diff --git a/doc/fixes34.2 b/doc/fixes34.2
index 81a19cad4..941be5c52 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.2
+++ b/doc/fixes34.2
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ running that stops for closed doors should stop at mimics mimicking closed doors
 allow wishing for magenta potions (ignoring the rank name 'mage')
 fix an uninitialized memory access in non-quick dolookup
 fix were changing message that wasn't being displayed
+immediate encumbrance feedback when removing gauntlets of power
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/do_wear.c b/src/do_wear.c
index cad425b1e..3599a0f12 100644
--- a/src/do_wear.c
+++ b/src/do_wear.c
@@ -431,6 +431,7 @@ Gloves_off()
     }
     setworn((struct obj *)0, W_ARMG);
     cancelled_don = FALSE;
+    (void) encumber_msg();		/* immediate feedback for GoP */
 
     /* Prevent wielding cockatrice when not wearing gloves */
     if (uwep && uwep->otyp == CORPSE &&