The Pen Slim Natural Slub Indigo - Raw 12.5oz Selvedge

Name: The Pen Slim Natural Slub Indigo - Raw 12.5oz Selvedge
Brand: HIROSHI KATO
SKU: 3010B51805-30
Price: 159.6 USD
Availability: InStock

~~$228.00~~ $159.60

Slim fit, medium rise, 100% cotton raw indigo 12.5oz Japanese Selvedge, button fly, premium leather patch, and custom-branded hardware. Made in USA.

These jeans are non stretch and take time to break in.

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Description

Kato’s respect for denim reaches back decades. Our years of experience and research resulted in our own version of the sought after denim of the 70s. This fabric has been crafted with meticulous precision to replicate the uniform texture of the faded vintage denim collected for the Kato archives.
To make this a timeless pair of jeans, we chose our straight cut, “The Hammer” and the modern slim cut “The Pen”. The 12.5 ounce, 100% cotton denim does not have stretch but it will break in and mold to you, making it a pair you will want to wear for years. We wanted these jeans to be vintage down to the core details, so we introduced a button fly, using donut style laurel leaf buttons, which have been acid dyed to give them an authentic aged look. We also added a pop of color with a red leather patch, our own twist on the original. We are offering several versions of the Classic Slub Denim that represent different stages of aging.

Raw Indigo - Although This denim has never been washed, it is sanforized, a process that takes out almost all the shrinkage. The Raw Indigo denim has been dyed with a medium shade of indigo, giving it the tone you would find on a pair of jeans made in the 60s. After a few washes, the indigo deepens and becomes more vibrant before fading. The even weave, combined with the rope dying process, is perfect for someone who wants one of a kind fades that reflects the wearer’s lifestyle.

Fit & Size

Fit
Slim Fit | See Fit Guide here

Size
Model is 6'1" and wearing a size 32.

Shrinkage

Raw denim has up to 2% shrinkage while it would be 1% for washed denim after wash but they will also stretch out again by being worn over time.

Returns

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, You may return or exchange the items within 21 days from the date the order is shipped out.

Once your order with the hemming request is brought to our tailor, the order will not be refundable.

Denim wash and linen spray are not eligible for return or exchange.

International orders (outside from the US) are not eligible for returns or exchanges.

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We meticulously researched faded vintage jeans, examining every nuanced detail to capture the essence of denim that has aged to perfection. Introducing 100% cotton Japanese selvedge denim. Made in the USA, by hand, one at a time.

the details

Made in USA

KATO Original Laurel Button

Unique Selvedge ID

Vintage Wash

button Fly

Premium Japanese Selvedge Denim

first pair of Katos

I love these jeans. The fit is perfect. Love the weight & look. About to order my third pair.

Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you love your Kato jeans and that the fit is perfect for you. The weight and look of the jeans are definitely some of our favorite features as well. We hope you continue to enjoy your pair and we look forward to serving you for your third purchase. Thank you for choosing The Pen Slim Natural Slub Indigo - Raw 12.5oz Selvedge.
-Kato Team

My first selvedge jeans

They’re already my favorites. Love the look. Love the fit. I’m hooked.

Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you are loving your first selvedge jeans. We take pride in our products and we're glad to know that they have become your new favorites.
-Kato Team

Awesomeness

These are awesome! Perfect for anyone who wants a pair of raw jeans to break (100% cotton) in and hates getting blue indigo everywhere— wore these with white t shirts and sneakers and no dye transfer at all!

Thank you for your feedback on our Pen Slim Natural Slub Indigo jeans! We're thrilled to hear that you find them awesome and perfect for breaking in as they are 100% cotton. We understand the struggle of getting blue indigo everywhere, so we're happy to hear that you didn't experience any dye transfer while wearing them. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope you continue to enjoy them!
-Kato Team

First pair of KATO jeans that did not match description

I have multiple KATO jeans and was really looking forward to rounding out my denim wardrobe with these… unfortunately the pictures look very different than the actual product. The jeans have more of a light blue/white sheen rather than the blue indigo look on the models. I should have expected the natural slub to be considerably whiter, but it just seems like an awkward color that’s hard to match. I really want to like the color with hopes it will fade into what I’m looking for… but that’s a big “what-if”for jeans at this price point. The returns process is incredibly easy, so it’s not too big a deal.

…….that being said, I LOVE the feel and drape of my raw natural slub white 14oz non-stretch pen slims, and was hoping these non-stretch natural slub indigo 12.5oz would get close to that but in a darker, less casual color. Are there any plans for more non-stretch options?

Hi Yannick

Thank you for your honest review.
In general, we try to make the product photos look like an actual product, especially on mobile devices but we are sorry that it did not work as expected for you.
The non-stretch jeans have more blue-ish tone than other indigo pairs for vintage-ish look. My apologies if it did not meet your expectations.

Best regards,

so so good

perfect. this is the exact cut I've been looking for in raw denim. i'm pretty lanky and the Pen isn't too skinny or baggy. and i can't believe they're made in the U.S. you get what you pay for. props to Kato and Field Theory in STL.

Thank you for your kind words, David! We're glad to hear that you're happy with the product and that it fits you well. We're proud to manufacture in the United States, we hope to continue meeting your expectations!
-Kato Team

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