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Originally Posted by
ForresterModern
I have a 16oz HoE Nevis MacDonald Ancient tank as you can see from the pictures below. The red is a bit bright and slightly orangish but not overly so, and it is pretty well overwhelmed by the bright ancient green and ancient blue background. That picture is computer generated and actually brighter than the actual fabric.
Thanks very much for this, Jeff! I had noted both the HoE 16oz. Nevis-line (Double-Width) of MacDonald Ancient as well as the HoE Luxury Heavy Weight (16oz.) Single-Width---which is what was pictured. If the colouring of both of HoE's lines are similar, then the Ancient becomes a contender again... especially the Nevis---that's a mighty-fine-looking kilt! I'm relieved to learn that the tones in that colourway aren't quite so vibrant as computer imaging would have one believe.

Originally Posted by
ForresterModern

Same HoE Nevis 16oz 8yd kilt in sunlight in Arizona---and it was not too hot to wear it there in 100 degree heat.
Another even more inexpensive option would be Batley's 13 oz Ancient MacDonald which is actually significantly less bright than the HoE Nevis. I just got one from Scotweb on clearance and it fits great and looks great (sorry no pictures yet). It is similar in coloration to the Ingles-Buchan tie or maybe even a little muted and darker overall. I will try to post comparative pictures tomorrow if I have time.
jeff
If I were in the market for a 13oz. kilt, I would consider it; but, as it is, only Batley's MacDonald Muted is still in contention... that ScotWeb Clearance item was just a teensy bit too roomy or tight in the wrong places for me, otherwise we might have had a mouse-clicking race for it---I'm glad you're happy with it!
I heard from my family that an L & M Outfitter's distributor has opened shop in Kingston recently (I gather that's where much of my Xmas haul was purchased), so I may nip in on Tuesday when I'm in K-town, hoping that they have a Sample-book for both HoE and Batley! 
Thanks again, Jeff.
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