Sporran style advice, with regards to thigh friction

[hefaestos]

Hello all!

I am looking for some information before hopefully purchasing my first reasonably high-quality sporran. [Still in the process of slowly accumulating my first full kit.] I currently own only the basic day sporran from Stillwater [stiff black leather], and I find that the edges of it rub against my thighs [or more, rub the wool of my kilt into my thighs], which I find moderately irritating.

So, my question is this - what styles, or what particular qualities/descriptors, should I be looking for to find a sporran that is made of softer leather, or has rounder/less hard edges? It looks like Jacobite sporrans are made of softer leather, but I'm not a fan of the style. I've had a hard time finding out what the structure of full-mask/horsehair sporrans are beneath all the fuzz.

Despite living in a major city [DC], we apparently have only one kilt rental place [at the complete opposite side of the city] and I don't have any local kilted friends, so my opportunities for hands-on inspection are pretty limited. [If I'm missing a local kilt resource, I'd be happy to hear about it!]

Thanks in advance!

[rondo]

This is from Donnie at Wyvern, an advertiser here, I am very pleased with it and the bag is soft leather.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...2&d=1337010821
Rondo

[The Wizard of BC]

If I may,,,,

It is possible that your problem is not the design of your sporran but how it is worn.
I have to warn customers on a daily basis that the sporran is not a crotch protector. It should be worn high enough that it sits on the stomach and not below it.
If you are wearing your kilt at your true waist, your sporran should be up around your navel or a couple fingers width below the belt buckle.
This allows the sporran to lightly bounce off your stomach and prevents the sporran strap from catching in the apron.
Even if you have a thin build the sporran should not be anywhere near your thighs. Even further away if you have a bit of stomach.

I hope this helps.

Perhaps you could post a photo so we could advise better.

[madmacs]

Huh?

You're wearing it near your knees maybe?

Pics, cos something really doesnt sound right...

[Grizzly]

Have to agree with Steve . Sounds like you are wearing it too low. Hitch it up a few inches and all should be well.

[Zardoz]

well I have large thighs, and I've had some 'hard back' sporrans rub me a little bit. I'd recommend something softer like a Buzz Kidder or Thorfinn Custom Sporran