Samurai Jeans

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Hey great to be back around. I've got some really beat up 710's and 0500's I can post up later.

Does BF own 1000 pairs of samurai yet??

 

No, Foxy replaced me as the local Samurai hoarder

[Maynard Friedman]

BF's more of a Dior man these days.

[Max Power]

Bit of an abstract question for the 710 lovers out there: I'm torn between getting the standard 19oz now and waiting to see the details on BiG's heavier 710s in the spring. From what I've been able to piece together the 21oz denim is as top-notch as the 19oz, but I'm wondering if I'm missing the point and the 'Samurai experience' by not sticking with the 19oz my first time around. Currently working on some Strike Gold 1109s which I adore, with some some Flat Heads on the side. Nothing heavy.

 

If the 21oz texturally goes toe-to-toe with the 19oz but is a bit deeper blue hue, that seems ideal. Hope my question makes sense. 

 

It's not that difficult. The BIG models will be limited. If you want to get the 21 oz denim in a slimmer cut, this is your only chance. You can get the 19 oz anytime. (though, I am probably the guy most fond of the 19 oz denim and would choose it over the 21 oz anytime). It's also a question wether you want to wear heavy denim in a slim cut - depending on where you live and how you're built, a lighter denim might be the better choice.

[501XX4EVER]

No, Foxy replaced me as the local Samurai hoarder

 

 

BF's more of a Dior man these days.

 

Yep, he hasn't even upated his Big Samurai Fit Guide thread with the 25 oz S5000's yet. :unsure2:

[501XX4EVER]

It's not that difficult. The BIG models will be limited. If you want to get the 21 oz denim in a slimmer cut, this is your only chance. You can get the 19 oz anytime. (though, I am probably the guy most fond of the 19 oz denim and would choose it over the 21 oz anytime). It's also a question wether you want to wear heavy denim in a slim cut - depending on where you live and how you're built, a lighter denim might be the better choice.

 

I'd have to agree with Max Power, to me a 710 cut in anything heavier than the 19oz could be very uncomfortable unless you got the sizing 100% perfect, 21oz or even the rumoured 25oz would be nuts.

[Robert Langdon]

710 red hawk back to Gordon and the guys at BIG for a fresh pair of uncut S510XXs in the 15oz lot (15). Thank you again and again.

Right up against my aikidou S500s the fit is pretty much dead on. And though I won't be wearing my (ideal) grail s500s, the 510s are being baptized.

Pre Soak

W 35

Th 13.9

Fr 12

Br 16.2

In 38.5

Curious to Texas stretch capabilities, anyone?

[fre-co]

Cross post from sprogs threak

 

My boy's sammies, plenty of vomit, food, piss, crawling around the garden, falling off bikes, climbing stuff etc over the past year and a half or so...

 

They should do him for another year hopefully.

[louisbosco]

Looks brilliant!

[Max Power]

Yes, they lookf fantastsic. What denim is used on them?

[fre-co]

I knew someone would ask that. Can't recall ever knowing though. These are quite old, around lot 8 I think. They had all but sold out when I bought them about 4 years ago.

[Foxy2]

Yamato - Bamboo - S001JP-H

Hairy...almost fluffy

[beautiful_FrEaK]

looks like you cuddled with a cat or a dog

[Robert Langdon]

20 min hot then 40 min cold. Hang dried overnight with a hanger wedged in the waist. There is absolutely more shrink in these but I think I'm gonna rock em. If they get too loose ill deal with it then. Grip and rip.

Guess its time to wash my lvc 55s and rock these:

Post soak

W 17

Th 13.5

Fr 11.6

Br 15.8

In 37

Lo 8.9

Edited November 20, 2013 by Robert Langdon

[bradl]

Omg, I was just talking about bamboo denim and how it would be a insta-cop for me. Assuming those are long gone by now though...

 

Nvm, shops still have.

Edited November 18, 2013 by bradl

[Foxy2]

Yup - with a little bit of luck you should still be able to get the bamboo Yamato.

The winter edition in wool might be more difficult to get...

Be aware that the shrinkage is different compared to the standard Yamato - they fell a little slimmer and the taper seems to come across more pronounced. (Will have to check if this is actually true.)

[501XX4EVER]

The winter edition in wool might be more difficult to get...

 

 

There's a pair of 30x36 on ebay right now...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-SAMURAI-JEANS-PREMIUM-SELVEDGE-S001JP-F-Winter-Edition-/271320946873?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item3f2bfd18b9

[Quasi]

Two years for my 710xx, finally outgrew em. If anyone looking for a size 28 pair, let me know!

 

 

[cAbES]

i know blue in green says the red hawks are a black denim, but are they really? they look blue.

[Max Power]

You're late to the party, but rest assured: I didn't believe it neither.

[kemalcaesar]

Here's a rough comparison, sorry for the poor image. Left is a hem cut from raw Red Hawk. Middle is three weeks old one-soaked Ande Whall's SR6. Right is a hem cut from one-soaked IH 634S (forgot the wear duration at the time). To my eyes. the red hawk looks darker, but is blackish darker. Although when I soaked it for the first time, the residual water looked blue-ish. 

 

Hope this gives you an idea. cheers

 

images

 

[Drinkx14]

S5000vx 17oz 2soak 2wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dylanbooth78]

^ I love the vintage fades on those mate! the s5000's are a classic cut right? I am rocking s710's at the moment so my next pair i want to be a bit more relaxed/classic cut!!

[cAbES]

^thank you, really appreciate the comparison.

Edited November 20, 2013 by cAbES

[kaskade]

this has probabaly been adressed many times, but after looking through many pages i find that most people for the 710xx could usually size down one for a "slimmer" fit. My waist is 31.5-32 and im thinking of a 31. my thighs are also on the smaller size. Anyways is this true? TTS for a straighter fit but down 1 for a "slim-tapered" look? Thanks! Could anyone also compare the 710x to a different cut of denim?

[Redstar*]

Hoping to get some sizing advice from you guys.  I consulted BF a while ago, but I'm still on the fence.  I'm looking at some S710XXes, and I'm torn between a size 31 and 32. 

 

I currently have some SExFHxRJB15s in a size 31, and after the initial soaking/break in, they've stretched to a 34 waist, which is about what my actual waist is.  They're fairly comfortable in the waist, but after I had them tapered, they feel a little snug around my thighs/knees/calves, so I'm looking for something a bit more loose fitting.  BF recommended I just stick with a size 31, and they should be good, but Gordon from BiG sounded like he felt like I should maybe go to a 32.  He said they stretch about an inch or so.  Anyone with the 19oz denim, can you comment on how much it will actually stretch in the waist?  Really torn now!

[ColdStorage]

@ kaskade: I can't really compare the 710 to something else but otherwise you seem to have the right idea. most people can go down 1 size for a slimmer fit.

 

@redstar. My tagged size 33 710XX started at 34" raw and after a year are at about 34.75". If you want a final actual waist of 34" then definetly don't do a tagged 31, and honestly, even a tagged 32 is going to be a bit of a squeeze. I'd actually say 33 for a slimmer look, 34 for maximum comfort.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@redstar: if you would have told me in your PM that your SExFHxRJB now measure 34" in the waist I wouldn't have recommended you the size 31 in the 710. But you never did

 

Because of that I'm with the the other guys. Size 32 would be doable since you can stretch the waist easily 1" beyond raw measurements, But the construction may suffer. The size 33 would be the safer route. All depends on the fit you are after

[everyinchofgod]

Could anyone also compare the 710x to a different cut of denim?

I'd say they're very similar to the Iron Heart Beatle Busters, but with a slightly lower rise.

[Charsiupao]

hey guys i was wondering what size should i use for s710xx and s003jp if i want a slim tapered fit a more narrow on the leg opening since im looking for some nice stack fades( i use pbj 007 size 34 and its still to big at the leg opening)

[bradl]

hey guys i was wondering what size should i use for s710xx and s003jp if i want a slim tapered fit a more narrow on the leg opening since im looking for some nice stack fades( i use pbj 007 size 34 and its still to big at the leg opening)

Take out some measuring tape.

Measure your best fitting jeans

Use those measurements and base your next pair off of it.

 

If you don't have a good fitting pair of jeans, just take the measurements for your 007 and look for something a bit smaller.