Headwear 5: No 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.No Headgear is another you may want to consider. This includes: glasses, goggles, hoods, headbands, and earpieces.Pros & ConsPros • Easy to get on and off • Easy to tuck away if you need to disappear into the crowd • Unlimited
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 & ConsPros • Easy to get on and off • Easy to tuck away i
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 & ConsPros • Easy to get on and off •
Headwear 1: Classic Headsock
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.The headsock (aka balaclava aka ski mask) is a classic because so many superheroes wear them. It’s a material head covering that covers all or most of the head, typically. A headsock can often be seen being yanked off and shov
Public Perceptions
Public perception of the RLSH movement is going to be primarily based on 3 things: superficial perceptions, actions, and any known history. I'll go into a deeper dive, but first I want to cover these things.Superficial Perceptions - This is what they can garner at first glance. Does the RLSH have a heroic appearance? Or, are they scary and off-putting? This is something to really take into consideration. What helps to prevent coming off as scary or off-putting? Here's a list: • Color • Bei
RLSH Awareness & Online Presence
While the RLSH movement has been pretty strong since about 1998 (yes, there have been some heroes before then, but I’m talking in generalities), most average people really haven’t heard of the Real Life Superhero movement. Just to be clear, there has been a reality tv show hosted by Stan Lee that featured a number of important RLSH, several publications and articles by Tea Krulos, newspaper and news segments on RLSH, the “Superheroes” (2011) documentary, some lesser known documentaries featurin
Building Mental Fortitude
Mental fortitude is the ability to have a clear mindset, maintain one's goals, and retain mental strength in the face of adversity or hardship.Everyone has some level of mental fortitude, but some people have stronger mental fortitude than others. These people tend to be athletes, law enforcement, emergency service people, specialized military, and other people who specifically train for it. These people have the ability to identify the challenge at hand, formulate a game plan even on the fly,
Raven RLSH
