Thank you! My hair was a total mess that day, usually it's not so frizzy and unkempt. But I am happy it looks hobbitish, as I don't think my height or build does. I think your build looks about right really for a habitual traveller and (not trying to be rude here) common folk (tillers of soil rathe...

I think they'd be perfect. I really like the simple horn one. It is very much on the list to get when funds allow, and I think absolutely beautiful. I'll point out that as a Hobbit, birthdays are very important (feel free to mention that to the wife.... While leaving the right page on Tod's website...

Wilhelm: I like the socketed ones with the 'eared leaf' blade

You've got naturally Hobbit hair and the shirt looks good. I've made and used slowmatch before (my 'other hat' is Redcoat Napoleonic).... I recommend putting the striker back quick before Herself notices you've nicked it :-) Have you looked on Ebay for linen? Thats where I get mine and I don't like ...

I could see Gaffer Gamgee using (a very worn) one of those plain brass handled ones, maybe the horn creature type in Sam's pocket...... Much to his Dad's disgust about him 'putting on airs' by having 'over pretty' tools A Gondorian noble would probably have the complex brass one and a common soldier...

Eofor: Yours is better......

But if you're a fan of The Vikings , look away now My Mother told me, One day I would buy. A ton of good ores, And smelt them in the forge. Craft a fine axe, A coat of noble steel. Stand shoulder to my brethren. Hew many foemen, Hew many foemen. My Mother told me, One day I would buy. A ton of good ...

The thing is, for stuff like this Hobbits get a pass.
Most of ME is Dark Ages to Early Medieval, but The Professor made The Shire quite anachronistic.
Matches, Smoking pipes, and Mantle clocks to name but a few.

Athfwyn, Greetings

I like the pinafore and hood, I think you've caught the right 'feeling'..... Very Hobbity looking walking stave (and 'Stoor Boots' too, this is a woman who is out travelling in all weathers... Not just a gentle stroll to a friends house)

Something like this perhaps?


Its from a re-enactment supplier (and only £12) who covers the Napoleonic Period, I think its a backspring rather then a friction

Well your options are Oilskin/oilcloth, Waxed (like a Barbour jacket) or Lanolin..... I'd suggest watching this vid by Iodo before deciding on a 'Slicker' or not https://youtu.be/2KXIol9wjEo?si=EKRtPZmAnpPnhP9e Both Iodo and I are UK based, so we have experience with bad* weather. Where in the world...

Nice gear, much better pallette.Looks less costume and more clothes I see that you can wear the cloak over everything and your picture twelve shows an interesting side effect.... I had to look twice to recognise it as a human form, try adding a veil for maximum face-on ranger sneakiness. Yes, I agr...

Nice gear, much better pallette.Looks less costume and more clothes

I see that you can wear the cloak over everything and your picture twelve shows an interesting side effect.... I had to look twice to recognise it as a human form, try adding a veil for maximum face-on ranger sneakiness.

I remember back in the early 2k's hearing about a big debate (read "Argument") over belts in a Viking/Anglo Saxon group (Regia, I think). The main thrust was over the width with some parties advocating 1 inch or less! But all the 'factions' were agreed on rings being fine if not preferred.

As a suggestion, add some packing between the blade and the wood when you wet form. If it ends up a little loose its easier to fix then if its tight and you can't get your sword out.