Just got my two newest kilts from USAK

[GlassMan]

HAPPY HAPPY JOY HOY

On Monday, Nopadon and I drove up and picked up my two latest kilts from Rocky. One is my XMarks tartan kilt & the other is my much anticipated Weathered MacKay, both in the USA Premium Kilt range. I love Rocky's work.

But I can't tell you how much I like the Weathered MacKay. It has definitely overtaken the Ancient MacKay as my favorite tartan. It is just absolutely gorgeous.

Of course, I couldn't waste a trip to Phoenixville without have Nopadon measured for an Ancient MacKay kilt of his own!

And I'll be posting pics soon!~

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Congrats Phil! It must be nice to be able to just jump into the car and drive to a kiltmaker! Can't wait to see pics.

[Southern Breeze]

Congratulations on the newest additions!

[Blu (Ontario)]

.... I like the Weathered MacKay. It has definitely overtaken the Ancient MacKay as my favorite tartan. It is just absolutely gorgeous.

I find that both weathered and ancient colors much preferable to modern in most tartans. Some modern colors are almost harsh compared to the rich and mellow subtleties brought out in the old colors. Almost sounds like I'm describing coffee here!

[michael steinrok]

Congrats on the new kilts you lucky lucky dog!

[pdcorlis]

Well done Phil - now on with the photos!

[David Dalglish]

Congratulations on the new kilts--Wear them well.

[Andrew Green]

For me, it depends on the tartan. I have seen many tartans that look great in weathered tones. I like the greys and browns. Then I see a number of tartans that look quite sharp in ancient tones, like the Ross hunting tartan, or Gordon ancient looks good to me too. Then there are tartans that are just snazz in modern... Ulster red is very nice, Muir modern... I prefer that one to the ancient colour scheme. Gordon modern looks good too... and there is even a blue variety that I think is great. Jacobite modern, Culloden ancient, Huntly district modern....this list could go on and on... ha ha ha. I didn't mean to hijack it, someone mentioned a preference for the subtleties of ancient variations... my view depends on the tartan.

Sounds like you're pumped about these new kilts. I am eagerly awaiting a USA casual...a nice introduction to the company. Please post a brief review of the premiers... I take it these are the traditional, heavyweight wool kilts that USA makes? If I like my casual (and indeed I should!), I will likely be doing more business with USA Kilts in the future, and people's opinions of their products, especially on a forum dedicated to said products can hold a lot of sway, as well as a lot of great information and feedback.
Do post pics, as I am curious to what this weathered tartan looks like.

Rock!

[Alan H]

I have a good friend who's a Mackay...or MacKeigh and I really like all the clan tartans. I made an Anciet MacKay sash for his wife, and really enjoyed handling the tartan.

[RockyR]

It's easy to jump in the car and visit us IF you live close! Phil and Napodon live a good 3 or 4 hours away!

Phil... It was great to finally put a face with a name and to meet Napodon. I can't wait to see the other finished glass pieces!