Pittsburgh Kilts: Yay or nay?

[Colin]

I can't speak from first hand knowledge, as I don't have a PK. Jeff seems to have alot of satisfied customers that are really happy with their purchases.

Personnally I would be more inclined to go with a casual from Freedom kilts. The material is likely comparable if not heavier. With the casual Steve has tried to maintain the traditional look of a kilt, but with modern additions. You can't go wrong with a FK. You definitely get what you pay for.

I know Jewddha has one of each, maybe he could provide a bit of a comparison of the two kilts.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

I'll just say this...

I'm a kiltmaker. I can make a kilt any day that I choose to make one.

I bought one of Jeff's kilts to give it a review, and I've been wearing it regularly ever since. It's WELL MADE, and extremely comfortable. For the money, it's more than worth a "go".

I'm not a big "casual kilt" guy, but I really like the skill that Jeff puts into his work. It's VERY apparent in the look, the feel, and the fact that it won't have the threads fraying after a couple washes.

With all that... I will be buying another one in the future. I like the guy, I like his business practices, I like his customer service, I like his kilts, and (most of all) I like his integrity.

[Jewddha]

I think Jimmy has it dead-on there.
And as for FK, you can get them in the same weight I beleive, also incredibly well-made products, I do own both, and hope to get more of both in the future. I don't see how you can go wrong with a PK (or a FK), just make sure you know the weight and "attitude" of the material.

[Ugly Bear]

I own 5 PK's; all are excellent. Pittsburgh Kilts gets a big "Yay" from me.

With PK, know what you're ordering. Since each kilt is a custom work, you'll get the best deal by asking for exactly what you want. If the basic design doesn't work for you, change it.

But even if you go with a basic design, service and workmanship are both top-notch.

I have a few photos. I'll have to see if I can get them posted through, say, photobucket.com.

[starbkjrus]

I have to echo Jimmy's sentiments here. I only have four kilts (two UK's a Sport Kilt and a Pittsburgh Kilt [and a four yard box pleat on order]) and the PK is a go. Jeff is very easy to work with and the kilt is comfortable and well made. I will most certainly be buying more from him in the future. The one I have is a little unusual as it's his regular design (Get the pocket in the underapron) but the fabric is covered in Pineapples and Palm Trees (I had it made for a vacation coming up in January). If you don't see what you want he'll work with you to make it happen.

(Eventually I want kilts from all of the small kilt makers around here but money is money.)

(And sporrans to boot, David) :mrgreen:

[Rigged]

I got a denim flannel-lined Pittsburgh Kilt. I like it a lot.

[Freedomlover]

Jeff's workmanship is top shelf. I don't see how anyone could go wrong ordering from him.

[MacSimoin]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Is there anyone here who owns a twill PK willing to share their impressions as well?

[bubba]

What kind of twill is it? Cotton, Wool, polyester? Twill is the weave of the fabric, not the material. What's been said so far covers it.

[Riverkilt]

Pretty sure that my Arizona Flag tri-color kilt from Pittsburgh Kilts is twill. Looks like twill, feels like twill. Pics in my gallery. Or can email direct if you want...can't post to this place yet some techie stuff I don't get about the gallery site and this place. Used to have a gallery here but seems those days are long gone.

Think Jeff has pics of it on his website gallery too.

ANYWAY...yes, twill good stuff. Wears good, washes well. I don't iron it, just use weighted clips on the seams while it dries.

Jeff makes first quality goods. You have nothing to worry about with anything you buy from him.

I have two other non-twill PKs, the desert and the forest MARPATs.

No problems with any of my PKs.

Ron