Before Grin Big! ™ there were PENMEN® Posters, PENMEN® T-Shirts, the PENMEN® Comic Strip, and the PENMEN® Book. The ever present message of optimism and positivity was expressed through Penman's exploits and creator Gary Blehm's speeches to schools encouraging kids to "Be Positive and Follow Your Dreams". The fact that Blehm had first began working on his optimistic character in the fifth grade created a wonderful chance to encourage other kids to do believe in their dreams.

While the Sunday version of the comic strip was seen by millions in color every Sunday in the 90's, the posters, book, and daily comic strip were published in black and white. In that tradition we're offering PENMEN® T-shirts in the same black and white purity.