While scanning ebay I noticed several sporrans which could have looked really great, like this one
but that had too many tassels, IMHO

To my eye, it is just too crowded for 5 fat tassels. Perhaps a more narrow leather or horsehair tassel would be OK. Typically though, on a standard size sporran like this I think staying with 3 tassels is a more attractive look.

I also prefer to have a nice 'V' shape to the tassels.

anyone else have any thoughts?