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Headwear 2: Partial Masks

One part of the RLSH costume that seems to get a lot of attention is headwear.  This is going to be a 5-part series where we explore some different options.  We’ll look at the pros and cons, various examples, how you can improve upon them, and whatever else comes to mind.


Partial Masks are those that cover the eye area, the mouth area, or are considered a half mask. These are usually small and fairly basic, but can have some interesting design elements.

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • Easy to get on and off

  • Easy to tuck away if you need to disappear into the crowd

  • Unlimited colors, patterns, materials to use

  • Mobility

  • Line of sight

  • Typically fairly cheap to buy or make

  • Slightly protect identity


Cons

  • No impact protection

  • No protection from aerosol sprays, unless a bottom partial mask is used

  • Voice muffling, if your mouth is fully covered

Improving On The Partial Mask


There isn't a lot to be improved on with the partial mask. It's often made of rubber or leather. The partial mask that covers the mouth and nose may also function as a filtering mask.


Examples Of Types Of Partial Masks


The November "Notes From The Rooftops" will be about "a time you lent a hand" [as an RLSH].  Keep it to roughly 500 words.  If you want to contribute (active or retired RLSH only), please send an email to Raven (raven@herocore.online).  Currently, these are only coming out once a month. Deadline is the end of October.


On an entire other note, if you are an RLSH, please take a moment to fill out this RLSH 2025 Demographics Survey. It's anonymous. Just looking to gather some general information to study (data analysis is just something I like to do). It will end up becoming an article in the future (late-December or early-January).


NEW PROJECT.  I'm starting a new RLSH Annual Comic Book Project. (tabs up top: Resources > Comic Book Project). This is a collection of short RLSH tales in an anthology type of graphic novel. Looking for artists, editors, and RLSH to share their stories. Deadline is Dec. 31.


If there is something you would like to see me discuss here on Herocore, please feel free to contact me.

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