what weight tartan for my kilt

**creagdhubh** · 17th August 11, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

I am all in favor of "buy the 16 oz. when ever possible" idea. However, if the tartan you like is only available in 13oz. AND you are unable/unwilling to pay the premium for a custom weave, I would go with the one I liked in 13 oz. before the one I liked less in 16oz. I did just that when choosing 13oz. HoE MacMillan Hunting Modern over Lochcarrron 16 oz.. I liked the colors more than I was wedded to the weight, and i was unwilling to pay the premium for a custom weave. I have not regretted that decision at all since making it.

Makes perfect sense, Brooke, thank you.

**Macman** · 17th August 11, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

I am all in favor of "buy the 16 oz. when ever possible" idea. However, if the tartan you like is only available in 13oz. AND you are unable/unwilling to pay the premium for a custom weave, I would go with the one I liked in 13 oz. before the one I liked less in 16oz. I did just that when choosing 13oz. HoE MacMillan Hunting Modern over Lochcarrron 16 oz.. I liked the colors more than I was wedded to the weight, and i was unwilling to pay the premium for a custom weave. I have not regretted that decision at all since making it.

I agree. I did the same when choosing the HoE Ancient Hunting Mackintosh and have been happy with the result.

**creagdhubh** · 17th August 11, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Macman

I agree. I did the same when choosing the HoE Ancient Hunting Mackintosh and have been happy with the result.

That's a gorgeous tartan! My good friend, Lachie Mackintosh of Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, wears that particular tartan all the time. See a photo of us chatting during a luncheon at his home in Scotland, below.

Cheers,