the Royaliste Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Well, at the risk of being glib, I start with one of these: Then I add foulies and a non-period flashlight to stay sane and keep alive. Then, especially if you are new or inexperienced, the rest of your gear will look and become quite appropriate in short order!! ROYALISTE Spreading across the Oceans like the Plague........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Uuuuhhh, ok, I think the Royaliste has raised the stakes on us. I'm out. 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...
Captain Jim Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Not fair, Royaliste, not fair at all... My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 That is really cool, I like what everyone put for what they would wair, I'm still thinking about the right outfit for me. What I want to know, have you ever seen a pirate with glasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durty Mick Moon Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 That is really cool, I like what everyone put for what they would wair, I'm still thinking about the right outfit for me. What I want to know, have you ever seen a pirate with glasses? Aye, I be wearin' glasses....don't use contacts, have not seen any pics of pyrates with glasses, but at www.jas-townsend.com they have reproduction 15th & 18th century eyeglasses. Look in "Personal Accessories" in their catalog. I'm thinking about trying out the 18th century pair fitted with prescrip. lenses....my eyes are also very sensitive to light so I wear round gold metal framed prescription sunglasses with my pyrate garb....I catch some flack about it at times from the "authenticators" but tough crap, I can't see otherwise in bright sunlight...didn't they have tinted glass during the GAoP?....whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 My companion Boats, bought those fold up glasses (the ones where the ear pieces fold) from Jas Townsend and then took them to an optomitrist and had them made into bi-focals and turn dark in bright light. It cost him a bit, but for him it was well worth it. Everybody always comments to him how much they like his glasses when he wears them. They may not have been made in the Golden Age of Piracy, but they are as close as possible within the means of us today to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durty Mick Moon Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Thank ye, Rumba, I ordered them yesterday....we'll see how they work out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I few items I have found handy include: A leather 'jack' strap to hold a drinking vessel on the belt. A pouch for items like treasure, spy glass, astrolabe, and pirate related items that I let patrons see. I also keep a second pouch for car keys, sun block, cash, and other personal items. A baldric to keep the weight of the cutlass off my hip and on my shoulder. A spare bandanna. When one gets nasty I can switch. Also handy for a quick clean up on hot sweaty days. Ornamentation: Big ear rings, pins, rings, gold chains, ribbions, favors, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 A spare bandanna. When one gets nasty I can switch Aaaaargh I likes th' sound O' that............. when ye gets nasty.............aaaargh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Since the "season" for playing pirate is only a few month away, now is the time to get started on your kit! 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...
Rumba Rue Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Well dang, if I could figure out how to stash all the guys I like here and put them in my kit until I needed them, I'd do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Harbor Bay Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 A few months away? I don't remember the time fer playin' pirate ending! www.pirate4hire.com Pirates of Harbor Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Ah Ace, ye ol' scoundrel, ye can play pirate with me anyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 If you have money to spend, you can find folks to make the stuff foryou. The problem here is that for our period, I don't think that there is anyplace (or any website) where you can go and, I do reproduction clothing and have been doing it on and off since the late 70s. I am currently operating as The Historical Tailor, Fine Reproductions of Historical Garments, Functional Clothing not Costumes.... I highly recommend that my customers purchase Reconstructing History patterns as part of my service.... I can and often have worked off of original garment diagrams like Norah Waugh's Cut of Men's Clothes or Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion, BUT Reconstructing History's GAoP series is just as good, if not better as they help save the additional cost and time in creating a custom pattern for each customer... Why reinvent the wheel each time when Kass has supplied such truly wonderful patterns. I do believe Reconstructing History does garment making as well.... Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody_Mary_Bonney Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Mary's Top Ten I just got some new garb so this will be fun... 1.) Clothing now this is going to be broken into sub- catagories a.First is always for me the Chemise its got to be simple usually white cotton or natural muslin... I dont really care for the colored chemises, it's never looked right to me. b.Next is in the dressing is a corcet it get a nice shape. c.After that i put on me bodice, simple black ties up the front bodice that adds a little more suport. d.After that come the skirts now I do believe i have three now... yeah i should the only reason i do three is cause i want to do a pinning design with multilayers that and i tend to freeze my arse off. 2.) Next for me would be the shoes, I have a cute pair of boots that i got a cute little pair for 60... may not be acurate but there cute damn it! Oh and i'm including stockings and garder belts in this as well. A nice sturdy pair of striped stocking though not period can be really fun. I always like to wear a garder belt with stockings cause i think it feels more sexy. 3.)Third on my list is always a belt to keep your stuff on. I have a simple belt that i tie with a celtic knott that hold quite a bit. 4.) Next for me is what i call the "Bits and Pieces" its what you put on your belt and what tends to make you, you... Once again sub catagories... a.First there is my "Fox Box" its my "purse" that has a fox face on the front... My story is that i come from kind of a hunter traper family until i decided to head out to sea trying to make some money for myself, in that respect i use a lot of fur. This holds the not important stuff... money, cigs, lighter, phone, id's...ect. b.Next is the excellent flog my boyfriend gave me for christmas... cause faire brings out the worst in him c.After that is usually a Tail... Like i said i like using fur... I know I know I'm a killer.... dah dah dah my sister has already vowed never to hug me while in garb. 5.)Next is a bandana! cause it comes in so handy for cheap head gear 6.)Heres my weapons... a.My bodice dagger "quickening" b.My tiny pistol replica 7.)Feast Gear and a bag to carry it all in a.One wooden bowel b.One Wooden or metal fork or spoon c.One Dirty canvas bag that you can sling over the sholder (if your freelancing that is if not keep that stuff at camp) 8.)Your Tankard! This is your message about you... lol I'm actually saving up for a new one that says swamp water on it... but right now mine a metal looking cup that says thank you. 9.)Nine is probibly a fan cause pirates are just so darn hot! 10.)My boyfriend, to guard me from all the weird guys. Thats just about everything... But why is the rum gone? Save a horse ride a cowboy! Take me away and take me farther, suround me now and hold me like holy My toes are getting pruney Also my head is round that window is square.... My name is Micheal J Kabous and i eat babies! Your toast has been burned and no amount of scraping will remove the black stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 What? No-one carries a flint and steel? How did pyrates strike a fire for the BBQ? This is one of my personal favorites and the most watched demonstration at every event I do. Amazing how quck a crowd will gather when you break this out and make a fire without a match or a lighter! Of course, you can use the lock of yer firearm to spark the tinder, but I'd say better to have one and know how to use it. Also, a small bottle of oil for yer fireams as well. a quick wipe during the day will prevent the rust from getting the best of you at the events. Capt. Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody_Mary_Bonney Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hmmm not to bad an idea But why is the rum gone? Save a horse ride a cowboy! Take me away and take me farther, suround me now and hold me like holy My toes are getting pruney Also my head is round that window is square.... My name is Micheal J Kabous and i eat babies! Your toast has been burned and no amount of scraping will remove the black stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackRussell Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 My Top Ten for this year: 1: Basic wear: Pants, boots, shirt, vest, sash 2: Overgarnment: Frockcoat or jacket, maybe a cape (depends on what the day lets to expect) 3: Belt with purse, bulletbag, knife, leather scabbard with spyglass (to spy for Rumba... ), bag for navigators tools 4: Hat. Normally a tricorn, sometimes my "captains hat", looks a little like Napoleon), normally I wear a bandana under the hats 5: Powderhorn or cartridge box, fittet with gun toolkit 6: Weapons. Cutlass or rapier, pistol, blunderbuss...(depends on what the day lets to expect) 7: Jewellery. Necklace, poison ring, whatever (except aztec coins), peasants ring 8: Tools. Belaying nail, flint and striker, thinderbox, marlin spike, knapping hammer, little bottle with cun grease and oil, a completely off-period small first aid kit including pills to cure the headache as a result of the evening before) etc., all stored in 9: Heversack, containing 8) 10: Dog. Gero, rosa or Anny (depends on what the day lets to expect) Keep ye' powder dry, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 What? No-one carries a flint and steel? How did pyrates strike a fire for the BBQ? blackpowder... I carry a brace of lighters. :) 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...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 A waste of powder ? A brace of WHAAAT!?! Capt. Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 My top ten for my pirate kit: From a woman's point 1. Mad Jack 2. Rootbeer scnhapps(or however it's spelled) 3. Flask for scnhapps 4. Patrick Hand 5. Lots of acutraments-pouches, do-dads hanging from belt 6. Jewlery, lots of it 7. Tight bodices to push my delights up 8. Scented oils 9. Quick wit 10. Mad Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackRussell Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Schnaps, dearest lass' (it's a german word ) Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody_Mary_Bonney Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 soun ds like rumba's got the right kind of idea But why is the rum gone? Save a horse ride a cowboy! Take me away and take me farther, suround me now and hold me like holy My toes are getting pruney Also my head is round that window is square.... My name is Micheal J Kabous and i eat babies! Your toast has been burned and no amount of scraping will remove the black stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Now I realize that once you hit the "create post" button, the cat is out of the bag and you loose control of the content of the thread.... but.... The topic wasn't really what are the top 10 items in your kit?, but more along the lines of Here are 10 things that someone new to pirate re-enacting should focus on when they are assembling their pirate impression.... But I find it interesting the things that are carried by the fine folks that frequent this establishment.... :) 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...
Fox Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 ...little bottle with cun grease and oil... It comes in bottles now? I thought it had to be extracted manually Amazing how quck a crowd will gather when you break this out and make a fire without a match or a lighter! The same goes for a lot of period activities. <WARNING. Personal opinion follows, do not take offense> I've found that if you want to make the public smile for 30 seconds, maybe a minute, then waving a big sword about and saying "aaargh" will do the trick. If you want to keep them interested and entertained for 30 minutes then nothing beats some real period living skills: lighting a fire, cooking food, fixing something broken, writing a letter... the list is endless. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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