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I'm very glad you posted those two shots . It clearly shows that angles make a difference when getting a photo of a hat on a persons head. It clearly shows that a selfie or a bad angle can make a straight sided hat look tappered. Absolutely... angle of the shot really makes shapes change, especiall...

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I really wish I hadn't like this hat so much, only had it a couple days and am wanting a grey one now,,, Time to go to hats direct and check out a moonstone grey one. Just wait, the bug will bite harder. I had a Fed IV but upgraded to an AB Henry... a number of years later, a Penman LC and AB Legac...

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DarenHenryW wrote:

ABL, kids

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That looks amazing! I can't wait for mine!

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Well I just got the call from John that my ABL will be on it's way Monday!! Sorry John that I had to jump off the phone so quick, my job keeps me stuck in meetings nearly half the day and I'm sitting in one now (sshhhhh). But have no fear, my Penman LC and the forthcoming ABL will be seeing plenty o...

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I am thinking of getting the WPG but I am curious about how the fit of it compares to a Todd's? I have a Todds in XL thats fits just about right. That was my question and its not an easy one to answer. I ended up picking uo a Wested 2nd had for what I would have spent on the WPG, though its still i...

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First guess got it, this is the LC. I have an order in for the ABL and am looking forward to another Penman masterpiece.

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Ridgerunner58 wrote:John turns his Raiders fedoras as a matter of course. If you want it without you have to ask.

Perfect. Thanks! Looking forward to the perfect Raiders, to go along with the perfect LC ... also a Penman.

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Marcus ol buddy, that's the way it comes, took me a bit to get used to it, but if you study the SOC hat you'll see the bow that far forward. Called the "turn" I can't wait for warmer weather to take some real good shots, these were taken about a month ago and it was cold, brrrrr. Croft :m...

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I've said it before on this thread, but I really would recommend Mike to anyone.....Price wise, his hats are exceptional....Even if they were more expensive, they'd be very high on my list of makers...I own a Homburg and it's still one of the most worn hats I have...The quality is on a par with all...

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Awesome pics! Love the look of that ABL!

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Yeah, I placed mine at the beginning of the month.... I wear my Penman LC daily, so the wait isn't so hard this time around.

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Thanks! And yeah, both my boys wear my hats well.

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So I haven't really posted any pics of my Penman in a while and have meant to, I just don't have anyone to really take pics of me tho (and I'm not to big on the whole selfie thing)... but I did take one for my profile and got a nice shot of my youngest son wearing it (and Indiana Kale is NOT looking...

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I measured my jacket. I normally wear 46-48 sport coat or outerwear coat. My actual chest measurement is a 44. I have wide shoulders and big arms...... My XXL WPG measures out true to their sizing chart. I like the fit as I don't like form fitting (snug) jackets. I have Indy jackets that range from...

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APL, based on your comments if you can wear a 42R then a Large should fit the bill. Just realized I had posted most everything about the jacket but the measurements on the Large. Seems like the back length is around 26" on this jacket. Thanks, that does help. I'll ponder the purchase for a tad...

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Well, the jacket, as I had worried, is like 3" too short in the sleeves. :( Bah. It's not like I'm a giant. I'm only 6'2". Seriously ridiculous though. Oh well. It's going back though, unfortunately. Otherwise I love it. What pics would you like specifically? I was wondering if I could as...

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It seems to me that you might have good insight into the differences across manufacturers, so I have a question for you if you don't mind. How does the WPG Raiders jacket fit in comparison to the US Wings and Wested Raiders jackets? I'm considering getting the WPG since the measurements (back, shoul...

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knibs7 wrote:
APL wrote: Anyway, for those who haven't seen the pics on Facebook yet, check them out. They're absolutely amazing!
Not nearly as amazing as it is in person

A feeling I know I will soon share.

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Just placed my order! I was planning on waiting until closer to spring, but the sooner an order is in, the sooner it'll be on my head.

Anyway, for those who haven't seen the pics on Facebook yet, check them out. They're absolutely amazing!

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Awesome, I found it. Thanks again!

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Not sure if I missed it, but I was wondering what the current wait time is for the ABL? I hope to order one in the spring and was just curious.

And John, I have to say that my Crusader just looks and feels better every day!

Thanks!

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Nicer picture than the others, no offense, selfies just don't do Penman's justice, but Surely (I know don't call me Shirley O:) ) can sanp a sht at ya. Nice lookin lid my friend. Croft :mrgreen: Agreed, with the exception of David's (he has a way of capturing the hat's best qualities very well). Of...

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It's not on my head, but then when it is I haven't had much time to snap a pic. And with the lighting in my office, the color is slightly lighter than in person, but it still looks amazing.

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Today, I received my shipment and it is amazing! Of course, John had a better looking picture on his Istagram feed two Friday's back, but I snapped a quick one and hope to get more this week. Before I get to that, though, just a couple of notes: the sweat and liner are nicer than on any hat I own. T...

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From my knowledge and experience, it's the sweat that really affects the fit and not the felt. As time goes on (and this might not hold true to the sweats that Steve used in the AB hat you have) the sweat shrinks a little but our sweat and oils in our skin help it remain pliable. It may loosen up wi...

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That looks awesome!

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John's a real hat/fedora enthusiast on top of being a professional hat maker, you will always get great customer service and he is on the level with you. Enjoy !!! :TOH: Agreed! I got a call from John last Friday on my commute home which was to inform me of an outgoing shipment! He gave me some gre...

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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...

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Wow, that is amazing! Beautiful work!

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Well, after years of watching, waiting, and finally clicking submit I've placed an order for a Penman Crusader. I'm really excited! Also, John, I saw your posting on FB/Instagram for the AB Legacy and have to say that it's quite a tease, but just based on the color, I know I'll likely have to order ...

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I've got a NW and love it, though it's a Bogart-esque style. I did have him reblock, replace sweat on an AB Henry that turned out just perfect. Since I have good pics of the Bogart style, here it is for now: http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u549/alexliffick/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140320_084937_zp...

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Awesome hat! And I would agree with the brush and retainer (stretcher). After wearing my hats over the summer, the sweat shrinks a little and I didn't realize how much I needed a "jack" until I got one.

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I had a bushman but my son has it now. They're great hats!

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That is one nice looking hat! I need an Explorador... or two. Both the 36 and 38 are in my wish list.

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I also typically wear one every day, whether it be an Indy style, one of my customs, or a vintage... however this year, for the first felt hat day since I started wearing them, I was unable to as I was working a shift at my city's EMS agency. I've always wondered though how people would react if I g...

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You're welcome! Hey, you have a good one, too! Okay? Promise? -Todd Totally OT Musing: Isn't it weird? The phrases we use? 1,000 years from now, when some future civilization reads what we wrote, how much debate will there be about what "have a good one" meant? No doubt there will be scho...

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Anyone know a status on it? I'm familiar with that. We have a new shipment on its way that should feature slightly improved felt. ETA is approximately 3 weeks. -Todd Excellent, thanks Todd! I hadn't been to the site in a while and decided to check in after grabbing my Todd's Satchel out of the clos...

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I've kept an eye on all the posts since this hat came about and was starting to consider one, but I don't see them on Todd's site anymore. Anyone know a status on it? Do they no longer sell the hat?

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Personally, I think the darker Fed IV color is closer to the Raiders color than the sable hats that are commonly sold now. And with wear, dirt, and sun fading (yes, this is minimal) mine has really taken on the Raiders color very well. JMO tho.

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The hat looks great. I've been hoping to see some pics and your write-up helps too. The Henry just didn't sit well enough on my head either, so I've been thinking about getting one of these. Since I have a Fed IV that does just fine in the torrential rain we get sometimes, I'm ok having the cheaper ...

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I wondered if it was something like that as it seemed to almost stain when I got the leather wet, even just using water. I guess I'll just let it work out over time, just wearing the #### out of them. That spot is generally covered by the hemline.

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I'm with the others, the hat will soften in time, but the crease/bash is looking good. Though about the brim, I also noticed in your pics is that there is little or no turn in yours. I have a slight turn in mine and it's not screen accurate either, though I personally like how mine sits. But without...

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Mine wrinkle on the inside and I'm trying to figure out how to lessen the extent of the wrinkles. So far, the sanding does make for nice distressing, but leather conditioner seems to only darken the sanded areas, so I don't want to overdo that. Anyone have thoughts on how to reduce the wrinkles with...

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I haven't done anything really to my shoes yet, other than wear them... although these new pics (they look great bish) are making me think it's time to get out the sandpaper.

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Here's mine.... it's a Todd's:

and one with my Henry sitting on top:

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Yeah, I could see the hat slightly shrinking over time, very similar to Christy's Adventurer. I read somewhere that they use the same felt these days, just block it differently. Of course, there's always the "I have a Herbert Johnson Poet" aspect to owning one, and even if you only wear it...

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Bigfoot wrote:Before someone else says it,

+1

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Well, I kinda reblocked my Fed IV last night... I punched out the creases, thoroughly wet the hat, flipped out the sweatband and put it on the styro block I made a few years back. I let it sit upside down overnight on a towel. This morning I recreased the hat and found that the old taper was kinda ...

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Hmmmm... I think I need to try this. My Fed IV has slightly tapered already. The weather over here has taken it's toll on the hat. Yeah, I've had mine for almost 2 years and it's starting to show some taper as well. It's also gotten a tad tight, so I see a reblock and stretching in the near future....

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