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Looks great. Nice whip too Croft. Who made it?

Indiana Croft wrote:Here's yet another shot taken quickly the other day of my ABL.
Need to find time to get to the sand pit. These next pic's will be Indish, but more along the lines of how I see
Indiana Crofts gears, with a modern twist.

Croft

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You know, it's truly interesting that you would post, at this time. I have loved all the pic's I have seen the ABLRadiers, but it is yours Croft that finally pushed me over the edge -- just absolutely an amazing hat and looks perfect on you! W>

You truly won't be disappointed.
And I'm honored that my pic's helped you along, over the edge, and the wait begins.

Thanks for the compliments.

Jerimiah :

Looks great. Nice whip too Croft. Who made it?

It's a 8' Joe Strain, funny thing is I owned for two years or more before I even started cracking it, it's kinda fun.

Croft

Indiana Croft wrote:You truly won't be disappointed.
And I'm honored that my pic's helped you along, over the edge, and the wait begins.

Thanks for the compliments.

Jerimiah :

Looks great. Nice whip too Croft. Who made it?

It's a 8' Joe Strain, funny thing is I owned for two years or more before I even started cracking it, it's kinda fun.

Croft

Oh, I know I won't be disappointed...the funny thing here is you mention the wait. What is weird about this to me, is that in the past with my "Crusade,'' "Train,'' and then "Skull," I was really patient and calm about the entire experience...with this one, I am already marking my calendar, like a prisoner in a cell awaiting release ! W>

I hear whatcha sayin, I was lucky on my wait time, was cut about in half, my block size was open, so John made my ABL, and let me tell ya, when he posted in a conversation with someone else that, Oh by the way Croft yours went on the block today, you couldn't wipe the smile from my face.

Croft

Nice strain.

Here is a pic I took today while out for a walk.

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Jeremiah wrote:Nice strain.

Here is a pic I took today while out for a walk.

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Ok! I get it! John (Penman) is paying both you and Croft, right? Just to make certain I don't stop payment on my check ! I see what's going on here!
Great shot! Gotta love that hat ! W>

Ha. Yeah. Thats a good idea

The check is in the mail..................................... right John

Croft

Indiana Croft wrote:The check is in the mail..................................... right John

Croft

It should be....mine cleared my bank today, so I know he's got the money to pay you guys now ! W>

Ok, I see I have been spraying too much water repellent on these hats and they are starting to have a realy bad effect on you guys.

BendingOak wrote:Ok, I see I have been spraying too much water repellent on these hats and they are starting to have a ry bad effect on you guys.

, could be! First thing I do in the morning is smell my Penman's . Well.....not really ! W>

Water repellent, HAH, I avoid water on my Penman. Hate getting it wet, oh a little light rains ok, but if they call for down pours, well my AB beaver CS comes out, my older AB is probably coming your way soon for a cleaning and re-block.

Croft

Mine first Croft. Mine first.

Oh no worries my friend.
I'm enjoying the ABL, get lots of compliments.
Croft

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I'm sorry to say in a few days I will be taking a step back from interacting with all forums. I don't know for how long but I need to step back. It takes up too much time and is very stressful dealing with some. I'm very sorry because I have met some great people because of forums but I also have had to deal with some real horrible ones. If anyone have any question about my biz or genral hat care question you are more then welcome to contact me via e-mail info@penmanhats.com or call 971-246-1832


John

Received my Penman this week. It is a work of art, can't say any more than that.

HJ Poet going up for sale now (size 59, will put in classifieds...)

The green eyed monster bit me....just ordered a dark moss Raiders.

Congrats. Love my ABL and now would really really love to get a Penman raiders in beaver.

There is no hat I own that gets more comments than my Penman "Temple". Seriously at least one person a day when I wear it says "That's a great hat!" Even the younger generation. One kid today in his early twenties or late teens said "Nice hat. It gives you an Indiana Jones look!" Which of course I had to tell him it was exactly the type of hat it was. Always impressed by how impressed others are when they see it.

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting on COW. I noticed this thread and wanted to chime in. First off, my name is David. I've been a huge admirer of John, hat making skills for some time now. Having gotten to know him better recently, I have to say how much admiration and respect I have toward his craft! I recently sent him my Indy IV AB that Steve Delk had made me back in '08. It's been through the grinder and back ad has kept up beautifully. However, for the past several years, I've had it tucked away in a box in a friend's rear shed. I had moved from the humidity of South Florida to the bitter cold of Chicago. (Don't ask lol) While in storage, that hat's been exposed to heat, and humidity.. dampness.. leaks of all sorts and God only knows the kinds of critters that may have stumbled inside that box. Sheesh Anyway, John and I spoke about the idea of having that hat refurbished, and I have to say, I jumped on that idea! I sent the hat to him having no idea how in heck he was going to get rid of so much wear and tear. However, from what he recently told me, I't made a great comeback and I can;t wait to get it!

I'll be sure to post my photos as soon as it comes in!

Dave

Welcome windycityindy (like your call name) you won't be disappointed with John Re-blocking service. He recently did my original AB that Mr. Delk did for some time ago.
The hat came back better than ever, even fit better.

Can't wait to see your refurbished lid.

Croft

Welcome and excellent news. Can't wait to see pics as well.
I also have an AB Steve made. I love the character it has so don't plan on a reblock any time soon but when I do I know I will send to John.

Do you by chance have a before pic to show us?

Well Jeremiah , not sure who your question was directed toward, but I took some pic's today
of my AB re-block.
From the pictures it's hard to tell the reason for the re-block/major cleaning. John said that this was one dirty hat, and I'm not talking fullers. It just looked in bad shape. Shape was was fine, just the over all condtion.
Before.

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And after.

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Croft

"After" is much better.

Ridgerunner58 wrote:"After" is much better.

Absolutely

Hey Guys, Gals and all of you who have no description!!!!! I received a 'Happy, Good News, Call from John today ! My ABL Raiders is finished and whooshing it's way as I write! Thank you John ! I owe you (well, not in money -- as I paid in advance, as all do...)! I am soooooo excited about this one and so thrilled that it is running a bit ahead of schedule! I will advise when it arrives and let it be known that Mr. Penman is truly 'The Hat-Dude-Guru, etc.'! , Ok, maybe I went overboard here, but under the circumstances, well back to ! W>

Thanks all.

And WConly you won't be disappointed.

Croft

WConly wrote:Hey Guys, Gals and all of you who have no description!!!!! I received a 'Happy, Good News, Call from John today ! My ABL Raiders is finished and whooshing it's way as I write! Thank you John ! I owe you (well, not in money -- as I paid in advance, as all do...)! I am soooooo excited about this one and so thrilled that it is running a bit ahead of schedule! I will advise when it arrives and let it be known that Mr. Penman is truly 'The Hat-Dude-Guru, etc.'! , Ok, maybe I went overboard here, but under the circumstances, well back to ! W>

Thank you for the kind words. You do not owe me at all. I'm just happy to bring this wonderful offering to you and any Indy fan. I'm proud to offer it and it does me great honor to add it to the legacy known as Adventurebilt.

Indiana Croft wrote:Well Jeremiah , not sure who your question was directed toward, but I took some pic's today
of my AB re-block.
From the pictures it's hard to tell the reason for the re-block/major cleaning. John said that this was one dirty hat, and I'm not talking fullers. It just looked in bad shape. Shape was was fine, just the over all condtion.
Before.

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And after.

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Croft

Ha. Well, was asking the other guy for pics of his AB before sending to John, but thanks for sharing Croft. Looks great.

Indiana Croft wrote:Thanks all.

And WConly you won't be disappointed.

Croft

I know this Croft! Like I said to John today (via phone convo), it will be seated (hat stands) right next to his 'Skull' and on the other side is his 'LC Crusader' with the 'Train' yet on the other side! Of coarse, this is only when it is not on my head ! W>

The same time I took the above photo I was experimenting in the back woods, trying to get a shot of me, my ABL, and my HK-USP .45 auto, aka Lara Croft. Trying to get the right shot, but alas, my camra just doesn't do multiple shots and at the same time on a timer.

At no time was anyone behind the camera.

Anyway, this shot was nice with the sun in upper right corner. And of course a current shot of the ABL.

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Croft

Indiana Croft wrote:The same time I took the above photo I was experimenting in the back woods, trying to get a shot of me, my ABL, and my HK-USP .45 auto, aka Lara Croft. Trying to get the right shot, but alas, my camra just doesn't do multiple shots and at the same time on a timer.

At no time was anyone behind the camera.

Anyway, this shot was nice with the sun in upper right corner. And of course a current shot of the ABL.

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Croft

Nice, I wish I had the time to gear up and take photos like this. Looks like fun getting out in gear.

Indiana Croft wrote:

"Ok, I'm going to ask you for the last time......WHERE....IS.....THE......ROLL.....OF....TOILET PAPER!"

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Well John, no real gear, I'm trying to put together something Indish, but it'll be me Indana Croft. I'm actually working on a back story. More later.

And the toilet paper is always were it belongs, in the bathroom or is it the trees.

Croft

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I just received my raiders ABL in the mail today, and I have to say this is by far the Best raiders hat I've own in every detail.

Looks so familiar, where have I seen one like that, oh ya, on my head.

alex1152, your hat looks awesome right out of the box, you'll love it even more once it's been on the noggin for a while.

Wear it in good health, congrats.

Croft

The ABL 'Raiders,' is truly one unique type of hat and without question, shows just how talented and versatile John Penman is when it comes to the art and craft of fine hat making! When I received mine, I was in awe! Here was a unique and raw hat as compared to John's usual offerings which are truly refined, sleek and of full form. The beauty of this difference shows the ultimate vision and talents of Mr. Penman's talents. He, with this hat, has replicated the 'original movie 'Raider' hat,' as we see it in our eyes, our hearts and our dreams. No frills. No finishing work. Simply a hat of the period, as perceived, by the original costume designer and the film makers of "Raiders of The Lost Ark."

So, in conclusion, just as John Penman has shown himself as a fine hat maker, who can recall and design to customers needs with a complete and composite product that rivals all others, he can also pull a complete '360' and deliver an item that is but of dreams.

Outstanding, is he not ? W>

Wearing mine today, as a matter of fact.

The ABL has taken a solid position in my top 3 and frequently gets grabbed in preference even to #198. (6 year old beaver Penman Raiders - reblocked twice).

Probably the best part of this hat is the fact it looks better once it's been used and dirtied up a little. If you are looking for a tough hat that has "the look," your search is over.

I've been wearing my ABL all weekend, everywhere I go, this hat has a very special place, I knew I was going to like it but never thought I alwould come to a pint where I don't want to take it off

Behold! Dark moss raiders with black ribbon! I ordered it in August and John called me last week to let me know it was on the way. Funny, when I first checked the tracking # last week USPS said it would be here today; I didn't bother checking again until this morning and discovered that it was actually delivered Saturday and had been sitting on my front porch since then! D'oh!!! That's what I get for always entering thru the side door. Luckily I live in a nice neighborhood.

Anyway, this hat is amazing. Soft, lightweight, excellent fit. And the hatbox is a work of art also. Very pleased! Thanks John, great work!





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cm289 wrote:Behold! Dark moss raiders with black ribbon! I ordered it in August and John called me last week to let me know it was on the way. Funny, when I first checked the tracking # last week USPS said it would be here today; I didn't bother checking again until this morning and discovered that it was actually delivered Saturday and had been sitting on my front porch since then! D'oh!!! That's what I get for always entering thru the side door. Luckily I live in a nice neighborhood.

Anyway, this hat is amazing. Soft, lightweight, excellent fit. And the hatbox is a work of art also. Very pleased! Thanks John, great work!





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Very nice....very nice indeed. You are fortunate...especially that I'm not your neighbor ! Just kidding, but not about that hat -- it's beautiful! Enjoy! W>

I do like the moss color to change things up.

Wear it in good health.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Just a heads up to all my customers. Be careful when buying one of my hats "second hand" from someone who has re-blocked one of my hats. Re-blocking a already made hat isn't as easy as it would seem. If not careful you could mess up the brim specs. Meaning, taking a brim that was for example: cut at 2 5/8 on both sides and then because of poor blocking end up with a uneven brim. I have seen this happen a few times by amateurs trying to re-block a hat. So, please be careful when buying second hand.

Duly noted, and if I did, I'd just send it to you for a re-block.
No one touches my Penman's but Mr. Penman.

Croft

Hey guys! Michael Rooker (Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy star) is wearing one of John's hats on AMC's Talking Dead!