This has been quite a long time coming. We've been dancing around Full Count for many years and finally cleared up some space to bring them in. Full Count is a Japanese denim brand that kicked off in 1992, founded by Mikiharu Tsujita. They're all about using Zimbabwean cotton, which is hand-picked and has super long, strong fibers. Full Count was one of the original "Osaka 5" denim brands, helping to fuel the Japanese denim craze in the late '80s and early '90s. This now makes 4/5 for us! Fun fact: the name comes from baseball—when the batter’s got three balls and two strikes, that's a "full count."
This hard-nosed brand is known for its hardy fabrics, so it's only right that we snagged some of the softest pairs they make. Haha. This is their iconic Zimbabwe cotton in a 13.7oz that has been heavily stonewashed. What's special about these is the color right? They accomplish this level of fading without all the graininess you normally see in washed out denim through a special dry stoning process. That's all we know, because that's all they're giving us. They can't give up all the secrets. This creates an absolutely gorgeous pair of selvedge jeans that takes the inspiration for its name from the beautiful blue sky on the one-hour flight from London to Paris.
- 13.7oz 100% Zimbabwe Cotton
- Slowly woven on Antique Looms
- Bio-Wash Treatment
- Copper Hardware
- Metallic Silver Button Fly
- Raised Belt Loops
- Natural Twill Pocket Bags
- Chainstitch Hem
- Contrast Stitching
- Paper Patch
- Made in Osaka, Japan
| Size | Waist | Front Rise | Thigh | Knee | Hem | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 29.3 | 10.4 | 11.4 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 30.3 |
| 30 | 30.3 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 30.3 |
| 31 | 31.3 | 10.8 | 12.0 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 30.3 |
| 32 | 32.3 | 11.0 | 12.2 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 30.3 |
| 33 | 33.3 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 32.3 |
| 34 | 34.3 | 11.4 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 32.3 |
| 35 | 35.2 | 11.6 | 13.0 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 32.3 |
| 36 | 36.2 | 11.6 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 32.3 |
A variance of /-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size 33 in this 1102 Fit. It's a straight cut with plenty or room in the top block. These are another one where it's really only important to get the waist right. The rest will fall in line. Based on the measurements, we recommend you size up once from standard size, or buy what you normally wear from Japanese brands. These fit a little slimmer in the waist than their grey counterpart. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs, with a 32-33" waist.
