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

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri May 21, 2010 12:48 am

DR Ulloa wrote:Rick, that truly is the Binkmeister hat! Suits you perfectly. That bow is amazing, too! Looks like a toned down version of the bow John made on my wedding hat. Those colors go perfectly together. My next Penman, unless John makes this current order a pecan , will be that same color. Truly beautiful, Rick. Congrats. And John, you keep outdoing yourself. If my next Penman doesn't completely floor me, you...will...pay!

Dave

Nope, you will have to pay first.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri May 21, 2010 12:50 am

BendingOak wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:Rick, that truly is the Binkmeister hat! Suits you perfectly. That bow is amazing, too! Looks like a toned down version of the bow John made on my wedding hat. Those colors go perfectly together. My next Penman, unless John makes this current order a pecan , will be that same color. Truly beautiful, Rick. Congrats. And John, you keep outdoing yourself. If my next Penman doesn't completely floor me, you...will...pay!

Dave

Nope, you will have to pay first.

John- just don't make his next one in Pecan! That assures you yet another order from Dave (like that's a big surprise!).

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri May 21, 2010 12:53 am

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri May 21, 2010 12:56 am

Well Bink's hat really does look pretty fantastic! I wouldn't mind one for myself! And I agree with Dave... I really should have a Pecan flavoured... I mean coloured... fedora!

Perhaps for my 5th or 6th Penman!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Fri May 21, 2010 2:45 am

Fantastic lid, just amazing!!!

John, you nailed it again!

How the H.E. double hockey sticks do you do it? That suits Bink perfectly!

Got me thinking of a 'John' special now.

Ian

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:00 am

Rick, this is an amazing hat you've got here, it suits you very well. John did an outstanding job as always!!!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:05 am

Thanks again, guys. It's a great compliment hearing that it suits me so well. That's how a hat should be for anybody. Even though I pretty much knew what I wanted, it couldn't have happened without all the conversation and hard work from John. This truly is a one-of-a-kind, especially since John doesn't have this ribbon! I sourced it myself. He wants to see if I can score more of it so he can make himself another just like it. But I kinda like having my very own fedora...

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:05 am

Hey John, Nick, hope you haven't had breakfast yet cause you got TWO KNUCKEL SANDWICHES COMING YOUR WAY!!!

...That is all...

Dave

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:33 am

Bink

John:

truly a magnificent hat! John isn't the only one who's jealous...

Hey Bink, what was your address again?

Regards, Geert

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:14 am

I too want to add my compliments on a well made hat, Bink, that hat truley is you. John, Your work is outsatnding, all the hats I've seen look like you've poured your soul into them, a true craftsman.

I know I have a CS travel hat on order, but I'm think some time also ordering another one of your fine products that's not Indy related

.

Croft

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:27 am

gwyddion wrote:Bink

John:

truly a magnificent hat! John isn't the only one who's jealous...

Hey Bink, what was your address again?

Regards, Geert

1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Come and get it!

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:31 am

Why do I suddenly expect a trap of some kind?

nah, it wouldn't fit me anyway

Regards, Geert

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:43 am

Watch the Blues Brothers, Geert, or Google the address, and you may pick up on the joke.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:56 am

That's the trap I smelled

Just watched it last week, so I'm in no hurry to join a bunch of angry cops and ditto neo-Nazis

Regards, Geert

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Fri May 21, 2010 10:40 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:
gwyddion wrote:Bink

John:

truly a magnificent hat! John isn't the only one who's jealous...

Hey Bink, what was your address again?

Regards, Geert
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Come and get it!

YEAH CUBBIES!!!! I'll be there July 19th and 20th!!! $\:D/$

Travis

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:10 am

DR Ulloa wrote:Hey John, Nick, hope you haven't had breakfast yet cause you got TWO KNUCKEL SANDWICHES COMING YOUR WAY!!!

...That is all...

Dave

please make him

stop

it hurts

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:23 am

BendingOak wrote:
DR Ulloa wrote:Hey John, Nick, hope you haven't had breakfast yet cause you got TWO KNUCKEL SANDWICHES COMING YOUR WAY!!!

...That is all...

Dave

please make him stop it hurts

Just wait for the QM Summit. We'll see who's boss...and we all know you'll kick me ###

. Please, just don't make my hat pink!

I promise I'll be a good customer. I won't give you no problems, mister, honest I won't! Please, PLEASE, just take pity on me!

Dave

DarenHenryW · Post by **DarenHenryW** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:57 pm

Well, in the wake of Binkermeister's latest (and completely luscious!) hat, this may seem a bit pedestrian, but I wanted you all to see a teaser of the beautiful Beaver Raiders Penman that John is about to send me.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ... 4115_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs610.snc ... 1081_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs640.snc ... 1424_n.jpg

I'm gonna go crazy all week waiting for this one. And I promise a whole mess of shots of me wearing it in full gear soon after it arrives.

Daren "Jack" Henry

DarenHenryW · Post by **DarenHenryW** » Sun May 23, 2010 5:22 pm

PS I have to make an amendment. "This hat is ####ing great!"

Better?

DHW

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun May 23, 2010 8:48 pm

Sorry, but the pic's aren't showing up. Talk about a tease.

Croft

DarenHenryW · Post by **DarenHenryW** » Sun May 23, 2010 11:48 pm

Indiana Croft wrote:Sorry, but the pic's aren't showing up. Talk about a tease.

Croft

Thanks for the head's up, Croft!

How's about now?

Jack Henry

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Sun May 23, 2010 11:58 pm

Daren! That Penman Raiders looks amazing! Oh my gosh... it really does look great! It looks just like how I always wanted my Raiders hat to look like! Congrats on a fine lookin' lid! (Well... yet ANOTHER fine lookin' lid!)

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:25 am

Mitch LaRue wrote: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?

I'm in the area too and could always meet up with you guys. I was there earlier today for Star Wars Weekends. And Fox, I've brought my Penman to Disney a few times already. Gotta take some pics next time. And if you go to 50's Prime Time, you gotta have their pot roast, roast pork loin and their PBJ shakes

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:39 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:Thanks again, guys. It's a great compliment hearing that it suits me so well. That's how a hat should be for anybody. Even though I pretty much knew what I wanted, it couldn't have happened without all the conversation and hard work from John. This truly is a one-of-a-kind, especially since John doesn't have this ribbon! I sourced it myself. He wants to see if I can score more of it so he can make himself another just like it. But I kinda like having my very own fedora...

Great hat Bink, I love it.

Daren, great hat too. Of course it is, its a Penman.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:40 am

Fantastic looking hat Daren! John did a fine job! Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics of you wearing it

Did you ask for a bash from any specific scene?

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:42 am

Jim, will you be going to Star Wars Celebration V? Its at the OC Convention Center. I'll be there and so will my Penman.

Dave

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:55 am

DR Ulloa wrote:Jim, will you be going to Star Wars Celebration V? Its at the OC Convention Center. I'll be there and so will my Penman.

Dave

Yes I will, just have to see which day and will most likely do the $75 event at Hollywood Studios on the 14th. We'll have to try to meet up.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:59 am

Yeah, we'll probably to the Last Tour to Endor as well. I think we'll be doing Friday at Celebration V.

Dave

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Mon May 24, 2010 2:05 am

DarenHenryW wrote:Well, in the wake of Binkermeister's latest (and completely luscious!) hat, this may seem a bit pedestrian, but I wanted you all to see a teaser of the beautiful Beaver Raiders Penman that John is about to send me.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ... 4115_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs610.snc ... 1081_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs640.snc ... 1424_n.jpg

I'm gonna go crazy all week waiting for this one. And I promise a whole mess of shots of me wearing it in full gear soon after it arrives.

Daren "Jack" Henry

That's cool!!!

I find that particularly teasing cos I'm waiting on one myself.

Ian

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon May 24, 2010 9:09 am

YIKES!
I'm starting my day FILLED with ENVY!

Jim & Dave:
I only wish I lived a little (well, a LOT) closer so that I could join you fellas every once in a while. I hope you both DO manage to arrange a meet-up, though... just wish I could be there.

And Daren:
I'm sure I don't have to tell you that your new Penman Beaver Raiders is enough to make even the most even-tempered of guys Ca-Razy jealous!

John is an amazing Artist.
Sincerest Congrats on this latest (and travelling your way even as I write this) prize, my friend!

All the Best,
Mitch

mcmanm · Post by **mcmanm** » Mon May 24, 2010 9:46 am

Mitch,

I hope this post doesn't throw you over the edge

. Here are a few pics of 2 hats John is putting in the mail this morning. The first is a CS reblock on John's new block. Crazy story on this one. I ordered the reblock in Nov 09 and John was about to do it when the block broke

. Good things happen to those who wait because John wanted to update his CS block to be even more SA. The second hat is a Rabbit Raiders off of John's new block. Funny thing is, it was John's first hat off the new block that he actually made for himself. He offered it to me on Saturday when I had a second hand Penman fall through and he was confirming my address for the reblock. More pics to come when I receive them. Enjoy.

Matt

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo25 ... hoto-1.jpg
http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo25 ... _17411.jpg

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Mon May 24, 2010 10:08 am

This is just too much to bear

Those new blocks look amazing!!!

Ian

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 24, 2010 5:43 pm

Both the new Raiders block and the new CS block both look fantastic. Really. I have been wowed. Daren, your hat really shows that new block shape off. The angle on your hat, Matt, kind of distorts it, but it really shows off the CS hat nicely. I really love the CS block. Great block and John has replicated this very well. Excellent work John!

Dave

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:09 pm

Thanks guys. I wanted to wait and make an announce,net about all new blocks but I think matt and daren would have had kittens if I waited. I will have Brian ( where is that kidd?

again) gets back into town. This way you guys will see how good the block are.

John

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:12 pm

Yeah, I can't wait to see some more pictures of the hats coming off these blocks!

Dave

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:27 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:Yeah, I can't wait to see some more pictures of the hats coming off these blocks!

Dave

You know Dave that is John's master plan; once you see the pics, you can't resist (kali-ma!) from buying another.

All I have to say for now till I save up for a gray Penman beaver; darn you John Penman with your great hats, even better customer service and hat accessories.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:39 pm

Matt, you and Daren working together like this makes for quite the "One-Two" Punch!

Exceptional lids, gentlemen.

DarenHenryW · Post by **DarenHenryW** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:45 pm

Well, that's all well and good, guys; you're happy for me, I GET IT! But John shipped my hat today, and it STILL isn't here!

What the heck?!?

WHY NOT?!!!!!

WHY . . . ?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ah, screw this, I'm just gonna drive towards Portland and flag down all the mail trucks I see. It's bound to be in one of them.

Jack Henry

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon May 24, 2010 6:49 pm

What if it was shipped Priority? Then it goes by air.

DarenHenryW wrote:Well, that's all well and good, guys; you're happy for me, I GET IT! But John shipped my hat today, and it STILL isn't here!

What the heck?!?

WHY NOT?!!!!!

WHY . . . ?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ah, screw this, I'm just gonna drive towards Portland and flag down all the mail trucks I see. It's bound to be in one of them.

Jack Henry

DarenHenryW · Post by **DarenHenryW** » Mon May 24, 2010 7:28 pm

JC1972 wrote:What if it was shipped Priority? Then it goes by air.

DarenHenryW wrote:Well, that's all well and good, guys; you're happy for me, I GET IT! But John shipped my hat today, and it STILL isn't here!

What the heck?!?

WHY NOT?!!!!!

WHY . . . ?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ah, screw this, I'm just gonna drive towards Portland and flag down all the mail trucks I see. It's bound to be in one of them.

Jack Henry

Somebody get me my Superman cape! I've got a date with an airplane . . . IN MID-AIR!!!!!

Jack Henry

Wouldn't that be funny if I actually did fly up there with my Superman cape (or even that suit from the show "Greatest American Hero" starring William Katt) and then flew away from the plane wearing my Penman. I bet people would see me flying around and say, "What the heck is that guy doing? You can't wear a Beaver Penman Raiders with a cape!--How ridiculous!"

Yep, . . . that's just what they'll say . . . . That's just what they'll say . . . .

Jack Henry

mcmanm · Post by **mcmanm** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:14 am

John,

I think you have it all wrong. Daren and I would have had bunnies or maybe even lil' beavers. You gotta get your animals straight. We couldn't make hats out of cat fur

!

Matt

kiltie · Post by **kiltie** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:33 pm

I don't like reading this thread. Lemme tell you why: I just flipped back a couple of pages and saw Bink's hat. I don't think I can properly express how impressed I am with it without wildly gesticulating and perhaps urinating in my pants. "Nice hat, Bink," will have to suffice for now. John Penman, your hats are AWESOME!!! I'm really looking forward to the next chance I have to order from you ( auto repairs and a road trip to New Orleans, then hopefully no obstacles after that... ).
Those of you who don't have a Penman, if you can believe it, Bink's review doesn't do John's hats justice. The Indy hat's on this thread are looking great too, everyone. Like Bink, I'm pretty well fixed on Indy hats ( how do you top AB? ), but Penman's hats do tempt me so, especially the Raiders.
My Penman has seen a good deal of action already and I look forward to more on my head and less of this...

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... 1552-1.jpg

...chick wouldn't gimme my hat

.

Great hat Bink, nice hats, everyone, and fine work John Penman!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:14 pm

You are right, the AB cannot be topped, but it can be matched. I have both, ABs and Penmans, and let me tell you that John's Indy hats are every bit as awesome-filled as Steve's. The hat that has received the most abuse (love) is my Penman Raiders. That thing gets used like a cheap 8th street you know what (if you've ever been to Miami, you know what I'm talking about). The ABs have been worn a heckuva lot, sure, but the Penman is the one I wear when I know I will be beating my hat up. Its the one that gets worn while camping in the Everglades, kayaking along the Florida Keys, and the one that gets gallons of sweat and water poured on/in it when I go to Disney World or Universal Studios. It really is my real world Indy hat, good ol' reliable. I even named her...Penny. Penny and I have grown real close the past two years since I got her. She is my favorite hat.

I hold Steve's hats in the highest regard. I'm saving up for another making that one AB #4. But I gotta tell ya, John's Indy hats are just as great as Steve's.

Dave

kiltie · Post by **kiltie** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:24 pm

Just for fun, a coupla pictures from Christmastime last year while I was wearing my Penman. You can't see the hat especially well, but it serves to illustrate this is my "go anywhere, do anything hat". These pics were shot on the patio bar of a place on St Mary's St. while having an impromptu jam:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... Jeremy.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... eremy2.jpg

YES - the vest is orange

Caber · Post by **Caber** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:32 pm

Hey Guys . I got my Road to perdition beaver fedora about a week ago. Mr John did an amaizing job Thanks Mr John . here it is

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac35 ... CF2592.jpg

Caber

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:48 pm

Very nice! Good to see that 2'' hatband grade ribbon that John has been telling me about. Looks great on you, Caber. Wear it in good health.

Dave

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:31 pm

Caber,

Thanks for posting these shots of you wearing the hat, it looks great on you. You are very welcome. It was a joy to work on.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Wed May 26, 2010 11:39 am

DR Ulloa wrote:You are right, the AB cannot be topped, but it can be matched. I have both, ABs and Penmans, and let me tell you that John's Indy hats are every bit as awesome-filled as Steve's. The hat that has received the most abuse (love) is my Penman Raiders. That thing gets used like a cheap 8th street you know what (if you've ever been to Miami, you know what I'm talking about). The ABs have been worn a heckuva lot, sure, but the Penman is the one I wear when I know I will be beating my hat up. Its the one that gets worn while camping in the Everglades, kayaking along the Florida Keys, and the one that gets gallons of sweat and water poured on/in it when I go to Disney World or Universal Studios. It really is my real world Indy hat, good ol' reliable. I even named her...Penny. Penny and I have grown real close the past two years since I got her. She is my favorite hat.

I hold Steve's hats in the highest regard. I'm saving up for another making that one AB #4. But I gotta tell ya, John's Indy hats are just as great as Steve's.

Dave

You getting another Netchurebillin?

And great hat Caber, I love the look of it.

Yet another fine piece of work by Mr. John Penman.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Wed May 26, 2010 11:49 am

JC1972 wrote:You getting another Netchurebillin?

Yeah, I have one on order, a sahara colored one with a rust ribbon, but I'm saving up for number four. It'll probably have to be rabbit as funds are kinda tight these days, but I want another one from Steve before he retires. John will be around for a long time to take my money. I have to get as many ABs as I possibly can now. That said, it hasn't stopped me from getting any Penmans as I still have one on order!

Dave

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:00 pm

It would be cool to have a light weight vintage Borsa type hat for summer, no? Something that would be light weight but also a choice of vintage ribbon, for a more retro look.