On the fence between casual or semi-trad

[Andrew Green]

Oh no, the cost factor has come across my mind... make no mistake. I have considered getting two... but I don't think that is the most prudent move at this time.

When I talk about the fringe on the selvedge, I am talking about the casual... not on the apron... there appears to be a small fringe on the selvedge/bottom. Apparently it is not a distracting feature. Also, if I do get a casual (which seems likely), I will be getting larger belt loops... that is just something that I think would be out of place not to have (unless there were no belt loops used at all, then that would be ok).

[StoneCold]

Without having gone back over your previous posts to know how many you have or where you wear them, you can't go wrong with the semi-traditional. My first kilt was a Bear casual, still have it and still love it. I then got a couple of different model Stillwaters, which are great bang for the buck. I then had the good fortune of getting some remnant tartan from Fraser and Kirkbright.

After emailing Rocky with numerous questions over a period of time, I sent him the material. While I'm sure my questions drove him nuts, he was always prompt with a reply and very cordial. They made me a semi-traditional in the BC tartan. I absolutely love it! It is an extremely well made garment and it looks just beautiful. I will be sending him more material in the next few weeks to make me another semi.

You really can't go wrong with either choice. You'd have more money for accessories or another kilt if you went the casual route. You'd have something that is a lot dressier and looks more like a traditional kilt if you went with a semi. I don't have a casual from Rocky. I wouldn't hesitate to get one though. However, if you forced me at gunpoint to come off the fence, I'd go with a semi-traditional. Rocky and Kelly do great work, and they're extremely good people to boot.

[Andrew Green]

Ha ha ha. StoneCold... is that a Muir tartan in your avatar? Looks a lot like one. Perhaps it's the CA tartan. If you are a Muir, and have some info you might be able to share, drop a PM.
Current list of kilts, in the mail, in the works, and in my possession:
2 SWK Economy Gordon
1 SWK HW weathered Lamont
1 beater I kinda wish I didn't own in Pride of Scotland
1 Gordon red belted plaid
1 Muir belted plaid
1 Neokilt in Gordon red weathered
1 feilidh beag in Ulster red
So it's not that I will have a lack of kilts... I'm just a fanatic...and I jones for my fixes! I'm like that with all my "hobbies."