New Freedom Kilt Arrived

**zeytoun** · 29th October 04, 04:47 PM

I ordered my custom Freedom Kilt on October 20th, and today, October 29th it arrived at my door, washed and pressed(Steve said it might take a few extra days because of the orders generated by his article). How's that for service?

Anyways, I posted a pic of it in my gallery. Fits like a glove.

**bikercelt1** · 29th October 04, 05:22 PM

Looks good Oliver. And you've got your best imposing look going to boot!

Give us a review when you've had a chance to wear it a bit.

Jamie

**bubba** · 29th October 04, 05:57 PM

Good looking kilt. Now, you gotta do like rhino and me and learn to smile. Why should we be the only ones with cracked faces.

**Hamish** · 29th October 04, 06:10 PM

Oliver,

That is a super-looking kilt (is it Chocolate Brown, by the way?).

You wear it very well and your complete outfit is beautifully co-ordinated. Congratulations! If that doesn't get a few hearts racing, I don't know what will!

I agree about the smile, however............!!

**Riverkilt** · 29th October 04, 06:33 PM

A fine looking kilt. Thanks for the pic.

I have two Freedom Kilts, love 'em. Steve does good work doesn't he?

**GMan** · 29th October 04, 07:03 PM

I always love reading about new kilt arrivals, and especially when one can see them. Oliver you look great with a great looking kilt!

**Rob Wright** · 29th October 04, 07:28 PM

Looking good! 8)

ROb Wright

**zeytoun** · 29th October 04, 07:46 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Originally Posted by bubba

Now, you gotta do like rhino and me and learn to smile.

I smile a lot after a couple pints

, will work on smiling for photos more

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Originally Posted by Hamish

Is it Chocolate Brown, by the way?

Yes, it is. It's listed as "Coffee Brown" on the site.

Originally Posted by bikercelt1

Give us a review when you've had a chance to wear it a bit.

Since my other traditional is an Utilikilt Original model, that's what I have to reference it by. Nothing against UK's, which I like a lot. I've been wearing it all day, and out to a few errands, so here's my review:
Customer service: custom work, very fast turnaround (even compared to in-stock vendors), 100% refund policy
Quality: heavier material than UK so it hangs better/harder to wrinkle, excellent stitchwork, great fit and hang, noticeably deeper pleats
Design: Wider apron and uni-directional pleats make it more "kilt-like", buttons instead of snaps (including buttons on waist which allow you to go belt-less unlike the UK), deeper reverse pleats.
Appearance/comfort: the pleats on my UK would often bunch up, making for a more "skirt-like" appearance; this one has a cleaner, slimmer look and feel. The buttons give it almost a "cavalry" look. Comfortable and modest, similar to a UK, but with a more fitted feel.
Sum-up: definitely not a UK clone, high quality, unique and very practical design. I recommend it to anyone who wants something that's both sturdy and at the same time capable of looking dressed-up.

**Will** · 30th October 04, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by zeytoun

...Since my other traditional is an Utilikilt Original model, that's what I have to reference it by. Nothing against UK's, which I like a lot....

A quick question. I was thinking about getting a black mocker from UK. I looked at your kilt and the Freedom Kilt website. It looks if I add The Double Welt, Rear Pocket Option to a black freedom kilt, I will have something similar. I will have it quicker and maybe for a little less money.

What you you think?

**zeytoun** · 30th October 04, 01:53 PM

Yes, adding a rear pocket would make the Freedom Kilt similar to the UK mocker kilt, although there are many other differences that are subtly noticeable in a photo, and more noticeable as the wearer.