McCrae Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This be me first post here, but I've been watchin fer a while t' get a hang on things. Currently, I am workin on finally gettin me some garb together. However, I don't know what is needed. I have a shirt, and pants, belt, and boots. Anything else I be needin or should be looking for? Money is tight right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk the QM Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Well you have clothes so you won't be showin' up nekked. Despite what some pirates would say, this is a good thing. =) To be honest, you are pretty much set to start. Perhaps either a hat or head scarf will do you right. If money is tight then I would say go slow and pick up a little here and a little there as you go from faire to faire (I really hate it when I rhyme but I hate retyping more, ha!). You have the basics covered so at this point it's just your own personal flavor that will come in to play. This takes time and can't exactly be rushed. You could buy everything now but you may not like some pieces later on or they just don't fit. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish you have an infinite amount of choices. For instance, say you like the adventuring/trav type of pirate, then pick up some shrunken heads or items from "distant" lands. Once you are not nekked anymore, it's all in the accessories which takes time and money. Yaaaar! and welcome to the pub by the way. Edited October 27, 2008 by Thequartermaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This be me first post here, but I've been watchin fer a while t' get a hang on things. Currently, I am workin on finally gettin me some garb together. However, I don't know what is needed. I have a shirt, and pants, belt, and boots. Anything else I be needin or should be looking for? Money is tight right now. Hey McRae, welcome to the pub... This question does come up fairly regularily, but it is one of those questions that really can't be answered well until we know what it is you are trying to accomplish? Are you aiming for a strictly historical look? A more pirate entertainer look (inspired by movies and fiction)? OR something in between? There are plenty here that will have all kind of friendly advice, we just need to know what it is your looking for before directing you... I don't want to be suggestion all kinds of historical nonsense if you be looking for a more fun and fancy free approach, and likewise the more lavish here probably don't want to share their visions until they know you be not looking for strict history... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev.Sam Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 This be me first post here, but I've been watchin fer a while t' get a hang on things. Currently, I am workin on finally gettin me some garb together. However, I don't know what is needed. I have a shirt, and pants, belt, and boots. Anything else I be needin or should be looking for? Money is tight right now. Hey McRae, welcome to the pub... This question does come up fairly regularily, but it is one of those questions that really can't be answered well until we know what it is you are trying to accomplish? Are you aiming for a strictly historical look? A more pirate entertainer look (inspired by movies and fiction)? OR something in between? There are plenty here that will have all kind of friendly advice, we just need to know what it is your looking for before directing you... I don't want to be suggestion all kinds of historical nonsense if you be looking for a more fun and fancy free approach, and likewise the more lavish here probably don't want to share their visions until they know you be not looking for strict history... Cheers! I agree. I am new m'self, an I found that the quartermaster's post that lists all the sites to be helpful. For me I am picking an choosing, as I want to be historical, or at least as much as I can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 A cocked hat. A good reputation and the respect of your fellows. A sailor's knife. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 And a period bone saw. (Well, that's what I want.) Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Many's the night I dreamed of cheese. Toasted, mostly. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 If you check out my website (pardon the selfish plug) I have a list of the top eight things for pirates. As Michael B says though, it kind of depends on what you are aiming at... http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/basic_kit.htm Good luck GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 GoF's site is the best way to get started down the Historical track. (He's got great buckles too!) Take a look and search within Captain Twill for specific things. As for hats well I've got a good tutorial on that. (Another selfish plug here.) How to Cock a Hat Have fun! And welcome to the pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk the QM Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Yaaar this many posts and it has yet to be mentioned (i forgot as well). Rum. You need rum and lots of it. If I may take a quote from another pirate. "Rum gives pirates super powers.. to use against... the dutch." In my case the Spanish but hey, to each their own. Edited October 28, 2008 by Thequartermaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 It would be a good investment to get a decent drinking vessel. If you're klutsy like me, stay away from pottery and anything with glass. The best investment I made was purchasing a wooden mug with a lid ($65.00) from a vendor at the Escondido Faire last year) and a hanger of some type to hang it off a belt when not in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk the QM Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 It would be a good investment to get a decent drinking vessel.If you're klutsy like me, stay away from pottery and anything with glass. The best investment I made was purchasing a wooden mug with a lid ($65.00) from a vendor at the Escondido Faire last year) and a hanger of some type to hang it off a belt when not in use. If I may, Rumba, I believe it's pirate code to use a tankard large enough to kill another pirate. Not that you would but most certainly could. Yaaaaar! Agreed non the less because you don't want to be caught drinking out of a red plastic cup. Hehe. Some vendors call the hanger a mug frog (or something to that affect) if you browse the webz and can't see a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 And a period bone saw. (Well, that's what I want.) Mission, I may have found a couple of those here in a local flea market. they won't be 17th or early 18th, but rather late 18th or early 19th century. But they are both kinda ornate as saws go, and are for butchers rather than surgeons,(if there's any real difference! heeheehee ) One of them had a fancy design on the "knees" kinda like what you showed awhile back, and if I remember right, it was around $20. Sorry to hijack but I had forgotten you were looking for one and this thread reminded me. McRae, welcome and good luck. Again sorry for the hi-jacking. Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 McRae, welcome and good luck. Again sorry for the hi-jacking.Bo PIRATE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk the QM Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 PIRATE!! I was going to say the same thing. For hi-jacking is indeed, pirate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theM.A.dDogge Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi Jack! no ...i meant Hi....pause....Jack....youknow...Jack Amanjiria....i was just sayin.... hey...whys everyone point their pistols at me....i was just..... oh jest fergit it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanaRead Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yaaar this many posts and it has yet to be mentioned (i forgot as well).Rum. You need rum and lots of it. If I may take a quote from another pirate. "Rum gives pirates super powers.. to use against... the dutch." In my case the Spanish but hey, to each their own. aw i was gonna say that! "Life's pretty good. And why wouldn't it be? I'm a pirate, after all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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