8yd 16oz Kilt review: "Bobilicious" on Ebay

[Hedcase]

Okay, now for the review for the 13oz, 5yd kilt in the County Waterford tartan. As I mentioned previously, this kilt differs from the 8yd in several ways; some expected and some not expected.

The first thing I noticed was the difference in how the wool felt when compared to the heavy 8yd 16oz kilt. Very soft indeed! I can say right now it will be my go-to kilt for warmer weather, outdoor festivals, and for when i play pub shows with my band.

As with the other kilt, the colors of the tartan grabbed my attention; they are very bright and the colors on the Lochcarron website do not do it justice! I really do like this tartan a lot. In sunlight, it has great blues, and in artificial light it takes on a bit of a very faint purple color.



One of the the first things I noticed is how the leather straps were secured and the condition of the straps. There is discoloration on the back of one of the straps that will need the occasional oiling to keep it moist and from cracking and pilling over the years I suspect.



I also noticed that the waistband liner also did not extend all the way out to the edge of the front appron panel as the 8yd kilt did. I'm not sure what the reason for this was other than a lower quality product for a lower price. Also, there is less material here than the 8yd kilt. there is an even 6 inches of liner all the way around, and it does not extend lower on the back (center) portion of the kilt like the 8yd kilt does.




There was not as much attention to detail on the belt loops and straps and buckles as was in my bespoke kilt, but still a nice job all the way around and blends in pretty well for a $120 USD kilt.





The pleats are significantly different from the 8yd kilt for obvious reasons. The pleats are 3 inches wide and have an over-lap of 1.5 inches. They are not as crisp or sharp as the 8yd kilt which was a little suprising to me since it is a lighter material, but the pleats have good lines wich can be ironed out with no problem.




As with my 8yd kilt, I could not be more happy with this kilt; especially for the price. I have had many reservations abotu dealing with ANYONE on ebay, but I have to say that Bob Chalmers aka "Bobilicious" set my mind at ease. His customer service, product knowledge, communication, and helpful suggestions make dealing with him one of the best internet purchases I have ever made. Turn-around times for bespoke kilts are right around 45 days; give or take (once shipped, it took almost 2 weeks to clear US Cutoms to get to my house here in Philadelphia).

If any of you out there were considering where to get your next kilt, I would strongly suggest dealing with Bob Chalmers. Here is the link to his shop on ebay:

http://stores.ebay.com/Kilt-and-High...upplies?_rdc=1

Regards,

Joshua

[MacMillans son]

As with the other kilt, the colors of the tartan grabbed my attention; they are very bright and the colors on the Lochcarron website do not do it justice!

Not to pick nits, but is this possibly the Waterford County Crest tartan from Marton Mills and not an offering from Lochcarron?

[slohairt]

Not to pick nits, but is this possibly the Waterford County Crest tartan from Marton Mills and not an offering from Lochcarron?

Yes, it is Waterford County Crest by Marton Mills.