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HIROSHI KATO

The Pen Slim - Ace 10.5oz Selvedge

$248.00 $173.60

Our premium denim is inspired by the classic vintage blue jean. Our Premium Japanese 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim story starts in Japan where our fabric is developed at one of the oldest denim mills. We blend a unique 4 way stretch material with selvedge denim to create a specific amount of stretch and comfort you wouldn’t typically get with selvedge denim. This 360 degree of stretch gives the wearer comfort from every angle no matter what they are doing.

Our 4-Way Stretch selvedge fabric is weaved using vintage shuttle looms. Rolls of denim fabric are then brought into our workshop in Los Angeles where each pair goes through a 60 to 90 day process of cut, sew, washing and testing. With 4 fits available in multiple weights (see fit guide) and washes, the style options are endless.

Because our 10oz denim represents a modern denim fabric, we paired it with a higher contrast fade for the Ace, to emulate the type of fades you see on modern Japanese jeans. The Ace wash having the highest contrast and most defined creasing of all of our aged denim washes.

• Slim fit

• Indigo washed 10.5oz

• 96% COTTON 4% POLYURETHANE

• 4-Way stretch selvedge denim

• Model in the first picture is 6'2" and wearing a size 32.

 

Find the right fit for you with our

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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
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vintage inspired

Customer Reviews

Based on 15 reviews
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This my new favorite brand of jeans

I love the fit, it was exactly what I was looking and it was right on with the details. The quality of the material is INCREDIABLE and this brand is my new favorite. I'll definitely be swapping out all my jeans.

Thank you for your review, Paul! We're glad to hear you're happy with the fit and quality of The Pen Slim - Ace 10.5oz Selvedge. We hope you'll continue to enjoy them.
-Kato Team

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Paul Trumbull
Incredibly comfortable

I ended up exchanging these for a straight leg…but these were beautifully constructed and very comfortable. I’m in my mid50s and a straight leg, while I am thin and in shape still looks best on me. These are vanity sized which is good- in Levi’s or Seven, I am a 32 and I was a 32 in these. It’s about time someone manufactures a selvedge jean that’s soft and is flattering. Highly recommend.

Hi Paul, thank you for your review! We hope you continue enjoying our selvedge jeans for many years to come.
-Kato Brand

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Pat
Fantastic design

This has to be the coolest wash design I have ever seen. These are also super soft and comfy. They are basically perfect!

Thank you for your review, Pat! We're glad you're enjoying the design and the softness of the Pen Slim - Ace wash.
-Kato Team

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Ross
Love these

Another great pair by you guys. Love the look and as always the fit is amazing.

Thank you for the review, Ross! We're so happy you love our products, we hope to continue meeting your expectations.
-Kato Team

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Chris
Ace is an ace

My first pair of jeans by Hiroshi Kate proved to be an ace. I have been wearing these things nearly everyday. Love the fit a lot. The wash/whiskering is moderately pronounced altho to my eye they look good enough for a light pair of blue denim. May not be everyone's cup of tea. For me the fit was so good I really don't care how realistic the aging appears. I got another pair same pen slim fit different wash. But this second pair didn't fit nearly as well, so it's going back for measurement and hopefully a replacement. I feel these are high quality jeans worth the somewhat higher price.

Thank you for your feedback, Chris! We're glad you love our jeans and appreciate their quality. We're sorry to hear that the new pair didn't fit well, but we are confident that you will be happy with your replacement pair.
-Kato Team

Customer Reviews

Based on 15 reviews
93%
(14)
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7%
(1)
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P.S.V.
This my new favorite brand of jeans

I love the fit, it was exactly what I was looking and it was right on with the details. The quality of the material is INCREDIABLE and this brand is my new favorite. I'll definitely be swapping out all my jeans.

Thank you for your review, Paul! We're glad to hear you're happy with the fit and quality of The Pen Slim - Ace 10.5oz Selvedge. We hope you'll continue to enjoy them.
-Kato Team

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Paul Trumbull
Incredibly comfortable

I ended up exchanging these for a straight leg…but these were beautifully constructed and very comfortable. I’m in my mid50s and a straight leg, while I am thin and in shape still looks best on me. These are vanity sized which is good- in Levi’s or Seven, I am a 32 and I was a 32 in these. It’s about time someone manufactures a selvedge jean that’s soft and is flattering. Highly recommend.

Hi Paul, thank you for your review! We hope you continue enjoying our selvedge jeans for many years to come.
-Kato Brand

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Pat
Fantastic design

This has to be the coolest wash design I have ever seen. These are also super soft and comfy. They are basically perfect!

Thank you for your review, Pat! We're glad you're enjoying the design and the softness of the Pen Slim - Ace wash.
-Kato Team

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Ross
Love these

Another great pair by you guys. Love the look and as always the fit is amazing.

Thank you for the review, Ross! We're so happy you love our products, we hope to continue meeting your expectations.
-Kato Team

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Chris
Ace is an ace

My first pair of jeans by Hiroshi Kate proved to be an ace. I have been wearing these things nearly everyday. Love the fit a lot. The wash/whiskering is moderately pronounced altho to my eye they look good enough for a light pair of blue denim. May not be everyone's cup of tea. For me the fit was so good I really don't care how realistic the aging appears. I got another pair same pen slim fit different wash. But this second pair didn't fit nearly as well, so it's going back for measurement and hopefully a replacement. I feel these are high quality jeans worth the somewhat higher price.

Thank you for your feedback, Chris! We're glad you love our jeans and appreciate their quality. We're sorry to hear that the new pair didn't fit well, but we are confident that you will be happy with your replacement pair.
-Kato Team

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