11-16-2006, 08:46 PM
I don't know what kind of mail you are wearing but mine doesn't tear up the subarmalis 
Is it butted mail with sharp ends and such? You new correct mail will probably be much nicer to your underclothing.
No a strong linen does the job just fine. I think an oiled leather jerkin would be nice to wear over the hamata though in case of rainy weather.
No I think multilayered fabric is the way to go. Leather subs look cool, no mistake about it but one made out of fabric is superior.
You are right by saying most reenactors appear not to be wearing a padded subarmalis under their hamata. A nicely padded subarmalis makes you look a bit more voluminous and bulky than you really are but I do not think this matters on the battlefield.
Vale,
Is it butted mail with sharp ends and such? You new correct mail will probably be much nicer to your underclothing.
No a strong linen does the job just fine. I think an oiled leather jerkin would be nice to wear over the hamata though in case of rainy weather.
No I think multilayered fabric is the way to go. Leather subs look cool, no mistake about it but one made out of fabric is superior.
You are right by saying most reenactors appear not to be wearing a padded subarmalis under their hamata. A nicely padded subarmalis makes you look a bit more voluminous and bulky than you really are but I do not think this matters on the battlefield.
Vale,
