I've got a couple of 8-yarders (well, 9-yarders in my case), both made from wool from Scottich mills. My first was an 11 oz. in the MacIan tartan made by Alexis Malcolm. The other is my Edwards tartan Welsh cilt I ordered through Kiltstore (I'm not sure the actual kiltmaker).

I have to agree, that while the types have their place in the grand scheme, there is nothing like the feel of the traditionals.