Samurai Jeans

[beautiful_FrEaK]

In my opinion, first find the cut you like best and then look what denim is available in that cut.

You won't wear the pair with the coolest denim if that just not what you like to wear.

But I think you could be really happy with the 5000 cut and the 710 cut, so you have the option to choose between 17oz, 19oz and 21oz

[louisbosco]

yeah. 5000 and 710 is one of the few best cuts i've come across and am really happy with. just almost did try a 0500 too but didnt get the chance. if you get what i mean til but well, sooner or later i'll get the 0500

[itsbenhere]

yeah, at least from measurements the 710 looks about perfect; also, I think the denim may be some of my favorite fading of all time. If I'd want the waist to end up at about 31, I'm guessing I should go for a 30?

[everyinchofgod]

Yes, they will shrink about an inch with a good hot soak and a bit of agitation, and then easily stretch back to 31" (or more if you need it) with a few days wear. Pay attention to your thigh measurement and buy the size that works best for your thighs.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thx!

Just don't trust the Samurai charts...they made them once when they decided about the pattern, use them on every model they put out not regarding that every denim behaves differently and that they are also cut differently from the beginning and don’t update it.

Also there was the time, when they changed from’ shrink-to-tag –size’ towards ‘shrinks-a bit-below-tag-size-and-stretches-then-to-tag-size’ This is what the Lot.10 confusion was about and what still confuses people and let them always ask “how to size this lot#â€. But Samurai is pretty consistent now with sizing on their regular line-up. Only the limited editions and special, new releases are always a bit of gambling.

The best way is to only trust the shops that really measure their jeans (DC4 and BiG and Pirates) or have the actual pair in question measured by the shop owner.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Samurais are all raw when delivered. Yuichi washes them (or better, his wife at home) because his Japanese customers prefer the one-wash models. Only we Westerners want the raw ones. So you should always ask him for a raw/non-wash pair if you prefer that. But it's possible that all his stock is already washed so you would have to wait until he gets a new pair (he usually do special orders for you then).

There are other companies that do wash their jeans on their own and deliver one-wash jeans directly. Like Eternal, Momotaro, Warehouse...they offer one-wash and non-wash versions.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[beautiful_FrEaK]

My general rule of thumb is: the heavier, the more regular (less slubby) the denim gets.

The 24oz denim is indeed heavy and should be around 26oz after shrinkage. It doesn’t drape very well in the beginning and I haven’t been that long into my pair (I think it might even qualify for the HDWC2). But louisbosco would surely be able to tell you, that it adopts to your shape…or you to the denim

[demonator]

i too can tell you.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Mr Black]

Well- have joined the Samurai gang at long last. One pair of tabbed & arc'd 710's winging their way to be. Looking forward to wearing 'em in.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Flash]

Killing time before work , some pics of my 710's

[Cold Summer]

Really nice, Flash. The shape of the whiskers and combs is nearly identical to my 710s, so hopefully mine will look this good a year or so from now.

[superblackrx]

Anyone know where can I get Samurai 710xx in Paris? I just came to Paris to work and really don't know much about here.

I just love the fade look so much.

http://www.denimfuture.com/read-journal/18-months-samurai-710xx

[beautiful_FrEaK]

You can't only shop in Europe is DC4 in Berlin

[sym]

Haven't bought a pair of Samurai in years. I'm thinking about picking up a new pair of 710, does Toronto have any stockists yet?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

No..only sources outside Japan are DC4 (Germany), BiG (USA), Take5 (HK and some more), Right Hand Distribution (Australia)

[Flash]

Who is Faldo ???

[sym]

No..only sources outside Japan are DC4 (Germany), BiG (USA), Take5 (HK and some more), Right Hand Distribution (Australia)

Damn trying them on beforehand would have been great. I hope 2nd is still a viable option for international shipping.

[Flash]

Checked this link posted on the last page

http://www.denimfuture.com/read-journal/18-months-samurai-710xx

Was surprised to see my 710's posted but when I read the article it was claimed they were owned by someone called Faldo ??? I'm not Faldo my name is Ryan

So I posted to find out why and they locked the topic and removed some of my posts , strange people

Edited December 7, 2012 by Flash

[Max Power]

Envy is a honest form of appreciation. Though shit's getting ridiculous lately, people claiming other's pairs for e-fame. Poor souls.

[Maynard Friedman]

Flash,

Ironically, there is an advert at the top of the page on that link stating "History will never change..." but it seems in your case it has!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Wearing jeans is serious business

[Cold Summer]

Here are my S710s at about 50 days of real wear time. Definitely the best-fitting jeans I've ever owned.

[itsbenhere]

That's a perfect fit. Seeing pics of 710s has been pumping me up so much for mine. Few times are the cut and denim on a jean golden

[Aries]

Perfect fit. What size? Did you size up or down?

Edited December 8, 2012 by Aries