Historic Enterprises hosen (review)

Winterfell · Post by **Winterfell** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:11 pm

Since the topic of period clothing and comfortability has come up on here a few times I thought I would relate this:
I ordered a pair of hosen and points from Historic Enterprises a bit before Christmas.
Last Monday I recieved notification that they shipped my hosen and points and that it would arrive in the next week.
It arrived today, and I am very well pleased with them.
They are the 15th century style in burgundy, and they not only look great but fit perfectly as well.
I am all around pleased with the professional and courteous service that I recieved, and the top notch quality of the hosen themselves. (Gwen you can quote me if you like.

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Normaly my group tries to make their own stuff, but comparing the price to the time and frustration I would normally spend on hosen, HE won out.
A few notes on the hosen, they are not "tights" and they are not a costume. The hosen are fully functional clothing, that can be worn in summer, or winter, or even under armour. They fit to the body just fine without bunching or confining. The wool is not scratchy or too thin either and can be worn without being pointed to a doublet or pourpoynt (although I recommend that you point them anyways) and fulled up very nicely. If you order them I also recomend that you get their points as well, which are also of exceptional quality.
Here is a link to their page:
http://www.historicenterprises.com/bsd/legwear.html

Kevin H. -Virginia
Grey's Retinue.

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Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:18 am

Gwen's hosen rock

i have several sets

I just wish there was a good way to adjust the feet.

I actually wear them under my uniform when it gets real cold. Don't need my huge coat then Long sleeve tshirt, wool hosen and my braise, my hot ole hybrid kevalr vest, and my wool blend winter uniform and i'm fine down into the teens.

Primvs Pavlvs · Post by **Primvs Pavlvs** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:02 am

I ordered a pair of chauses a few weeks ago myself and would like to pointout that I am simply in love with the wool and the construction is awesome. However one foot is about 2 sizes smaller than the other one. You can see where the foot is bunched up then sewn. I am not unhappy since I am gonna cut the toes out anyway. I will very soon order from them again, for my wife. The other items are simply awesome. Thanks!!!!!

Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:18 am

sweet dude. what size did you get Kevin? since you and I are ruffly the same size.

Greenshield · Post by **Greenshield** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:38 am

I also have a pair of Braise and Hose. I used them that Hastings UK this past October and they held up extreemly well to combat and were comfy and warm to boot. I will definatly order from them in the future.

GreenShield

Winterfell · Post by **Winterfell** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:45 am

36" fits me just fine, although at the rate I am going, the next order may be a 34".
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Wolf:
sweet dude. what size did you get Kevin? since you and I are ruffly the same size.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Gwen · Post by **Gwen** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:08 am

one foot is about 2 sizes smaller than the other one

Ack! We do make mistakes sometimes, so if you'll send them back, I'll be very happy to replace them for you. Even if you plan to cut the toes out anyway, I'd like to see what went wrong so it doesn't happen again.

For anyone else reading this, please don't hesitate to contact me directly if there is ever a problem with something you've purchased from us! We stand behind everything we sell, and it's embarrassing to read things like this.

Remember- if I don't know about it, I can't make it right!

Thanks!

Gwen

Guy Dawkins · Post by **Guy Dawkins** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:26 am

This is such a timely thread!
I'm about to order a pair of wool chausses from Gwen any day now. Glad to hear how happy everyone.

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Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:47 pm

ya. i'll prob palce an order before march 19 so i can have some new points by MTA, SAVE SOME for me GWEN!! PLEASE!!!!! hehehe (everytime i call there out... popular item!)

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Gwen · Post by **Gwen** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:57 pm

We just got in about 150 dozen points, so I think we're set for a while.

Jeffrey redesigned them and they are ever so much nicer than the old ones- smaller in diameter, come to a sharper point and are longer so the shape is better all the way around.

Don't wait to order though- we'll be moving into our new building January 14-21 (FINALLY!!) and won't be shipping anything during that week. Jeffrey's going to put something up on the website about it in the next day or 2 so people will know what's going on when we don't answer the phone.

Gwen

gargoyle · Post by **gargoyle** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:49 pm

Colors?

William Verge · Post by **William Verge** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:23 am

Just looking at the picture here . . . when one had to urinate, whence came the member? Were he braies pulled down, or perhaps a braise leg pulled up? There seems to be no portal.

Guy Dawkins · Post by **Guy Dawkins** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 9:48 am

What ever works for you!

Do you ever wear those sport shorts that are draw string and have no fly?

Not trying to take this thread down that road!!!

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Guy Dawkins · Post by **Guy Dawkins** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 9:50 am

Gwen,
What colors do you usually stock in the linen chauses?

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Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:21 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by William Verge:
Just looking at the picture here . . . when one had to urinate, whence came the member? Were he braies pulled down, or perhaps a braise leg pulled up? There seems to be no portal.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

depends on teh time period. my HE 15th cent braies have a fly. its almost like modern underware (haveta move it to teh side) the 15th c hosen have points that you untie at teh top

Jurgen · Post by **Jurgen** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:34 pm

I love HE hosen. After I got the first pair my wife said "You hate sewing the damn things yourself, just order one of every color they have!" I just wish I had te money to do so.

Gwen · Post by **Gwen** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:07 pm

I don't know what colors we have in what size right now, but we try to keep
the following colors in stock most of the time:

Black
Grey, Dark and/or light
Ivory
Red
Chestnut
Brown
Tan
Copper
Gold
Green, Dark and/or light
Blue, Dark and/or light
Dusty purple

Black *always* sells out first and will be out of stock until we do another run, in this case in June for Pennsic.

Gwen