Samurai Jeans
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i completely forgot I had an anniversary s5000vx, guess thats happens sometimes
until posting this this morning. I do like that 19 oz fabric a whole lot though.. -
yeah the 19oz denim has an amazing fading potential! and I like the greyish look it gets when worn and faded a lot. What I don't like that ´much on my pair of 710, the white weft is very apparant, making te denim lighter looking.
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I've seen several pairs that I thought the same about I'm not sure if that's from the lot of that particular years denim or what, as I'm just really beginning to learn about samurai, their fabric took some getting used to after being with IH, flathead, and my very first pair of "nice" denim 3sixteens. I like my 710 but they just don't work with my everyday boots, really thinking about maybe picking up a 510 in the 19 oz.
Also and on a different but related note, after several pair of 25oz IH and a couple. 23 oz I'm starting to feel like the heavier denim is cool but as far as being universally versatile I think the 19 oz samurai or even the 21 oz is about as heavy as I am comfortable with before I start noticing that the denim just doesn't and never will drape completely correct with how these "traditional" based cuts should. Primarily I notice the "heavy" gathering at my knees much worse than allowing the excess to settle near the ankle where it should… This aspect is pushing me more to these mid heavyweights. This view would probably be considered an "unpopular opinion" but just something I've noticed as my collection grows in variety.
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nah, I'm totally with you.
Heavy denim has its attraction and the "wow, I'am wearing crazy heavy shit that none of the normal people wear"-feeling. But it is not really universally versatile, like you said. And the fading pattern you get is also kind of predertiminated (the same is with extra slubby denim, the slubby denims have a very similar look when faded) due to the nature of the denim itself.
I myself prefer the range from 13-17oz, which is also more historical correct and I am coming from and liking the repro side of the Japanese brands A LOT
Brands like Full Count, Denime and Warehouse.And you are also correct with the draping. Of course the 19oz denim fades beautifully and the 510 cut will allow you to wear boots, but the S5000VX or a pair of S0500XX will mold better to your body and drape better around your legs and shoe wear
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Might have to look into the 500xx. How is the 15oz samurai denim? Is it as stretch prone as the zero 17oz denim… That's my main dislike if my 5000vx. A size 29 has stretched an insane amount in the waist even with my belt suffocatingly tight. I would love to check out brands like you mentioned , unfortunately the length of my legs narrows the field for me much more than the average person. :-\
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Also been looking at momotaros lately as they have some workable inseams in cuts that look promising to what I'm looking for
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Warehouse 660 is a cut for your build. Snd it has a 40" inseam. That should be enough
Mhh…thr S0500XX stretches less but still noticable
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Thanks gonna of a lil research on the WH 660, really appreciate the input
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The Momotaro 0905 (one wash) and 0901 (unsanforized) are a classic straight cut and close to the 634 fit. Nice denim, too. I've grown to really love the pink inseam and the Going To Battle stripes, which I thought were overbearing initially.
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Yeah just checked out the warehouse, the thigh and leg opening are Definetly too small force hat I'm looking for. Part of the issue is my height to waist ratio.. At 6'6" with a 30" waist a classic straight leg always looks like a slim cut on me. That's generally why I go for that straight cut and it works. I actually like the pink stitching on those momos
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Sorry but here's a sizing question, if I'm a. 30 in the s710 19oz should I size the same for a 510 19oz.
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I usually stick to the same size along one brand to achieve the desigern's intended fit
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s510xx drying just a wee bit damp still…. measurements look promising as they are currently at the same measurements as my favorite pair of jeans all time, my SEXIH13, will post pics as in the morning as soon as they are completely dry
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Really love the fit and stoked to have my favorite type cut in this 19oz. Unsanforized denim
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Looking good!
Yep, there is still room to cuff A longer rise has a huge impact on the inseam/total length when you always wear jeans at the same spot on your waist/hip.
And it's unfair how better those more regular cuts look in smaller sizes. In bigger sizes the leg opening is mostly much too big.So what's your main pair now?
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I completely agree, I was a bit worried when looking through the samurai thread on superfuture and seeing some of the fit pics of the s510xx on others. Also, Because my legs are soooo long it helps in regards to the width of the thigh to length of the leg ratio and makes them appear more fitted, if that makes sense.
I did a hot wash to get the shrinkage out completely. The actual inseam itself pre soak was 39.5 and now is just under 37 3/4", which gives me options… something Im not used to for sure. The rise, in fact the whole top block with regard to measurments, is identical to my SEXIH13 634 cut, yet another bonus IMO.
These will certainly be my main denim for a while ;), I have been longing for a raw jean, with a more versatile cut that I feel is appropriate for everyday wear and finally found it. I look forward to eventually trying this cut out in samurai's different available denims
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Hi,guys.new member here, but have been a member for darahkubiru(indonesian denim forum) for quite some time. Just want to share if any vintage samurai's collector is interested. I've got an early samurai jeans production. If anyone want to buy/trade it feel free to contact me. It's s511xs lot 2 with the leather patch says 'made in the united states'. Cant find it anywhere else I think
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All I can tell you, that it is NOT made in the US
The early lots of Samurai had this lettering on the patch but it is just "advertizing talk" as a reference to "made like back in teh days in the USA"
At least that's what I know
