM

Very nice acquisitions Daniele.

 

[Michael A]

Another local find from today.
P1200939 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It was a bit dusty.
P1200936 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Fortunately it brushed up fairly quickly.
P1200957 crop2 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
P1200956 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
P1200954 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Still need a little work, but basically look pretty minty. 4" brim made between 1983 and 1995.

Michael