Samurai S500JX-LR Contest

[nate]

i love the fuzziness of this denim.

[jaspar]

Both right and left sides use some of the most unique Samurai denim I remember. I'd be curious to hear from them how this 18oz variety differs from their others, but it seems atypical of the brand. Definitely darker. It's softened the blow to know that - although they don't bear details as neat as the contest Roy's trouser pockets or buckle-back - these will fade cooler. That's right, I said it!

[Knugget]

i certainly don't feel like it's 18oz. weave is very breathable. mine are pretty soft right now, like pansy soft. maybe from machine wash. as for fading...i dunno if these will be COOLER, but i do notice that my left pant has more electric blue than my right pant

[laxlife1234]

In terms of fading, both sides are equal right now. I think left will fade faster than right though.

took a fit to bump this thread up. Little sloppy, but then again they are being stacked, and I am only 5'6". Great fits to everyone else though, still waiting for these to really settle and loosen up, but they are well on their way, and very comfy.

[Obbigood]

Nice fit, everyone. No fit pics for me today, just some pics of the jeans.

RHT

LHT

Love my pet

[jaspar]

Giving mine a cold machine rinse as we speak following 1 hot soak and 7 days of wear. Just wanted to soften them slightly to avert crotch rip chiefly. I still feel like the 18oz. denim will deliver plenty of friction without any residual starch.

Looking forward to post new pics subsequently.

[jaspar]

Fit pics after my cold machine rinse (normal cycle w/ spin, no detergent). Dryer beware. These fuckers SHRINK:

Before:

After:

Lost 1" in the inseam (34.5 to 33.5) and it feels like at least that much in the waist (now 31") and hip, although I didn't measure prior to washing.

Even though I prefer a looser fit, I'm happier how these after turned out since leg seems better shaped and the denim's much softer and won't abrade so quickly about the crotch (balls). I'd still like a little MORE hip flare, which I know is Sufu sacrilege. I'm hoping that's nothing a few walks can't improve.

[mctaran]

A small update from me:

Wearing them like 5 days @ week, like 2 weeks total.

They already starting to show some nice blue hue here and here.

Will take more pics near weekend.

[chantheman]

another tips..is use a candle n wax it all over the patch..give it nice even thick layer.n iron the patch with medium heat..once the wax is melted it will go trough inside the leather..this will keep out ur patch from shrink .due to hot soaked will kill the leather..once u done ..it will turn shining effects really nice .try it...u guys will thnk me..for sure.

pic of a patch after this method?

[laxlife1234]

Today's fit. Shitty shoes for shitty weather.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

totally forgot to post the pics here

[nate]

i took a another quick fit pic with Mickey after a day at Disneyland

[commodorewheeler]

Tilmann, finally got some fit pics:

[beautiful_FrEaK]

finally! Thank you for that! You got them hemmed, right?

[commodorewheeler]

finally! Thank you for that! You got them hemmed, right?

LOL, yeah, I'm kind of at the mercy of my wife's free time to get decent pictures taken.

I did hem, I think the leg opening is too wide on these for beatle-style stacking.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

What the S500JX-LR did today

Getting in the 'Bulli'

Our destination

The planned purchase

Waiting for it

S500JX-LR

Some other customers

The announced numbers

Checking our number...

...it was 901...

[chambo2008]

Works different in England? You just find the ailse with you sofa/chair and pick it up then pay..

[laxlife1234]

^I think it is the same here in america as Germany.

Anyone else noticing any changes on their copper? Mine are showing some nice changes (little exaggerated in the pics though).

Here's todays fit btw, cuffed 2x cause I wanted a different look today.

[Knugget]

LAMEEEEe it's only been like a month in and threads are already starting to pop

[beautiful_FrEaK]

woot? what do you do in them? no probs here...but the S0500XX 15oz Texas Cotton is also known for early broken threads

[SLAB]

B_F; no time for meatballs in IKEA? what gives?

once (no idea when that will be) I finish renovating my house, i'll get an entirely new furniture assortment at IKEA myself.

[Knugget]

didn't know that about the 0500. i'm just living the student life- studying walking around, biking around, but i'm mostly sitting on my ass all day. i really didn't expect to see broken threads at this point, but a couple of backstitches should take care of that

[laxlife1234]

S500's, not good lighting, but all I can work with. Nearing the month mark for me, which is in 30 days (been favoring my SG's), but I promise I will wear for the next 6 days straight, and in 6 days time I will give a good update--or 7 depending on whether or not I have bright light.

Oh, also don't mind the slippers, didn't feel like putting on shoes just for a picture.

[Obbigood]

bumping up!

been wearing a;most everyday, nothing much, except for some wallet button and knee fades due to cleaning the house

[kit99bar]

Love that fit Obbi!

[mctaran]

aye, great fit and car!

[laxlife1234]

Anyone have any updates? will post mine in the next few days, waiting until they have 1 month on them.

todays fit though, I actually like this picture.

[bbtadd1ct]

Sunny for once. Took a couple of quick pictures in different lighting:

[laxlife1234]

I swear, these are the most awesomest jeans ever!!! Finally they have exactly 1 month on them, and the fades are pretty awesome, I did a hot soak <1 week ago so the creases are re-setting again, and the pictures are a bit washed out but, I can't do anything about that, best I can do.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

played with the contrast? at least it looks like it.

yeah they are a great pair of jeans. and I'm jealous of your leather patch. it's still so light. mine darkened up a lot. shouldn't have oiled it that much...