What Are Horn Rimmed Glasses?
Horn rimmed glasses are a mainstay of refined eyewear. Their cultural popularity is a given, and they are widely known as the frames that Malcolm X wore while giving public speeches in the 1960s.
Why is it called horn rimmed glasses? Because the glasses are actually made from horns at an early time. Horn rimmed frames were originally made out of real horns, tortoiseshell, or ivory. Besides this, it is also a reference to the horned look, characteristic of the style.
However, nowadays, horn rimmed glasses are made from plastic designed to mimic horn and shell and they are more affordable. The horn rimmed glasses are not only defined by their frame material but also their style. Each pair has accented hinges near the temple of the wearer.
Vintage full-frame frames
The glasses with a full black frame give a person a more intellectual, literary feeling. As fashion accessories, they are very good. The frame is light, so you can wear it without any burden, and the price is super affordable. Black and metallic collision, let eyeglass frame have more individual glamour. It's light and comfortable to carry.
Metal Eyeglasses
Whether you like classic looks or prefer rectangular and functional things, all metals will look new in 2021. Combining the trend of super large frames, you get a big round metal frame. These styles are not heavy and fit all face shapes, from round to square, and anything in between.
How Are Glasses Made?
In this section, we will show you how glasses are made. Here are a few steps.
- Eyeglasses lenses are first made by an optician reviewing your prescription and taking a lens bank that closest matches your prescription.
- The optician puts the lens bank into a grinding machine and grinds it into a shape that matches your prescription even closer.
- Then the glasses lenses are edged and cut into a shape that fits the frame you chose.
- Last, put the cut lenses into a solution so as to protect them from scratches, then give them a tint and more.
After all steps are finished, the glasses are made successfully.
What are the origins of saddle bridge glasses?
Rimless glasses were introduced in 1880 and were popular until the 1950s. Rimless glasses made in 1880 and 1920 lacked a nose pad. Instead, they use a saddle bridge, so they were sometimes called saddle bridge glasses. Horses are the main means of transportation. Early rimless saddle glasses were designed to be close to the face. Rimless glasses with nose pads were introduced in 1921. The nose pad keeps the glasses farther away from the face. In addition, frames can be made much larger.
How to choose frames?
You can choose a thicker frame with the lens, and then pay attention to the temple. It is better to have a little weight, or the frame is easy to lose forward. The shape of the frame can be elliptical. If the frame is rectangular, the rim of the lens may be a little thick. Choose frame TR90 plate and the frame will be wider than ordinary alloy. Of course, if you like metal, there are now metal frames with thick frames.
What Is Blue Light Glasses?
Blue light glasses are designed to absorb excess blue light from the many kinds of digital screens in our home and the office spaces. Blue light glasses is becoming more and more popular because it can protect the eyes from the invisible but harmful blue light projected by digital screens. With them, you can enjoy a life with less eye strain and a healthier sleep cycle.
With so many advantages, you may ask whether I can wear blue light glasses all the time. The following part shows some information.
