Well, the Stillwater Kilt I ordered arrived, and it's BUILT. I was impressed. Now, I've been back and forth with Jerry about sizes, and I goofed so I'm going to have to send it back and get a smaller one, but that's not Jerry's fault at all.

Even though, theoretically, SK was closed between Christmas and New Years, Jerry got the kilt to me in just a couple of days. It's gorgeous! I don't know how it stacks up againt a custom kilt, 'cause I've never really seen a custom, 16 ouce wool kilt close-up before, but this sure looks nice to me.

I went with Stillwater Kilts, standard kilt because I wanted a kilt with a traditional three-belt closure rather than velcro. I also wanted a kilt without extra markings or insignia. I chose the standard kilt over the budget model because I figured if I was going to get a kilt, while I couldn't afford a custom one, I might as well get a nicer one and start out right.

Jerry was very responsive via e-mail, patient with my waffling on sizes, and shipped the kilt out mighty darned quick.

I'm EXTREMELY looking forward to getting the right sized one in, ASAP!

Alan