Penman makes its small screen debut on TNT's Leverage!!!

squidkidd · Post by **squidkidd** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:09 am

Was watching the show 'Leverage' on TNT this past Sunday when I caught a glimpse of a character in what appears to me to be a VERY Indy-esque hat. Would love to know the maker and where the costumers picked it up......here are a couple screen-grabs:

So what do you guys think? Looks kinda LC/Raiders/YIJ hybridy to me.

Regards,
Brian

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:40 am

Wow! That's awesome! I can even see the "flying v" on the bow! Could very well be a Penman or Adventurebilt!

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:27 am

Holy moley. That's uncanny. Now I really want to know where it came from. Okay, COW hatters ... who was it? Step forward!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:17 am

Love that lid, esp from the first shot...Looks very LC to me or Mystery of the Blues, although the front pinch is looser....Love the wonky brim.....Ribbon looks very familiar...

Ian

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:16 am

Yeah, I commented on the same thing to my wife when we watched the show last Sunday night. "A Penman or AB maybe?"

Regards! Michaelson

Oklahoma Jones · Post by **Oklahoma Jones** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:08 am

Wonder if it's one of those DP beaver felt fedoras??

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:06 am

No doubt... that's a HANDSOME lid!
It would be interesting to learn who's the maker.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:17 am

It does look great. Heck, I'd wear it.

Regards, Geert

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:04 pm

Oklahoma Jones wrote:Wonder if it's one of those DP beaver felt fedoras??

Dorfman? Not a chance. It's way too well made. My money is on it's a Penman. Whether or not John sold one for use in the show I don't know... maybe they borrowed it?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:33 pm

Good eye Squidkidd and Jnicktem. now that the cat is out of the bag, Yes its mine.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:55 pm

Did you hear that swish? Cause that was nothing but net! $\:D/$

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:24 am

You should feel good about that one. Good eye.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:31 am

I know your work much too well John!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:35 am

Well done John!!....So,,,,, details my good man!!...Which block is it from?....

Nick knows your hats like the back of his hand.....I mean...he owns about 20 or something...

Ian

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:12 am

Wow! CONGRATS, JOHN!!!

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:34 am

Congrats John!

Did they commission you to make it or was it a normal order they used?

Regards, Geert

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:08 am

BendingOak wrote:Good eye Squidkidd and Jnicktem. now that the cat is out of the bag, Yes its mine.

Hey, what am I? Chopped liver?!! I said it too.

Yeah, I commented on the same thing to my wife when we watched the show last Sunday night. "A Penman or AB maybe?"

Regards! Michaelson

The quote is what I said to my wife last Sunday.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:48 am

Thanks everyone.

Sorry M I missed you but don't worry my aim will get better next time.

The hat was made special for the show.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:08 pm

Glad you made it for THAT character. He's a 'home boy', and lives in Nashville.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:19 pm

Tundrarider wrote:Hey, John!

Congratulations on your "getting the job" for this show! $\:D/$

It would be interesting to hear how it all came aboout, if you are allowed to share.

Michael

It's not that exciting of a story. The costume designer Found me via goolge. That's right google. She called me and then came into the shop...........

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:24 pm

Thank goodness for Google then

But that must mean you are far up on the results list! $\:D/$ That's one thing that's good to know huh?

Regards, Geert

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:51 pm

BendingOak wrote:
Tundrarider wrote:Hey, John!

Congratulations on your "getting the job" for this show! $\:D/$

It would be interesting to hear how it all came aboout, if you are allowed to share.

Michael

It's not that exciting of a story. The costume designer Found me via goolge. That's right google. She called me and then came into the shop...........

Dude!!! That's how I found you....I joined COW after I first emailed you about a lid..

So what is it?

Ian

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:00 pm

Ian wrote:
BendingOak wrote:
Tundrarider wrote:Hey, John!

Congratulations on your "getting the job" for this show! $\:D/$

It would be interesting to hear how it all came aboout, if you are allowed to share.

Michael

It's not that exciting of a story. The costume designer Found me via goolge. That's right google. She called me and then came into the shop...........
Dude!!! That's how I found you....I joined COW after I first emailed you about a lid..

So what is it?

Ian

A hat.

ok, I'll stop being a smart mouth and try and answer your questions the best I can. It is a Indy brown felt pure beaver handmade by me using the Indy ribbon. Made to have a Indy-esk look without looking to Indy-ish. Hopefully it worked.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:05 pm

The dent and crown favors the hat worn by 'Fedora' at the beginning of LC.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:14 pm

The crown I creased based off of what Christian wanted. What you see on screen is exactly how I creased it ( I only made one hat for them). It was in one scene that they jumped back to about 4 times. I don't know if I'm explaining it right. I only saw that episode once and wouldn't have if squidkidd didn't call me. Thank you Brian.

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:15 pm

BendingOak wrote:It is a Indy brown felt pure beaver handmade by me using the Indy ribbon. Made to have a Indy-esk look without looking to Indy-ish. Hopefully it worked.

It's pretty cool seeing that combo in a different style.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:17 pm

There is another Indy connection to this show. After getting the gig I started checking out the show. Started watching it from the first season. Got hooked and now its one of my shows. The other connection is Anthony De Longis. he's in the 3rd or 4th episode of season one. The show is worth checking out. Lots of fun.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:21 pm

The writing is absolutely brilliant, that's for sure.

It's been one of my wife and my favorites ever since it premiered a few years ago.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:29 pm

Michaelson wrote:The writing is absolutely brilliant, that's for sure.

It's been one of my wife and my favorites ever since it premiered a few years ago.

Regards! Michaelson

I myself missed it when it first came out. I checked out the show to get an idea of who I was making a hat for and got hooked. It was an extra treat to see Anthony on the show.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:30 pm

Somewhere down the line I'll make one for myself or if anyone orders one I will have Brian take a bunch of shots so you can get a 360o look at it.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:35 pm

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:40 pm

Great looking hat, John!

Best wishes,
NS

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:47 pm

Congrats on getting one of your creations on the small screen! No small feat, John. Hope all is well. Beautiful hat, by the way. That ribbon work definitely gives you away.

Dave

beaverlid · Post by **beaverlid** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:03 am

John, congratulations! Well deserved. I hope this leads to bigger and better things. It is satisfying to know that I now own a fedora from 2 famous hatters

Beaverlid

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:31 pm

Thank you, Thank you and thank you.

Bemo · Post by **Bemo** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:36 pm

Sorry I'm late to the party but excellent hat john! I'm seeing more and more hats in shows these days and to know that you made the hat in one of my favorite shows....

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:54 pm

I'm even later! Congrats though

Travis

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:16 pm

Congrads John I love that show, hope this leads to more exciting hollywood things for you.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:35 pm

John, nice work, nice looking lid. I too have been watching the show and when I first read this thread, the hat jumped ou at me, and I'm like hmmmm who's hat is that I wonder. Proud to hear it's yours.

Might have to think this one over as I was hinting to the miss, got a new jacket, might be time for a new hat. And this would be a nice addition, Indy looking and not a direct Indy hat at the same time.

Croft

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:45 pm

Thanks guys.

That was the idea behind this hat.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:03 pm

Well done John.

Now lets hope this will open an even bigger door for you.

Cheers!

Dan

indy81 · Post by **indy81** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:28 pm

Very nice hat John!

Looks like I need to start watching this show. The character Christian Kane plays has my last name, Spencer.

Not that that's my only reason to watch the show, it looks really good but there hasn't been much time to watch tv lately.

'81

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:39 pm

Well done, John!

j2m · Post by **j2m** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:02 pm

Congratulations John

You really deserve it! Fantastic work

Regards
JM

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:24 pm

Yes, big congrats.

That is well deserved and way cool.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:38 pm

Again, thank you. It's is a bit of a kick when I look at the screen grabs.

mcmanm · Post by **mcmanm** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:05 am

I watch stuff like Falling Skies on TNT, but have never heard of this show

. In that, I havent even seen a commercial for it when I've been watching TNT. What is it about?

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:08 am

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BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:12 pm

Michaelson wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJRhnAFZDM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I you got the brain today. I was going to type something out.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:14 pm

I was too....but then thought, 'heck, there are PLENTY of links already out there, let THEM do the work this morning...."

Regards! Michaelson