Got my Penman Non-Indy Fedora

G-MANN · Post by **G-MANN** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:03 pm

Yesterday morning I received my non-Indy fedora made by J. Penman.

I have so many Indy Fedoras that I decided to go for something different.

This one has a narrower brim and much lighter color.

Craftsmanship is very well done. Great pouncing job, sweat sown in very nicely and hard to see the stitches holding the ribbon in place.

I have given it a very loose front creasing and have not done much with the brim other than give it a front snap down.

In a nutshell, I am very pleased with the hat.

These pics are a bit light due to the bright morning sun.

Cheers,
G-MANN

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:08 pm

NICE! I like the color of it. The shorter brim looks sharp, too.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:09 pm

Nice looking hat G-mann. That one came out really nice.
I'm looking forward to my Penman.
Thanks for sharing.

kiltie · Post by **kiltie** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:29 pm

Very CLASSIC looking hat.

ehtyva · Post by **ehtyva** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:45 pm

Looks great! Makes me even more excited for mine

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:07 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:NICE! I like the color of it. The shorter brim looks sharp, too.

I completely agree. When I read what you said about shorter brim, my first thought was "oh god, I hate those stingy brims." This is very nice, though. Not too narrow, but still a little narrower than an Indy. All in all, a very nice look. So far, the Penman Hat Co. is doing just as well as I imagined it would. :junior: -M

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:10 pm

How tall is the crown?

-KB

G-MANN · Post by **G-MANN** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:11 pm

Kentucky Blues wrote:How tall is the crown?

-KB

5-1/2" Open.

Cheers,
G-MANN

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:50 pm

thank you everyone. I should have another hat done by the morning and pics posted.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:55 pm

BTW, bendingoak, are you able to do bound-edge brims and pencil rolls? I'm thinking of someday getting a Homburg... :junior: -M

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:02 pm

Not as of yet. I'm trying to get my hat company up and running. When I have a full run of blocks, flanges and have filled most of the orders in front of me first. then I can start thinking of doing different hats. I would like to do others but right now I'm working on getting a foot hold on these.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:15 am

Ah cool, I don't have the money on hand right now anyway...I'll keep you in mind though for when I do have the cash for it. :junior: -M

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:53 am

I really like this fedora. I might want something different in a bit. Something black and not so Indy. I'd rather throw some dough at you, Oak, than buy something like a Stetson beaver. I love the shorter brim. It is not too short and looks just right. How about some pics of it on you?

Dave

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:56 am

Yeah, definitely. It'd be nice to help support an up-and-coming business man like yourself... :junior: -M

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:04 am

That was exactly my thought. I know I'll be coming back to Oak for more hats in the near future.

Dave

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:34 am

What are the measurements of the brim ? Is it dimensional ?

G-MANN · Post by **G-MANN** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:53 pm

HDRnR wrote:What are the measurements of the brim ? Is it dimensional ?

Yes it is. 2-3/8" Sides 2-5/8" Front & Back.

Cheers,
G-MANN

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:53 pm

Thanks G...sweet hat...

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:50 pm

I've gotta throw my hat into the ring (so to speak) and chime in as well... that's a beautifully crafted piece of work, Mr. Penman...
Verrry "Bogey" if you don't mind me saying. And please know that I mean that as a compliment (how could someone say that and NOT?)...
I was watching "The Big Sleep" just last night and while Mr. Bogart's hat IS a slightly different bash, this hat of your's DOES still have that same look and style to it.
Although, I must say... given a choice, yours is definitely (and EASILY) the nicer, cooler and TOUGHER looking lid.
All the Best,
Mitch

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:30 am

Looks good! Nice classic 30's style to it for sure. Looks like something that Bing might have worn.

Cheers!

Dan