Samurai Jeans

[deminslut]

go true to size as mentioned before

[Satya]

At least you cant really see it in most situations. Good fit Satya, be sure to post evo shots when the time comes.

Yes for sure, I'm quite interesting in how they will turned out.. Thanks mate..

[dcg]

Posting this here rather than the ordering from Japan thread because I'm curious if anyone knows how the S5000cx (tan version) shrinks. What inseam have people ended up with after soaking?

I had asked for 2.5" to be hemmed, indicating I'd like to come out around 33.5" after shrinking but erring on the long side. Got the following response from 2nd to my request for hemming, and I'm not sure if they're telling me they won't hem, or think I should hem a different amount, or just pointing out that there is shrinkage to make sure I'm aware:

"After it contracts, the specification of 33.5-inch hope etc. cannot be accepted though it is a matter of the skirt raising.

It also thinks also about the shrinking amount.

After doing the skirt raising, sending out is also possible when the specification such as "Hope the skirt raising by 2ND standard in the first state the ** inch ahead" can be gotten.

*Doing the skirt raising previously has the possibility with various accidents and understand, please.

*I think a possibility high squid that the skirt raising by about 37 inches from 36 inches becomes recommended if it aims at about 33.5 inches after shrinking.

The place in which it can advise

Long for a moment eyes : by another ..shrinking.. like the method of drying washing etc. if hesitating because it can shorten it by raising it to a long amount again the skirt when it is short ..there are there is a difference, and a thing in constancy without.. ....grub.. [kena]...

I think that the possibility of becoming recommended is high.

*When the dryer etc. are used, no be known as soon as you should set it long so that the possibility that shrinking enters greatly from the solar drying may rise.

*I think that there might be a possibility of shrinking from [de] becoming of shrinking 82cm or more even if it hopes to become 80cm for instance after washing dries of [desuga], the shrinking [gaderu] thing of 7cm is expected, and the skirt raising is done by 87cm only by 5cm or less and 10cm to the shrinking 77cm etc. , too though there might be a difference depending on the method of drying denim and washing.

It differs measuring the seam along : the way that is extended for instance, measured, put comfortably, and measured though there are we a lot of traders there is an error margin of the measurement method, too and to wanting get understanding. I am allowed to raise it and acknowledge the above-mentioned error margin etc. , please the skirt of the method of measuring our standard when there is measuring it by the straight line and error margin [modemasunode] and the skirt raising are specified by the inch in the content general.

Please continue your favors toward the reconfirmation sorry to trouble you, but because the method of measuring me does the skirt raising by the numerical value that measures the inseam from the center of the length of the leg along.

Please continue your favors toward specification after it often thinks because any reason becomes a self-responsibility in any case, and it cannot assume all the responsibilities in our shop when the skirt raising is done first at the end. "

I think what they're saying is that it may be best to hem locally after shrinkage is out of the way, and that if I have them hem they are not responsible if it comes up too short. If I'm reading correctly, I think they may also be stating that it would be better to hem by 1" than 2.5" to get the desired length, but that seems low to me. Seems at the end they are asking me to confirm what I want them to do.

Sound about right? I can post the original Japanese if that helps. Anyone who has these and can give me pre and post soak hem measurements would be a huge help; haven't been able to find that in my searching.

[blm14]

I have a S5000CX and I found the length shrinkage to be equivalent to the VX denim version.

[dcg]

I have a S5000CX and I found the length shrinkage to be equivalent to the VX denim version.

Thanks, was hoping you'd chime in - had seen that you own a pair. I don't have any VX denim - should I expect about 2.5"? I'm thinking of just telling them to hem to a 36" inseam, that way I don't run into any issues if the actual jeans aren't 38.5" to begin with.

Their email seems to indicate an expected shrinkage of 7cm with a max of 10cm. 10cm would be damn near 4", which I've never heard of happening on any denim.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Anybody familiar with Samurai denim jacket sizing?

I'm eyeing the S0111XJ. So if I'm normally a size L (or 50-52 in European size) would it be safe to go with size 42 in these?

Do they run true or smaller?

thx

[Pi-tol]

Samurai Jean jackets run small. I have a size 46 and it don't fit like a 46. Arms are also short on their jackets.

[Stewy08]

5 Month update

Have not posted in a while but not much has happend to these.

Caught in 3 downpour rains, 2 bike rides, and 2 drunken pass outs.

SV50000X

Size 31 Lot 12

Front

Back

Front Detail

Button Detail

[Potsnu]

So today is the big day right? Any update on the BK's?

[Jestre]

From BiG's site:

"Production is now complete and will begin shipping to us from Japan on

Monday November 23rd."

[rnrswitch]

Thanks, was hoping you'd chime in - had seen that you own a pair. I don't have any VX denim - should I expect about 2.5"? I'm thinking of just telling them to hem to a 36" inseam, that way I don't run into any issues if the actual jeans aren't 38.5" to begin with.

Their email seems to indicate an expected shrinkage of 7cm with a max of 10cm. 10cm would be damn near 4", which I've never heard of happening on any denim.

I would just buy them as is and wash them, then get the hemming done.

[chambo2008]

anyone got a link for the samurai contest thread i can't seem to find it and have time on my hands...

[denimformytummy]

The old s0500xx contest.. If it's that what you're referring to...

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=17503&page=298

Pics and Poll

[unknownpleasures]

is there going to be a contest for the BiG collab?

haven't seen a black denim contest. (if there is, please post a link)

[chantheman]

no but maybe you should start one

[Dick Danger]

would have to be 2-3 years

[chantheman]

official contest yes

but if everyone ordering them just started their own rogue contest they can start it when they are shipped

[blm14]

Just washed the AI-10SP for probably the 10th time in a year and a half and they tightened up so much (AGAIN!) that I cant button the top button.

This denim just continues to confound and amaze

[Satya]

^^

don't forget to post it after they dry...

[blm14]

hahaha I have a cat named satya:

You know it means "truth" in sanskrit?

[Satya]

@blm14

Lol, at least she's cute!

ermm, not sure about sanskrit, but here in my country it means "faith"...

[THEW<A>]

I'm looking at buying a pair of Samurai's, but I cannot decide between s5000vx and the s0500xx. Anyone have an opinion on either?

[chantheman]

depends on your preference. straight let 5000 slight taper 0500. i have the 0500. the taper isnt that drastic if thats a concern

[erk]

I'm looking at buying a pair of Samurai's' date=' but I cannot decide between s5000vx and the s0500xx. Anyone have an opinion on either?[/quote']

I own the 5000vx and my only complaint is the rise is pretty shallow, back rise especially. the s500xx has a little bit of a larger rise, but I don't like the taper. If I could redo it, I'd get the s510xx. maybe these are things for you to consider.

[dcg]

^ Plus the differences in the denim, obviously. 15oz Texas cotton for s0500xx vs. 17 oz or 21 oz for S5000VX (vs. 15 oz Texas cotton, 19 oz, or 24 oz if you're considering S510 as well).

[THEW<A>]

Thanks for all the help. In the Samurai contest they used the texas cotton ones right?

[rnrswitch]

@blm14

Lol, at least she's cute!

ermm, not sure about sanskrit, but here in my country it means "faith"...

Wow, truth in one language and faith in another, some would consider them mutually exclusive.

[morse9443]

Thanks for all the help. In the Samurai contest they used the texas cotton ones right?

yes. get the 0500's. taper is barely there.

[ssheat]

hahaha I have a cat named satya:

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3741/11797396600.jpg[/img

You know it means "truth" in sanskrit?

Yup, truth, right, justice, etc... Part of my name too:)

The contrasting or not so contrasting meanings are pretty interesting too.

But yeah, back to samurai - I don't think you can go wrong with the 0500. The denim has an intense streaky fade and a nice texture, and the cut is one of more versatile ones I've seen. They can be worn in a number of different of silhouettes or styles.

[hidetoshi]

ask:

hey guys,

my true sz is 34, should i get 34 in s0500xx and s710xx or should i go down sz 1 or 2 (33 or 32)???

(i like slimish cutting)