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I found the latest line (9500) of Lindberg Strip Titanium to be superior. The main advantages of the Lindbergs, is that due to being made from Titanium, it allows the use of a slightly thicker material while still remaining lightweight. (IC Berlin/Mykita use surgical Stainless Steel for their metal frames, which is inherently heavier so they make it very thin to keep the weight down but also for flexibility.) The thicker (Ti) material of the Lindbergs makes for a stiffer frame which, amongst other things, has the advantage of being easier to adjust. (A common complaint with the IC Berlins/Mykitas is that adjustment on them is difficult.) Is the Ti still bendable? I need something that bends considerably as I've always broke or been afraid of breakage in the past I also wonder if the thicker Ti bends to a certain point will it still come back to its original shape like the thinner SS? as I have sat down on glasses or crushed them while carrying my dog more then a few times already Moving to the hinges -- due to their particular temple mounting method, the opening/closing action of the IC Berlin/Mykitas is not smooth, with a distinct detent feel instead. I've heard that this can also lead to the finish wearing off on the coloured frames, in that area. (The Lindberg Strips feature screw-less hinges too but with elastomer pivot points rather than metal against metal.) I wonder about this too, can someone who's own a pair for a while please comment? I read mykita uses a pvd finish which, while not immune to wear over time, should stand up well and long but I havent found info on the ic berlin finish, would I be correct to assume the same pvd process? Finally, Lindberg's conservative approach to their overall aesthetics is, in my opinion, more consistent in producing a decent look when worn. IC Berlin and Mykita have so many designs, many of which seem to prioritise looking great when on display. I've tried perhaps 60 or 70 pairs in the past couple of years and I haven't found a single one that I thought looked especially good on me (and I have an oval face + average PD, so not the hardest features to shop for). I found the opposite effect on my face (heart/inverted triangle shape) whereas the more minimalist conservative looking frames tend to disappear on my face, currently trying to decide between mykita & ic berlin models, I might end up getting one of each. I think you can see from this pretty helpful article comparing the 3 designs, that IC Berlin/Mykita look slicker in photos but it's so different once they're on your face. http://claudiakopticians.com/mainsit...t-frame-design Good read, thanks. Any opinions/comments/experience with the pads on mykita/ic berlin? Mainly concerned about durability, ease of staining, ease of falling off, etc.
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