Samurai S500JX-LR Contest

[mctaran]

eehh my pair is still on the way... but great pics all! can't wait!

[laxlife1234]

@b_f- yeah, dry for me has to be dry in the legs, but the buttonfly or front pockets can still be damp. I just hate the feeling of damp clothes I don't know why, just always have. And I threw them in the washer on Warm/cold cycle though instead of a soak.

@megatron, thanks for the rep before And, like I said I can already see some very light electric blue on the crotch area so I can tell these are going to be some fast fading jeans. Although, I am starting to think either the left or right side is going to fade quicker than the other.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

eehh my pair is still on the way... but great pics all! can't wait!

when were your pair shipped to you? is the post that slow in Russia?

can't wait to also see pics from you.

[Guest nooblet333]

left over water will be used for Asian noodle soup. Might as well start giving it some flavor early on...

Haha! +rep that so made my day!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

shrinkage so far

waist 35 -> 33,5

inseam 38,75 -> 36,75

so most likely I'll give them another hot soak tomorrow morning so that I can wear them in the evening.

I noticed some leg twist on my pair but not too much

[mctaran]

when were your pair shipped to you? is the post that slow in Russia?

can't wait to also see pics from you.

they was shipped 24 dec, but we had some massive issues in Moscow airports,

so probably my pair is still in Japan, due to airports crap + holidays. I mailed Yuichi-san, so mostlikely he will ask japanesse EMS after holidays.

Its most likely a transport issue.

[kit99bar]

Mine had an attempted delivery but I was out of town. For EMS, will they just be at my post office (USPS)?

I should be able to get em tomorrow!

[mikecch]

After mikecch' idea:

Soaking according to Samurai's "Master"

First (not mentioned but it's important to me), protecting the leather patch.

I used 3 layers of Red Wing Boot Oil during the last days and today one final layer of SnoSeal

Filling the bathtub with the hottest tap water. (I was so hot that I couldn't put my hand in the water. That is why I got scared about my leather patch and added cold water later.)

Added ordinary salt to the water

Contrary to the "Master", I put the jeans inside-out in the water

Good stuff mate!

Why does the water look like Miso soup?

[pepper davies]

My guess is that you're just seeing the yellow bottom of the tub!

[commodorewheeler]

Mine had an attempted delivery but I was out of town. For EMS, will they just be at my post office (USPS)?

I should be able to get em tomorrow!

They should be. Sometimes they will attempt a redelivery, but most of the time, they don't.

Unless your post office has Sunday pick-up for Express Mail packages, you might have to wait until Monday to get them.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

my pair is just hanging to dry after the second soak. should be dry enough in 4 hours and then I'll iron the selvage

leg twist is more pronounced right now but still not crazy. no real signs of roping but that will come too with a first real wash.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

First fit pics of my S500JX-LR after two warm soaks (last one was more a handwash). Still a bit damp on those pics.

Holidays made me bigger

[Knugget]

Good fit. Man you are tall.

I'm loving the no leg twist with this pair. The 18oz isn't as heavy as I thought and the weave is very breathable, summer doesn't look like it's going to be so bad. I find myself comparing random parts here and there to find what direction the twill is in. And the lining is a lovely touch, although I kinda wish I could see what it fully looks like with purple being one of my favorite colors.

[ThinFinn]

Fit Is a great one imo...though the ass-pic looks a bit weird i must say

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yes I feel the same. Should be better when stretched out and worn lower and after loosing that holiday fat

[SwedeAlex]

First fit pics of my S500JX-LR after two warm soaks (last one was more a handwash). Still a bit damp on those pics.

Holidays made me bigger

Def a GREAT fit! looking almost like the same fit I got on my Double Volantes! Love the cuff as well!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

thx a lot!

I will definately take some new pics when I think the fit has turned to the better.

For now I just love to look at my legs. On the left leg you can clerly see the LHT pattern whereas on the right, it's hard to capture. The LHT is woven cleaner. And I have to say, the color is pretty dark on those. laxlife124 said he already sees signs of wear so I think they mights used some fillers/other stuff for the dark color?

edit: it would also be interesting if someone in this contest will wash them regularly and someone who won't wash the for whole year and then compare the differences of LHT to RHT in terms of fading and durability

[beautiful_FrEaK]

calling all the other contestants: where are your fits?!

[Obbigood]

in the process of drying.

I'm quite unsatisfied with the pre-soak fit, but I'm hopeful for the subsequent post soak.

will update tonite

Needless to say, b_F's got a best fit now. Nice work.

And nice hair, Mr. Samurai!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^thx James!

what's up with your pre-soak fit? too big? did I miss the pics?

can't wait to see your fit

[Obbigood]

Just managed to soak it 1st time last night, I should be able to get some measurements up and the post fit.

[kit99bar]

Got my pair today! They are gorgeous!

Presoak Measurements.

Tagged: 33

Waist (aligned): 33

Front Rise: 10.75

Back Rise: 15.5

Thigh: 12.5

Inseam: 34

Hem: 9

[kit99bar]

It is interesting to note: based on the measurements from everyone, this doesn't really match up to the s0500 cut. B_F do you think so also?

[chambo2008]

thats what i was saying kit99bar

[kit99bar]

looks like the measurements for my pair are almost equal to the S0110XJ. I'm glad I sized up one because the thighs are definitely smaller than a s0500s.

[Obbigood]

Right folks! Here's my fit pics.

Honestly, not very satisfy with the pre-soak, but after soaking there is a considerable shrinking.

However, still not pleased....just threw the jeans into washing machine, water only, off tumble, inside-out this time.

I'm hopeful for tomorrow's fit

Some bonus

[chambo2008]

wow you lost 4 inch's of inseam!!

[ThinFinn]

^^give them a hot wash/hot saok (hottest tap water!) and you should be good to go mate!...

[Obbigood]

wow you lost 4 inch's of inseam!!

hahaha! sorry typo error. should be 32" now, shrank 2".

edit on the pics, thanks chambo

[kit99bar]

Lost 4 inches inseam and hem did not shrink?