Samurai Jeans
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Have lots of Samurai tops and a pair of heavy chinos. Never bought their jeans as I tend to end up buying IH. If I did buy a pair I would be after some heavyweight and with good fade potential but something quite slim in the leg.
Anyone with any recommendations?
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My quest for wider and straighter fits this past year has led me away from IH denim and towards Samurai, with the S3100 edging out the 1955 as my most worn pair. Now with the news of the 684 though I may be about to re-commit to IH pants!
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S710XX17-SLBEdit: this shirt ticks a lot of boxes for me, but still leaves enough room to welcome my dream IH piece with open arms….
baby got stack….
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Baby fades starting on the S3000XX 17oz Murasame
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison
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I agree. There is something that just hits the spot for me with the unbrushed flannels. They feel more breathable and easier for me to layer as someone who runs hot.
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot I can’t tell if that’s the good little angel on your shoulder or the bad little devil you’re listing to…
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot atta boy!!
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot The pink looks great on you especially with the Murakumo. I'm still thinking about grabbing this one. Is the color more of a peach or pink in person? It's hard to tell from the various photos I have seen.
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@Nobunaga cheers, mate! I also love this denim/flannel combo
I wouldn’t say it was more peach than pink, but it’s more peachy than some other pinks I rock. To my eye, it’s more of a pale salmon-y pink….
For comparison, here it is next to the IHSH-192 and TFH block check. Hope this helps! CHAMP shirt
baby got stack….
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot Thank you for the info and the comparison photo. This really helps a lot and gives me a good sense of what to expect. Definitely gonna grab one of these.
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot the
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@guiltyparty thanks Champ, I’m debating medium or large.
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Anyone who is familiar with the 0511 cut, which IH model would you say is most similar, if any? Am thinking possibly the 633 Self Edge exclusive, and maybe the 888?
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@Jam_Shar 511 and 710 are the two Samurai cuts that I buy. I'd say off the top of my head it is comparable to the 555 and 777. 555 is my usual IH cut but I also own a pair of the 777. The 511 usually has a lower rise which makes me think it is closer to the 777 than 555 but I think both cuts have similarities to the 511.
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My first Samurai flannel and it’s a doozy.
This heavy weight twill flannel is indigo roped dyed and uses denim warp threads with specially treated coloured weft that develops natural fading over time. It should age nicely as the rope dyed yarns fade to show its white core. Another unique feature is the nut buttons are indigo dyed too so it will too fade and reveal some of its original colour, which I’m assuming is brown. Other cool details include: side gussets, triple needle construction and chain-stitch run off, reinforced elbows, fabric lined inner cuffs, and hand dyed indigo threads are used throughout.
Construction is top notch and although it’s a work shirt flannel, it does run on the slim side.
I am not sure of its fabric weight but I’d probably guess 12-15oz.
The fabric is soft but feels durable because of the thick twill used. I do wish it was brushed on the inside like the Iron Heart UHF or UES Extra Heavy flannel. I also noticed the pattern on the breast pockets isn’t perfectly symmetrical like they are on my Iron Heart Flannels.
Overall, I’d put it right up there with my Iron Heart UHF and UES Extra Heavy. For me, it deservingly forms the trifecta of Japanese flannels.
IG: @stitchdown.shell
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heck yeah!
