A terrible dilema!

[Spartan Tartan]

I don't see it listed on his site as one of the standard tartans, but do you have a kilt in the State of Michigan tartan? It may have to be a custom weave, though, which could put it out of your budget.

That is not a stock tartan anywhere. I got my hands on a custom run-enuff to make myself and my son matching set. These are being made right now and I am dying.

But Detroitpete, which tartans are you thinking of?

Edit: belay my last. I see you answered that in posts that followed Tobus, but I responded too soon.

[MacGumerait]

Isle of Skye gets my vote. Surely one of the nicest district tartans .

I agree , if one is looking for a good looking universal tartan , the Isle of Skye is surely one that is at the top of the list .

[cable scot]

My vote for IOS too,I got mine 2nd hand here on Xmarks and it's my #2 most commented on tartan (as GGGP says Scruffy gets the most).

Andy

[Sharkman]

I have to say that i am very pleased with the Black Watch that I purchased from Rocky. It's the Semi-Trad and it's a great fit and look and holds up well everywhere I go. I'm thinking that the next one with be the Ancient Campbell, but I haven't decided on weight yet, but it's going to be wool for sure this time!

[Friday]

I have to say that i am very pleased with the Black

IMHO you will be pleased with anything you get from Rocky.

[creagdhubh]

Read the thread earlier and thought of the Caledonia. Glad to learn you are considering it.

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[KenB]

Black Watch, yes! But how about Red Hackle?

There really are so many tartans and I'm sure some of our esteemed kilt makers here in the forum can provide a superb service should you choose to order from them.

[sailortats]

Is the red hackle available to the public or is it a restricted tartan? Or is it available only as a special weave? I find it a very attractive tartan.

[KenB]

Yes, Red Hackle is available. Contact John at Keltoi; I'm sure he could help you out.