all righty then.....
caveat A .... I do not own a hand-made and true kilt.
caveat B .... The term "HumV" is my personal expression of the Stillwater Kilts Heavy offering, as opposed to the term 'tank' for authentic handmade kilts, and should not be construed as an endorsement of or by any Earthly Military Establishment or any other entity. If I have offended anyone by using the the term "HumV" in reference to Stillwater Kilts, get over it.
Re: Stillwater Heavy (HumV)
Just about everything that could be said for, about and against Stillwater Kilts has been said. none the less, I'd like to add my thoughts to the collective. In other words, I'm doing to drop a Kentucky Quarter.
For the man who is unaquainted with kilts, desires to 'get the hang' of things and both likes and appreciates the traditional look, the Stillwater Heavy is the ticket. For the man who is looking to add a traditional daily driver to compliment his stable, the SWK-HumV is just the ride to seat yourself in. [even though the Heavy is currently limited to the Black Watch Tartan]. At this time a little more than a C-note gets you in the game. A very fair price.
The SWK-H sets very well. The HumV is only available in common size ranges, i.e., 38-40. If you measure the corporation well, you will get a nice fit. The generic sizes allow both room to grow and room to shrink. Think 'middle ground'.
SWK advertises the Heavy as a 13oz kilt. [and by the way, I do call it a kilt] It's righteous. It's a nice thick non-wool material. The SWK-H has great form; fitting high and just below the rib cage as a traditional should. The waist binding is generous and adds to the overall 'thickness' feel. The extra distance in the belt loops allow for your wide leather and then some.
The apron is a real treat. It is shaped as close to a hand-made kilt as I could imagine. The apron boasts a nicely sewn in double fringe and really looks sharp. The bum shield is adequately shaped although a bit short. As a bonus, SWK-HumV includes a very handsomely designed gold on black logo on the inside waist. An impeccable touch of class. The SWK-HumV also includes interior loops for your hanger if needed.
The SWK-H Black Watch is pleated to the sett. I can't attest to it's authenticity in thread count, but I doubt anyone would notice except perhaps the most discerning eye. The pleat count on my particular SWK-H is 25 and close to 1" wide. As well, the pleats are deep and with the 13oz weight behind it, create an attractive swing that tugs your body as it eddys from side to side. The fell is great, proportioned appropriately and really gives the SWK-H a top notch look. You can, however, tell it is machine sewn. [and that is not such a bad thing for a C-note psuedo-traditional]. Having that extra snug of the fell is worth the price of admission.
The SWK-H has the traditional 2 buckles right and 1 buckle left. The buckles on the SWK-H are a vast improvement over the SWK-Standard. These are black through and through and nearly twice as thick as the Standard series leather buckles.
The SWK-H B/W is not a kilt for the formal affair. However, with a well ironed light blue oxford, dark blue sport jacket, solid dark blue tie, black wing tips or low cut Sketchers and off white hose with complimenting flashes, you will, without a doubt, create a dapper and gallant figure at any informal occasion. (including your day job)
You will turn heads. Guaranteed!
My only dissapointment with the SWK-HumV is only one tartan, the Black Watch. And as soon as additional tartans become available in the HumV Class, I'll be there.
ambrose
Originally Posted by awoodfellow
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