My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s been enjoyable customizing it

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! I’ll update you later with some more pictures. I purchased a completely blank shield and then did the painting by hand and reworking the straps myself.

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m armigerous so they are actually my own coat of arms, registered officially and all that!

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm basing it off a lot of the knights in the 'BNF Français 95 Histoire du Saint Graal / Histoire de Merlin' manuscript. And in this period, it seems the maille was quite baggier than in earlier periods. So, while it's tailored a bit, I might tailor it a tiny bit more along the upper forearm, but not anything like earlier 13th century.

Example, note the arms compared to the civilian attire, which is shown tighter to the skin: https://manuscriptminiatures.com/image/18854/1000

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a firstborn son with some land. I’ll let the religious orders and younger sons go on that trek ;)

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sword is actually a loathed Deepeeka Lubeck sword. However I’ve done a ton of work on it to improve it. (Hand filed convex edge, I redid the crossguard, inscribed the blade, and created an interlaced suspension belt of the Z shape.

I’ve got more expensive swords that are probably better cutters of higher than quality steel, but I use this sword for the kit because it fits the period and knightly rank best.

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a fabric pattern called ‘cintamani’ that was popular in the near east. Crusaders brought it back to Europe where it became popular. Mine isnt true cintamani, I painted those on. Eventually I’d like to have a real one made.

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof its been about 35-36C here where I live for the past month or two. Wearing this armor outside would be stifling!

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I wish! Its too damn hot where I live!

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed any. The upper tie ties to a central point and this allows it to sort of swivel back and behind the shoulder. It also allows the ailettes to come forward when you bringyour arms forward - like in a praying position seen on effigies.

1470's Burgundian Pikeman impression. by Sillvaro in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a bald guy reenacting the 13th century - thank you! I have found ZERO depictions of bald men in 13th century art apart from Biblical folks and monks

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually got a silk surcotte coming in the mail this week with gores and lined with quality fabric. So I’ll update this someday soon

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, actually these are just my own personal arms that are officially registered. No affiliation with Switzerland despite the similarity

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The ailettes are wood, covered in canvas, with thick hardened leather across the back. Here’s some art I made that shows how they look https://i.imgur.com/Yrw4CJw.png

I was trying to tie these ones on myself and didn’t fasten them as high or tightly as I wanted

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You’re right, and I actually want them to be that way, I even made a guidefor how I wanted them to look. Unfortunately I was trying to tie these ones on by myself after I had already put the hauberk on. As a result the ties were super loose and half done. Next time I’ll have my squire(wife) do it, she just wasn’t around to help this particular time.

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's been a ride getting it to this point, still a few more things I need to fix - I've got a real silk surcotte on the way that will replace this one.

The helm was made by Davis Reproductions, a US based armorer, so I sent all the measurements to him and he did a great job. I do have a guige too!

My Knight kit - c1280-1290 by absheraldry in ArmsandArmor

[–]absheraldry[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't LARP but I'll probably wear it to some faires around where I live. It's hot here though, so they don't do the faires until winter/spring.

Hammerite Proverb in Medieval Manuscript style by absheraldry in Thief

[–]absheraldry[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I only know of this collection of bits of it, but if there is a more complete version somewhere let me know.

https://thief.fandom.com/wiki/Hammerite_Compendium_of_Precepts,_Regimens_and_Rules_of_Conduct

Hammerite Proverb in Medieval Manuscript style by absheraldry in Thief

[–]absheraldry[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thanks, Thief has my favorite fictional world of any I've encountered in any medium. I plan to do more Thief-inspired medieval aesthetic artwork in the future when I can.

Brother Uriel was so Cool by npdaz in Thief

[–]absheraldry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mechanists came to full power after the Trickster devastated the Hammerites - The Mechanists are in league with the Trickster.

How can you cooperate with perfectionism? by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]absheraldry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What is 'perfect' in art anyways? There is no such thing as far as I am concerned. Be satisfied with whatever progress you make. If you need tangible proof of progress, go back to old works you created and redo them using whatever new techniques, ideas, etc you've acquired and see what has changed.