Adjust the resolution of menus. The main screen resolution for "FINAL FANTASY XI" is dependent on the "Overlay Graphics Resolution" setting. If the Overlay Graphics Resolution is set higher than the Menu Resolution, menus will be automatically resized.
You obviously have never soloed THF. ;) Those low def, yet high statted clothing for SATA don't come in all that handy for going Toe to Toe with a hard hitting mob. I always swap to Def gear right after I SA the mob. The less I rest, the more I gets >:)
Also, there is a good use for every item in the game. These are especially useful. These are used in the receipe for other great items. Beak Trousers which more PLDs wear (maybe other classes as well).