The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues...

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:24 am

DR Ulloa wrote: Ian, rest assured, I will be posting pictures. In fact, I have been wanting to do a Penman photo shoot and post pics of all my Penman hats, some of them now nearly two years old (my Raiders one).

Dave

'Do eet now!' (best Schwarzenegger voice)

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:33 am

My favorite Schwarzenegger quote:

"Blow off some steam, Bennett!"

I'll see if I can get some photos taken this weekend. I think folks would like to see how theyre Penmans will hold up. I got my Raiders hat in July or August of '08 so its coming up to the two year mark and it is holding up like a beast. The felt has softened up to floppy mass and has all the character you'd expect of a rabbit hat. The color is mellowing out nicely too. It is considerably lighter in color than when I first received it and much more Raiders accurate. And it will be nice for everyone to see some of John's custom work again, as you don't see it much on these boards.

Dave

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:37 am

"I like you, ____." "I'll kill you last!"

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:38 am

BendingOak wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:Or even a featherweight felt would be great for the summer, but Optimo and Art are the only two who have answered that call.

I have seen the lightweight felt you speak of and I'm not impressed with it.

It would be nice if we could strike a happy medium with some lighter weight felt, maybe not featherweight, but do they make something in-between?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:40 am

Oh, oh, oh! I know it! It's Sully! "I like you Sully. I'll kill you last."

"...Hey Sully, remember when I said I'd kill you last? I lied."

Dave

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:50 am

At least you looked into it, John. What did you not like about the felt? I vant to kno!

I have an old "wafer thin" Knox Vagabond which is the perfect summer felt for me, though the hat itself has been through the ringer. I've also handled a certain hat in Michaelson's collection which has the kind of felt I'm looking for.

I realize it's a pain to work with, and finding a good quality felt is a challenge, but I'd be all over it like white on rice.

A happy medium would interest me, as well.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:51 am

Texan Scott wrote:
BendingOak wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:Or even a featherweight felt would be great for the summer, but Optimo and Art are the only two who have answered that call.

I have seen the lightweight felt you speak of and I'm not impressed with it.
It would be nice if we could strike a happy medium with some lighter weight felt, maybe not featherweight, but do they make something in-between?

If my felter would do light weight felt then I would make it an offering. I just don't like the stuff Art and gram is using.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:05 pm

Gotcha. Has Winchester ever done or considered offering lightweight?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:10 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:Gotcha. Has Winchester ever done or considered offering lightweight?

sadly no. I have been bugging them for some time.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:25 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:I don't know. I only have one Indy hat from John. With that Raiders hat and my two Indy hats from Steve, I don't need anymore. So, the others have all been completely custom jobs. So, for this one, I've told John he has complete control. He is chosing the color, style, ribbon, and all that jazz. I asked him recently if he had any ideas yet and he told me. "I'm not telling you anything. You'll just get a box at your doorstep." I trust John...

Dave

I hope John makes it in a size 24 1/4"!!!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:34 pm

Who let you out?! Get back in your cage, you! That hat is mine!

Dave

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:47 pm

That's what you get when you give the keys to the dog! (think Pirates...)

Seriously, I think John should make that hat in a 24 1/4".... I think it would look much better on you! And hey, if for some reason it doesn't... I got an idea for it!

P.S.- Penman #4 should be getting made soon! $\:D/$

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:50 pm

What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:07 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave

a hat

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:08 pm

Bet no one saw that one coming!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:10 pm

BendingOak wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave

a hat

NO! Bad hatter!

You see that? You just stick a hatters nose in it and reprimand him. Look at him...he knows what he did.

Dave

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:12 pm

We gotta keep him on a tighter leash!

But to answer your question Dave- it's a Rabbit Raiders.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:14 pm

Oak, keep him sedated for awhile, he'll be allright.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:52 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave

Number 4???!!!

So, who holds the record for John's lids? - Not including John.

Ian

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:54 pm

Ian wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave
Number 4???!!!

So, who holds the record for John's lids? - Not including John.

Ian

I don't hold the record. There is a member here who has a few.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:06 pm

I've got number five on order. Not sure if someone here has more than me, but I'm sure John has customers outside of COW that have more than I do.

Dave

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:09 pm

Cool!! I forget about his other customers, but 5 is awesome. I've not got any yet

Ian

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:11 pm

Well, I've only purchased three. My last one was a gift and the first one I got for $200, a deal John extended to his first ten customers. Back then he only offered beaver. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be my charcoal one with the vintage iron ribbon Steve gave me for it. Matched up perfectly.

Dave

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:15 pm

I loved the grey you had with the black and grey bow. Did you sell that or modify it?

Ian

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:17 pm

I don't know anything about how that hat was made. It was a gift. I love the bow too. It has such a beautiful "V" on there. It goes really well with blacks and greys but not much else, because of the bow. Its blessing is its curse, so to speak. That one is John's steel grey color. Very classy looking hat.

Dave

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:23 pm

Ian wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:What do you have coming up for #4?

Dave
Number 4???!!!

So, who holds the record for John's lids? - Not including John.

Ian

Yeah, right now Dave is beating me.... for now...

My first Penman was a Grey Raiders Seaplane. 2nd a brown Last Crusade. And the 3rd was a black "Penman."

Here's my Penman trio:

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:39 am

Sweet!!!

Is John's waiting time still 5 months? Just thinking about when my LC will be on my noggin.

Jnicktem; You were right: I should've ordered both the Raiders and the LC at the same time, then I'd only have a couple of months to wait for both.

Ian

Indy35 · Post by **Indy35** » Sat May 01, 2010 5:39 pm

Jnictem I love that grey seaplane, it looks phenomenal. And that's a nice collection, good variation of color to work with in a wardrobe. As soon as i can i've got to get on John's list. I want one of those moss hats though, i really love the one on his website that is along side of his pup. I wish i had better pics of it on a noggin'.

I think at the same time i'm going to send him my Henry and have him reblock/resize it into a Raiders, and just ship them off to me at the same time.

This hat thing is killing me

jlee562 · Post by **jlee562** » Sat May 01, 2010 6:03 pm

Has the sun come out to get a good picture of that maroon felt yet, John?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun May 02, 2010 1:27 am

j's version of Penman pyramid power. Question is...what sits at the pinnacle?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:17 pm

Michaelson wrote:Well, without going into details, I FINALLY got my hands on a Penman of my own! $\:D/$

Well, right off the bat, even though I know John is using the same felt as Fedora, the felt actually feels softer to the touch, and seems to be more supple, if that's possible. It must be from one of those tight felted batches that Fedora talks about.

The fit is great. It will be even better when I get my hair cut (I've kind of gone to seed lately. (grins), but even so, it's as comfortable a hat as I've put on my head!

The sewing is immaculate. Just perfect. I especially like the liner. The sweat is also soft. I'm assuming he treated this with rain treatment, as I've read that's a standard practice for his hats before they go out the door.

The ribbon work looks great. I can't say a thing bad about it. Nothing.

My wife REALLY likes it, as it reminds her of the hat her grandfather used to wear. It will have it's first 'outing' tomorrow as my go to work hat. Should look nice worn in the Plymouth.

I REALLY like that brochure he included too. Anything you want to know about a Penman hat, or anything else regarding hat care for that matter, seems to be included. I haven't read it all yet, but that's my next thing I plan to do after writing this review.

So, what else can I say? I love this hat. It's like nothing I've had since the 1970's, and that one was a hand me down from my Dad from the 1940's. It's not a Mallory or Marathon (my Dad's hats) but it's darn close! It's a style that I haven't worn in literally decades, and it's a nice change.

WELL done! An example from a true master craftsman. I can see why Dave raves so much about his Penmans.

HIGH Regards, John!!

Michaelson

Mark, any chance of seeing a photo of the hat? Maybe even one of you wearing it? We all know how long it took to get some pics of your sahara AB up. Maybe you can do it a little sooner this time?

Dave

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu May 06, 2010 5:29 pm

Fun with my Penman Raiders at MGM Studios at Disneyworld:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... eyTank.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... yTank1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... yTank2.jpg

Dave

hulkamad · Post by **hulkamad** » Thu May 06, 2010 8:44 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:Fun with my Penman Raiders at MGM Studios at Disneyworld:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... eyTank.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... yTank1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/ ... yTank2.jpg

Dave

Great pics! Love the "guns" pose. Was that tank over by the Backlot Express Dining area near the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular? I don't recall seeing it last I was there. Looks like you had fun! Bet you had lots of folks asking about that excellent hat while there...

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu May 06, 2010 10:57 pm

Good pics Dave. Better step on it or you'll be flat as a flitter. Indy Bones adventuring rule #1: easier to outrun a 50 ton rock than a WWI tanker.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri May 07, 2010 8:15 am

Thanks guys.

Hulk, yeah, that was by the exit of the IJEPSS, but not by the cafeteria. That is by the exit that leads you right into the Indy giftshop (not the little stand, but the proper store), right next to 50s Prime Time.

Dave

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sat May 08, 2010 11:52 am

Dave I was standing RIGHT THERE exactly 3 weeks ago today.
VERY sorry we weren't able to make a meeting happen.

(Great shots, though...)

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat May 08, 2010 1:47 pm

I know, Fox. I hate it. But this trip is the reason why we couldn't meet up with you guys. Just couldn't afford both trips. Did you guys have a good time? We love Disneyworld and the Disney Cruise Line. We had a great time on this trip, except for one little hiccup that was out of our control. We make sure to hit up the IJESS everytime we go. And for some reason I always take my Penman. I guess it's my go to hat. Any time I go camping or know I will be seeing some action, this is the hat I take with me. She and I have become old friends. Not many hats could have taken the abuse I've put this one through.

Dave

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sat May 08, 2010 1:57 pm

Yep, had a WONDERFUL time... there's an anecdote or two about it in a new Thread I started in the Scrapbook Section... check it out when you have a moment.

It's funny how you mention that you always take your Penman, because I wore mine to the IJ Show as well (and actually mentioned in the Thread I mentioned that I was pretty sure mine wasn't the first Penman Hat to visit it)... and you're right, of course, a Bulldog Tough Hat is the BEST kinda hat to take with you on a vacation ('cuz you NEVER know what's gonna happen on one of THOSE!)

Until next time, we do agree that we're both holding Rain Cheques on getting together some OTHER time... RIGHT, my friend?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat May 08, 2010 2:09 pm

Of course! It still pains me we couldn't go. I turned to Steph a few weeks ago and said "You know, we should be at Disney this weekend with Fox and his family!" We will be at the QM summit if you guys are planning on making it out to Cali. Othern' that, it has been a while since I've visited the Great White North. And I do love Nova Scotia!

Dave

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon May 10, 2010 1:24 pm

This is my latest Penman: the Eddie!

I couldn't be happier with it, John did an outstanding job

The rest of the photos are here:
http://picasaweb.google.fr/SpeedRcrX/Th ... directlink

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 10, 2010 1:39 pm

Wowwie! Look at that bow work! John, you have truly out done yourself. I don't think I've ever seen a bow this beautiful. Holy smokes! I let out a great big audible "Whoa!" when I saw that hat. Speedrcrx, that is the most beautiful bow I have ever seen. A truly beautiful hat. And it suits you very well. Perfect style for you. Its good to see an Eddie on COW. Up until now the only one I had seen was the one you gave to your nephew, John. It looks fantastic. Congrats Speedrcrx. And John, I better get some bow work like this on the one I have on order!

Dave

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon May 10, 2010 1:46 pm

Ah ah! John can tell you that I bug him with the bow because I wanted some thing multicolored and he come through with it!

I'm in love with this hat

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:09 pm

You're not the only one, Speed!

I even got to see pics of your bow before he sent the hat out!

I've been bugging him with the bow work on mine for a while, too, though mine is much more subtle. I hope to have it in hand this week. That hat suits you!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:22 pm

I was speaking to John as he was finishing up your hat, Rick. He was really happy with the finished product. Make sure to post plenty o' pictures of it once it arrives.

Dave

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:42 pm

Oh, I will. In fact, John told me he's jealous—he wants my hat!

It's currently somewhere along the shipping line. I hope to see it in the next day or two.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:46 pm

I can't wait to see that hat of yours, Rick! And thanks for the compliment.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Mon May 10, 2010 3:18 pm

SpeedRcrx - Love that lid and the bow is awesome!!!

Great to see John applying his artistic licence - I believe that Dave has an order at the moment with John where he simply told John to 'knock himself out'. Can wait to see that.

Looks great on your noggin!!

Ian

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon May 10, 2010 4:48 pm

That BOW...

I...

I...

(REST of the hat's beautiful, too!)

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Wed May 12, 2010 9:43 am

Time for a new installment of something I like to call, "Nail that caption." Nail that caption! Here's hoping you'll play along...and the author has a good sense of humor...

He ordered the Penman's, he just forgot to pay for 'em!

...happens alot since he's been married.

**CUT!** No, no, no! Let the vehicle draaaaggg you!

I've heard of "road rage", but this is ridiculous!

...its the stocks...they really....tanked.

Never tell ethnic jokes to the Waffen SS!

Too much chili gives me the runs!

Never bring a Webley to a tank battle.

The band didn't have an appreciation for his "new" lyrics.

.....START THE PLYMOUTH, MARK!!!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed May 12, 2010 10:03 am

Sorry Scott but your caption is all wrong.

It should read.

" sorry John for changing my order yet again."