USAK Gunn

**thomsec** · 3rd April 06, 11:37 AM

I've been feeling bad about not posting my review sooner, especially now that I know that Rocky has a mortgage hanging over his head, so here goes. After wearing UKs for over a year I decided, after reading X marks posts for a while, to order my first tartan kilt. After about a month of agonizing over tartan choices I decided (after seeing David of Freelander Sporrans and his stylish Bond-like pose in his Gunn) to order a Gunn casual, pleated to stripe. After the jones was over, and the package was in hand I was really surprised at the kilt. It was the first kilt I'd seen up close and personal. (Ignore this next line Rocky and Kelly) I still can't believe the low price they sell them for considering the amount of work that goes into each one - figuring out how deep each pleat is, making sure that the apron pattern is centered, as well as the stripe in the center rear, sewing down each pleat perfectly. I spent several minutes just looking it over in disbelief. Those of you that have ordered from Rocky in person or over the phone know what I mean when I say that part of the enjoyment I have with this kilt is that I've talked to Rocky. I know there is a person on the other side of the country that I have a connection to. In fact, it is the only piece of clothing I have that I know anything about the maker.
To sum it up - I love this kilt. The quality is amazing, it is comfortable, and dealing with Rocky was great. Unfortunately, I realized that I really also need one in my second choice tartan.
I'll post pics soon, Charlie

Sorry about the long delay - I was waiting for a nice dry, sunny day, still haven't had one yet, but here is a photo of my Gunn from the front

and a view of the pleats in the back..

**pdcorlis** · 3rd April 06, 12:38 PM

Pictures man pictures...

Yeah, I know what you mean - I have ordered from Rocky on the phone... I bet he'd prefer I just use his website since he and Kelly are so busy sewing kilts, but I can't help it - the phone call makes me feel like I have a personal connection to "my" kiltmaker....

**RockyR** · 3rd April 06, 01:19 PM

If I didn't want phone calls, I'd take the number off of the site...

After working in Customer Service for 3 years and not liking to just "order things blindly" myself, having the number on the site was a priority. We don't do anything that we wouldn't expect from another comapny... If I expect to be able to call and get a live person, I should provide a direct #. If I want to have MY emails answered within 24 hours, I have to ANSWER emails within 24 hours... treat others like you'd like to be treated and you'll be fine.

BTW... Thanks for the VERY glowing review! I'm glad to hear that our hard work is appreciated!