Nagano, Japan · Est. 1996

The Flat Head

The Flat Head

Founded by Masayoshi Kobayashi in Nagano, The Flat Head is renowned for obsessive reproduction-grade selvedge denim and 1950s Americana, with fabrics engineered for vivid, high-contrast fades.

HQ

Nagano, Japan

Founded

1996

Stockists

4 stores

Price range

$315 - $330

Profile

The Flat Head is a selvedge denim brand based in Nagano, Japan, founded in 1996. We track 26 listings across 21 models: 12 to 18oz, typically 14.5oz; mostly straight, relaxed tapered and relaxed straight cuts; unsanforized throughout.

Prices run from $315 to $330, typically $315. 8 US stores carry it (CO, IL, OR and more).

Written from this brand's tracked listings, extracted specs and daily price snapshots.

At a glance

Fabric weight

12-18oz, typically 14.5oz

10 of 32 products state it

Price

from $315, typically $315

14 priced listings

Raw vs washed

1 raw, 7 washed

Sanforization

0 sanforized, 2 unsanforized

Computed from what merchants state in their own listings, never inferred. Compare with other brands

Prices

What The Flat Head costs

Midweight (12-16oz)

$315 - $330 · typically $315

6 priced listings

Heavyweight (16oz+)

$325 · typically $325

3 priced listings

Catalog

Recent products

14 in stock
The Flat Head 3002 Slim Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head 3002 Slim Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)

The Flat Head Pioneer 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. ...

$315
2 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head FN-S2003 Wide Tapered Jeans
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw12oz

The Flat Head FN-S2003 Wide Tapered Jeans

The FN-S2003 by the Flat Head is based on the jeans models that were produced du...

12ozRelaxed TaperedUnsanforizedOne Wash
$315
6 sizes
ShopMildblend Supply Co.
The Flat Head FN-3005 Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head FN-3005 Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)

The Flat Head Pioneer 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. ...

14.5ozStraightJapanUnsanforizedOne Wash
$315
2 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 19, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head 3005 Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head 3005 Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)

The Flat Head Pioneer 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. ...

$315
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head 3009 Slim Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head 3009 Slim Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)

The Flat Head Pioneer 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. ...

$315
4 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head 3004 Straight Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head 3004 Straight Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (Unsanforized)

The Flat Head Pioneer 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. ...

$315
6 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head 18oz Regular Straight Indigo Denim [8005]
The Flat Head
Raw18oz

The Flat Head 18oz Regular Straight Indigo Denim [8005]

These regular straight jeans are crafted from an 18oz denim fabric that has been...

18ozStraightIndigoOne Wash
$325
5 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 16, 2026Lowest ever: $325
ShopBerkeley Supply
The Flat Head 14.5oz Tapered Straight Indigo Denim [3009]
The Flat Head
Raw15oz

The Flat Head 14.5oz Tapered Straight Indigo Denim [3009]

These gently tapered jeans have a straight silhouette that minimizes bulk around...

$315
In Stock
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopBerkeley Supply
The Flat Head FN-D111 Left Hand Twill Wide Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim
The Flat Head
Selvedge15oz

The Flat Head FN-D111 Left Hand Twill Wide Straight - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim

The newest cut from The Flat Head, the D111 is a modern relaxed straight silhoue...

$330
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $330
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head FN-8004 Wide Tapered - 18oz Selvedge Denim
The Flat Head
Selvedge18oz

The Flat Head FN-8004 Wide Tapered - 18oz Selvedge Denim

Cut from a beefy 18oz denim, the FN-8004 is the heavyweight brother to the 3004 ...

$325
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $325
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head FN-3002 Slim Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head FN-3002 Slim Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)

The Flat Head FN 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. This ...

$315
4 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo
The Flat Head 14.5oz Straight Indigo Denim [3005]
The Flat Head
15oz

The Flat Head 14.5oz Straight Indigo Denim [3005]

The timeless classic 3005 is the brand's origin. These straight-leg jeans have b...

14.5ozStraightIndigoOne Wash
$315
In Stock
Price history - latest as of Oct 17, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopBerkeley Supply
The Flat Head 18oz Wide Tapered Indigo Denim [8004]
The Flat Head
Raw18oz

The Flat Head 18oz Wide Tapered Indigo Denim [8004]

These jeans are crafted from 18oz denim, woven at a high density using a thick w...

18ozRelaxed TaperedIndigoOne Wash
$325
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 19, 2026Lowest ever: $325
ShopBerkeley Supply
The Flat Head FN-3004 Straight Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)
The Flat Head
SelvedgeRaw15oz

The Flat Head FN-3004 Straight Tapered - 14.5oz Selvedge Denim (One Washed)

The Flat Head FN 3XXX jeans are a 14.5oz denim woven on old shuttle looms. This ...

$315
3 sizes
Price history - latest as of Oct 13, 2026Lowest ever: $315
ShopFranklin and Peo

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