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HIROSHI KATO

The Pen Slim - Yoko Air 11.5oz Selvedge

$268.00

Heavily Textured, Lightly Worn

In the pursuit of innovation we have created our latest achievement in denim. The idea for Selvedge Air was born out of the love for old vintage denim and the need for comfort. We wanted to introduce a denim that had the look and feel of a 15oz denim but one felt light and very comfortable when worn. After a very long development process with a highly capable mill in Japan, we were finally able to make this vision a reality.

Instead of using the usual 3 X 1 weave of standard denim, we implemented a 5 x 1 weave. This creates a denim with a higher surface thread count but a lower overall thread count, making it lighter and still durable. The low tension yarns and loose denim weave contribute to the thicker look of the denim while maintaining its light feel. The overall result is a vintage textured denim that looks like heavy weight and feels like a lightweight.

• Slim fit

• Indigo Washed 11.5 oz

• 98% COTTON 2% POLYURETHANE

• 4-Way stretch selvedge denim

• Made in USA

• The model in the first picture is 5'11" and wearing the size 32.

Find the right fit for you with our

Size:
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29
30
31
32
33
34
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38
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Crafted with intention, our denim is made using premium Japanese 4-way stretch selvedge in our Los Angeles workshop. Our denim goes through a time consuming 50 day process from start to finish to ensure the highest of quality. Built using only the best available hardware with traditional machines and techniques, you are getting a true vintage inspired piece with a modern upgrade of comfort.

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unique selvedge id
4-way stretch
premium Japanese selvedge denim
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made in usa
ykk & premium hardware
vintage inspired

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
88%
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Cody
Best Jeans I've Owned

These are the softest and most beautiful jeans I've ever owned. The comfort and stretch is amazing too. My only complaint would have been the lack of inseam choices but they have since added Hemming so that's awesome. Thanks!

Thank you for your review, Cody! We're glad you're enjoying your The Pen Slim - Yoko Air 11.5oz Selvedge jeans. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of inseam choices. We hope you'll continue to shop with us and enjoy our other products.
-Kato Team

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gene
Very nice!

Good feeling and thick enough to keep warm

Hi Gene,

Thank you for your review!

We're glad that our Air Selvedge worked out perfectly for you!

-Kato Team

R
Randall Owen
Everything right

Great fit, super light, soft and very flexible. I would love to see a button fly in HK's jeans.

Hi Randall,

Thank you for your review!

We're glad you like our Yoko Wash. I will inform the team about the button fly.

We appreciate you!

-Kato Team

J
John
Confused

Ordered these jeans 1st off they come in only 34 length so if you're 5' 9 or 10 They are pretty much way too long I like to cuff my jeans . But to have to cuff them 4 times and make the biggest cuff on the planet it just changes the fit of the jean. I normally wear a size 28 I'm very slim , The 29 fit my legs , But was too snug around my waist . That wasn't the biggest problem the biggest problem is I return these genes and still haven't received my money back and everyone at the company seems to tell me A different story . In A-day and age when Internet shopping is so popular you guys really need to get that sorted out because $267 not being returned to my account right now is not cool . I'm sure if I tried other cuts and really ordered a few pairs to find the right ones it might work but between having to hem them .... the price and now the problem with my return . Doesnt make me want to find a new cut .

HI John,

We sent you an email regarding your review!

We went ahead and processed your refund.

Thank you!

-Kato Team

M
Misha V
Interesting take on Denim - AIR Denim

I own two pairs of PEN - 10.5 oz and 14 oz (5+ STARS for sure on both) - my NEW favorite jeans for sure. I pretty much abandoned my other jeans since I started wearing KATO Pen a few weeks ago. I got AIR to try and after going back and forth decided to keep it. I do like AIR but it is not my top choice out of other PEN. I want to see how it handles summer with its “air” design. The material is very different from all my other jeans, it feels a bit heavy and at the same time can be used as daily jogger pants - super stretchy and comfortable. I think it is intentional to create ‘heavy’ denim without actually being HEAVY… so - all in all, it is solid 4.5 stars from a master Jean maker.

Thank you Misha for your review! We're happy to hear you like our air selvedge jeans! Exactly as you explained, we appreciate your honest feedback!

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
88%
(7)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
13%
(1)
C
Cody
Best Jeans I've Owned

These are the softest and most beautiful jeans I've ever owned. The comfort and stretch is amazing too. My only complaint would have been the lack of inseam choices but they have since added Hemming so that's awesome. Thanks!

Thank you for your review, Cody! We're glad you're enjoying your The Pen Slim - Yoko Air 11.5oz Selvedge jeans. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of inseam choices. We hope you'll continue to shop with us and enjoy our other products.
-Kato Team

g
gene
Very nice!

Good feeling and thick enough to keep warm

Hi Gene,

Thank you for your review!

We're glad that our Air Selvedge worked out perfectly for you!

-Kato Team

R
Randall Owen
Everything right

Great fit, super light, soft and very flexible. I would love to see a button fly in HK's jeans.

Hi Randall,

Thank you for your review!

We're glad you like our Yoko Wash. I will inform the team about the button fly.

We appreciate you!

-Kato Team

J
John
Confused

Ordered these jeans 1st off they come in only 34 length so if you're 5' 9 or 10 They are pretty much way too long I like to cuff my jeans . But to have to cuff them 4 times and make the biggest cuff on the planet it just changes the fit of the jean. I normally wear a size 28 I'm very slim , The 29 fit my legs , But was too snug around my waist . That wasn't the biggest problem the biggest problem is I return these genes and still haven't received my money back and everyone at the company seems to tell me A different story . In A-day and age when Internet shopping is so popular you guys really need to get that sorted out because $267 not being returned to my account right now is not cool . I'm sure if I tried other cuts and really ordered a few pairs to find the right ones it might work but between having to hem them .... the price and now the problem with my return . Doesnt make me want to find a new cut .

HI John,

We sent you an email regarding your review!

We went ahead and processed your refund.

Thank you!

-Kato Team

M
Misha V
Interesting take on Denim - AIR Denim

I own two pairs of PEN - 10.5 oz and 14 oz (5+ STARS for sure on both) - my NEW favorite jeans for sure. I pretty much abandoned my other jeans since I started wearing KATO Pen a few weeks ago. I got AIR to try and after going back and forth decided to keep it. I do like AIR but it is not my top choice out of other PEN. I want to see how it handles summer with its “air” design. The material is very different from all my other jeans, it feels a bit heavy and at the same time can be used as daily jogger pants - super stretchy and comfortable. I think it is intentional to create ‘heavy’ denim without actually being HEAVY… so - all in all, it is solid 4.5 stars from a master Jean maker.

Thank you Misha for your review! We're happy to hear you like our air selvedge jeans! Exactly as you explained, we appreciate your honest feedback!

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