(NOTE: No photos yet, but they're coming soon)

I got my kilt in form Frugal Corner today. I ordered it on Thursday, so the shipping was exactly what I expected. Bonus: no competitor labels inside the kilt!

I got a Hunting Stewart 16 oz. with a pin and matching flashes. It is not wool (my first non-wool kilt *gasp*), but is soft and the colors are good. Although it is 16oz., it has a much different feel to it. Not bad, but difference. I guess softer? Out of the box, there are a few wrinkles, but I've been told these come out easily if I hang it in the bathroom while I shower.

After preliminary wind testing (yard work before the thunderstorm came in), I have decided it is wind-capable and the deep pleats hold well. The three buckles are strong and solid, but the fabric holding on the buckles do not match the sett. The apron fringe and reverse pleat look nice. It has a lining just like SWK, which means it is not sewn down on the bottom.

The flashes look good and come with elastic and velcro belts. The kilt pin, however, is iffy. It looks ok, but the actual pin is not pointy, which I fear will put a bigger hole through the fabric. It secures well, but it would be perfect if it was pointy at the end instead of blunt.

Overall, I think this is exactly what I was expecting in a non-wool kilt. It looks good and although the swish factor isn't as high as my other kilts, still feels nice. I think this is a prime starter kilt (especially considering the price!) and is perfect for pub crawls and sports. If the price was any higher, I would say "Just buy a SWK wool heavywieght" but a pin, flashes, and kilt for $76 (with free shipping) made me happy with this purchase.

Now if only they would stock the Gordon Modern....(WINK WINK)