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

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:54 pm

Just so you guys will have an idea of what one of these coveted Penman's looks like after some wear, and the much needed break in period, here is a before and after:

Your well-worn fedora will also fee-float inside the photos that you take, yet another bonus!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:11 pm

Scott,

Thank you very much for posting the SU shot. Does anyone have a High res copy of it. I think I see something.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:02 pm

What do you see, Oak?

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:05 pm

John- the ScreenUsed logo watermark isn't a part of the hat you know!

Joking of course!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:31 pm

Texan Scott wrote:What do you see, Oak?

I would like to see it a bit more closer to be sure before I say anything.

Nick,

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:40 pm

you see where the snap was on the side?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:24 am

RCSignals wrote:you see where the snap was on the side?

Nooooooooooooo.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:36 am

Well, it was a good guess!

The Librarian · Post by **The Librarian** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:17 am

You saw it's made out of leather??

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:04 pm

Yeah, that water mark thing!...pesky little details!

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:27 am

With these new details... I would like to ask John that he make my Raiders hat out of leather, with the SA snap on the side, and the SA watermark!

All of you are going to be soooo JEALOUS of my SUPER-SA Penman Raiders!!!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:11 pm

Don't forget the chinstrap for those windy days!

Deputy Jedi · Post by **Deputy Jedi** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:18 pm

Texan Scott wrote:Don't forget the chinstrap for those windy days!

Indy did not use a chin strap.... He used a stapler!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:15 am

...yeah, i keep forgetting he was roughing it!

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:36 am

I think I see something... Is it about the ribbon/bow, John?

Anyway, I've been informed that my new Penman is coming soon.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:56 pm

Chewbacca Jones wrote:I think I see something... Is it about the ribbon/bow, John?

Anyway, I've been informed that my new Penman is coming soon.

Yes, It's about the ribbon. Still need better shots.

thegreatgalling · Post by **thegreatgalling** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:40 am

Hey John, here are some more angles from screenused:

http://www.screenused.com/index.cfm?sec ... ndyHat.cfm

and while not high res, a bit bigger:

thegreatgalling · Post by **thegreatgalling** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:29 am

By the way, John has to be the nicest vedor I have ever come across. I am almost certain his given name was John Customerservice Penman, because it certainly is his middle name!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:16 am

Hi thegreatgalling and welcome,

Awesome piece of merchandise you have there!

Is that the CS Beaver?

Thankyou for posting that cos' I need a regular fix of shots of Penman hats to fix me whilst I await mine.

Any noggin' shots?

Ian

thegreatgalling · Post by **thegreatgalling** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:21 am

Hey, thanks for the note. Unfortunately, I realized that this hat was a Henry with just John's magic bash work and thus didn't count for this thread, so I will have to find a new home for the pics. (http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f ... 75#p664375)

But I def. owe John a debt of gratitude for always being willing to answer my countless questions. I cannot wait to recieve my Penman SOC hat and to show it off!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:34 am

Just seen it in the Henry thread.

Arrrggh!! Just when I thought I'd had my Penman fix.

Should have recognised it. I've had a Henry now for a month and love it!

Over to the Henry thread.

Ian

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:52 am

Texan Scott wrote:Don't forget the chinstrap for those windy days!

. . . and dont forget the vent holes, too.

thegreatgalling · Post by **thegreatgalling** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:09 pm

Hey John,

Did you see the pics of the SU hat I posted?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:18 pm

thegreatgalling wrote:Hey John,

Did you see the pics of the SU hat I posted?

Yes I did but can't get a clear enough shot to see the tack down stitches.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:18 pm

Hey everyone! I am really excited about making this post- as I have been waiting for way too long to get some decent photos taken of me WEARING my 3 Penmans! Well- the wait is over! Let's start with the first Penman I received, a Grey Raiders Seaplane:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/162.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/165.jpg

Then next, my Penman LC:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/158.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/161.jpg

And lastly, my Black "Penman" Penman!:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/156.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jnicktem/157.jpg

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:29 pm

Nice hats jnicktem! I recently ordered a rabbit Raiders from John also!

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:29 pm

All three of them are awesome lids and all look good on you. But I have to say that I think the black one favors you best.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:00 am

Thanks guys!

And Noah- I have a Rabbit Raiders on order with John as well! I should be about a month or 2 away from receiving it!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:08 am

Really classy quality lids you have there, Jnicktem. I really like the LC on you

I'm pondering a grey myself, but I always think that they suit more formal dress than casual - I'm hardly ever in formal. That said though, you pull off the causual with it as well.

Dude, you're a real Penman junkie!

How long before you get the Raiders? I've got a raiders beaver on order myself. Ordered in January, so I guess it should be due around June, but these masterpieces can't be rushed.

Ian

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:14 am

Excellent, Nick!
Great work, John!

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:57 am

Ian wrote:Really classy quality lids you have there, Jnicktem. I really like the LC on you

I'm pondering a grey myself, but I always think that they suit more formal dress than casual - I'm hardly ever in formal. That said though, you pull off the causual with it as well.

Dude, you're a real Penman junkie! How long before you get the Raiders? I've got a raiders beaver on order myself. Ordered in January, so I guess it should be due around June, but these masterpieces can't be rushed.

Ian

Thanks Ian! I ordered the Rabbit Raiders early in December... and I just got an e-mail from John telling me to pay up cause he's about a month away from starting my hat!

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:52 pm

jnicktem wrote:Thanks guys!

And Noah- I have a Rabbit Raiders on order with John as well! I should be about a month or 2 away from receiving it!

Thats great! Since I just ordered mine not too long ago I will be getting it in 5 or 6 months. I'm looking forward to it!

Digger4Glory · Post by **Digger4Glory** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:32 pm

jnicktem wrote:Thanks guys!

And Noah- I have a Rabbit Raiders on order with John as well! I should be about a month or 2 away from receiving it!

You got some real cool lids there my friend! Thanks for sharing! I just got the same e-mail from John and it will be my first Penman! I am very excited!
$\:D/$

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:26 pm

OK, my turn, at last!

The often requested (and until now, never delivered by me) the "freshly opened box" shot;

Within, a Last Crusade beaver, with just the right amount of stiffener for my tastes! Nice, deep rear crease...

And it fits like it was made for me! Uh.. wait...

The full collection of photos here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/27810273@N ... 762088916/

Another brilliant job from Mr. Penman! Thank you!

thegreatgalling · Post by **thegreatgalling** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:13 pm

I know this is the 8th time I have mentioned my SOC hat, but man, everytime I see a Penman posted it gives me goosebumps and a lot of happy impatience! Very, very nice Chewbacca Jones!

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:47 pm

Nice, Mr. Chew-bacca! The Penman LC, in my opinion, is what the REAL LC should have looked like!

Travis

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:11 am

Yep, he gits 'er done!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:05 am

Great looking lid. Really suits you as well!!

If I get one (very likely) I'm gonna ask for the Chewie LC.

Is that to Johns regular LC specs, or did you specify anything different to him?

Ian

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:09 am

Dear Chewie:

Dear John:

Dear Hat:

Dear Eyeballs of Fellow C.O.W. Members: $\:D/$ $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:21 pm

Ian wrote:Great looking lid. Really suits you as well!! If I get one (very likely) I'm gonna ask for the Chewie LC.

Is that to Johns regular LC specs, or did you specify anything different to him?

Ian

The specs are John's standard for my hat size. I asked him to go easy on the side brim curl because I favor the less curled hats in LC. If you are used to Raiders dimensions, the crown will seem high in proportion to the brim. However, it's just a matter of getting used to that. I love it.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:24 pm

Chew-ta-bacca! That's a 'toht' lookin' lid! Not deserving of just any mortal.

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:40 pm

Great LC hat Chewbacca! Looks good on you!

TenuredProfessor · Post by **TenuredProfessor** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:16 am

Awesome, Chewie!!! Can't wait for mine! Not to derail this too much, but I ordered the SoC in Rabbit from John with the tack down stitches above the brim break , just like the original hat. Since my Henry experiences a bit of ribbon slippage, I'm considering having it made the proper 'Penman' way with the stitching AT the brim break. Does the sloppy way promote, or help retain the 'mushroom effect' at all? Is the only positive screen accuracy? If so, I think I'd rather forego the ribbon slippage in exchange for a properly made hat. I've got time to decide, but was hoping for some opinions. Thanks guys!

David

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:17 pm

Wow Chewie! I don't know how I missed it! That's a great looking Penman LC you got there! I absolutely love mine... and I can tell you feel the same way about yours! John does a great job!!!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:03 am

jnicktem wrote:Wow Chewie! I don't know how I missed it! That's a great looking Penman LC you got there! I absolutely love mine... and I can tell you feel the same way about yours! John does a great job!!!

What's the brim dims on your LC, Jnicktem? Chewies looks narrower than yours, but that might just be the angle. His crown also looks slightly higher - Did you tinker with the bash that John supplied it with?

Ian

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:41 pm

I will have to give it a measure, but the bash is still the same one that John put in. I like it WAY too much to change it!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:19 pm

Aye, I wouldn't touch a bash that John set in either.

Ian

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:34 pm

Face shape and shoulder width can have a profound effect on how big a hat's brim and crown look. Keep that in mind. It's one of the reasons that John, and the AB gents try to modify things based on size. It's not perfect, but it works 99% of the time.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:49 pm

Well the proportions have been nailed on your LC.

Just hope that mine would suit me as much as it suits you.

What's the Penman tally now Chewie?

Ian

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:59 am

Two (one non-Indy). There was a slight snag with a third, but John came through admirably in making things right. Just an unexpected snaffu. But I will order again. There are few vendors as eager to please as John. He knows the value of keeping customers happy.

I'm sure you'll love your LC, Ian. As I recall, our sizes are close, so the proportions should be the same.