Personally I'm rather fond of regimental stripped bow ties, and yes I hand tie them myself. I've thought of getting a clan bow tie but all the ones I've seen are of the "clasp" variety and I refuse to wear a tie that I didn't get a chance to tie myself.

But then a standard necktie gives you more real estate to have fun with. I'm rather fond of ties that have something different about them. For example, since I like tobacco pipes I have several adorned with that theme. I also have one with images of violins since I'm a violin player as well.

Now I just need to find some with stained glass.