Light....but still full of all the goodness. So I actually intended to order the premium obi but unintentionally ordered the light. I want to order it embroidered but I've never been a fan of the trail look on the back when obi are embroidered after production. This is because it's never completely clean. I wasn't sure what to expect but I knew it would be good. When I recieved my obi which came FAST, I was pleasantly surprised with the embroidery and the quality of the construction. The stitch lines along the obi itself are well done, even and the gold thread has a very warm, almost shine to it. The embroidery trail is excellent and nicely stitched to the point where I could even wear the obi flipped around and it would still look good. The only thing keep to keep in mind when anyone orders the light obi embroidered is that the trail side comes with some threads on the back from the embroidery process that needs to be trimmed after you recieve the belt but this takes literally 30 seconds. Great job as always Isami. Top notch work. -Sean
Isami Karate Black Belt Lightweight
Store owner replied: Hello Sean,Thank you so much for another detailed and thoughtful review—and for being a repeat customer. It truly means a lot to us that you continue to trust us with your custom belts.We’re really glad to hear how impressed you were with the Isami Light Obi, especially the embroidery quality and construction. Your description of the stitching, the warmth and shine of the gold thread, and the clean embroidery trail is spot on. That balance between lightweight feel and premium craftsmanship is exactly what Isami aims for.We also appreciate you pointing out the small detail about trimming the backing threads. That kind of real-world insight is incredibly helpful for other customers considering an embroidered light obi.Thank you as well for sharing the close-up photos—the embroidery looks fantastic, front and back, and it’s great to see the quality up close. Awesome shots.As always, thanks for your continued support. We look forward to making your next belt just as special. And if you share your setup on social, don’t forget to tag #chokesports!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
