Tanuki

Ok so have to eat my words...after slighting the red cast i purchased the idt1s, and loving the fit so much had denimio proxy me a pair of the rct1s. They have arrived and fit is amazing as well, I know there is perhaps still a lot of distaste for this new brand, but each and every stitch looks just right (even though there are multiple colors). The denim is less irregular than the ID, but certainly still rough in texture and fun little neps. I'm thinking about trying their regular straight fit in the natural indigo, but the tapered fits so well I don't know. Also eyeing their wallets, but they seem a bit bulkier than what I am used to. (Also have only seen them at Godspeedstore in aus, and haven't yet inquired what a denimio proxy price would be, if it is available at all)

between the ID and the redcast, I'd go with the ID. The texture is so unique I don't have a pair to compare it to (not to say there isn't one). But if you like the more traditional contrast stitching with a bit of flair (in the red stitched inseam and around the coin pocket), then maybe the redcast are for you. posting a few pics of the pockets and the taper/leg. I'm a pretty tall 33.5" inseam, and these fall perfect for me with no stacking and still a bit of room in my fairly thick calves to avoid skinny jean weirdness. Of course railcar can adjust this if this is your goal

They definitely have the slubbiness of my NT1's. I really like these. Nice grab!

I have the xx11's (LHT) and the Tanuki NT1's. Aside from the 3 oz difference in weight, the NT1's obviously feel more substantial to the touch. Both are a loose weave with nep throughout. The Tanuki's have a rougher feel, as you can feel the uneven weave. I would equate them to the PBJ "knubbed" selvedge. I like them. Both of mine are showing great fade potential, with some fading developing around the hidden rivets, honeycombs and around the saddle/stitching.

That said, the only think I don't particularly love about the Tanuki's (and it's not a deal breaker for me but could be so some) - back pocket placement. They are seated closer to the sides than the middle. I realized this after the fact, as BO doesn't show any pics of the rear unfolded. Not a bad thing since I don't have much of an ass. For example - I measured from the rear center seam to the back pocket and here's what I have:

PBJ XX11 (size 32)
Top: 1 7/8"
Bottom: 3"

Tanuki's NT1 (size 31)
Top: 2 5/8"
Bottom: 3 7/8"

Overall, I'm really impressed by the quality of both (clearly), and pricing is really moot considering there isn't much of a significant difference there. 

Brace yourself for extremely slow fades.

They're still on my list. Even with other natural indigo pairs. I guess I'm a sucker.

That was my though too. Little closer to PBJ texture.

Pics if you find the time. How much shrink did you get?

Couple of pics, not the best. tried to set them up next to my other natural indigo pair (633N)

Kirk. Those look great. I was thinking about the straight leg version bc the indigo shrimp review indicated a decent rise close to 12 on a 34-36. But the denimo site has the rise much shorter.

The description says ample room in the thigh for this cut...my ass. Seriously these things are skinny jeans and it looks like there's no way I'm squeezing in to any of these tanuki cuts. If they made some for adults I would probably try a pair, the fabric looks nice. Calling these a slim fit is far off the mark.

I would certainly wager that Oni are one of the parties behind Tanuki.