Club Obi Wan

TenuredProfessor

Those wool blend pants look great! Especially the rear pocket placement. I have a few pairs of pants from other vendors and while all other details are spot on, the pockets are just placed to far away width-wise and they make my posterior look wider than it should! So says the missus.

TenuredProfessor

Per my last communication with Anna, we may see some activity from John in the next month or two. No guarantees obviously, but at least it didn’t sound ominous or pessimistic even. Good to hear, thanks Chose Poorly. :TOH: I've ordered three hats from John and each time he messaged me that they were...

TenuredProfessor

All this talk of what celebs John's made hats for got me thinking I should maybe see what they think about their Penman hats. So I asked Karl Urban. For the record I'm posting this with John's blessing and at his request after sharing it on his Facebook page. I participated in a charity motorcycle r...

TenuredProfessor

Looks spot on, Holt! Care to mention the hat maker?

TenuredProfessor

+1 to the Peter's Bros. Indy straw! It's milan straw, so it's considerably floppy, but it breathes wonderfully. Got it soaked in a rain storm in the Yucatan last year and it looks even better! In fact, I had a hard time getting a good crease in it until it got soaked. Definitely recommended

TenuredProfessor

Congrats and welcome to the forum!! :TOH: You sure started off on the right foot by going to see John. He's a master at what he does and an all around great, generous guy. I did the same as you years back...went right to his shop for a fitting. Now I'm a proud Penman owner three times over :lol: Jo...

TenuredProfessor

Congrats and welcome to the forum!! :TOH: You sure started off on the right foot by going to see John. He's a master at what he does and an all around great, generous guy. I did the same as you years back...went right to his shop for a fitting. Now I'm a proud Penman owner three times over :lol: Joi...

TenuredProfessor

Ray, that looks spectacular!!

Especially liking the texture on the back panel..loads of character on that already. Congrats on that purchase!

TenuredProfessor

Excellent! Thanks

just the info I needed. Yep, I meant in comparison to Todds pants. I normally wear 35 ish and had to order 38 with them . Appreciate the feedback. Can't have too many Indy pants as far as I'm concerned

TenuredProfessor

Great review, Eundercoffler! :TOH: I'm still considering a pair, but was wondering about the sizing. If I wear a "36 waist, is that what I should order? As you know, some of us were a little ...uh.. disappointed to find out we were a bigger in the waist than we thought..due to his 'true measure...

TenuredProfessor

That is a true bummer

They could pass for CS boots, but definatley not Raiders. I feel for those who shelled out hard earned money for these, not to mention the excruciating wait time prior to delivery. How these can be seen as THE Raiders boots is mind boggling

TenuredProfessor

Thanks for taking the plunge on one of these, Tex!!

Gotta say, I was prepared to write the jackets off as sub-par based on the pics....but now I'm kind of hoping your forthcoming review convinces me to open my wallet.

TenuredProfessor

james73084 wrote:How does one know if their hat is beaver or rabbit ifit is not marked as such?

You'll know it when you feel it

TenuredProfessor

That looks really cool, Gorak

The color is exactly like my washed goat. Maybe not screen accurate, but certainly vintage looking. If you didn't consider it a 'keeper', I would be a 'buyer'.

TenuredProfessor

My 3yo son, Kal-El (Yes, Daddy is that much of a geek), wanted to where the Penman's Fedora, and hold Dusty's "Streets of Cairo" Bullwhip.. http://imageshack.us/a/img802/1955/uy2o.jpg Dude! did you watch Man of Steel? Because Supermans name is Kal-El, or is it Cal-El!? Anyway you can now ...

TenuredProfessor

Hopefully this can only mean you'll be offering a KOTCS shirt down the line??

$\:D/$

TenuredProfessor

That is fantastic!!!

I'm sure it will look even better after a few years of wear as well. Congrats, and wear it well!!

TenuredProfessor

It all starts with the 'turn' and it must the dimensional cut brim as well. I've gotten my hats to do this by putting it on with the bow over my left ear, then holding the brim and turning it until the crease is center to your face. The knot on the bow should now be about a half inch in front of you...

TenuredProfessor

LZeitgeist wrote:Are Todd's boots steel-toed?

The site mentions steel shank, but doesn't mention steel toes.

Hoping to get these for my new pair of work boots (and for Indy wear on the side)...

That's a negative on the steel toes.

TenuredProfessor

I did have to replace the soles on one of the pairs I have after about 6 months, but that was a couple years ago, and they've held up great since then. Granted, I don't wear them every day, but I've hiked many miles through all sorts of terrain and they are well worth the price.

TenuredProfessor

My assumption is that he kept the browning in his MKVII bag as back-up. I concur with this. It makes the most sense especially because he has no other holster anywhere and just having it tucked in your pants for an entire adventure is incredibly reckless. This might be the case in other scenes, but...

TenuredProfessor

I believe it's mentioned in the 'Complete Adventures' book that Kasdan initially put into the script/character that Indy had a habit of losing or misplacing his sidearms. It's referenced again in TOD when Willie drops it out the car window during the Shanghia chase. Indy was probably being extra cau...

TenuredProfessor

I can say that it does indeed work!! :lol: In fact, outside of using it in full gear, that's it's main function for me. The divider isn't a problem, and doesn't need to be removed. I can easily fit four discs in there. If you tend to bring your whole 'aresenal' of discs, not so much. It's actually p...

TenuredProfessor

Ok now I'm having doubts about the 24" back and sleeve length I ordered, wondering if I should go 24 1/2". My rationale for the 24" was this: 5 years ago I briefly owned a Todd's standard (his original offering) in M. It was, of course, too small on me, so I returned it. Prior to doi...

TenuredProfessor

That turned out great, Gorak!!

I know the feeling though...I certainly waffled back and forth about distressing my LC Wested but was more than happy with the end result. Once you take the plunge, there's no going back

That's a perfect Raiders jacket now

TenuredProfessor

As said many times before, John is the man :TOH: I've got two Raiders hats from him. The dust does come off after wear and can easily be brushed off if you're looking for a not so 'Cairo-y' look. The key, in my eyes anyway, is the ring of dust just above the ribbon. I use q-tips dipped in FE to draw...

TenuredProfessor

i'm not afraid of getting my hat wet. It's just those darn birds im afraid of, wanting to use my hat as a target practice. This product seems to be the way to go for me to tell the birds "ha! in your face!" CJ I have nightmares about birds, haha! :[ Same here, fellas :o I am always very c...

TenuredProfessor

This is on Wested´s site, http://www.wested.com/hero-44-crispe-653-p.asp ,it says "crispe" and "shrunken lamb",so which one is it? This has been discussed here frequently but is the shrunken lamb thick,heavy,striated and all :-k I can't speak to the newest shipment of shrunken l...

TenuredProfessor

there are other people here who claim to know Steve personally and seem very confident that his illnesses and misfortunes have been real][ Unless someone wants to launch an official investigation, that's the best we have to go by. Like you, it's good enough for me considering all that Steve has don...

TenuredProfessor

ChrisMD, unless you have ordered a hat from Steve, or have been 'assigned to this case' :lol: , best just to heed the advice of others and leave this subject for those who have a stake in this. Raising questions about Steve's condition does no good, and is out of line. We have our own law enforcemen...

TenuredProfessor

I think Todd's sizing threw us all off with regards to ordering pants :o With Todd's, you have to actually measure your waist since pants sizes aren't accurate. For example, I wear 34" pants size and my waist measures 36". So I ordered "36 Todd's pants. With Wested, it's not that comp...

TenuredProfessor

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48395 Yep, Tundy has some of the best, most informative reviews on these boards for a variety of gear. It's your reviews, Michael, that usually end up convincing me to open my wallet :lol: I can't stress enough that, after a wash, these shirts are to...

TenuredProfessor

I definately agree, micstream :TOH: I actually bought two WPG shirts last summer, and hadn't worn one until a couple of weeks ago. I have 6 different Indy shirts, mostly Todds and two AB's, and those get worn more. When I first got it, I thought it was too stiff and thick for warmer months, but man,...

TenuredProfessor

That's Raiders perfection, fifthchamber!!!

I still like to keep at least one of my Penmans on a stand underneath my TV so I can stare at it during commercial breaks.

I never tire of appreciating the beauty that is a Penman Raider

And you wear that lid well!!

TenuredProfessor

Awesome! Fort Funston is my guess

. Saw him at Stonestown mall a couple times myself

TenuredProfessor

I am completely intrigued, 3 grand!!

TenuredProfessor

Much appreciated guys! :TOH: Loving this thing!! @ Fletch...to relax your collar, you're gonna need some ball bearings, and about ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker state... :lol: Or just the occasional kneading :TOH: Let's see yours!!!! :whip:

TenuredProfessor

Thanks guys!! Couldn't be happier with it!!

Holt, I'm 5'11.

also, my LC measures 26.5 in back, so knowing this will hang off the shoulder more, i ordered it shorter.

TenuredProfessor

Okay, here it is!!! :lol: Wested Hero, size 44. Shrunken lamb (apparenlty one of the last ones?) Sleeve 23.5, back 24.5. Fits like a dream, although I was a little nervous since the measurments seemed a little small. I based them off of my LC in washed goat, knowing full well the cuts are different....

TenuredProfessor

I consider myself extra lucky, because i just received my shrunken lamb hero yesterday. I too noticed that the SL is gone from the site. #-o I am beyond impressed with this hide...no platicky or stiff areas, in fact it is very supple. Hopefully Peter gets more of this stuff in :( gotta get the wifey...

TenuredProfessor

Ahhhh, the joy of new Penman hat day!!. This arrived for me last week, but I finally got a chance to break it in this weekend. I was lucky enough to purchase this Cairo hat via John with proceeds benefiting the Steve Delk fund. This is my second Raiders hat from John, and I could not be happier! :D ...

TenuredProfessor

Agreed about the Westeds, Knibs...They make better LC pants than Raiders, IMO. The material is fine, but the taper in the ankle always bothered me. Also, Todd's pants have a reinforced waistband, and just feel more substantially constructed. The Westeds have no extra material in the waist, making th...

TenuredProfessor

Since Noel Howard isn't around anymore, you're best bet are Todd's Pants. I have three pairs and they are as perfect Raiders pants that you can get. The current selection of sizes is limited due to popularity, and be sure to measure your actual waist size, and not go by other pairs of pants when ord...

TenuredProfessor

My intention was not to get a copy of an 'original' hat. I personally don't care either way that the snaps were original on these caps or not, I just had my laundry list of things that I was looking for :TOH: . I have had a flatcap or two in the past with snaps, and decided that feature just was som...

TenuredProfessor

Agreed on all points, Michaelson :TOH: One thing I've learned from COW over the years, is to do extensive research before settling on one particular piece of gear. Outside of actually receiving a new purchase, the research is the fun part for me :lol: I did extensive digging over at The Fedora Loung...

TenuredProfessor

Thought I'd chime in with more praise for the Hat People :TOH: I received my extra full cut newboy last week and could not be happier with it. It's the brown/green/black herringbone version. One selling point for me for the Hat People, as opposed to B!Wear, was that the bill does not contain cardboa...

TenuredProfessor

Thanks for posting this, Jeff

This is exactly the hat I have been looking for as an alternative to my fedoras this winter. I love that these 'hatpeople' are a local, smaller business too. I ordered exactly as you did...the extra full, brown/green/black herringbone. Yours looks superb!

TenuredProfessor

If you want to shrink it a little bit but not a full size, wash it in cold then throw it in the dryer. That's what I've done to all three of mine. They were slightly too big, but I wanted to allow for shrinkage and now they are perfect. Less heat, less shrinkage. I haven't experienced any 'bad side ...

TenuredProfessor

Definately go with your true size when ordering the Wested pants, Adirondack

TenuredProfessor

Thank you Dan!!

I guess i figured as much, but it's always best to hear it from the man himself. And yeah a 6 footer probably made for an easier wrist wrap ala TOD. Man, that's why i love this place....cool people with great knowledge to share!! Much appreciated!!

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