Pittsburgh Kilts: Yay or nay?

[Jewddha]

I only have a two-tone PK, but it is in the heavyweight 12 oz. material. I love my PK, but the material takes a lot of love to keep looking sharp.

[Colin]

I can't speak from first hand knowledge, as I don't have a PK. Jeff seems to have alot of satisfied customers that are really happy with their purchases.

Personnally I would be more inclined to go with a casual from Freedom kilts. The material is likely comparable if not heavier. With the casual Steve has tried to maintain the traditional look of a kilt, but with modern additions. You can't go wrong with a FK. You definitely get what you pay for.

I know Jewddha has one of each, maybe he could provide a bit of a comparison of the two kilts.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

I'll just say this...

I'm a kiltmaker. I can make a kilt any day that I choose to make one.

I bought one of Jeff's kilts to give it a review, and I've been wearing it regularly ever since. It's WELL MADE, and extremely comfortable. For the money, it's more than worth a "go".

I'm not a big "casual kilt" guy, but I really like the skill that Jeff puts into his work. It's VERY apparent in the look, the feel, and the fact that it won't have the threads fraying after a couple washes.

With all that... I will be buying another one in the future. I like the guy, I like his business practices, I like his customer service, I like his kilts, and (most of all) I like his integrity.

[Jewddha]

I think Jimmy has it dead-on there.
And as for FK, you can get them in the same weight I beleive, also incredibly well-made products, I do own both, and hope to get more of both in the future. I don't see how you can go wrong with a PK (or a FK), just make sure you know the weight and "attitude" of the material.

[Ugly Bear]

I own 5 PK's; all are excellent. Pittsburgh Kilts gets a big "Yay" from me.

With PK, know what you're ordering. Since each kilt is a custom work, you'll get the best deal by asking for exactly what you want. If the basic design doesn't work for you, change it.

But even if you go with a basic design, service and workmanship are both top-notch.

I have a few photos. I'll have to see if I can get them posted through, say, photobucket.com.

[starbkjrus]

I have to echo Jimmy's sentiments here. I only have four kilts (two UK's a Sport Kilt and a Pittsburgh Kilt [and a four yard box pleat on order]) and the PK is a go. Jeff is very easy to work with and the kilt is comfortable and well made. I will most certainly be buying more from him in the future. The one I have is a little unusual as it's his regular design (Get the pocket in the underapron) but the fabric is covered in Pineapples and Palm Trees (I had it made for a vacation coming up in January). If you don't see what you want he'll work with you to make it happen.

(Eventually I want kilts from all of the small kilt makers around here but money is money.)

(And sporrans to boot, David) :mrgreen:

[Rigged]

I got a denim flannel-lined Pittsburgh Kilt. I like it a lot.

[Freedomlover]

Jeff's workmanship is top shelf. I don't see how anyone could go wrong ordering from him.

[MacSimoin]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Is there anyone here who owns a twill PK willing to share their impressions as well?