R Kilts Mach 5 Hemp Kilt

**Redshank** · 20th January 09, 10:28 AM

As many of you may realise, I am a staunch traditionalist where the kilt is concerned, but when I saw Robert Pel's Mach 5 version I was struck by the sheer practicality of the design, very much in keeping with the traditional look, but with a contemporary twist.
Many hours where spent scrutinising the R Kilts website, many messages where sent to Robert with questions concerning the mach 5, and finally I decided to take the plunge and order a black hemp mach 5 from R Kilts.
Robert kept me well advised as to the progress in the build, and promised to provide photo's of it's construction, the day finally arrived when Robert advised that the kilt had been built and was on it's from Canada to it's new home on the West Coast of Scotland.
The package arrived today, and for the first time I was able to scrutinise it's construction close at hand, I must say that I am very very impressed by the sheer attention to detail, the quality of craftsmanship and with Robert's unique design, included was the R Kilts Ranger belt, again handcrafted by the master himself, another impressive piece of kit.
All my worries and concerns that such a staunch traditionalist wouldn't like a modern contemporary kilt where dispelled, it's a work of art, a fitting tribute to Robert's skills as a craftsman, and whatsmore it's a sheer delight to wear, even on a dreich cold and windy day such as today.

So with no further ado, on with the photo's

The master at work,

the belt loops going on

Ranger belt being cut to length

Belt component parts

The finished product on a highly satisfied customer

was a bit to windy for the usual pleat shot

Conclusion

R Kilts Mach 5 is extremely well designed and constructed, comfortable to wear, and a worthy addition to the collection, it's a joy to wear in a casual manner, but would look equally good dressed up with any sporran.
Robert is a sheer delight to work with, answering all questions and keeping the customer well advised as to the progress of the build, I highly recommend anyone looking for a contemporary kilt to look no further than R Kilts, they will not be disappointed

Chris

**McMurdo** · 20th January 09, 10:55 AM

Congratulations Chris, you wear it well, Robert's work really is nice. One day I'll add one of those to my collection.

**Hamish** · 20th January 09, 11:50 AM

Well done Chris! Having two of Robert's beautiful leather kilts I can vouch for the fine quality of his workmanship. Maybe I should consider one of his hemp kilts pretty soon for myself - the Kollection has no hemp! That is a super kilt and, as has been stated, you wear it well. So, welcome to the world of contemporary kilts ............. the process was not too painful, was it?!

Take care,
Ham.

[PS: Oooops! I almost forgot: well done Robert!!]

**Alan H** · 20th January 09, 12:17 PM

Excellent....please, would you let us know how the hemp material does in the "wrinkle" department?

**Redshank** · 20th January 09, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Excellent....please, would you let us know how the hemp material does in the "wrinkle" department?

After wearing the kilt for the 8 hours that I have owned it Alan, all I can say is that it was folded neatly in a box for 9 days, put straight on without pressing, sat on for 4 hours and it has no wrinkles, they appear to fall out easily and quickly, I am well pleased with it.

Chris

**cessna152towser** · 20th January 09, 01:23 PM

Looking good Chris. Maybe we will see an epidemic of R-kilts in hemp in Scotland now that you and I have recently acquired one each.

**Alan H** · 20th January 09, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

After wearing the kilt for the 8 hours that I have owned it Alan, all I can say is that it was folded neatly in a box for 9 days, put straight on without pressing, sat on for 4 hours and it has no wrinkles, they appear to fall out easily and quickly, I am well pleased with it.

Chris

Well, this is sounding promising! Thanks.

the kilt looks great.....R-Kilts leatherwork is really something, eh?