[E Stafford]

Hi guys. Thanks for everyone who responded in my rapier help forum. It was appreciated.
After a long time of doing my homework, and looking around, I think I have an idea, I just need a few things cleared up.
My first question concerns the design of my rapier. I'm planning on it being a closed port (so my hand doesn't get sniped), and a three ring rapier. Was this common, or should I chop it to two?
Next question, I'm planning on said closed port being just plain, but does anyone have any ideas about good piecework or a gallery that I could look at for ideas?
I can put up the last question later. It's still a bit iffy about if I'm going to be able to keep it in my room. Thanks in advance. Edwin.