Samurai Denim

[raii]

I forsee a lot of red coming your way.

:[ uh o. I sold my sammies :[. is there any way to buy a diff lot new?

[40ozprophet]

Panda - you should have sized up..cinch back on a tight waist looks a little off...

Agree, but I think that they will stretch out nicely.

Also; I think the hem will make them drape much better and they will look much better on your body. Lovely Jeans!

[rome1]

Love that the patch! because it has the NYC skyline in it.

[tmadd]

Anyone figured out the expected stretching on these? I am trying to decide between a 32 or a 33. All the pictures so far are great, I am really impressed with the level of detail going on with these, they would be a great partner in crime for my SCxMister Freedoms.

[Panda-san]

what is the end measurement on the waist of your USA's, Panda?

They're a tagged 38. After BiG's OXS, and my own warm wash and machine dry, the waist is now an even 35.

I lost an extra inch in the waist, and an extra inch in the inseam following the OXS.

[theetruscan]

They're a tagged 38. After BiG's OXS, and my own warm wash and machine dry, the waist is now an even 35.

I lost an extra inch in the waist, and an extra inch in the inseam following the OXS.

Weird, mine (36s) seem to be around 37" after the OXS. I'm going to toss them in the washer and remeasure tonight I think, because they NEED the cinch at that size.

[B-Dawg]

They're a tagged 38. After BiG's OXS, and my own warm wash and machine dry, the waist is now an even 35.

I lost an extra inch in the waist, and an extra inch in the inseam following the OXS.

damn, that scares me... i may be doing a "sit in em in the tub" soak. thanks for the info.

[consumption]

They're a tagged 38. After BiG's OXS, and my own warm wash and machine dry, the waist is now an even 35.

I lost an extra inch in the waist, and an extra inch in the inseam following the OXS.

Huh? 38's are measuring as 35? I'm a bit worried about my Sammy pre-orders at the moment when the sizings are this messed up.

[beatle]

Tagged 32 - OX washed and hot soak - shrank to 31

[heBAY]

i just put them on and kneeled on the ground, then leaned all the way back on my feet as far as i could, so my thighs/calves sort of did a nut cracker type thing you know? i figured that would squeeze my thighs enough to make them stretch some

Not to mention that is a key pass to knee buldge city...no?

I might throw some type of fat/plus-size mannequin thigh in 'em while they soak.

[heBAY]

Love that the patch! because it has the NYC skyline in it.

Woah...didn't notice that first time around. NOICE..

[40ozprophet]

^^^ Same here. I love how they added that little statue of liberty. great details!

[theetruscan]

Huh? 38's are measuring as 35? I'm a bit worried about my Sammy pre-orders at the moment when the sizings are this messed up.

My 36s measure 36.5" post OXS, pre hot wash (was too lazy to wash yesterday). Having fun with the baggy.

[edmond]

why is it lot 9? did they made this way back 2006?

[gimmegimme]

why is it lot 9? did they made this way back 2006?

No, they were made recently...which is why we all had to wait...they didn't start making them until so many pairs were pre-sold. I'm not sure why they used Lot. 9?? Maybe that would get them out of trouble if Levi's came a knockin'? I have no idea.

I wanted to repeat what others have said...although Gordon washed mine, they still had additional shrinkage left in them when I hot washed them. They did stretch back out nicely though.

[edmond]

thanks. mine was shipped out yesterday.. they ship it out via dhl thanks gordon! i think to compensate for the delay

[the_state]

after 3-4 months of wear, my 0500xx's are finally starting to really break in. i gave them a hot wash w/ synthetic detergent about 1-2 months ago, now i think i'll hold out until mid-may to give them another wash with sugar cane detergent.

[technicolor]

Those USA's are just a lot better looking than I originally thought. Maybe I should have pre-ordered. The cinch just threw it off for me, but I think it fits the jean just fine.

Does anyone have the EXACT details on Gordon's OXS wash? I hear some remarks about it not being too noticeably washed, meaning minimal shrinkage and starch loss. I wonder how he does it exactly.

[Dick Danger]

Call him up and ask him.

[beatle]

I think it's the 9th lot limited..just a wild guess

[gimmegimme]

I think it's the 9th lot limited..just a wild guess

That's a good guess...better than mine!

[beatle]

Not sure - since they're are 2 lots # 10 already...

S5000VX21 oz

S634XX

USA model

[beatle]

On a site note - I just found the evo pics for the Japanese guy that started wearing the Samurai contest jeans after being inspired ...

This is how his S0500XX turned out...

I think that Adsurgo's turned out way way better...

[gimmegimme]

Not sure - since they're are 2 lots # 10 already...

USA model

Where's this pic from?

[mothys]

Where's this pic from?

blueingreen's web site

[gimmegimme]

I wonder why that one's a 10?

Seriously though...who gives a fuck.

[beatle]

I wonder why that one's a 10?

Seriously though...who gives a fuck.

Right...for the secret of lot numbers shall remain a secret....

[arlee]

did a initial hot soak now after another hot soak the fit is much better

[theetruscan]

We're on to you. You're some kind of crazy doppelganger living in a reversed world. Please don't eat my soul!

[dino might]

arlee, that fit looks spot on, though i think this usa model is too hyped up. i still cant get over the rivetless back pockets

Not to mention that is a key pass to knee buldge city...no?

i dont know, i guess itd make sense, but either the knees just plain didnt stretch out like youd think, or i didnt care enough to notice, i think worrying about knee buldge is retarded, it looks so natural to me i dont even notice really until people start talking about it. either way, it wasnt a problem for me after my stretching techniquez