When building this coif, I decided not to go the full neck and mantle, which seems to be standard configuration. This covers the back of the neck and the throat. Also movement was considered. If I can't see the enemy how am I supposed to fight? So I think this will be adequate because the intent is to protect the head in case of loss or damage to helmet, and the neck will be protected by a rigid gorget. So this coif is really an inbetween.
Getting the face opening just right took some experimenting. I wanted to get maximum coverage without impeding vision and still be able to talk, drink water, etc. Simply tapering the maille at the cheeks and bunching the corners and middle of the chin made a tight line and eliminated droopiness.
This is the previously mentioned "bald spot". I have an idea to make the pike plate, but I really need to finish the gambeson first.
The leather cap. nothing too special. Bear with me on the stitching. I bought the right on tool to make even stiching. This may need some extra padding, and also the canvas liner for the face and back of the head will be sewn to this. I'm planning an inital impact test with a sample of the helmet padding and a sample of the 14g steel that will be the helmet, more to follow on that.
The gambeson is nearly finished. It only needs the edging finished and sleeves, which won't take too long.
Thanks for reading-
Evlmnky
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