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Leather conservation

Many of us have problems with impregnating the leather equipment we bought or crafted ourselves. Every larper should have at least a few leather items in their wardrobe. But do we know how to take care of them?

Let’s dress: the Landskecht

The landsknecht is currently one of the more popular choices on battle larps and the colour scheme often suits the dynamically growing, biggest and best Polish units that take part in those larps.

Let’s dress: Constable/Marauder

When I imagine such a character, I see a commoner, someone who fights or robs people, often wearing every day, civilian clothing in a more solid, reinforced version than the classic urban outfit.