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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?

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      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
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                      BloodnThunder
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 20 May 2015

                      Yep those look awesome.  Definitely a great pickup.

                      IG: Shadesofindig0

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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

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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
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                                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
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                                    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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                                      spitfiredealer
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                                      Can't fault the construction but the colour just kinda falls out. If that makes sense.

                                      last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 21:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Chris
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                        Been a few years since I had a pair of Oni jeans, but my experience was that they were very durable and slow to fade.
                                        @Chris:

                                        Here’s what they look like after nearly a year of daily wear and 9 machine washes.

                                        last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 21:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          spitfiredealer
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                                          The secret denim pair I have faded quicker than any pair of raw's I have had.

                                          last edited by 19 Aug 2016, 21:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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