Review: Full Count's Modern Take on Vintage Levi's

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Full Count is a big deal in the world of Japanese denim: it's one of the Osaka 5, a cadre of ultra influential denim brands that shaped the industry for decades to come. Full Count's focus isn't on the ultra slubby, hairy jeans you'll find from Pure Blue Japan and Studio D'Artisan, the brand is about faithful recreations of vintage styles. Let's take a look at the 1110 model to see what that means.
00:39 Full Count the Brand
02:14 Full Count Denim
03:35 Full Count 1110 Details
05:15 Full Count Price
07:01 Full Count Jeans Pros
09:23 Full Count Jeans Cons
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[@DubbleM900]

Yoooo more jean reviews! I would love to see some more Japanese jeans. They are pretty rare on KZbin.

[@Stridewise]

I have like 7 on my channel haha I'm trying to do more

[@DubbleM900]

@@Stridewise They are appreciated! When I search for them, there's basically just this channel and one other that reviews them. 😄👖

[@DubbleM900]

@@S-A-M. Yeah that's the other one. 😂👖 Only person I've seen review Tanuki. 🦝

[@Stridewise]

@@DubbleM900 I'm wearing in Tanuki now! I got them a lil too big though, which is frustrating

[@DubbleM900]

@@Stridewise Noice. Hopefully they shrink a bit upon washing.

[@zachp5291]

Another solid review Bro! Because of your channel I've discovered the wonderful world of raw denim (and GYW footwear). I have 6 pairs of raw denim now, two BraveStars, two Japan Blues, one Momotaro, and one Pure Blue Japan (my personal favorite)! I really appreciate the time and energy you put into each one of your reviews & videos. Content of this category is still pretty rare on KZbin, so thank you for being the one to bring some more recognition to these fashion niches. Keep killing it!

[@thechief043]

Very insightful review. I'm just getting into selvedge denim, so these reviews are all super helpful. Looking forward to the bag reviews too.

[@Stridewise]

Great! Glad to be of use, chief!

[@dukerobinson5421]

I have their classic 1108 jean in my summer rotation. Very comfortable soft denim. Another excellent review and fine choice.

[@Stridewise]

Great, glad you like it Duke! Yeah it feels softer than the zimbabwe cotton on my Momotaros, but the denim is lighter and the fit is looser, so

[@frankb5693]

Hey Nick, the hair is looking good! Great video, thanks.

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Joe! I... hate my hair. I need to find a compromise between what I like and what my commenters like haha

[@jeremysano5170]

Just in time! I started collecting boots because of you channel, but recently started looking more into denim as well. Recently picked up Bravestar and Naked and Famous. Would love to see a Bravestar review. Keep up the great reviews!

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Jeremy! I've got Bravestar in the works.

[@jeremysano5170]

Stridewise Awesome! Breaking in a pair of 15 oz cone mills and 21.5 oz double blacks. Feels weird wearing something this heavy after wearing lucky brand advanced stretch for so long. Positive or negative, I’m still excited for the review!

[@jannismahler2518]

I LOVE YOUR DENIM REVIEWS

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Jannis! Glad someone's watching haha

[@joshuamurray-nevill9127]

Managed to score a pair of these barely worn on eBay for £60 - they're great and at that price, I can't complain.

[@miggles4406]

I just bought a pair of fullcount 0105...the wide leg model. Picking them up tomorrow

[@eloycavazos2816]

I love your reviews on jeans and boots! Keep up the good work!

[@Stridewise]

Thanks a ton Eloy!

[@ericiidx]

Great video! I suspect the arcuates were removed since they were made for sale in the US. There was a large legal hubbub about a decade ago involving arcuates, red tabs, and a very familiar US clothing company. Shops like Blue In Green were caught in the crosshairs financially. Most/all Japanese brands then began to either produce arc-less models, alter the arcuate design enough to not be considered trademark infringement, or have them removed somewhere along the line before they reached the US.

[@shayutisharipudin2900]

Hi Nick. This is a very informative video. Thanks for this Japanese Full Count Denim review. Hope that you can upload more denim reviews in the future. Peace from Malaysia.

[@Stridewise]

Glad you like it Shayuti! Awesome to know you're watching from Malaysia. I almost moved to KL when I got out of college because I went to Monash Uni where *everyone* is Malaysian haha!

[@shayutisharipudin2900]

Stridewise what a coincidence.

[@syrah96]

re: baseball ... on a 3 - 2 pitch there is a also a 3rd choice, to take the pitch and draw a walk. also the batter may foul it off, and extend the at bat and raise the pitch count

[@ignus16]

AFAIK they redesigned the jeans a couple of years ago.. they kept the same fits but removed 2" from the inseams and got rid of the red tab and arcs. Samurai look like they might be doing the same thing this year..

[@Stridewise]

I think Levi's sued, or threatened to, so they'd remove the arcs

[@alvinkoeswanto8622]

I really like the look and the color is going to go well with a lot of boots in my opinion. The weight is actually right in my alley as well. Nice review Nick. I'm interested to get myself one.

[@Stridewise]

Great, Alvin! Yeah this was a nice break from all the heavy ass jeans I've been reviewing haha. Nice, uncomplicated.

[@aarondeancurtis2199]

Again a very nice and in detail review!

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks a ton Aaron

[@treygreenleaf7878]

Yooo Nick! Keep the Denim reviews coming! No one on KZbin does full detail reviews like your channel. Any plans to do a denim comparison or face off between brands like you do with boots? Maybe some fade updates?

[@jeremysano5170]

Btw. Not sure if you’ll still see this, but here’s to hoping. Idk if you’re into cowboy boots but you should check out Tecovas! Their Dean (calf skin) and Roy (suede) are zip boots with a shorter more tapered shaft which works great with tapered or skinny jeans. Ends up looking like a Chelsea boot. If you do end up liking cowboy or roper styles they have exotics ranging from 325 to 800ish. But yeah, I think the Dean boot or Roy boot would make great reviews. Cool touch if you ever visit a store location is that they offer free drinks and boot shines.

[@Stridewise]

Hey Jeremy, thanks for the tip! I think an Australian in New York might seem disingenuous reviewing cowboy boots haha but I do want more articles on my site about them. Email me if you want to write one :)

[@jeremysano5170]

Stridewise haha maybe I’ll take you up on the article. I’ll send you an email if I do. Anyways, I’d still recommend the zip boot. I’m actually part of a Tecovas Enthusiast FB group and we have a bunch of folks from New York and a few Aussies (not even kidding). The zip and roper styles end up being a great entry point for most as you end up getting the comfort from the Western style without wearing the very ostentatious style of the 12” cowboy boot with the 1.75”. One of my friends lives up in Philly and wears the Deans every day with a suit.

[@mikeroy6713]

Just finished binge watching your denim reviews. Great content and very informative. Thanks! Your insights on fit and QC are very helpful. Any chance of a Brave Star review in the future?

[@Stridewise]

Yep I'm wearing in some Bravestars now! They're meaty bastards. Is the fit stuff really useful for you, Mike? I feel like they're not that useful as everyone's body is different.

[@mikeroy6713]

I agree everyone is different. What I was referring to was true to size fit-not true to size? Also, shrinking or stretching I could expect from a given brand. I recently bought a pair of Brave Star’s 15oz. I’m no expert but they seem like an incredible deal for real quality selvage denim.

[@eric106071]

Good Haircut!

[@Stridewise]

Ha that's my pandemic haircut!

[@DancingSpacePotato]

I’ve finally gotten into the raw denim scene with some pairs of Naked and Famous and have a super cheap pair from Uniqlo on the way. Really curious about those. I’ve got my eye on some Momotaro and Oni pairs

[@Stridewise]

I reviewed both those brands! Though Oni I just reviewed their stretch denim.

[@DancingSpacePotato]

Stridewise I’ve seen your reviews! My girlfriend calls you The Boot Guy and isn’t so happy that I’ve found even more things to obsess over. Thinking of building some lay-flat drawers for raw denim in the closet since the collection seems to be growing

[@aarondeancurtis2199]

@@DancingSpacePotato Lol same Story bro. My girlfriend can't hear or see another video about raw denim jeans. 😂

[@Stridewise]

@@DancingSpacePotato That's so funny. The Boot Guy is another guy on KZbin who is more about 'what's best for electricians vs carpenters' which I know nothing about lol. Say hi to your girlfriend for me!

[@Stridewise]

@@aarondeancurtis2199They call me Stridewise, Scourge of Sensible Girlfriends

[@edf2953]

Nice review Nick. I may have missed something, however; in your ‘Final Thoughts’ i don’t believe you commented on the price/cost of the Full Counts jeans. I think you said you paid around $300, but found another price of somewhere in the $250-$275 range. I’m curious as to your thoughts as to the value proposition on the $250-$275 price point? Sorry if you covered this in the review and I just missed it. Anyway, another fine production. Always enjoy watching one of your videos. Keep up the good work!...Ed

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Ed! Yeah I mentioned it in the price section, I paid over $300 but I found them on okayama denim for $260-ish. I spent like a whole minute flim flamming about whether that's worth it in the price section! you can jump there clicking the timestamp in the description

[@hitenmistry96]

Fantastic review. I have come to enjoy your honest review process for quality goods as it is hard to come by. Have you considered reviewing The Unbranded denim brand?

[@Stridewise]

I have! I have a longgg list of jeans that need reviewing haha. Working on some Tanukis and some Bravestars right now! Glad you like the videos man.

[@hitenmistry96]

Stridewise No worries! I appreciate the update. I’ve actually made my purchase of Koio sneakers after your review and could not have been more happier with the shoes! So thank you!

[@Stridewise]

@@hitenmistry96 that's great! really makes me smile to have helped you out.

[@amBullseye]

@@Stridewise which Tanukis if you can tell?

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Thanks. Loving the denim reviews as well as giving your feet a rest. Just bought a pair of Japanese made Levis which I think are quite an affordable entry to Japanese made jeans. What is slubby as in ‘they are not the slubbniest of jeans”?

[@Stridewise]

I mean hen the fabric is really bumpy and knotty and irregular, like the PBJs I showed

[@Stridewise]

And thanks for liking the vid!

[@charlesbronson240]

I think you should get some Nicks, the QC is better than whites boots.

[@Stridewise]

Damn you Charles stop following me

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

😂😂

[@tonysoprano4883]

I'm not a Japanese denim kind of guy but these are the best looking ones so far. Still waiting for that LVC review though! There is just something missing without the classic Levi's arcs on the back pockets. By the way, I know you're reviewing higher-end stuff most of the time, but have you tried Uniqlo's selvedge jeans? Very minimalistic and pretty vintage looking. For the price, they're definitely a good option if anyone wants to try selvedge jeans. They're sanforized though but still, I like mine.

[@Stridewise]

I know there's a lot of demand for them, I think I'll probably review them next year? Maybe? I'm trying to emphasize heritage brands for the moment. Them and sneakers for some reason haha. Glad you liked the video man! Apparently Levi's sued to get the arcs off Full Count's pockets, so I'm told.

[@tonysoprano4883]

Stridewise I have seen some very similar arcs and leather patches on some Japanese denims. I was susprised that they weren't sued by Levi's because some of them look almost identical with the red tab and all!

[@american_psycho1147]

What jacket is that? I really like it. And great video! Great as always

[@Stridewise]

The blue one? That's Flint and Tinder! : bit.ly/2Wqehu4

[@raphthecollector3824]

If I had as much confidence as Nick has with his crotch shots, well, I'd be a very confident man. hahaha

[@Stridewise]

Haha the problem is that's the first place they fade so I have to show it!

[@sf2explus184]

loose thread is left on purpose to mimic how denim used to come in the old times

[@SheshankReddyS]

This was very informative. Thank you. I'm guessing LVC and Resolute are the only real alternatives to this classic aesthetic. Are there any others?

[@scuba_tron5332]

TCB, I think Sugar Cane too

[@treygreenleaf7878]

I dig all the japenese denim reviews but can you do some American made reviews? Like Railcar, Raleigh denim, and brave star?

[@Stridewise]

Bravestar is on the way!

[@treygreenleaf7878]

@@Stridewise you the man! Love your content

[@sazrulsazli]

How about Levi’s, Nick?? Waiting if you ever gonna review one... 🙌🏻

[@Stridewise]

I just heard there are Japanese made Levi's, I might look it up!

[@wilsjane]

@@Stridewise The Levi's situation is so full of urban legends that you could make more than 100 videos without covering it all. One thing that always amuses me is that ALL the jeans that they exported to the UK between 1950 and 1970 had zip flies. Therefore we had 502's. In those days, the number actually had a meaning, The first number as a 6 meant female fitting. Therefore female fit 501's with a zip were 602. Today, the whole thing is about marketing and when you look at the number it is like buying an electric car that runs on diesel. 😊

[@harunjudin]

Nice jeans, better hair 👍🏼

[@Stridewise]

Haha I want to cut it so bad but the internet keeps telling me they like it!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I agree about the hair. He should keep it that way.

[@muggleclutch]

How do you like that F&T unlined trucker? I'm digging the navy.

[@Stridewise]

Honestly, I wish it were lined. The whole damn thing is waxed so it makes my arms all sticky. Not a fan, haha

[@muggleclutch]

Ah yeah that's too bad. I have one of their flannel-lined versions, and I like it a lot. A little loose - not as cropped as some of the others - but definitely I like it overall. Thanks for that, though. I hadn't taken the lining into account. I've tried other unlined waxed jackets (thinking of an older taylor stitch item), and yeah, I had the same problem. Everything gets all clammy.

[@UTubeandChill]

"Gives me an excuse the wear my thursday belt".....🤦‍♂️.....Nick, you're either on the thursday boots "social media influencer" payroll or you've got an obsession my man. Nice jeans but I honestly don't think the size works for you, maybe a soak will bring em in though. Either way, nice video as always. I've been wondering about Full Count but didn't know much about them so thanks for putting it out.

[@basetd_dude7916]

You didnt skip leg day

[@sflanr5705]

Hard to find them in 40 inch sizes lol

[@richardcard82]

Sick blue jacket, where is it from?

[@Stridewise]

Thanks! It's the waxed trucker jacker from Flint and Tinder, very popular jacket: bit.ly/2Wqehu4

[@richardcard82]

@@Stridewise Thanks bro

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

8:08 nice balance, bro. I would fall on my ass in not time 😂😂😂

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks bro, it's the only athletic feat i'm capable of

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Stridewise It’s quite a feat!

[@Lgirtfhdzxfft]

Look woooziiii.... 😉

[@Mmaulin12]

I prefer Levi’s myself

[@Stridewise]

What kind? They have some selvedge ones I've been meaning to try

[@Mmaulin12]

Stridewise 511s, they seem to fit the best with my cowboy boots

[@SpartanFarron]

Jeans posing is hilariously awkward. Nice review though.

[@Stridewise]

I know it more than anyone haha

[@Dan-lq6dg]

You have a weird, powerlifter's body

[@Stridewise]

I swear Pati if you keep trolling my videos I am banning you!

[@mehtaabsandhu6969]

Very ordinary in terms of Japanese denim. Plus u spent a very stupendous amount for them. Even Okayama denim is overpriced. Denimio is far better. Plus there isn’t any Buddhist philosophy on the samurai jeans. It’s Japanese philosophy. “Everything fades away” it’s akin to way of all flesh. These shouldn’t be more than 220 USD at the very max. Nothing outstandingly great about them.

[@Stridewise]

It's a central tenet of Buddhism which pervades Japanese philosophy. Denimio is better pricewise but I was happy to pay the extra at Blue in Green because that way I can try them on first!

[@ZamanskyV]

Low-quality stuff.