The Armour Archive

Jestyr

It is difficult to see with low res photos, but I don't like the trim on the kaftan. I would also think about some neck and cuff facing in a contrasting color. The tunic's dimensions seem off to me. Maybe it is the height, or maybe it is the height of the hem facing, but it doesn't look right. I als...

Jestyr

Welcome to the trade offs in life. Higher paying jobs usually have the downsides of requiring more time. So the reduced stress of fewer monetary problems (and more "stuff") usually means reduced free time. Trade offs. As far as coming back to fighting, I think you'll be surprised at how qu...

Jestyr

Do you think they could be converted to a fencing helm? And is the 23" with 1/2" padding, or flush?

Jestyr

For those of you without access to good photos of the Bocksten man's clothing, LÃ¤nsmuseet Varberg has some lovely photos on their site, though not in the English portion. For you Swedish-challenged English-speakers, click on "BOCKSTENSMANNEN" from the front page, then on "KlÃ¤derna&...

Jestyr

While I cannot comment on his higher end stuff, but I have a few things from Anshelm. His aluminum cup hilt is quite lovely, and very well made. While not my personal taste for my fighting style, it is really nice stuff (especially as far as aluminum cuphilts go). I gave it to my buddy and he LOVES ...

Jestyr

Thank you, audax.

I will help Nuno do the finishing work required. Please coordinate with him when you can deliver.

Jestyr

Unless you want to resell it... and that helmet would be harder to unload than a bascinet, that's for sure. And the maker would have the same problem trying to recover on the investment that you would. Maybe I am missing something. If someone buys a custom helm, and it doesn't fit, then why is it t...

Jestyr

Audax started posting on this forum a week or so ago, with the promise that she would update everyone that she owes product to. Since that time, she has been posting on various subjects, but she does not have time to let people know why she hasn't delivered the product she was (at least in one case ...

Jestyr

If the deal with Viking Leather falls through, I'd like 2nd dibs.

Jestyr

I've had excellent dealings with them. I've ordered a lot of castings from them and been happy with all of them. Then, one time, I ordered some belt blanks and was not happy with the quality of the leather. When I let them know, they offered to refund or if they could send some other product to make...

Jestyr

If you just want a practical definition, use Irish's definition. Everyone else was just clarifying.

Jestyr

audax wrote:Pugio awesomeness!

Audax:

How is the armour making going? Any news on when some of the people can get their products?

Jestyr

Nice! You do really lovely work.

1" thick pine and 3/4" ply is going to be HEAVY!

Jestyr

Pretty sure its a requirement in Trimaris. Or I have been told. Thats fine, I will do my best at it and move on to things I think might be more fun. That is if I don't get hooked on stick and shield. Its certainly possible I can. It's not required. It's suggested (and a good idea), but it is not a ...

Jestyr

14g is legal.

Many armourers prefer to make their mild steel skulls in 12g to resist denting.

Jestyr

Pas d'Armes

Do some searches for that, both on Google and here and you'll get some good info.

We just ran one that was a lot of fun.

Jestyr

I originally was going to go Landsknecht. Decided some of the garb was just too damn flamboyant for my tastes. Well in their early days anyway. also to fight with a basket hilted sword and shield just does not make sense for a Landsknecht. Hell once I am authorised I am tossing the idea of ever usi...

Jestyr

Truly, Glimmer, one of the first steps to gaining a respectable reputation as a man of business is to present yourself appropriately. That includes typing correctly, conveying your message clearly and not all-around butchering your native language... Hope things pick up at the shop, but yes... Spen...

Jestyr

Do you have pics? I'd like to see what the clasps look like.

Jestyr

I don't really care what the general population thinks, or thinks of me. Your world of play is a little different than mine and that's okay. I'm not trying to sleight any of you for it. I'm just looking for something closer to what I'm accustomed to. Jestyr I thought I had answered it right here. I...

Jestyr

Well, the robe is done, so is the rope belt. Not sure if the belt is what they would have worn , but its rope, hand woven and has the three knots in it. Next step is my helm. I have a spagenhelm exactly like the one from James river Armoury at m its the spagen for 325. Any ideas on how it could be ...

Jestyr

Jestyr wrote:Mongrel, do you care what others think? Do you care what others think of you?

Mongrel, are you avoiding my questions?

Jestyr

Mongrel, do you care what others think? Do you care what others think of you?

Jestyr

FrauHirsch wrote:Even the one Jestyr shows has a slight slope to the side walls. Jestyr, do you have that link?

It was one of the ones Karen posted! I just photoshoped to highlight the area that I saw.

The camp of Charles V at Lauingen in the year 1546

Jestyr

This looks like it could be a wall tent.

Jestyr

E: $5
G: $5

Jestyr

It was a fantastic event. The field was great, the fighting was excellent, the Pageantry will be talked about for years to come. Thank you all who hosted, and those that attended. Philippe Thank you for coming! Glad you and your entourage had a great time. I'm looking forward to the next one (altho...

Jestyr

I'd be interested ONLY if it were made out of linen or a very lightweight wool.

Jestyr

Finished the weapon stand for the Pas this weekend. You can't see it from the photo, but @bjorn2bwild did a kick ass job on the axes on the right hand side.

Jestyr

m has wonderful hand-woven winingas for reasonable prices. Short of that, winingas are very easy to make if you have a sewing machine. I am upgrading all of my winningas to her stuff, but since he said he was on a budget, Historic Enterprises at $20 seemed a better recommendation than Laina's stuff...

Jestyr

Tunic and pants can be purcased from Adric13 here on the archive. They may be a bit big on you, but it is linen and is less money than Historic Enterprises. He is running a sale right now, so it is a good time to buy. He is good people. The winningas from HE is a great deal and I would recommend the...

Jestyr

Vladimir wrote:It isn't how far you get.

Its how much fun you have getting there.

Other opinions may vary.

Other opinions are wrong.

That said, with me being hyper-competitive, I have more fun when I am winning...

Jestyr

I just had surgery on my shoulder, and rather than explain the SCA to my Ortho, I told him I competed at martial arts that was a variation of Kendo, Escrima and Kali, only with full contact hitting. *That* was easily understood. Now, in fairness, I am a guy and in-shape, so that likely made it easie...

Jestyr

Agreed.

Jestyr

Johannes wrote:In honor of the 25 years my wife and I have been together,

Congratulations!

Re: Bocksten tunic questions

Re: Windrose Armoury Cinco De Mayo Sale.