Samurai Jeans

[izyazuya]

maybe 10-11 months

[dylanbooth78]

Hello all, sorry its been so long! here are some pics of the S510XX24L approx 5 months old, they have had 2 hot washes and a soak so far, enjoy...

[kit99bar]

They look great! How stretchy is the 24 oz denim?

[dylanbooth78]

They look great! How stretchy is the 24 oz denim?

its not mate;)

[Mich]

S5000VX

[Flash]

must spread, realy nice jeans

[beautiful_FrEaK]

thanks for uploading these M!ch

[Mich]

thanks, and you're welcome b_F!

[robosco]

Can some one inform me as to the difference between RHT and LHT denim?

Logically I would assume that they're basically the same thing except for a difference in the direction of the "diagonal lines" the twill creates.

But apparently they have different fading properties and feels? How?

I don't even know what twill my samurais are..

[HoustonChris]

Logically I would assume that they're basically the same thing except for a difference in the direction of the "diagonal lines" the twill creates.

Yep, that's exactly what the difference is. RHT is more common, probably because that's what Levis have always used. As for your Samurais, odds are pretty good that they're RHT, also. Only a couple of Special Edition models use LHT, as far as I know. To figure out for sure, just look at your jeans- if the weave lines start at the left and go upward to the right, they're RHT. Easy.

As for the difference in the fading and feel, I've heard that LHT produces better falling (streaky vertical fades), but I don't know that from personal experience. LHT is supposed to be softer, too. From what I've read, that's because thread is usually spun in a right hand twist, so when the denim shrinks from washing, the LHT weave tightens and pulls in the opposite direction and slightly untwists the threads, so that they're less rigid. But again, that's what I've read and I don't know this from personal experience.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yes softer so less high contrast fades (that's what they all say). more blurry fading.

All Samurai Jins use LHT (17oz) so most likely your pair is RHT if it hasn't a blue/silver selvage line and some Lee details.

There are also some Ltd. Ed. which use special LHT but I doubt you own one. And not to forget the 24oz LHT denim on the S510

[robosco]

oh cool thanks for the great info you two

[SLAB]

M!ch, evo on your sams looks really good

dylanbooth; that crazy sofa blanket reminded me; hows your aero jacket coming along?

[Scaught]

just another shot, click for HUGE

Samurai 710 sz 29, so destroyed

[Lucasj]

Scaught, whats your weight/height?

[Scaught]

5'5 I haven't weighed myself in years. I'm not skinny maybe 160?

[Lucasj]

Did you size down? Or go TTS? The fit is Flawless...

[Fed90s]

I apologies if this question has been asked before. What cut should i look into witch has the same fit as a pair of stretched apc new standard size32?

Thanks

[kit99bar]

s0710s IMO

I apologies if this question has been asked before. What cut should i look into witch has the same fit as a pair of stretched apc new standard size32?

Thanks

[dylanbooth78]

M!ch, evo on your sams looks really good

dylanbooth; that crazy sofa blanket reminded me; hows your aero jacket coming along?

hey SLAB, sorry i only just spotted this (ive been pretty hectic recently!) the aero is lookin as good as ever! i will put up some pics in the "show us your leather" thread in a week or so for your approval:cool:

[Fincarelli]

Just got these back from their first wash in advance of repairs (thanks again SESF). This is about 7 months.

The light here in outer sunset is pretty washed out today; please forgive that and the cell phone quality. I will post again from AZ in a few weeks where there's warmer light and a few more mega-pixels available.

[robosco]

Just got these back from their first wash in advance of repairs (thanks again SESF). This is about 7 months.

The light here in outer sunset is pretty washed out today; please forgive that and the cell phone quality. I will post again from AZ in a few weeks where there's warmer light and a few more mega-pixels available.

That's a really nice fit!

you must've gotten them tapered

[Aries]

Shit guys, I may have fucked up sizing on my 710s.

BiG were out of 32s, so I sized down 1 to a 31.

Just got them, they currently fit *perfect* in the waist pre-soak. Any way I can keep the waist from shrinking post-wash? Stick something between the waist to keep it stretched?

[crackerjacker]

I've found my 710s to stretch out a fair bit.. I would soak them and bare the first few days.

Otherwise you could just leave the waist out of the water.

[Fincarelli]

I think those will end up pretty nice on you. I would just wear them around while wet until they dry.

That's a really nice fit!

you must've gotten them tapered

No taper here. I'm guessing they look like that b/c of my longish legs. I'm 6'4" and they really are not stacking like the angle suggests; I'm using every inch of the inseam.

[nachtelijk]

not up anywhere officially, but samurai is releasing a "farewell 2010" special

S3000VX21oz-HONTEN based on the S3000VX cutting.

21oz denim with special red/white stitching and other details.

limited to 100 pieces, more pics and details: CLICK HERE

[vitasoy]

Fincarelli, all black is nice

Aries, 710s shrink after each wash, but they do stretch back. It's just after each wash, you will suffer for the first 2-3 wears haha.. stick a wooden coat hanger or whatever you have in the waist during soak

[Aries]

Thanks guys, stuck a coathanger in there, but I still think these first few wears are going to be painful!

edit: Oh dear God, got them on, this is indeed painful!

[Aries]

First day wearing 710s, was painful at first but the waist has loosened already. Opinions on fit? I'm a bit worried about the ole kneebags, but I guess that's a common sight in the first week of wear.

[lilfatsupra]

S5000VX 6.5/24 month update.