I own a PV kilt in Isle of Skye and I have noticed significant differences in sett size between mine and the various posted pics of 16 oz. wool posted by other members. I do agree that it does make a notable difference based on the size of the sett. In IoS I do like the larger sett size.

Also, Paul Henry's post reminds me of traits of a good kilt maker. Clearly Paul had the foresight to see the visual issue with the standard set and had Dalgleish make alterations in the weave. I have been largely lucky in that kiltmakers I have chosen have raised issues in discussion that I might have thought of, and clearly sett size is one that makes a difference.