kilt pin

[Jack Daw]

Sometimes, I prefer a penannular pin for my kilt apron, but those can come undone easily enough.

[Spartan Tartan]

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

[Tobus]

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

In the context of traditional Highland attire, it's not "necessary" but it is part of the established tradition. Going without a kilt pin won't get you thrown out of any particular establishment, but a traditionalist would notice that you're not wearing one. It's an adornment that sort of completes the look.

[MacBean]

Many thanks for the tip. My pin was coming loose and dropping off in parking lots. I used a half-inch slice of rubber band. I find that with the extra firmness, it no longer comes unclasped at all.

[JSFMACLJR]

In the context of traditional Highland attire, it's not "necessary" but it is part of the established tradition. Going without a kilt pin won't get you thrown out of any particular establishment, but a traditionalist would notice that you're not wearing one. It's an adornment that sort of completes the look.

A kilt pin is NOT an essential bit of kit for a "traditionalist". The Duke of Argyll, eg., never wears one. I sometimes don't. Quite a few gentlemen come to mind.

[Tartan Hiker]

On a related note:

Some kilt pins have a pair of small studs and clasps on the rear rather than the one large blanket pin affair. These work well but beware! I once had the topmost clasp fall off, which allowed the pin to rotate downward and swing back and forth as I walked. I noticed this too late; the tip of the swinging stud had carved a nice semicircular groove in the tartan. Ouch!

If you have a pin with these fasteners, be sure that you use quality clasps. The clasps available at the local craft store are probably the cheap, undependable type.

I've been wearing one less and less, and may stop altogether except for full-formal occasions.

[Jack Daw]

As a sort of follow-up question: Is the kilt pin even a "necessity" or "required" piece?

I suspect I'll get the standard "whatever you feel comfortable with" type of response, but my question is with more Traditional Highland Attire in mind. Just wondering...

I agree that it's not required, but a kilt pin has a practical function. It keeps the apron from flapping up from wind, etc.

[DScottHunter]

This is my first post as a new member, so bear with me please. I have had the same problem in the past and I overheard a "kilted" Harley Davidson rider telling another about collecting pins and making sure they don't loose them. I went to a Harley shop and found what she was talking about. It is a small tubular piece of metal with a hole that you slide the pin thru. Along it's side is a small allen screw. So you pierce your cloth first then attach the tube, secure the screw with a small allen wrench provided and then finish attaching the pin to the fabric as usual. The pin, if it becomes detached will not slide out. There are several of these items in each small bag along with the wrench. Very handy!

[SanDiegoLee]

Hi and hello

I have lost my kilt pin. Nice to know some of the cures for preventing the loss, but now that it is gone, I would like to get another, or a few. dresss up for black tie, and an every day version.

Not some locations in San Diego where I might find a selection?

I would appericate a suggestions: C_Lee_Woodard@Hotmail.com if you can make a suggestion...

lee

[Father Bill]

Marvellous, and welcome to the Great Rabble, first poster!