Samurai Jeans

[indigo_junkie]

If winter 2011 is anything like this year, I'll definitely be wearing my 24oz LHT armour (spelled with a 'u' oz style). I'm curious about the 18oz, but I'm stocked up with too much sam denim atm to get any more (S0500, Jins, USA, 24oz).

[Mifune]

Oh and I'm with you. I don't like / not be impressed by the denim of the LVC I own

Have you seen the LVC MiJ denim, it is much better? The US LVC is like the blue paper.

How does the Samurai 24 ozs compare to say the IH heavyweight denim? I understand it is very slubby and rough?

[apples]

And here a little preview on the AW 2010: Most models are out but still some nice pics. Esp the one with the nearly black weft and golden selvage line. ight be the 'void'? Check the bottom

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=de&ie=UTF-8&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://spiral-jeans.com/sa-aw-10-saj.htm&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.de&usg=ALkJrhie3d3gO5nwujBw9Ogk0FYRM97Hwg

I think that the dark grey (ink) dyed weft ones are the s5000gx-s (the fifth and final book), while the black weft ones appear to be a new addition to the 5 book jeans series (excluding the jackets)—the s634gx.

Having now seen all of the wefts, I think that I am still going to get the Wind model, the green is just too damn cool. Might pull the trigger on the Fire model jacket, and the black weft of the s634gx and details are awfully tempting too.. *eagerly awaiting more details*

[mikecch]

^ Wow, thanks for picking that up, I wasn't paying attention at all.

Looks like they've decided to dedicate a model to the author of the Book of Five Rings - awesome details

[skootb]

Have you seen the LVC MiJ denim, it is much better? The US LVC is like the blue paper.

How does the Samurai 24 ozs compare to say the IH heavyweight denim? I understand it is very slubby and rough?

IH seems more breathable to me

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yeah I saw the s634 too and wondered why there wasn't any talk about them on here before.

But I'm not into cinch backs and suspender buttons. Nevertheless the denim looks really interesting. Wondering how a faded pair would look like and if the black weft would fade too

[mikecch]

Mmm...the model doesn't seem to be on 2nd or Samurai's websites - they usually put them up before anybody else. I don't think Spiral was supposed to show them this early? I would be interested in knowing the price - if anybody has inside info

Got to say though, blue and black seems an odd combo - I guess time will tell.

[indigo_junkie]

How does the Samurai 24 ozs compare to say the IH heavyweight denim? I understand it is very slubby and rough?

24oz LHT is slubbier than 21oz IH but not as slubby as the Samurai 21oz (or by relation, the 24oz RHT). It's actually quite different to anything Sam has produced in the past.

[farmer]

Snapped those fit pics last night. Samurai 710 tagged 34x36 hemmed 2" off the length pre-soak. Hot soaked for about an hour, drip dried for 20 min then machine dried on hot for around 30 min. Soaked again then hung dry. Happy with them, but like the Jins I think I'm going to wish I went up at least one more size in the long run. Will edit this post with measurements pre and post shrinkage for reference when find my tape measure(think my girl nabbed it to go furniture shopping). Excuse the dusty mirror and camera photos.

[Maynard Friedman]

Snapped those fit pics last night. Samurai 710 tagged 34x36 hemmed 2" off the length pre-soak. Hot soaked for about an hour, drip dried for 20 min then machine dried on hot for around 30 min. Soaked again then hung dry. Happy with them, but like the Jins I think I'm going to wish I went up at least one more size in the long run. Will edit this post with measurements pre and post shrinkage for reference when find my tape measure(think my girl nabbed it to go furniture shopping). Excuse the dusty mirror and camera photos.

Farmer, they look the perfect size imho and it sounds like your soaking/drying combo will have dealt with most of the shrinkage other than some more in the length

[redX]

how much are you sagging those? looks like they're just hanging on your ass.

just asking this cause i thought you are a rather tall dude and i'm confused that there is still so much stacking even after taking off 2"

[farmer]

edit: I do sag, but in that pic no belt true waist 32 jean waist 34= alota sag. I'm 6'3". They were not 36" to begin with as tagged. They were actually almost 39.5" so they were still 37.5" before soaking.

^if they are anything like my other Sams they'll just keep on shrinking for awhile. Especially when machine washing comes into play. Used to buy Sams in a 30x34 and they would fit me fine until a few washes later. Now every time I dry my 5000cx or vx I have to make sure the waist and thigh area doesn't shrink too much by stretching them out as the dry. If I didn't babysit them while they were drying I'm pretty sure they would be unwearable by me. Kind of a hassle. Want a pair I can just throw in the dryer and not worry about a year or two down the road.

[Mifune]

Farmer

Will you take a full length photo with your shirt tucked in with those jeans. I am 6'3" as well and the descriptions of S denim are getting to be too much. I may have to order a pair. But I would like to see what these look like on a 6'3" frame.

Thanks

[beatle]

Farmer always looks great in Samurais

[beautiful_FrEaK]

24oz LHT is slubbier than 21oz IH but not as slubby as the Samurai 21oz (or by relation, the 24oz RHT). It's actually quite different to anything Sam has produced in the past.

that's what I noticed from the pics. The 24oz LHT looks very clean and regular. That's something I don't like that much. Of course I don't want a Texas Cotton slub but some imperfections add more character (though the 24oz should be already enough character)

[Stewy08]

12 months old, just washed for the first time.

S5000VX

Lot 12

Waist 31

17oz

Fit pic while creepin

[thecharger]

My 710 black knights, worn on and off for about 6 months

Flash and no Flash

Sorry for the poor quality, I have weird lighting in my room.

[kit99bar]

Word, my 710s took about three soaks to go from baggy to the perfect size. After a cold wash they are borderline too small

edit: I do sag, but in that pic no belt true waist 32 jean waist 34= alota sag. I'm 6'3". They were not 36" to begin with as tagged. They were actually almost 39.5" so they were still 37.5" before soaking.

^if they are anything like my other Sams they'll just keep on shrinking for awhile. Especially when machine washing comes into play. Used to buy Sams in a 30x34 and they would fit me fine until a few washes later. Now every time I dry my 5000cx or vx I have to make sure the waist and thigh area doesn't shrink too much by stretching them out as the dry. If I didn't babysit them while they were drying I'm pretty sure they would be unwearable by me. Kind of a hassle. Want a pair I can just throw in the dryer and not worry about a year or two down the road.

[redX]

so you're saying the 19oz denim shrinks a bit with every wash? doesn't it stretch out a lot too?

[Alex3000]

Chargers Black Knights put mine to shame good shit.

[Knugget]

Updates on my 710. I don't wear these enough ever since I got my Fullcounts, but it always feels good to be in 19oz. I left one pant cuffed to show how I usually wear these now.

fit pictures

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Is my observation correct that, despite the beauty of the 19oz denim, the S510XX19oz is hardly represented on here?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Heads up:

Yuichi told me that he has the following Samurai jeans in stock which are not on his website:

S710XX19oz Lot.12 size 33 (so with old arcs!), likely one wash

S510XX19oz Lot.10 size 33 (old arcs!) one-wash

several S526 and S0510XX66-RR

[hiyo]

Would it make any sense to purchase the S710XX and get them hemmed to around 30-31" inseam? (Would this just defeat the purchase of the cut and taper on the lower half?)

[29mark25]

Farmer, real men wear 36's in 710's... ask 78 too.

[edmond]

ssup mark isend me back my 100 come on

[coleslawyum]

I actually thought I had a few more pairs. I guess I didn't lose my mind completely. I also noticed that I really don't have any special models, just the ones they put out every year.

I liked how jbphoto23 posted just his patches, so I'm gonna bite his steez.

From Top Left:

- 5000BK (First Run)

- 0500xx

- 710xx 19 oz.

- S0210XJ (First Run)

- 5000VX

- S0110XJ

- SM310DX-HC

- S0510XX66-RR

- BiG USA Model

I think my favorite is the 0500XX in terms of fit and texture. Anyway, I love all this shit.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

That a serious Samurai collection and all the major models are covered!

Would rep if I could. And i love the patches-picture

Although the standard 510-cut is missing but that's maybe not for everyone I guess.

[fre-co]

good shit coleslaw, can't rep. If you are looking to offload any more......

edit, ignore that, I'm broke as hell.

[coleslawyum]

Thanks, BF, fresco. Yeah, it the reason I'm broke in the first place.