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    PSB
    Joined: 1 Dec 2013

    I've never owned a pair of Oni's before, but I was thinking about getting in on the Denimio Samurai vs. Oni competition. Initially, I was going to go with the Samurai 710 because I own two pairs and like the fit, but for that same reason (I own two pairs), I was also thinking of switching it up and going with the Oni xx512, but the size chart is off the wall.

    I would chalk it up to shrinkage, but even the one-wash chart has waist sizes almost 2.5 inches more than the tag size.

    Any input on this?

    Disregard as I noticed on the 512, a 28 tag size yields a 31" waist and a 6" hem, so they are out. I'm not sure I could even get my foot through a 6" hem.

    The 517 measurements are in my wheelhouse, so they may be my pair.

    last edited by 1 Jul 2016, 00:59 7 Jan 2016, 00:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      manufc10
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

      @PSB:

      I've never owned a pair of Oni's before, but I was thinking about getting in on the Denimio Samurai vs. Oni competition. Initially, I was going to go with the Samurai 710 because I own two pairs and like the fit, but for that same reason (I own two pairs), I was also thinking of switching it up and going with the Oni xx512, but the size chart is off the wall.

      I would chalk it up to shrinkage, but even the one-wash chart has waist sizes almost 2.5 inches more than the tag size.

      Any input on this?

      Disregard as I noticed on the 512, a 28 tag size yields a 31" waist and a 6" hem, so they are out. I'm not sure I could even get my foot through a 6" hem.

      The 517 measurements are in my wheelhouse, so they may be my pair.

      I own a pair of 517xxBE (16.5oz pre soak unsanforized beige weft) and I can say that the 517 fit is the best slim fit that I have found to date.  I'm normally not a slim fit guy, I prefer a mid rise classic straight leg fit like the IH 634,  but I like to have a lighter weight slim fit pair or two around for summers.  The 517 fit is money, I highly recommend it.

      I highly recommend the 517xxBE for anyone looking for a cool pair of beige weft slim fit jeans in a lighter weight.

      last edited by 7 Jan 2016, 05:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        PSB
        Joined: 1 Dec 2013

        @manufc10:

        I own a pair of 517xxBE (16.5oz pre soak unsanforized beige weft) and I can say that the 517 fit is the best slim fit that I have found to date.  I'm normally not a slim fit guy, I prefer a mid rise classic straight leg fit like the IH 634,  but I like to have a lighter weight slim fit pair or two around for summers.  The 517 fit is money, I highly recommend it.

        Glad to hear this. I pre-ordered the 517xx contest pair (no arc version) from Denimio. I don't think they ship until April, but looking forward to checking them out.

        last edited by 7 Jan 2016, 10:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          trapp
          Joined: 6 Nov 2010

          This thread has been dying a slow death but I'm interested in Oni and would like to revive it.

          These are the only Oni's I've handled, with the exception of the N&F x Oni collab. I'm super impressed, to say the least. The denim is heavy and incredible with a truck-load of slub - and they're built like tanks.

          If anyone can read Japanese, I would love to know what is says on the fabric in the rear pocket. There is no sizing tag and I'm not sure what model this is. I purchased on these on a whim on the second hand market based on measurements and photos. I think the denim is the Oni Shaoi…can anyone who knows Oni confirm?

          last edited by 13 Aug 2016, 23:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • A
            Anesthetist
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 May 2011

            I dont know much about Oni but those are beautiful. I love the natural color and purple/gold selvedge lines. Beautiful contrast stitching too!

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            IG: bluehandsslim

            last edited by 13 Aug 2016, 23:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Bluegrass
              Joined: 25 Jan 2013

              WOW, I agree with Ane - you've happened onto some pretty special denim there…

              last edited by 14 Aug 2016, 00:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                den1mhead
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                gorgeous denim  😘

                last edited by 14 Aug 2016, 00:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Broark
                  Joined: 15 Dec 2013

                  I think those are an older pair of awa shoai natural indigo jeans like you mentioned.
                  Fabric reminds me a bit of the Self Edge x Dry Bones natural indigo collaboration.
                  Nice pick up, I like these more than more current Oni jeans.

                  last edited by 14 Aug 2016, 01:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Dion
                    Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                    The texture is amazing, very nice catch!

                    last edited by 14 Aug 2016, 08:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      trapp
                      Joined: 6 Nov 2010

                      Thanks for the comments. Yeah, I'm nearly certain these are a pair of very early awa shaoi natural indigo jeans, before Oni started overlaying the stamp that appears on later awa shaoi demon head patches. The selvedge that appears on later awa shoai's is assymmetrical - with one side being all white. Other characteristics of this denim appear identical to the limited awa shoai's sold for a while through Heddels, etc.

                      These are incredible to behold in person - definately at least 19oz. and with a texture, color and overall sheen like no other denim I've seen before. Some of the pics make the denim look lighter than it is; it's actually a very dark hue with bits of lighter almost royal blue coursing through it.

                      Agree that Oni's latest offerings don't quite measure up to the earlier stuff. I certainly wish Oni would use this denim again 🙂

                      last edited by 14 Aug 2016, 23:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        I used to own a pair of those ASNs… Denim was insane... Fit wasn't for me though... And yea: purple selvedge and streaky denim - those I remember...

                        last edited by 15 Aug 2016, 05:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          rocket
                          Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                          Inside tag:

                          Ata 弐盟 wave times Kabura舀Rikatachi of Law Awa positive indigo Tokushima 髜無 shaped cultural property girth dimension 弐拾 Hachiinchi made in Japan

                          pocket:

                          Love letter, Tokushima Prefecture intangible cultural heritage Awa positive indigo nineteen ounces

                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                          R.I.P. Geo

                          last edited by 15 Aug 2016, 06:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • BloodnThunderB
                            BloodnThunder
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 20 May 2015

                            Yep those look awesome.  Definitely a great pickup.

                            IG: Shadesofindig0

                            last edited by 15 Aug 2016, 16:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              trapp
                              Joined: 6 Nov 2010

                              rocket - thanks for the translation of the Japanese! Appreciated.

                              last edited by 17 Aug 2016, 17:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                rocket
                                Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                you are welcome…

                                rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                R.I.P. Geo

                                last edited by 17 Aug 2016, 17:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Niro
                                  Joined: 17 Aug 2016

                                  I bought a pair of Oni 546ZR earlier in the year, and they are my favourite jeans. The fit is perfect and just feel so lovely to wear.
                                  I have heard/seen some peoples complaints on Oni jeans not being durable enough and needing repairs long within the year, so I will see how mine go.

                                  last edited by 18 Aug 2016, 10:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    trapp
                                    Joined: 6 Nov 2010

                                    Would love to see the progress on your 546ZR.

                                    I can't yet speak to the durability of Oni. I can say I've never had a pair of jeans, IH included, that didn't need repairs within the first 6-7 months. I'm not talking about accidents, just normal crotch wear and hem patchment (but i like to drag my cuffs).

                                    last edited by 18 Aug 2016, 21:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • dudewuttheheckD
                                      dudewuttheheck
                                      Joined: 5 Mar 2015

                                      @Niro:

                                      I bought a pair of Oni 546ZR earlier in the year, and they are my favourite jeans. The fit is perfect and just feel so lovely to wear.
                                      I have heard/seen some peoples complaints on Oni jeans not being durable enough and needing repairs long within the year, so I will see how mine go.

                                      I've seen that too. It seems to mostly be due to the loose weave of the fabric. I have a pair of Oni olives (unworn) that seem to be constructed beautifully. I remember the worst offense was one pair on sufu that had the cuff rip really quick. That's not a construction issue, but a fabric issue.

                                      last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 03:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Niro
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2016

                                        I will post pics after my first wash, probably will be after the coming winter or after next winter.

                                        I saw that cuff rip pic on sufu also. Seemed like a one off.

                                        last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 14:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • dudewuttheheckD
                                          dudewuttheheck
                                          Joined: 5 Mar 2015

                                          Semmes like it to me as well. I've heard very little complaints about on overall. Like I said the construction on mine is some of the cleanest I have seen. Hell, even ih have had minor flaws at times and most of their stuff could survive the apocalypse

                                          last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 20:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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