Finally got a real chainmail shirt and hood (coif)! Weighs 9 kg though the leg armour and sabatons are handmade by me from plastic. The gauntlets are also real steel. And the sword is only from wood and I left my real sword at home since I wasn't sure if I was allowed to take it to the castle.
great for a knight out
Not so great for the summer knights lol
seems like it’d be a big radiator
Well it wasn't too bad but it was windy that day and overcast. I am wearing it tomorrow and its meant to be 30 degrees so let's see how I manage. Though it does have holes for ventilation at least.
Looking good.
I had the privilege to wear a coif and full Templar helm when I was at college years ago and it was a pretty comfortable combo but got warm quick due to the velvet lining in the helm. :)
I agree! Just the coif and a helm would be easier for sure. I had to have my brother be my squire and help me put the shirt on and off. But it wasn't too bad wearing it. I could feel extra weight but it was not uncomfortable and even moved in the wind. I could run around and swing my sword. I do have a helmet but it's a Norman style helmet arriving today and I also have made my own helmet with a visor sometimes called a close helm.
Looking good!
Your hauberk is quite a bit longer than mine. I should extend it one of these years, but I also have a pair of totally anachronistic chain pantaloons (complete with some rather beefy webbing strap suspenders...) so thus far I haven't bothered.
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