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Headwear 4: Other Headgear

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.


Other Headgear refers to other headpieces that might be worn that don't fit into headsocks, partial masks, and helmets. This ranges from decorative headgear to hats.

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • Easy to get on and off

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

  • Unlimited colors, patterns, materials to use

  • Push character persona

  • Mobility

  • Line of sight

  • Typically fairly cheap to buy or make


Cons

  • No impact protection

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

  • No identity protection

  • May fall off easily

Improving On Other Headgear


Other Headgear is so varied that its almost difficult to really improve upon. Some of this other headgear allows for limited tech, such as a ball cap or beanie with a light feature. Most of this particular type of headgear has limited functionality, high design.


A beanie will protect from the elements. Some hats with brims can help protect from the sun and some weather.


If you're not too concerned about protective headgear and you really want to push your character, this could be the way to go.


Examples Of Types Of Other Headgear

Left to Right

Top Row: Forehead Crown, Face Framing Headpiece, Crown Hat, Zorro Hat

Second Row: Beanie, Aviator Cap, Fedora, Bycocket (aka Robin Hood Hat)

Third Row: Tricorn, Cowboy, Beret, Various Novelty Hats

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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