Samurai Jeans

[edmond]

2 week old samurai 24oz 510xx size 33

[orangetrousers]

Hadouken!

(Good fit btw.)

[coleslawyum]

So this is the information I received recently from Samurai Jeans regarding the change in their Texas cotton fabric. I'm going to just paraphrase, and not use a direct translation, because my Japanese is kind of mediocre.

Samurai Jeans has not changed the source cotton nor the mill where they produce the denim. Will not 100% certain, Samurai Jeans suggests that there are a few variables that can attribute to the change in texture. Climate has been a big issue the last few years, especially in the US. Since the seeds are the same, the weather has had a great affect on the texture of the cotton. Another few factors are also soil and the timing of the cotton harvest. So there can be seasonal differences in the cotton.

So the method of manufacturing remains the same. (ie: dyeing, looms used, and tension) Samurai Jeans also never screws with the fabric after its been woven, such as artificial slub, breaking threads, etc. Its just sewn together and starched. So perhaps, the smoothness of the current lots could just be a fluke year.

Samurai Jeans is also developing a new cotton project that they are excited to release these year. Hopefully the fans will be just as excited.

Anyway, thats the scoop I got. On a unrelated note here are my current Samurai Jeans rotation, and collection. Thanks for being patient b_F.

5000vx vs 0500xx

I've sold a few. L to R From Top:

5000vx, 0510vx, 0500xx, 0510 66 RR, 3000vx, S0210XJ, USA Model, S0110XJ, 5000BK, SM310DX-HC2

[mitchL]

My goodness...I was afraid that might be the case. Thanks for letting me know. I hope things work out for them. They were so helpful in the past. On another note, is that the reason I may not be hearing back from Real McCoy either? Been trying to get in touch with them as well.

I am after the S0500XX arcs + tabs in W31 OR 32

just received an email from Yuichi.

"Hi Mitchel.

It's been a long time to keep silent.

I'm so sorry.

Nowadays at last internet came to my new shop.

I located to new shop near my old shop , one minute walking from old shop.

My new shop wasn't influenced by tsunami and earthquake.

That's very lucky.

But I've lost almost all of my stock.

I've got new items released after 3.11 earthquake day.

So they are not completed.

Did you watch tsunami on YOU TUBE?

At that time , around my shop black water came and streamed with 70 or 80cm depth.

It was snowing.

I watched it from 2nd floor of my shop.

All the electricity was down , telephone didn't call at all.

I thought the world was going to the end.

Well , it has past three month from the day.

I'm making the same daily life as before.

See you soon."

[edmond]

maybe you can ask pirates if hes willing to sell the soiled products from the store?

[Bokkepoot]

Just bought an water element..

Fitpics

Small fade

patch

Selvage

Really like them..

[chambo2008]

They look really good on you, how did you size them? Reped

[mitchL]

^ this........

[Bokkepoot]

I'm a true waist 31 and is sized 2 down..

So the post soak waist was the same as my waist

But i bought them from somebody with a 33 waist and he did soak them while he was wearing them..

[louisbosco]

got that email from yuchi too. unfortunately i've ordered my s5000vx 24oz.

and good news. i'll be receiving mine soon too. being shipped out from take5 hk tomorrow.

[triiiangle]

@Bokkepoot: Those S5000VX water elements look amazing. Perfect fit.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yeah I received the same mail from Yuichi today. well...not exactly the same but mostly. I will talk with him tomorrow about the OGSP. it's a shame that I bought the S5000VX24oz in the meantime from 2ND... sorry Yuichi!

@coleslawyum: thank you so much! well that could clearly be a possibility for the change...there are just so many parameters in denim weaving.

and you know it, great collection!

[aho]

would be interested in hearing more about this new "special cotton project" they have slated for this year...bF, I'll leave that to you to inform us of more!

and coleslaw, beautiful collection, I think you have some of my favorite subtle/vintagey fades on Samurais ever...

[beautiful_FrEaK]

well I think coleslawyum would be the better person to inform us

all I know is that Samurai experimented with growing their own cotton...but I don't think that this has something to do with the project he is talking about

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So Yuichi is really back! He's ready to ship out my OGSP

So, if someone wants a S5000VX24oz (size 34) hit him up!

[LC_Miey]

good stuff b_F, cant wait to read your review on both of them especially OGSP, and ofcourse your fit pictures

[lance]

Yeah bF, lookin forward to your take on the OGSP Ai denim, especially the fit.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Hottest day in Germany and I received my heaviest pair of jeans. They weigh 1349 gr.

Samurai S5000VX24oz

The patch with the 2 big Samurais (patch looks smaller than usual)

My first pair with the new contrast arcs

The thick selvage

I write a bigger review later along with measurements. But I can already say they shrink FROM tag size (as expected)

[louisbosco]

they weigh 1349 GRAMS, you mean 1.349kg?!?!?! :eek:

no wayyyy man!!!! anyway these looks effing great!! cant wait!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yep...but yours will be lighter as it is smaller

[louisbosco]

Well still, about 1kg. Gotta be careful when I buy stick on door hooks now. Haha.

[coleslawyum]

Man, even that belt loop looks beefy. Thanks b_F.

[edmond]

damn that looks heavier than my 24oz s510xx

[rob j cole]

Hey b_F,

wearing 24 oz denim at 30 deg. C is a real challenge

...the weather is getting cooler the next few days, so you might be able to wear them...

[edmond]

i wear mine in a 34 Celsius and i dont have a problem

[rob j cole]

...respect

[jfurt]

Has anyone checked out the indigo blazer that BiG is carrying? Seems like an interesting piece, but it's hard to tell just looking at pics.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

mine are still drying (or maybe they already dry? gonan check it ASAP)

I wouldn't wear them in this heat we had today...I think Edmond is just used to higher temperaures so he can pull if off better. But that enim looks not only thick but also ense (?). I don't think there will be much air going through it for ventilation

[beautiful_FrEaK]

First review of the S5000VX24oz

I just put them on and it was a fight. Some of my jeans shrank to a smaller size than these but there was no problem to buttom them up and stretch them. I really needed some minutes till I could button these 24oz beast up.

They are now raping my hip ;-) I think it's my slimmest Samurai fit I currently own.

The denim is very thick and rigid but also not as slubby&irregular as the other Samurai denim. I think it's the same with the PBJ and SG heavy denim. Both brands are also known for slubby and irregular denim but the heavier, the cleaner the denim is woven. Maybe because the looms are already under such heavy stress that irregular yarns would torture the looms too much.

Measurements

waist: 34 / 33

front rise: 11,5 / 10,75

back rise: 15 / 14

thigh: 13 / 12,5

knee: 9,5 / <9,5

leg opening: 9 / 8,75

inseam: 37,5 / 35,75

Pre-soak fit pics

[denimformytummy]

+Rep BF.. One of the best fits for you so far! Now... please tame the 24oz !