Club Obi Wan

BendingOak wrote:

Ian wrote:On a seperate note; If you remeber my paranoia regarding the waterproofing on my Raiders hat not being 'man' enough for the weather here in the North of England? Well, just been battered with bucket-sized rain drops for 10 mins and she held up like a trooper, mearly laughing at the futility of the onslaught.

Thanks,

Ian

remember, I live now in Oregon. It rains here a lot.

We've evolved gills here in NW UK.

Ian

BendingOak wrote:remember, I live now in Oregon. It rains here a lot.

Lately?

Cheers!

Dan

DanielJones wrote:

BendingOak wrote:remember, I live now in Oregon. It rains here a lot.

Lately?

Cheers!

Dan

no , we do get a couple of weeks of sun.

BendingOak wrote:
no , we do get a couple of weeks of sun.

Yeah, just enough to completely burn out your lawn!
(Unless you want to pay for the water!)

Dalexs wrote:

BendingOak wrote:
no , we do get a couple of weeks of sun.

Yeah, just enough to completely burn out your lawn!
(Unless you want to pay for the water!)

You must live close. Thats what its like here. Rain and clouds for 3/4 of the year and then a dried out lawn for a month or two. By the by, it rained this morning. Not much but I had to turn on the wiper to get to the hat shop.

...hence the need for a good beaver lid.

John, you might have to start offering these with your hats:


You never know, it might become your best selling hat accessory!

fuzzjunk wrote:John, you might have to start offering these with your hats:


You never know, it might become your best selling hat accessory!

Don't need them. Between the pe-aging, the stabilizing, and water repeliant I use on all my hats, that and the fact I use the top shelf felt. There is no need. Besides it wouldn,t work on my hats. You need a stiff hat for those to work.

Sorry, I'm British; Top shelf felt???

Ian

BendingOak wrote:

fuzzjunk wrote:John, you might have to start offering these with your hats:


You never know, it might become your best selling hat accessory!

Don't need them. Between the pe-aging, the stabilizing, and water repeliant I use on all my hats, that and the fact I use the top shelf felt. There is no need. Besides it wouldn,t work on my hats. You need a stiff hat for those to work.

That would would be quite the sight though, imagine seeing one of those on a nice floppy Indy fedora, it would be a cramped wrinkled mess on top of your head :roll

fuzzjunk wrote:

BendingOak wrote:

fuzzjunk wrote:John, you might have to start offering these with your hats:


You never know, it might become your best selling hat accessory!

Don't need them. Between the pe-aging, the stabilizing, and water repeliant I use on all my hats, that and the fact I use the top shelf felt. There is no need. Besides it wouldn,t work on my hats. You need a stiff hat for those to work.

That would would be quite the sight though, imagine seeing one of those on a nice floppy Indy fedora, it would be a cramped wrinkled mess on top of your head :roll

yes it would. The elastic band at the opening would pull in the brim to make he hat almost into a ball.

Oh, come on, it could look classy.



Or not.

Ian wrote:Sorry, I'm British; Top shelf felt???

Ian

He has to reach up higher to get to it Naw, top shelf refers to high quality. Apparently, here in America, we keep the good stuff up on the top shelf, out of reach of children or something. But yeah, he means he uses the good stuff

-KB

Kentucky Blues wrote:

Ian wrote:Sorry, I'm British; Top shelf felt???

Ian

He has to reach up higher to get to it Naw, top shelf refers to high quality. Apparently, here in America, we keep the good stuff up on the top shelf, out of reach of children or something. But yeah, he means he uses the good stuff

-KB

Thanks.

In the UK it means an item of adult content.


Ian

Kentucky Blues wrote:

Ian wrote:Sorry, I'm British; Top shelf felt???

Ian

He has to reach up higher to get to it Naw, top shelf refers to high quality. Apparently, here in America, we keep the good stuff up on the top shelf, out of reach of children or something. But yeah, he means he uses the good stuff

-KB

Isn't it a reference to liquor? Top shelf liquors are more expensive. You'd pay more for a Johnnie Blue than a Johnnie Red, for instance-- Blue is more expensive and kept on the top shelf.

BendingOak wrote:

fuzzjunk wrote:John, you might have to start offering these with your hats:


You never know, it might become your best selling hat accessory!

Don't need them. Between the pe-aging, the stabilizing, and water repeliant I use on all my hats, that and the fact I use the top shelf felt. There is no need. Besides it wouldn,t work on my hats. You need a stiff hat for those to work.

and that is why I ordered my hat from you , I know it will handle anything mother nature can throw at it!

-Scott

BaptisteTheFool wrote:

Kentucky Blues wrote:

Ian wrote:Sorry, I'm British; Top shelf felt???

Ian

He has to reach up higher to get to it Naw, top shelf refers to high quality. Apparently, here in America, we keep the good stuff up on the top shelf, out of reach of children or something. But yeah, he means he uses the good stuff

-KB

Isn't it a reference to liquor? Top shelf liquors are more expensive. You'd pay more for a Johnnie Blue than a Johnnie Red, for instance-- Blue is more expensive and kept on the top shelf.

I believe you hit the nail on the head. I wasn't sure if it was liquor, or any old thing. But I figured since it had become a metaphor, I was safe either way

-KB

My replacement Raiders hat finally arrived yesterday on my birthday. And what a birthday surprise it was! When I pulled it out of the box, it was beautifully perfect with every specification I had requested spot on, especially the turn. When I placed it on my head, it definitely felt as if it was made just for me with the fit being absolutely perfect. I was so ecstatic with, what is in my eyes, my perfect Raiders hat that I immediately emailed John to send him a personal letter of my gratitude. I cannot thank you enough John, you are a true master hatter!

Darn, he sent the hat to the wrong address, AGAIN!

Very nice replacement, Bdgs! Makes it worth the wait, I bet.

Guys, these days I received two new hats. And they are both Penman! You can imagine how one's feel after receiving in the same hour two jewels like these. Each of my new Penman deserve a complete and esaustive photo review, and now I'm leaving for holidays, so I haven't enought time for.. But I didn't resisted to post some rough shots now..!

edit:

Just a little update about my LC: after some weeks of wearing and working on the brim this is it, what do you think about the brim? it could be more bended or something else different?

To Bdgsi11 and steerpike:
I don't know what else to say except WOW!!! to the hats you've BOTH recieved...


Outstanding craftsmanship continues to pour out of the Penman Workshop!


Thanks for these great photos showing of your new lids, fellas!

Mr Steerpike - Is there a lid you don't suit?

Glad to see that customs finally released them . Just not right, holding a man's hats to randsom.

This one looks fantastic!! Did you opt for no brim curl, or are you in the process of training?

Congrats on the new lids and I can't wait to see the shots on your return.

I assume you'll be taking your new lid or lids?

John - Well done yet again!!

Ian wrote:Mr Steerpike - Is there a lid you don't suit?

Glad to see that customs finally released them . Just not right, holding a man's hats to randsom.

This one looks fantastic!! Did you opt for no brim curl, or are you in the process of training?

Congrats on the new lids and I can't wait to see the shots on your return.

I assume you'll be taking your new lid or lids?

John - Well done yet again!!

Thank you Ian for your words! Yes the custom released my hats but for a very high price!!!
Anyway, yeah, I'm in the process for the brim curl, the hat just came off on the box.

And I'm deciding what hat bring with me, but you know, as this is the place where I'll go



I think I'll go for the Last Crusade hat

Tundrarider wrote:

steerpike wrote:And I'm deciding what hat bring with me, but you know, as this is the place where I'll go

I think I'll go for the Last Crusade hat

Definitely Last Crusade!
Great hats, gentlemen! (Including John, of course! )
Michael

Michael, how fast do you think you and I could get to that amazing location to join steerpike for a photoshoot?
(Sort of a "Three Indy-Amigos" kinda' thing)


steerpike: Your photos are always wonderful to see... but please DO get some shots taken at that amazing locale!
(And know that if you DO, I'm EAGERLY looking forward to seeing them! I know they'll be Top Notch! It looks BEAUTIFUL there!)

To both you guys, nice lookin lids and I know what I'm talking about, as I too have joined the ranks of owning a peice of art, which just luckily I can wear on my head.

steerpike, I love that LC, makes me to start thinking. You wear it well.
And Bdgsi11, your replacement is a beauty, just need a leather jacket and a kahki shirt and your all set for some adventure.

Oh what the heck, I post one pic I took the other day, some have all ready scene this, but other might not have. It's KOTCS train/travel hat. My first ever non-brown fedora, and I love it.'


Croft

Bdgsi11, steerpike, and Indiana Croft, you all have wonderful lids! Congratulations to all of you! You look great in 'em!

Splendid job John!

And Bdgsi11, your replacement is a beauty, just need a leather jacket and a kahki shirt and your all set for some adventure.

Thanks for the nice comment Indiana Croft. As for that leather jacket and shirt, I have a complete Indy wardrobe. I just do not wear my hat in combination with any other piece of gear, besides the jacket and boots, to avoid listening to people humming the Indiana Jones tune as I walk by. By the way, your new lid looks stunning! I too, hope to acquire a gray fedora to add to my collection someday and of course, it will be a Penman.

Bdgsi11

My LC Penman is closing in on its first birthday!!! A pic from one of our summer vacations to the Mtns. of NC. This thing keeps getting better and better! Thanks John.


Travis

That hat looks like you have always worn it.

...maybe he 'always wore it' for a year.

Texan Scott wrote:...maybe he 'always wore it' for a year.

I was thinking more of it looks like hevhas always worn it, for many years. That it's been on his head and always will. He owns that hat.

BendingOak wrote:

Texan Scott wrote:...maybe he 'always wore it' for a year.

I was thinking more of it looks like hevhas always worn it, for many years. That it's been on his head and always will. He owns that hat.

Can't get much higher praise than that! It most definitely has evolved into a Hollowpond hat. There are very few purchases I have made that I know will be with me until the bitter end...this hat is one of them! Thanks again John, I LOVE this hat.

Travis

I can tell by the photos my friend. I don't really need to read your reviews just look at how you wear the hat. Thank you for taking the risk with me.

Wouldn't really call it taking a risk, your work speaks for itself. That said, I am probably gonna be feeling a bit risky later this year on a non Indy lid...I'll be in touch.

Travis

I never get tired of seeing shots of that fine lid on your noggin, Travis...
A great pairing of a Penman Hat and a Penman Customer... you two were made to be together!

Croft, that's a fine looking lid and too much hat for a mortal!

It certainly does look like you've always worn it, Travis. Looks great!

Well done John!

Man! With all these wonderful looking hats I am getting more excited about my Penman Raiders. The waiting is the hardest part, especially when you know it's not that far to go. But, I will patiently bide my time. Too much to do lately, and that makes the days fly by.

Cheers!

Dan

I agree, the waiting is the most difficult part of the process. But, once you finally receive your fine Penman, you will find out that it was all worth it.

Speaking of; what is the wait time on a penman right now? I'll be ordering one in October as soon as I arrive back in South Korea.

around 5 months at last count.

ouch! I guess that's the price for quality

Unless something has changed, I believe John will let you order your hat and then make you pay in full before he starts to make your hat. By Oct you will have a couple of months waiting out of the way.

Matt

The Henry might be an option if you need something soon?

Just do it now. If you don't, in five months time you'll look back at this moment and.....

I tried getting a Henry instead of ordering a Penman LC........Ended up doing both...

Ian

Say, does anyone here have a "Marlo"? I'm trying to decide on my second hat order and am debating between Indy and non-Indy hats. The Marlo looks really nice to me but it's kind of hard to get a full feel for it without seeing someone wearing one. So anybody got any pictures of one being worn? Or do you have any on the Facebook page, John?


Jeff

yep, www.facebook.com/penmanhats just look under photo's and then marlo

Yeah, I saw that album with the hat on the stand, but I'm looking for pictures where someone is actually wearing one.

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:Yeah, I saw that album with the hat on the stand, but I'm looking for pictures where someone is actually wearing one.

I dont have one.