Pure Blue Japan (PBJ)
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I don't think you'll be disappointed. They are super slubby which helps the overdye wear off quicker yielding a nice electric blue. I tend to wear my jeans in really slow, but these are definitely fast faders.
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@Mustafa911 … @BloodnThunder is spot on, here.
I'll add, they are a different animal than the IH-OD, altogether. I find the IH to be a more saturated black, undoubtedly from the intensity of the over-dyeing process. The PBJ first arrived a dark black, but in the light they had quite a peek through indigo hue, and the black dye sheds far more rapidly. I imagine this is due to a far less intense, and more superficial over-dyeing process. I think this all makes sense if you consider, with the IH all possible shrinkage is removed in the OD process, while the PBJ still shrink a considerable amount.
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@Mustafa911 … @BloodnThunder is spot on, here.
I'll add, they are a different animal than the IH-OD, altogether. I find the IH to be a more saturated black, undoubtedly from the intensity of the over-dyeing process. The PBJ first arrived a dark black, but in the light they had quite a peek through indigo hue, and the black dye sheds far more rapidly. I imagine this is due to a far less intense, and more superficial over-dyeing process. I think this all makes sense if you consider, with the IH all possible shrinkage is removed in the OD process, while the PBJ still shrink a considerable amount.
That’s great , I saw bloondnthunder picture and the denim looks amazing . Actually I like PBJ in raw state . I always admired their double indigo denims. I own 8 IH denims (18oz-25oz) Maybe it’s time to try PBJ 18oz. I don’t like anything lighter than 18oz
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That’s great , I saw bloondnthunder picture and the denim looks amazing . Actually I like PBJ in raw state . I always admired their double indigo denims. I own 8 IH denims (18oz-25oz) Maybe it’s time to try PBJ 18oz. I don’t like anything lighter than 18oz
You're on the right track, here. I've got 2 pairs of their 14oz denim (purple and cobalt wefts). While they hold their own, the heavier weight, more substantial slub, and outright character of the 18oz can't be beat.
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They're dry
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I had fun flipping thru this thread and seeing everyone’s PBJ’s. Just got the XX-012 from BiG. Love the leaf detail on the back of the buttons. Fit pics to come as they’ve just been soaked.
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I just received a raw pair of 012s as well - could you please shed soem light on how much they shrank? I ould Need a decent amount of Stretch and thus think of washing them at 60°C right away…unlss they already shrink a good amount just from soaking -
@Max Power Sorry, may not be the best to answer on shrinkage. Which area(s) are you concerned about shrinking? I got a size 26 which had a 27.5” waist pre-soak. Fit was kinda snug on dry fit so did a cold soak. Had some slight shrinkage and could barely get them on after they dried. They did stretch quite a bit tho. The waist got an inch of stretch and could probably get a little more but I wear a belt. Not sure on the inseam as I’m quite short and always need to cut a chunk off.
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@RoxRocks86 thanks for the reply! I need the whole jeans to shrink, but mostly the diaper ass and waist. Will try to take some pictures later, but im confident that they will fit if i only wash them hot enough.
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Hoping for the best on the hot wash!
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Heres the presoak fit
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I think they fit great…a bit short but when the waist stretches theyll sot a bit lower. Did two 40 degree washes
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Great jeans great fit [emoji106]
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Great jeans great fit [emoji106]
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They look great Flo… great combo
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Looking good in the xx-012’s @Max Power !
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Thank you all. I really love the structure and the fit - it's just so hot I will have to wait a bit until I wear them.
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This 18oz AizoM AI is beautiful !!
Love the fabric and fit , the fit is similar to IH 777 but a slightly higher rise . Plus I love the raw fabric. Just gave a soak and hung dry!!The fabric is so amazing In person , never seen any fabric like this !!
I ended up getting PBJ 6084 , 18oz “rain “ denim jacket as well from Vater & sohn. 6084 has same fabric as A1. the guys at V&S are awesome and helpful. The jacket is on its way to the US
Some pictures !!
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^I tried on the jacket at the V&S shop. It's truly an amazing Piece - was very tempted to get it.
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@Max:
^I tried on the jacket at the V&S shop. It's truly an amazing Piece - was very tempted to get it.
What held you back ? Curious to hear
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The funds…and that I already have a FC Type II, an IH Type I, another IH Type 3 etc.
