FRugal corner ?

**ChromeScholar** · 13th May 08, 08:39 AM

I don't think FC and SWK come from the same manufacturer. The difference in the feel of the material, and obvious difference in straps and buckles stands out.

I like both my SWK kilts, and my FC. My next kilt will be a USA Kilts Semi-Trad, though.

**BatlRatl** · 13th May 08, 08:44 AM

Tried to order one in U.S. Army tartan, but they
didn't have it. Ordered my second from Sport kilt.
Really wanted to give them my biz, but they're limited on tartans.
Maybe, one day.

**Tony** · 13th May 08, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by ChromeScholar

The difference in the feel of the material, and obvious difference in straps and buckles stands out.

Better, worse? Or just different?

**ChromeScholar** · 13th May 08, 09:50 AM

Same general quality.

Leather on the FC straps is not as stiff. Buckles look different.

**threebanger** · 13th May 08, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Avonlea22

FC's sight shows it looking more blue than what you have in your photo. Your's looks like it's a bit more purple.

Originally Posted by Ozman1944

It's pretty much a deep (Royal) blue, blck and white. Probably my camera makes it seem a bit purple.

I have the same tartan from FC and it looks a little different under different light sources, sometimes more blue, sometime a little more purple.

**Avonlea22** · 15th May 08, 05:51 AM

Thanks! I think once they get it in stock in my size, I'm going to order myself one. That's a really nice tartan.

**Cephas** · 16th May 08, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Avonlea22

Ozman...I love that tartan (Clark/Clergy). Would you happen to have any more pictures? FC's sight shows it looking more blue than what you have in your photo. Your's looks like it's a bit more purple.

I have same kilt and it is a deep blue. Depending on the light it can look purple but is definitely blue.

**Casper** · 20th May 08, 07:52 PM

Took me 11 months to get my order from them... but, the Hunting Stewart I got is of a much nicer material than the Black Stewart I got from SWK. The Black is overly fuzzy, and a very loose weave. The Hunting feels closer to a 16oz wool, but has a dodgy selvedge.