kilt pin

**Jack Daw** · 24th January 11, 02:31 PM

Sometimes, I prefer a penannular pin for my kilt apron, but those can come undone easily enough.

**Spartan Tartan** · 24th January 11, 06:19 PM

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

**Tobus** · 25th January 11, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

In the context of traditional Highland attire, it's not "necessary" but it is part of the established tradition. Going without a kilt pin won't get you thrown out of any particular establishment, but a traditionalist would notice that you're not wearing one. It's an adornment that sort of completes the look.

**MacBean** · 25th January 11, 08:53 AM

Many thanks for the tip. My pin was coming loose and dropping off in parking lots. I used a half-inch slice of rubber band. I find that with the extra firmness, it no longer comes unclasped at all.

**Jack Daw** · 26th January 11, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

I agree that it's not required, but a kilt pin has a practical function. It keeps the apron from flapping up from wind, etc.

**JSFMACLJR** · 26th January 11, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

In the context of traditional Highland attire, it's not "necessary" but it is part of the established tradition. Going without a kilt pin won't get you thrown out of any particular establishment, but a traditionalist would notice that you're not wearing one. It's an adornment that sort of completes the look.

A kilt pin is NOT an essential bit of kit for a "traditionalist". The Duke of Argyll, eg., never wears one. I sometimes don't. Quite a few gentlemen come to mind.

**Tartan Hiker** · 26th January 11, 08:49 AM

On a related note:

Some kilt pins have a pair of small studs and clasps on the rear rather than the one large blanket pin affair. These work well but beware! I once had the topmost clasp fall off, which allowed the pin to rotate downward and swing back and forth as I walked. I noticed this too late; the tip of the swinging stud had carved a nice semicircular groove in the tartan. Ouch!

If you have a pin with these fasteners, be sure that you use quality clasps. The clasps available at the local craft store are probably the cheap, undependable type.

I've been wearing one less and less, and may stop altogether except for full-formal occasions.

**BoldHighlander** · 27th January 11, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

If you have a pin with these fasteners, be sure that you use quality clasps.

And for backup the rubber band "trick".

**SanDiegoLee** · 15th April 11, 01:18 PM

Hi and hello

I have lost my kilt pin. Nice to know some of the cures for preventing the loss, but now that it is gone, I would like to get another, or a few. dresss up for black tie, and an every day version.

Not some locations in San Diego where I might find a selection?

I would appericate a suggestions: C_Lee_Woodard@Hotmail.com if you can make a suggestion...

lee

**Coastie** · 15th April 11, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

On a related note:

Some kilt pins have a pair of small studs and clasps on the rear rather than the one large blanket pin affair. These work well but beware! I once had the topmost clasp fall off, which allowed the pin to rotate downward and swing back and forth as I walked. I noticed this too late; the tip of the swinging stud had carved a nice semicircular groove in the tartan. Ouch!

If you have a pin with these fasteners, be sure that you use quality clasps. The clasps available at the local craft store are probably the cheap, undependable type.

I've been wearing one less and less, and may stop altogether except for full-formal occasions.

I can testify to weak clasps being a pain after wearing the uniform for over 20 years. A few solutions. They make rubber "clasps" that are no more than a rubber version with a hole in it and they almost never release, the cheap homemade equivalent I have used when in a rush is a pencil eraser. (Ahh, here they are after a little searching)

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-P.../dp/B0038Y0RDK

I just got my first kilt and since it is the LE Memorial Tartan I put my Chief's anchor on it as a kilt pin and thought about just bending the pins over but once you do that it is permanent. So I guess I need to order some more rubber back pins.