Samurai Jeans

[beautiful_FrEaK]

i like the fit as it is right now, some close-ups of the recent 15oz texas cotton denim would be nice!

not sure if they are already rinsed. I remember megatron saying all jackets were washed/rinsed.

edit: i could b wrong though

Edited March 29, 2012 by beautiful_FrEaK

[Quoise1203]

Yes, it is one wash. Most of the shrink is probably out of it, but if not I think there is probably still a bit of room.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

ok...if it's one wash the major shrinkage should be gone. will stretch also a bit. keep us updated!

[Quoise1203]

i like the fit as it is right now, some close-ups of the recent 15oz texas cotton denim would be nice!

not sure if they are already rinsed. I remember megatron saying all jackets were washed/rinsed.

edit: i could b wrong though

Sure, I'll take some close ups pics tomorrow or over the weekend. Initial impressions is the denim is smoother than I was expecting. I noticed more slub/knots in the lot 14 s5000vx than in these (also lot 14). Certainly it is slubby and rough, just not as much as I was expecting.

[gdihunter]

yo, i need some sizing advice. im currently wearing tag size 29 5507 skulls and for my next pair i want to get something a little slimmer from the knee down. I was thinking of going for size 30 710s, but im worried they might be too big and that size 29 might be too small. deciding between the samurais and size 28 pbj xx007. any thoughts ?

[hawkway]

max, would you be able to measure the waist of your 34w pair? I am wondering how much the waist shrinks after soaking!

Thanks!

[Cold Summer]

Wow those are looking great Max. I really should just get some 710s one of these days since they'd probably be a perfect fit on me. The only thing I don't like is how the denim fades to a grayish color, never liked that as much as the Flat Head/Eternal sort of electric blue. But the colors on yours look awesome so far!

The problem I had with my S0500xx was that the upper thigh was about an inch too loose, which led to a really saggy crotch. S710xx in that same size (31) would probably fix that. I could probably be talked into it if I saw some faded pairs that were more to my taste.

[lioneironaut]

Wow those are looking great Max. I really should just get some 710s one of these days since they'd probably be a perfect fit on me. The only thing I don't like is how the denim fades to a grayish color, never liked that as much as the Flat Head/Eternal sort of electric blue. But the colors on yours look awesome so far!

The problem I had with my S0500xx was that the upper thigh was about an inch too loose, which led to a really saggy crotch. S710xx in that same size (31) would probably fix that. I could probably be talked into it if I saw some faded pairs that were more to my taste.

You could try to find a pair of 700vx, 'blue shadows', the pictures ive seen of the vx demin show much more electric blue fading than the xx denim.

[nihped]

Thanks for the insight. Despite my weight I'm quite slim in the upper body so I ordered the 42, though I agree that it was probably risky.

The jacket came today, and though it is a snug fit it's not tight or restrictive, and I can button it up easily, so I think I'm going to keep it. I don't think I would be happy with it if the shoulders were much wider.

what type of samurai jeans you wearing in this picture mr?? the fit is perfectly awesome

[Foxy2]

Samurai S5000AI-OGSP

I managed to order the second AI model Samurai issued this season.

Just got it in the other day and took measurements and soaked it.

W32 - Pre-soak - Post-soak

W 17.25-17.5" - 16.5-16.75" (I already stretched it a bit during soaking)

FR 11" - 10.5"

BR 14.25" - 13.5"

T 13" - 12.5"

K 9.5" - 9.25"

LO 9-9.25" - 8.5-8.75"

IS 38" - 36.25"

Unfortunately, it got a bit dark outside - so you are only getting a few shots as I didn't want use flashlight. Will have them hemmed. In a few weeks time I will hopefully get around to take more detailed pictures with appropriate light settings. Mind, the denim has not settled down after soaking...

Edited April 1, 2012 by Foxy2

[Foxy2]

Bonus shots - next to S0510AI-OGSP

Left hand vs. right hand denim - also, selvedge has different color.

[Quoise1203]

what type of samurai jeans you wearing in this picture mr?? the fit is perfectly awesome

Thanks! Those are s5000vx.

[Megatron1505]

just to re-iterate, as BF said, all Samurai denim jackets are definitely one wash.

[biltan]

can anybody tell me which samurai is this? I've searched the lot number in google and came out nothing

[beautiful_FrEaK]

s510xxai-n

edit: for more information just click this link http://samurai-j.com/lineup/jeans/s510xxai-n/index.html

if you can get it for a good price and if this is your size, get it.

Edited April 2, 2012 by beautiful_FrEaK

[nihped]

Thanks! Those are s5000vx.

is that TTS or SDO??

[The Flâneur]

Samurai S5000AI-OGSP

I managed to order the second AI model Samurai issued this season.

Just got it in the other day and took measurements and soaked it.

W32 - Pre-soak - Post-soak

W 17.25-17.5" - 16.5-16.75" (I already stretched it a bit during soaking)

FR 11" - 10.5"

BR 14.25" - 13.5"

T 13" - 12.5"

K 9.5" - 9.25"

LO 9-9.25" - 8.5-8.75"

IS 38" - 36.25"

Unfortunately, it got a bit dark outside - so you are only getting a few shots as I didn't want use flashlight. Will have them hemmed. In a few weeks time I will hopefully get around to take more detailed pictures with appropriate light settings. Mind, the denim has not settled down after soaking...

Thanks for the details foxy.

[The Flâneur]

Bonus shots - next to S0510AI-OGSP

Left hand vs. right hand denim - also, selvedge has different color.

And for the comparison shots. Will the direction of the twill — and if so how — have much effect on how the denim behaves, shrinks for example, and wears and fades?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

maybe someone can score them for cheap: s5000ai-ogsp

http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c341903385

[Foxy2]

^^ it is quite rare to have a Z and S twill of similar properties in denim as the intention is often to create differnt properties and a distinct appearance and therefore you often change the loom settings or use different weft and warp yarns.

If you use similar yarns and settings on a loom that can create consistent results for for Z and S twills you should get similar behavior and fading properties. The drape should be the same as well, just the direction of the slant/skewness/spirality/leg twist is different.

[The Flâneur]

Cheers Foxy! Nevertheless, then a somewhat unique opportunity to see how the Z & S denim evolves.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

will take some time. that ai denim is hank dyed to the core. will nearly take forever to fade. so..2 times forever

[The Flâneur]

Ha, ha!... But some folks might be looking for a more subtle experience!

[spidereye]

^^ it is quite rare to have a Z and S twill of similar properties in denim as the intention is often to create differnt properties and a distinct appearance and therefore you often change the loom settings or use different weft and warp yarns.

If you use similar yarns and settings on a loom that can create consistent results for for Z and S twills you should get similar behavior and fading properties. The drape should be the same as well, just the direction of the slant/skewness/spirality/leg twist is different.

i like when people talk in denim math..................is there any thread about this.Want to find and learn more about denim making process.

[Foxy2]

Try this for a start: http://loomstate.blogspot.com/

[shinobi2000]

wow that AI actually looks tame and therefore nice...not the usual schizo colors like my PBJ 001s and the Oni Denim Ais.

[spidereye]

Thanks foxy2

[slt]

nm. Just saw the question had already been answered

Edited April 3, 2012 by slt

[biltan]

is the s510xxai-n sanforized? or unsanforized? thanks!

got this from my older cousin from US

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Edited April 3, 2012 by biltan

[a salaam alaikum]

^all samurai jeans are unsanforized