Oni Denim

[Chris]

2" in the waist, 2.5" in the inseam, .5" everywhere else.  That's after 2 hot washes, so pretty standard, I'd say.

Should point out that I didn't get mine from BiG, so it's possible that the batch they have will act differently.

[LandoCal126 0]

New Oni "Secret Denim" just dropped at BiG: http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=11168&category_id=&manufacturer_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62&vmcchk=1

[Seul]

Some of the ugliest arcs I've ever seen…

[Chris]

I kinda like them.  And they're certainly less ugly than Studio D'Artisan and Strike Gold arcs.  Especially the SDA arcs; those look like something my daughter would draw, and she's only 15 months old.

[Seul]

I really like the Strike Gold arcs… And don't talk shit about a brand that has a pig as its emblem 

[Chris]

Hey, I love the SDA pig.  I bought a couple of Studio tee shirts just for the pig.  The arcs suck, though.

[RocknRoll]

I ordered a pair of the 14oz Blue fit. The 20oz model was tempting, but I feel I've got enough heavy denim right now.

Jury is still out on the arcs - initially I hated them but I'm coming round….I may keep them or pick them out depending on how they look when I wear the jeans. They should arrive next week, so here's hoping they fit. 

[Seul]

@Chris:

I bought a couple of Studio tee shirts just for the pig.

[Chris]

This is just for the Belgian hater…

See, the arcs aren't even that noticeable.

[Seul]

I was searching for the pig(s) on your t-shirt rather than staring at your arse though…

[Morose_Penguin]

@Seul:

I was searching for the pig(s) on your t-shirt rather than staring at your arse though…

Same, could you post some more pics of the tee in the SDA thread??

[Chris]

I'll try to get some photos posted in the appropriate thread.  Gotta do some laundry first.

[RocknRoll]

My new acquisition, the Oni 14oz "Blue Fit".  Not much info is out there about Oni's, so I'm on an adventure!

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=17&category_id=&manufacturer_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62

I LOVE the denim on these, and they are different to anything else I have. Slubby, hairy, and very cool. Construction looks to be top-notch as well.

If the sizing works I'm planning to make these my lightweight jeans for the upcoming Aussie summer. Actually I'm a little nervous about the sizing - BiG site suggests 8-10% shrinkage, and I hope they do because in their unsoaked state theyare a bit too spacious in the leg.

I'll put up some more pics in the near future (after a soak). Here's hoping they turn out favourably!

RnR

[Finn666]

i think that your postsoak fit is going to be a great one…just wash´em (instead of soaking them!) at first to make sure that all shrinkage is gone and if you looking for even more shrinkage, dry´em as fast as possible...

btw. i somehow miss the old couch and the jar of pasta supporting it

[RocknRoll]

All-in-all pretty happy with the shrinkage on these guys. Unless they stretch ridiculously with wear, I think they're keepers. The denim is even more amazing now after a soak, and I can't wait to get into these when the weather becomes too hot for IH.

Measurements ("Blue Fit" 14oz, tagged 32):

PRE/POST SOAK
Waist    34/33
Thigh    13/12.5
Knee    9.3/9
Hem      9/8.6
Inseam  36.5/35

AFTER 1hr HOT SOAK:

and the pasta jar, just for Finn 

Giving them another hoat soak as I type this, as I'd like a bit more shrinkage in the thighs…..

[RocknRoll]

Second soak completed. To my surprise it didn't really shrink any further - maybe just a millimetre or two here and there.

If it stretches a lot with wear, it aint's gonna work. Time will tell.

[Chris]

Had the same experience with my 18 oz pair- no shrinkage whatsoever on the second wash.  No significant stretching, either.  So you might be safe with yours.;)

[RocknRoll]

I hope you're right Chris, because I really like them. A week or two of wear should make the situation clearer. I'm planning to give them a solid run when the weather warms up a bit more. Still wearing IH for now….

[Finn666]

@RocknRoll:

and the pasta jar, just for Finn 

thanks buddy …great fit as well!

[Chris]

And another picture while I'm killing time:

18 oz Oni model 211.  About six months of wear, about 7-8 washes.  Surprisingly little fading/evo, even for me.