Samurai Jeans

[Finkster]

Kaizoku Pirates / Rakuten is very good - two orders, no problems, quick and straightforward
Blue in Green - ditto!

[Fergz]

Thanks for the testimonials gents. Am curious to try ordering from Japan, import duties aside. Will have to see what the taxman says about that of course.

[Megatron1505]

Pre soak fit and relaxing in the tub after soak, they were pretty tight already so I could be in for a painful week.

First impression of the Samurai 25oz is that (pre soak at least) it doesn't feel as hefty as the IH 25oz but much stiffer, probably the starch.

I know that some found the IH 25oz a struggle, I never did, but the Samurai might be a problem due to the stiffness making them abrasive against the skin.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Pre-soak fit in the top block looks great! Hope you can stretch them out again. HWDC2 member mange also had a pretty tight fit with his S5000VX25oz.

And like I said, the Samurai feels lighter. (edit: at least I think I said that…)

[spitfiredealer]

Yep pre soak looks good.

[Maynard Friedman]

Iron and stone challenge part 2 Gav!

[Megatron1505]

Not yet dude. Post soak….

[khaki8]

Tron…good luck with those. Sammies are the most forgiving so hope these work out ok. I think I have five pair...love them.

[Dion]

Looking even greater after the soak.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Now fight those jeans and win

[Megatron1505]

Thanks guys, I reached the conclusion that the S5000 is "my Sammy cut".

[summ3rhays]

Fit looks spot on.  Congrats Gav.  They look like great jawns

[Maynard Friedman]

Excellent Gav, now give them a 60c machine wash and a tumble dry! 

[Megatron1505]

Then put them in the mail to you skinny ass I suppose 

[sabergirl]

I think with a little stretch from wear, those will be a great fit. Are they comfy?

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[Megatron1505]

Thanks SG. After a couple of hours wear they are getting pretty comfy already, the top block suits my shape I think but the leg width feels odd after a couple of months in my 555's.

[Jordan23]

I like that fit!

Enjoy ya addiction!

[sabergirl]

The slim/skinny to straight fit transition is always weird. I gotta get into some 555s one of these days.

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[Anesthetist]

@sabergirl:

The slim/skinny to straight fit transition is always weird. I gotta get into some 555s one of these days.

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Yes it does and vice versa. Those look really nice Gav, looking forward to seeing them evolve. Do you have any macros of the denim? Would love to see a closeup.

[1fookntitefd]

710 size 36. Worn for about 5 months on weekends only. No washes yet but I'm thinking it's about time? What do you guys think?