For my fellow Marines

[The Wizard of BC]

fcgeil,

Thank you for your comments. This is one of the reasons that make Tartan such a fascinating topic. One person likes one Tartan, another prefers a different Tartan. Sometimes for the same reason.

I simply cannot afford to have every Tartan I design woven. But if you wish to send Kyle the money, I'll bet he would be happy to have it woven.

[creagdhubh]

Steve. I know that you said for my "Fellow Marines" but since I was commissiones in the USAF on the 10th of November by a very famous Marine

Chesty Puller?

[bigdad1]

As an old Corpsman who never wore the dress blues but spent a good deal of time around those who did wear it I must say I like both iterations but am leaning toward the design Steve is putting forth.
Semper Fi Indeed!!

[The Wizard of BC]

Chesty Puller?

Na, his brother Peter.




Sorry, just had to do it.

[creagdhubh]

Na, his brother Peter.




Sorry, just had to do it.

Hahahaha!!! No worries Steve, I understand!

Cheers,

[thescot]

Well, I hate to be the nay-sayer, but I much prefer the original Leatherneck tartan. To me, it just looks right.Maybe because I've seen it--and worn it--for so many years, maybe because its designer is an acquaintance, maybe because it's just brightly colored enough to be appropriate for Marines. (Jarheads are not known for being shy and retiring!) The other designs are a bit too blue . . . or something.

Bob Hall, a Viet Nam vet, designed the leatherneck and put it into the public domain so anyone could weave it. I like that. And I really like the tartan. It doesn't look quite so bright in real life.

[Kett]

Although a VERY infrequent poster but long time lurker, I have to add that the "new dress blue" tartan looks very similar to the US Navy (Edzell?) tartan. When I went to peek on Scotweb, the US Navy tartan appears to have a very light blue section in it, thought it does not appear *that* light blue to me in person - my husband wears it (see my avatar pic - it's his US Navy kilt). Anyway, when I saw Steve's, I immediately thought it looked like the US Navy tartan. Perhaps a bit more differentiation would be better so the two military branches are not confused.

[Riverkilt]

Oh I do so hate it when I have a long post typed out and it disappears.....trying again....if a cold war E1's opinion matters any.

First - thanks for all the work in designing a beautiful and meaningful tartan that doesn't look like a designed tartan - if you know what I mean. I own a Navy Edzell tartan kilt and to me there is no similarity.

At first I wanted green and khaki in there somewhere then realized it wouldn't look so good and that's what the Leatherneck tartan already has. So this is something different to represent the dress uniform.

I really like the tartan just standing alone - as a beautiful tartan. Add that it has a meaning that honors my late DI brother and the USMC and its a winner in my mind.

You can count me in for a headcount to weave the tartan. While folks may not have a clue what it represents yet - it'll be up to the first wave of us to explain it and help it become as recognized and honored as the Leatherneck. Two seperate looks honoring the same thing. I like that.

Thanks for all the work in developing the idea - hell, thanks for thinking outside the box and having the idea.

[The Wizard of BC]

Jim,

Please know that I mean no disrespect to the Leatherneck Tartan or it's designer. The Leatherneck is a fine Tartan.

My exercise was only because I needed to order some fabric anyway and thought "what if". Nothing more.

I know that my Tartan will never replace the Leatherneck in the hearts of many Marines. I don't intend it to.

But as has been shown in this thread some like one Tartan, some another. It is not a uniform and I'm not looking to replace the Leatherneck in any way. Just one guy having a length of fabric woven in colors he likes.

[Riverkilt]

Many clans have more than one tartan....active duty Marines have more than one uniform...a lot more. That's why I really like the variety.

Its complementary to the Leatherneck.

And - it looks like what its meant to represent...a quick explaination and any Marine is gonna "get it."