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[Doktor Corn]

@Doktor Corn not sure if you'll like the styles but Garrett Leight has a bunch of flip up sunglasses. Look at the glasses first then see if they have the clip on sunglasses part. (not all do)

I actually really like the discontinued Valdese model, which appears to be made in China. Are their Chinese models considered to be high quality? My other concern is the bridge width, which really limits my choices; I used to own a Moscot Lemtosh but at 24 mm I needed silicone nosepads just to stop from practically falling off my face. I know the geometry of the frame matters more than just the number, but I find most 22 mm models work. (Or those with adjustable nosepads).

 

[Timbaland]

I actually really like the discontinued Valdese model, which appears to be made in China. Are their Chinese models considered to be high quality? My other concern is the bridge width, which really limits my choices; I used to own a Moscot Lemtosh but at 24 mm I needed silicone nosepads just to stop from practically falling off my face. I know the geometry of the frame matters more than just the number, but I find most 22 mm models work. (Or those with adjustable nosepads).

My wife and I have 5 pairs but we never paid attention to where it was made so sorry can't help you there. We've been happy with the pairs we have with the exception of the Van Buren which feels flimsy, it is a thin wire frame.

Can't really help you on the bridge width issue, is it because it's too wide? I had some issues with glasses sliding down before but that was due to oily skin. I found washing my face in the morning, using a lotion that didn't make my face oily/greasy, and wiping the nose area on the glasses helped.

I have a big head and found it hard to figure what works for me besides looking for the total frame width which isn't listed on almost all the sites and the shape of the frames. My advice would be to try it on in store or order it from a place with easy returns.

 

[Doktor Corn]

My wife and I have 5 pairs but we never paid attention to where it was made so sorry can't help you there. We've been happy with the pairs we have with the exception of the Van Buren which feels flimsy, it is a thin wire frame.

Can't really help you on the bridge width issue, is it because it's too wide? I had some issues with glasses sliding down before but that was due to oily skin. I found washing my face in the morning, using a lotion that didn't make my face oily/greasy, and wiping the nose area on the glasses helped.

I have a big head and found it hard to figure what works for me besides looking for the total frame width which isn't listed on almost all the sites and the shape of the frames. My advice would be to try it on in store or order it from a place with easy returns.

It's a combination of width and oiliness, haha. I guess I have a thin bridge since some frames just sit so low on my nose to begin with that they don't work. Really you can have a wide bridge measurement on the frames but a thick medial frame / narrowly set nosepads since the number just measures the space between the lenses. The angle of the frame at the nose also matters. I've just found that a smaller bridge number leaves less room for any of that to matter. As for trying on glasses, I live about 2 hours from anything besides mall brands.

 

[styleforumfan]

Not sure if I dig the new JMM Felson.

 

[styleforumfan]

Anyone going to pick up the new JMM x Alessandro Squarzi collaboration?

 

[irbe]

So nice to see this thread still going.

I'm currently own a pair of Salt optics Wayne - 53 - 17 - 140 which I think fits me well.




I am interested in the below discontinued frame Dita which is called Oak. The size is 52-18-146 and its only available on ebay



I am 99% sure the bridge is 1MM to big for me being 18. I am thinking of having the nose pads filed down and getting custom metal nose pads installed on the back



As mentioned above I am sure the Oak nose bridge is too big for me because I just tired on another pair of Dita frames which are called the Statesmen 3 with measurements - 52 - 18 - 147 and as you can see by the pic its a little big on the bridge




Thoughts welcome by all. Paging City

@CityConnection

 

[CityConnection]

The nosepads will not be able to mount on to that frame. The frame is too thin. The holes for the pad arms require a thickness. That looks a bit too small to me. As well, wearing it as is, it will slid down too much. The nose bridge on your current one is built up more than the disco Dita ones.
I’d consider the second ones with the factory pad arms.
Cheers!

 

[ceriano]

What's your opinion on Tom Davies? Is it quality made? My local optician has a few pairs on sale. They also have a few pairs of Gucci, Tom Ford and Persol all marked down 50-60%. Do you recommend any of them?

I'm going to check out Jacque Marie next weekend. I really like the thick frame design if I can pull it off.

 

[d4nimal]

What's your opinion on Tom Davies? Is it quality made? My local optician has a few pairs on sale. They also have a few pairs of Gucci, Tom Ford and Persol all marked down 50-60%. Do you recommend any of them?

I'm going to check out Jacque Marie next weekend. I really like the thick frame design if I can pull it off.

I don't know anything about Tom Davies but I own Jacques Marie Mage and have handled a few, which are probably my favorite currently for style and build, though super expensive at retail. Persols are nicer than Ray Bans but not by that much, and they have a very specific look to them that I have found is not all that versatile for me, personally. YMMV. But they're not in the same realm as higher end makers. I haven't been particularly impressed by Tom Ford, Gucci even less.

 

[CityConnection]

Tom Davies, I haven’t had experience with it. Online they look decent but without touching it and inspecting the hinges and stuff, I wouldn’t know.
As for the other brands that you mentioned, they are a dime a dozen. They are basically a step up from rayban. But a very small step up. They are not even comparable to some of the eyewear specific brands.

 

[CityConnection]

Out of curiosity, if I did eyewear frame reviews on Instagram stories, would anyone be interested in checking it out?

 

[ceriano]

I don't know anything about Tom Davies but I own Jacques Marie Mage and have handled a few, which are probably my favorite currently for style and build, though super expensive at retail. Persols are nicer than Ray Bans but not by that much, and they have a very specific look to them that I have found is not all that versatile for me, personally. YMMV. But they're not in the same realm as higher end makers. I haven't been particularly impressed by Tom Ford, Gucci even less.

Do JMM generally sell at full MSRP? Are they worth it?
Are they oversized like Tom Fords? Most TFs are too big for my face.

 

[d4nimal]

Do JMM generally sell at full MSRP? Do they worth it?
Are they oversized like Tom Fords? Most TFs are too big for my face.

I happened to buy mine on eBay, but that was kind of a special circumstance. I had tried them on previously at a physical location, but they were just too expensive so I forgot about them until I saw the exact frames come up for sale. It's hard to say if they're "worth it," other than to say I really like them, though again I can't justify paying that much for frames.

I think your best bet is to go somewhere, if you can, to try them in person. There's not a great way to ever guess online if a frame is going to look good on you, I've found.

 

[ceriano]

Out of curiosity, if I did eyewear frame reviews on Instagram stories, would anyone be interested in checking it out?

I would! The first place I search is usually youtube tho. Insta would be nice too. There are not many channels on youtube about high end eyeglasses.

 

[CityConnection]

JMM usually sell for full MSRP. With that, why are they so expensive? Because no manufacturing cost is spared. If they want to achieve a look, they can reduce the details and reduce manufacturing cost. But they will add the details and the price of the frame goes up. They are relatively small, definitely not oversized except for the newer releases coming out in Asian fit. If you want smaller frames with that look, check out Lunetterie Generale. Great quality too.