Club Obi Wan

Ladies and Gentlemen, this thread needs a bump.

I don't have my full post ready, but I'm give you just a little taste of what's to come . . .

Between the summer and today, I acquired FOUR new Penman hats. One arrived mid-summer, two I picked up when I visited John in August, and one just came today . . .

And here it is:



This hat is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! It's Sahara, with a brown (much lighter than an Indy brown) ribbon. Also, the ribbon is a bit taller than an Indy ribbon. And it has a bound edge, with a sort cream color material. As to the model, it's a "Penman".

Inside of a week, I'm gonna make a larger post, and show you all the newbies . . .

I'm a happy man!

John, you are a genius! Thank you again for everything!

Daren Henry Wilkerson

Daren, that is one sharp lid my friend. I think I know what my next hat will be
I've been wanting something a little more formal than my AB and I really dig that
color and the bound edge.

That is one spectacular looking hat! Great colour combos between the hat/ribbon and the piping for the bound edges. You're looking good buddy! W>

Awesome looking hat Daren! Looks a lot like my last Penman (also a sahara and looks like the same ribbon...?). And you wear it well! How many Penmans do you own now??

jnicktem wrote:Awesome looking hat Daren! Looks a lot like my last Penman (also a sahara and looks like the same ribbon...?). And you wear it well! How many Penmans do you own now??

4 Raiders (two brown, one gray, one charcoal)
1 LC Brown
3 "Penman" fedoras (green, pecan, sahara)

So . . . 8. Wow! I actually only thought it was 7 . . . Dang! That's a lot.

And yes, I think our hats are very similar. Yours was definitely an influence!

My BIG post, will feature all of my new hats, as well as at least one group shot!

DHW

I LOVE group shots! I can't wait to see the whole family together!!!

Please take at least one pic of you wearing all 8 (WOW!!!) of your Penmans... AT THE SAME TIME!!!!

That is a superb combination between the bound edge, ribbon, and felt. Congrats! And cheers to John as well, that is one fine looking lid.

Always loved the Penman style Penman. Looks great with that bound edge and ribbon. Congrats!
Ian

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DarenHenryW wrote:Ladies and Gentlemen, this thread needs a bump.

I don't have my full post ready, but I'm give you just a little taste of what's to come . . .

Between the summer and today, I acquired FOUR new Penman hats. One arrived mid-summer, two I picked up when I visited John in August, and one just came today . . .

And here it is:



This hat is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! It's Sahara, with a brown (much lighter than an Indy brown) ribbon. Also, the ribbon is a bit taller than an Indy ribbon. And it has a bound edge, with a sort cream color material. As to the model, it's a "Penman".

Inside of a week, I'm gonna make a larger post, and show you all the newbies . . .

I'm a happy man!

John, you are a genius! Thank you again for everything!

Daren Henry Wilkerson

Wow, I actually just ordered a sahara Penman-style a few weeks ago. Man, that pic makes me think I made the right choice. Lookin' good!

The sahara felt is incredible! Not only is it a great colour... but it also is VERY soft! You'll love it!

Great looking Penman hat there Daren!
Sort of making me re-think my choice of felt color for my next purchase.

Smith wrote:Great looking Penman hat there Daren!
Sort of making me re-think my choice of felt color for my next purchase.

So what color did you choose?

ANOTHER exceedingly lovely lid from Mr. John Penman...

WELL done, Daren, in snatching up one of these beauties... and the tie & jacket colors make for a nice compliment to that great Sahara color!
Sooooo very nice!

Mitch LaRue wrote:ANOTHER exceedingly lovely lid from Mr. John Penman...

WELL done, Daren, in snatching up one of these beauties... and the tie & jacket colors make for a nice compliment to that great Sahara color!
Sooooo very nice!

Thanks, Fox! Glad you like it! Can't go wrong with a Penman, eh?

DHW

DarenHenryW wrote:Ladies and Gentlemen, this thread needs a bump.

I don't have my full post ready, but I'm give you just a little taste of what's to come . . .

Between the summer and today, I acquired FOUR new Penman hats. One arrived mid-summer, two I picked up when I visited John in August, and one just came today . . .

And here it is:



This hat is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! It's Sahara, with a brown (much lighter than an Indy brown) ribbon. Also, the ribbon is a bit taller than an Indy ribbon. And it has a bound edge, with a sort cream color material. As to the model, it's a "Penman".

Inside of a week, I'm gonna make a larger post, and show you all the newbies . . .

I'm a happy man!

John, you are a genius! Thank you again for everything!

Daren Henry Wilkerson

This thread is a continuous joy for the eyes, and great enseble outfit from you as always Daren! It's smashing!

This week I ordered a Raiders styled Henry in brown. John said he's temporarily out of my size, so I'll be waiting a little while. I'll post a pic when it arrives.

Looks awesome Daren. We can all thank Steve for the sahara obsession we all have now. Had it not been for that hat he made for Michaelson, I don't think we would be considering it as often as we do. He then made one for Marc, myself, and another member. Then John made a few, Nick got one, and his fiance got another, I think...she looks better in it than you, Nick.

This one is one of my favorites though. The bound edge is a nice touch. When I can swing it again, I have my next Penman planned, which is an oxblood, can't remember the exact name of the color, hat with the same dimensions as the charcoal one John made for me, but with a welted edge. Order will probably come some time in January or February, John.

Dave

Daren that is one sharp hat !!!
I really like that ribbon color

Over the weekend I went up to Minnesota to visit some friends and do some camping and hiking. During the hiking, my green Raiders got dropped, crushed, bashed by countless branches, rained on, smashed into/dragged along fallen tree trunks that we had to crawl under, and accidentally sat on. After all that the thing still looked brand new (aside from a little dirt). I am now completely, 100% sold on the "bulldog tough" slogan.

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TRULY a beautiful hat!

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:Over the weekend I went up to Minnesota to visit some friends and do some camping and hiking. During the hiking, my green Raiders got dropped, crushed, bashed by countless branches, rained on, smashed into/dragged along fallen tree trunks that we had to crawl under, and accidentally sat on. After all that the thing still looked brand new (aside from a little dirt). I am now completely, 100% sold on the "bulldog tough" slogan.

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Nice shot.

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:Over the weekend I went up to Minnesota to visit some friends and do some camping and hiking. During the hiking, my green Raiders got dropped, crushed, bashed by countless branches, rained on, smashed into/dragged along fallen tree trunks that we had to crawl under, and accidentally sat on. After all that the thing still looked brand new (aside from a little dirt). I am now completely, 100% sold on the "bulldog tough" slogan.

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Mitch LaRue wrote:

TRULY a beautiful hat!

+1 That is a handsome lid!!!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:Over the weekend I went up to Minnesota to visit some friends and do some camping and hiking. During the hiking, my green Raiders got dropped, crushed, bashed by countless branches, rained on, smashed into/dragged along fallen tree trunks that we had to crawl under, and accidentally sat on. After all that the thing still looked brand new (aside from a little dirt). I am now completely, 100% sold on the "bulldog tough" slogan.

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What??? You went to Minnesota and didn't visit me???

Nice shot!

Awesome, PandS! You must be VERY proud!

DHW

Yeah dude!!! That's defo the shot we've been waiting for!!! Looks fantastic and that moss green really shows up..

Ian

That is one of my favorite hats
Thanks for the pic

jnicktem wrote:

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:Over the weekend I went up to Minnesota to visit some friends and do some camping and hiking. During the hiking, my green Raiders got dropped, crushed, bashed by countless branches, rained on, smashed into/dragged along fallen tree trunks that we had to crawl under, and accidentally sat on. After all that the thing still looked brand new (aside from a little dirt). I am now completely, 100% sold on the "bulldog tough" slogan.

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What??? You went to Minnesota and didn't visit me???

Nice shot!

Haha, maybe next time. It was a pretty rushed trip as it was.

Thanks for the kind words, all. I love the moss green color more and more...

Ladies and gentlemen.....

1 1/2 years old. (If you pardon the dodgy, arms length shot)





Ian

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Hi, guys. This still isn't my big, end-all, be-all post, but I just had this pic sent to me from an event I attended last week. I think the pic really shows the hat's shape, as well as really captures the essence of the true color.



DHW

I do really love the vintage look of the hat and your ensemble! Great!

Pure Class, Daren.


John Penman sure knows how to outfit the man with an appreciation for timeless Style.

Thank you guys very much for the kind words . It's always a treat to make a hat for Daren.

Took my Penman with me on a hike into the Olympics a month ago. It was a perfect day with my wife and grandsons. Loaded my vintage (WPG) bag to the hilt with camera and trail food. It was heavy and I was all over the place climbing up and down rock and the ring canvas held beautifully. I was a little worried after reading about them giving out. The strap is Jake's 7/8" CS.

Very nice!
Looks like a great place to take a nice hike... and the perfect setting for that kinda' gear!

Ian wrote:Suits you Sir!!!



Ian

Hey that's mr. weasley!

(and i think the other guy is barney fife)

iwantamorganreelbad1 wrote:

Ian wrote:Suits you Sir!!!



Ian

Hey that's mr. weasley!

(and i think the other guy is barney fife)

Och!

(Psst: It's The Fast Show.)

You know, I've noticed that the Penman Hat Company has been on my mind a lot lately and I figured out why: John's hats are always on my head!

Daren Henry W

No. It is not Barney Fife.

But I recognized Mark right away.

DarenHenryW wrote:You know, I've noticed that the Penman Hat Company has been on my mind a lot lately and I figured out why: John's hats are always on my head!

Daren Henry W

cute

DarenHenryW wrote:You know, I've noticed that the Penman Hat Company has been on my mind a lot lately and I figured out why: John's hats are always on my head!

Daren Henry W

ha

DarenHenryW wrote:You know, I've noticed that the Penman Hat Company has been on my mind a lot lately and I figured out why: John's hats are always on my head!

Daren Henry W

I don't suppose you were on your drum kit when you posted that..

Ian

Hi folks. Even though I don't come around much, I thought I'd post a recent picture of my LC Penman.

Picture dated October 12, 2011



-Josh

Whether you're an infrequent visitor or not, you sure know how to make it count!

Very nice photo of a VERY nice lid!

ditto. I'd like to see some more pics of your LC as I am thinking of contacting John about getting one myself very soon.


jlhampton

John, this one's for you:



Needless to say, this hat is seeing plenty of use!

DHW

Daren,

Great shot dude!!.....Aren't the other lids feeling neglected though?

Ian

Daren,


thank you buddy. You guys look great and not a bad looking hat either.

Okay, here's my big post that I've been promising. I think every one of my Penmans is represented here except for my LC in beaver. Otherwise, this is it.

I don't have anything on order right now, so this will probably be the last post I put up of my own photos for some time. I realize that I've been a bit of a post-hog, so that's why I wanted to do this post with just two pics, each featuring a collage. I think this will give everyone an idea of how I've been dressing for work the last few months (I'm a high school English teacher, by the way, in case anyone didn't already know that and is wondering). And no, Ian, my other lids are not being neglected, as this post clearly proves.



Hope you guys like 'em. John, you know that I love 'em.





BTW, Sorry for the redundant poses and background. I just decided to chronicle my look every day for a few weeks, thus, the same angle and pose, etc.

And so, omitting the LC in Beaver you should spot three "Penmans" (dark moss in beaver, pecan in rabbit, and sahara in beaver); two brown Raiders hats in beaver (one with Fuller's Earth, one without); One charcoal Raiders Seaplane in beaver, and one granite Raiders hat in beaver (my wedding hat). So that's 8 Penmans that I now own, 7 of which are found in these photos.


DHW

Thanks for posting the collection (minus LC)....They all look great and totally suit you....I love the montage..

Keep posting them dude....I never get tired of seeing them...


Ian

Love those lids, man. I am definitely going to have to get a Penman in sahara. When I was just looking at the photos I glanced at the shot of you and your wife in costume and thought you had included a pic of HF! You guys look great together in full costume.