06-13-2004, 10:57 AM
Surely it doesn't so much matter how often you'd really take a blow to the face, as how concerned the wearer might be about it. Remember Caesar's order at Pharsalus to aim at the faces of the Pompeian cavalry? The instinct is to shy away from or block a blow to the face, probably more than with other blows. Face-masks might have more moral than physical benefits but still be worthwhile. <p></p><i></i>