Best Japanese Selvedge Denim Ever

Very little, if no fading. Shows to be Maybe have been washed once. I will not wash these. Denim enthusiasts know to launder raw Japanese selvedge denim very infrequently. The leather patch either shows that they have been washed or the ink has faded over time. You can make out that these are No1 Special indicating that they are non-sanforized denim. Perhaps after the one wash, they shrunk to a 26' waist and 29' inseam. Lot is either 2000 or 2001, I can't quite make out the last number The waterbased paint used for the logo is still vibrant with very minor cracking. Selvedge edge is shown as well as the texture of the denim. Exit measures 8" Top stitching is done in different colour threads. Price is firm, for now.