Synthetic/Normal Horsehair Sporrans

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

There are two main problems with synthetic horse hair sporrans. The first is their size; most are too short and look like an albino whisk broom when worn. The second problem is static build-up which causes the synthetic "hairs" to want to stand up and separate from one another, giving it the cheesy look of a worn out albino whisk broom.

In terms of texture and maintenance the horsehair sporran is far more luxurious looking (as is angora), although it might require a bit more care. They can be carefully hand washed in cool water and patted dry, although with antiques you have to be careful not to get the bag too wet. I suppose the big difference comes down to you-- if you take care of your things, like polishing your shoes, then a real hair sporran (goat or horse) is the only way to go. If, on the other hand, you buy Corfam shoes so you don't have to worry about polishing them-- well you will probably be willing to accept the short comings of a synthetic sporran.

My advice would be to save up the bucks and look for an antique horse hair or goat hair sporran. In the long run, I think, you will be far, far happier.

[Colonel MacNeal]

There are two main problems with synthetic hose hair sporrans. The first is their size; most are too short and look like an albino whisk broom when worn. The second problem is static build-up which causes the synthetic "hairs" to want to stand up and separate from one another, giving it the cheesy look of a worn out albino whisk broom.

My advice would be to save up the bucks and look for an antique horsehair or goat hair sporran. In the long run you will be far, far happier.

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