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Post by benjaminpersitz on Mar 27, 2015 22:55:42 GMT -6
Anyone own a pair of Japan Blue? I think the JB0407 look like a cool pair. Memphis Cotton/Zimbabwe blend.
I'm curious on the quality of these though, whether or not they'd live up to IH or PBJ quality.
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Post by julian on Mar 28, 2015 1:27:31 GMT -6
Anyone own a pair of Japan Blue? I think the JB0407 look like a cool pair. Memphis Cotton/Zimbabwe blend. I'm curious on the quality of these though, whether or not they'd live up to IH or PBJ quality. My friend owns a pair of Japan Blues. They're good jeans, nothing wrong with them at all, and they have some interesting fabrics, but I don't personally feel they're quite to the same standard as IH or PHJ. I know many disagree, but I've always felt IH and PBJ were peferable to Momotaro and JB are from the same stable as Momo. |
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Post by DigDug on Mar 30, 2015 7:56:55 GMT -6
I've got a pair. Dont wear them that much. The fit is more slim then the Gustin slims (in the thigh mostly). I find the pocket openings to be very small.
The denim itself is ok, but like I said I don't have much wear in them. From the get go the fabric seems a little uneventful. But I think Zim denim looks better with age/wear.
Construction and hardwear I'd say is similar to Gustin (nothing jumps out as being much better or worse).
I do like the Blue tread on the leg inseam.
All and all I'd go with A pair of Gustins Zim's and save a $80.
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Post by bentin on Mar 30, 2015 8:12:45 GMT -6
DigDug, are yours the 020x cut? I've been eying the 040x cut which seems to have a little more room than G Slim. With OkayamaDenim's current pricing, they're less than G Zims and don't require the three or four month wait.
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Post by DigDug on Mar 30, 2015 8:20:52 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Mar 30, 2015 8:22:39 GMT -6
Later today I'll snap a few picks with the Gustin Zim's and the Japan Blues.
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Post by bentin on Mar 30, 2015 8:32:35 GMT -6
Thanks! I'm surprised that the 400 cut would be as slim as G, I thought The 200 fit was closer to G Slim.
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Post by DigDug on Mar 30, 2015 10:16:30 GMT -6
Just a quick pic. Sorry cloudy day today. Japan Blues (size 36) on top, Gustin Zim's (size 38 slim) under   |
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Japan Blue
Mar 30, 2015 10:17:17 GMT -6
via mobile
Post by DigDug on Mar 30, 2015 10:17:17 GMT -6
Also in pic Gustin TShirt
Also did a quik measure of the thighs. Came in at 12.25 compared to Gustins HA size 36 slim which is 13"
So the Japan Blues are bit smaller. Upper block feels the same.
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Post by exophobe on Jul 8, 2015 12:50:28 GMT -6
$245 for torn up Japan Blue (retailing around $110) backed with Sashiko to cover the holes! Link. |
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Post by bentin on Jul 8, 2015 12:53:57 GMT -6
$245 for torn up Japan Blue (retailing around $110) backed with Sashiko to cover the holes! Link.I'm trying to pretend I didn't get that email. Sad. |
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Post by exophobe on Jul 8, 2015 13:11:50 GMT -6
I like the non limited edition 16.5oz. better, they appear to run about $130. I like the cobalt thread running down the inseam. |
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Post by bentin on Jul 8, 2015 13:23:55 GMT -6
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Post by julian on Jul 17, 2015 4:31:37 GMT -6
My friend owns a pair of Japan Blues. Which I now own  He only wore them once and had ordered a bit too small initially and then put on some weight. I swapped them for a pair of PRPS that were too big for me. They're the 14.8oz Model JB0401 pair: www.blueowl.us/product/japan-blue-148oz-tapered-vintage-raw-selvedge-denim-model-jb0401/Other than the PRPS not being of any use to me now, the main reason for swapping is that the JP's fit me like a dream. Going to use them as a daily wear pair and for taking out when it's raining or I run the risk of getting them dirty. I'd still maintain that, while they're very well made, they're not overly interesting but they're definitely a solid pair of jeans and, as I say, their 401 cut is perfect for me. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jul 17, 2015 9:53:55 GMT -6
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Post by bugula on Jul 17, 2015 10:01:19 GMT -6
maaaaaaan - the thigh measurements on those kill 'em. those are some dang skinny jawnz. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jul 17, 2015 11:29:05 GMT -6
maaaaaaan - the thigh measurements on those kill 'em. those are some dang skinny jawnz. Yeah man. Yeah. YEAH. Haha. |
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Post by Vincent on Feb 23, 2016 11:58:10 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Apr 5, 2016 18:46:24 GMT -6
Can anyone tell me which Japan Blues these are? Looks amazingly interesting.  |
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Post by exophobe on Apr 5, 2016 19:18:19 GMT -6
Can anyone tell me which Japan Blues these are? Looks amazingly interesting. . I somehow always forget about them even though I think they look great and wish I owned them. |
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Post by devastitis on Apr 5, 2016 19:26:05 GMT -6
Can anyone tell me which Japan Blues these are? Looks amazingly interesting.  Close. They're called the "Military Monster" lol |
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Post by exophobe on Apr 5, 2016 19:26:46 GMT -6
Close. They're called the "Military Monster" lol Yeah, that was supposed to be a link. Fixed and added a link to them at blueowl. |
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Post by devastitis on Apr 5, 2016 19:28:41 GMT -6
Close. They're called the "Military Monster" lol Yeah, that was supposed to be a link. Fixed and added a link to them at blueowl. They're cheaper on OD, but they're Slim Tapered, so are a no go unfortunately. |
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Post by exophobe on Apr 5, 2016 19:31:44 GMT -6
Yeah, that was supposed to be a link. Fixed and added a link to them at blueowl. They're cheaper on OD, but they're Slim Tapered, so are a no go unfortunately. Oh if only I weren't trying to prop up a moratorium on buying more jeans. |
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Post by exophobe on Apr 5, 2016 19:33:09 GMT -6
and the funny thing is, these are linked about 5 posts above yours.
edit: sorry, six.
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