Getting a new sporran- need color advice.

[Derek Conley]

I like Panache's suggestion; that sporran looks great.

[Bugbear]

Grey... Now that's an idea! And honestly, I really dislike the Ferguson Britt sporrans. I think they're incredibly ugly. But then, we all have our own taste and style. The L&M ones, on the other hand, look great. I now need to find someone who carries them. I like the grey sealskin ones. Thanks for the advice.

Ok, Nighthawk. It looks like USAK, Scottish Tartans Museum, and Stillwater all deal in L&M sporrans. I think it works out that you go to the L&M site pick out all the features, it gives you some kind of code or something, then you give that to one of the dealers and they order your sporran.

If I'm wrong about this, then hopefully someone will disagree with me and explain it correctly, or even better, one of the L&M dealers on the forum will splain it.

Hope it works out.

[Bob C]

I wore a white rabbit sporran at my wedding, too. it looked great next to my bride's dress, but is too bright for pretty much everything else. For formal occasions, I now wear a gray rabbit sporran that I got from Frugal Corner (http://www.thefrugalcorner.com/sporrans.htm). I like it a lot and you can't beat the price. I don't care for that Saltire thing at all. Too costumey.

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

I've posted pics of my collection along with other sporran related items and here's my haypenny's worth of opinion:

Go with an L&M from any of the suggested dealers (USAK, Scottish Tartans Museum, and Stillwater) since they only selll through their dealers. You might forget the seal sporrans if you read my post on importing seal sporrans to the US. Bit of politics, but the short answer is that most Canadian sporrans are made with fur seal causing an importaion headache.

One advantage to L&M is that you can look at how your custom sporran will look on a tartan. find one as close to your clergy tartan as possible.

I have 25+ sporrans and the L&M build your sporran tool is a serious temptation.

Lead me not into temptation...

[Bugbear]

... Were I you, my first priority would be to go to Target or Ross and purchase an inexpensive pair of actual dress shoes.

Just my two cents

Cheers

Jamie

Yes Master Panache. Went to shoe store, Master Panache; purchased shiney black leather, cap toe Oxford dress shoes... and a pair of shoe trees. They have thin, non-Frankenstein-monster-soles, Master Panache. Passed over less costly shoes at target even though they had my name on them, Master Panache.

[Nighthawk]

Yes Master Panache. Went to shoe store, Master Panache; purchased shiney black leather, cap toe Oxford dress shoes... and a pair of shoe trees. They have thin, non-Frankenstein-monster-soles, Master Panache. Passed over less costly shoes at target even though they had my name on them, Master Panache.

Do I sense sarcasm here?!?! Me likey!

[george7]

You already have a dress sporran. How about a hunting sporran to dress the kilt down a tad.

http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/car...&idproduct=506

This one is high-end, but it's a great style.

[Bugbear]

Actually, Nighthawk, it really was Panache's post about the shoes that pushed me in that direction. I needed black dress shoes, so I looked at the Target web site and saw some that might be what I was looking for in a shoe. Happened to be out and about, so stopped in and looked at the Oxford Teddy shoes they offered. They were ok, but I went across the street to a shoe store and picked out something that was a little better quality while still affordable to me.

These were basically the same kind of shoe as at Target, but a bit shinier and a little nicer looking: higher quality leather and construction... They were priced at what I had budgeted for shoes, so I went with them. If I had less cash, I would have gone with the Target shoes and been all right with it.

And yes, they will go with a kilt outfit I am starting to put together... As well as, the suits I bought the other day. That's just the way it has to be.

[Nighthawk]

Actually, Nighthawk, it really was Panache's post about the shoes that pushed me in that direction. I needed black dress shoes, so I looked at the Target web site and saw some that might be what I was looking for in a shoe. Happened to be out and about, so stopped in and looked at the Oxford Teddy shoes they offered. They were ok, but I went across the street to a shoe store and picked out something that was a little better quality while still affordable to me.

These were basically the same kind of shoe as at Target, but a bit shinier and a little nicer looking: higher quality leather and construction... They were priced at what I had budgeted for shoes, so I went with them. If I had less cash, I would have gone with the Target shoes and been all right with it.

And yes, they will go with a kilt outfit I am starting to put together... As well as, the suits I bought the other day. That's just the way it has to be.

Nice! I want one of those new SWK heavies... They look nice.

You already have a dress sporran. How about a hunting sporran to dress the kilt down a tad.

http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/car...&idproduct=506

This one is high-end, but it's a great style.

Actually, George, it's one of those $30 Frugal Corner sporrans. The fittings are loose, the shamrocks spin... it's realy very irritating. I really do want a hunting sporran, though- that's second on my list for sure right after getting a better quality dress sporran. The one you showed me looks great. Thanks for that link.

[Bugbear]

Link to Celtic Croft's Fur Economy Sporrans,

You might look at the Celtic Croft's econemy bunny sporrans, Nighthawk. They have gray or black, but they are offered with different combinations of fur tastles: like white tastles on black bunny fur. Just another option and price range.

I don't know if Stillwater still has those crome cantle bunny sporrans, but that is another option.