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    Jek
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 30 Sept 2013

    Here's some vintage AO's I snagged.

    last edited by 27 Apr 2014, 22:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      V Nice…

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        rocket
        Joined: 6 Jan 2011

        ic berlin

        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

        It's all humbug, like everywhere
        R.I.P. Geo

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Nice ice

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            rocket
            Joined: 6 Jan 2011

            dita

            rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

            It's all humbug, like everywhere
            R.I.P. Geo

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            • C
              Cutlasshound
              見習いボス
              Joined: 28 Oct 2013

              Nice!

              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

              I ain't got time to bleed.

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              • F
                Friday
                Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                ^^ +1

                Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                ~Shinici Haraki~

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                  darkmatt3r
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 13 Apr 2013

                  Seems to be a lot of American Optics fans on here, I'm looking at buy a pair of pilots are the AO pilot better than Randolph Engineering version?
                  Does any one know what the sizing is like, if I'm a 55 in rayban aviators should I go for the same size?

                  Bought these recently Oliver Peoples NDG 1

                  Got a pair of Ditas on the way too  🙂

                  last edited by 28 Jun 2014, 17:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    CLJ
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 26 Feb 2012

                    I need a new pair of glasses and am having real trouble finding a pair that I like. I want something that is rectangular, acetate, and black. Don't enjoy the round styles that seem to be saturating the shop shelves lately.

                    Any recommendations?

                    last edited by 4 Jul 2014, 14:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Cutlasshound
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 28 Oct 2013

                      Could try cubitts.co.uk also baileynelson.co.uk both pretty reasonable and good quality

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                      I ain't got time to bleed.

                      last edited by 4 Jul 2014, 18:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        urbanwoodsman
                        Banned
                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                        Shuron, Persol, Dita, and Masunaga should have some frames like that.

                        last edited by 4 Jul 2014, 18:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          CLJ
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 26 Feb 2012

                          Thank you both I will check them out!

                          last edited by 5 Jul 2014, 23:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            rocket
                            Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                            @veloaudio:

                            @rocket  have you seen the Hapters in person? If, so, can you post your thoughts/impressions in the sunglasses thread?

                            @veloaudio

                            I have and I think I will get a pair at some point.

                            They are really light weight and comfortable to wear. Building quality is on a excellent level, complete screwless design made out of surgical steel, coated with a water repellant textile fabric from Cerruti.

                            http://www.hapter.it/home/txtl001-materials/

                            price point is around 350-400 Euro for the sunglasses frames and 400-450 Euro for the optical frames

                            small note: if you like to hang your shades on a tee, etc when not wearing, you need to know that it will not work with these, because of the hingeless design…. same with just folding these, does only work with the small strap that comes with them....

                            and for glazing one of the frames with your RX, you will need at least 1.6 index lenses, because of the design...

                            more info, pics, etc...
                            Hapter http://www.hapter.it/home/

                            rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                            It's all humbug, like everywhere
                            R.I.P. Geo

                            last edited by 23 Jul 2014, 18:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • veloaudioV
                              veloaudio
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                              ^Thanks! It makes sense that the glasses would naturally stay "open" or almost open. I could get used to not being able to hang them on a tee as I tend to use a pocket or case for my sunglasses. They are $475 US from the only place I've found online that ships to the US which is definitely on the high side. Still on my radar though.

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                                rocket
                                Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                you are welcome, they will stay open and only fold if you force the material to do so and block the opening in a case or with the small strap thing. No idea if there is a US retailer, but I would check with them and see, always better to try glasses first…

                                rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                R.I.P. Geo

                                last edited by 23 Jul 2014, 18:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • veloaudioV
                                  veloaudio
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                                  I agree, it would be nice to try them on before ordering. I sent them an email about a US distributor and a few technical questions.

                                  last edited by 24 Jul 2014, 03:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • veloaudioV
                                    veloaudio
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                                    Bam

                                    last edited by 30 Jul 2014, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • rocketR
                                      rocket
                                      Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                      I like em… good vibes... what do you think?

                                      rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                      It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                      R.I.P. Geo

                                      last edited by 30 Jul 2014, 23:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • veloaudioV
                                        veloaudio
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                                        Quality is great and they are very lightweight. Fit is perfect on me. I will take some measurements (arm, bridge, Lens center-center, etc) and outside pictures tomorrow. It is always a leap of faith ordering sunglasses without trying them on but I'm very happy. Kiya and Tetsuya did an amazing job.

                                        This a two year old video but it gives some good insight into the brand:

                                        last edited by 31 Jul 2014, 01:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        • GraemeG
                                          Graeme
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          I need a new pair of glasses because mine are falling apart. So I had traipsed around the opticians in the West End looking for something a bit more interesting.

                                          One pair that I really liked were the 2nd Skin by Undostrial. They're a leather frame, with a stainless steel core. I reckon that they'll look fantastic with a bit of wear evo, but this particular style was slightly too small for me. They're from a couple of seasons back, so I'm not sure if they're still available to order.

                                          This is one look I won't be going for!

                                          I've had a long standing ambition to get a pair of horn frames. I can't remember who this pair were by, I think that it was IC Berlin or Mykita, but they cost £2500, so it's not happening.

                                          Hoet are producing a fantastic design in 3D printed titanium. But, at £1500, they're also not happening…

                                          Rolf have some really interesting wooden frames. I particularly like their Pure Horn range, but, at £1950 for a pair, it's following a pre-established theme.

                                          So what might I go for?

                                          I like the Lindberg Horn Titanium range. There's a pair of round frames that look good, and they're incredibly light and comfortable.

                                          Hoffmann do a buffalo horn frame that I like. I'm not sure if it's this one, or a similar style. The pair that I tried on would need a bit of rejigging to sit properly on my face, but that's possible.

                                          I also tried on a few pairs by W-Eye. These are made from plywood laminated with an aluminium core. They don't have hinges, so can't fold up, but the straight arms would work really well under a motorcycle helmet, and come in a whole range of colours. The 403 style suited me, and the optician who showed me them is getting a whole load more stock in next week.

                                          last edited by 10 Aug 2014, 00:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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