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Are Titanium Sunglasses Hypoallergenic? The Nickel Problem
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Are Titanium Sunglasses Hypoallergenic? The Nickel Problem

Titanium is one of the most hypoallergenic frame materials you can wear, which is exactly why surgeons use it for implants that...

May 7, 2024 · 4 min read
Why Quality Sunglasses Cost More: Where the Money Actually Goes
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Why Quality Sunglasses Cost More: Where the Money Actually Goes

With a lot of expensive sunglasses, you are paying for a logo. With a well-made pair, you are paying for the materials...

Feb 20, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance) at Home
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How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance) at Home

Your pupillary distance, or PD, is the gap in millimeters between the centers of your two pupils. It is the one number...

Aug 15, 2023 · 5 min read
Can I Put a Prescription in The Hook? | William Painter
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Can I Put a Prescription in The Hook? | William Painter

Yes, you can. If you already own The Hook, or any William Painter titanium frame, send it in and we will fit...

Mar 21, 2023 · 5 min read
Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything (He Will Use)
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Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything (He Will Use)

The man who has everything is not impossible to shop for. He is just done with clutter. He already owns the gadgets,...

Nov 29, 2022 · 4 min read
What Are Sunglasses Lenses Made Of? Nylon vs. Polycarbonate vs. Glass
COMPARISON

What Are Sunglasses Lenses Made Of? Nylon vs. Polycarbonate vs. Glass

Sunglasses lenses are made from one of a few materials, and the choice sets the ceiling on how clear, light, and tough...

Jun 14, 2022 · 4 min read
The Best Groomsmen Gift for Beer Lovers
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The Best Groomsmen Gift for Beer Lovers

The best groomsmen gift for a beer lover is something he will actually use after the wedding, and most of them fail...

Nov 23, 2021 · 4 min read
Strong Sunglasses That Will Not Break on You
DURABILITY

Strong Sunglasses That Will Not Break on You

Strong sunglasses come down to three numbers most brands never publish: how much force the frame can take before it bends, how...

Aug 19, 2021 · 3 min read
Are Polarized Sunglasses Worth It? When They Help
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Are Polarized Sunglasses Worth It? When They Help

For most people, yes, polarized sunglasses are worth it. They cut the harsh glare that bounces off water, roads, snow, and car...

Jun 8, 2021 · 4 min read
The Best Titanium Sunglasses for Men in 2026
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The Best Titanium Sunglasses for Men in 2026

The best titanium sunglasses for men balance four things: a genuinely light and durable frame, real lens quality, a style you will...

Jan 19, 2021 · 4 min read
Lightweight and Durable Sunglasses: Why You Should Not Have to Choose
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Lightweight and Durable Sunglasses: Why You Should Not Have to Choose

For most sunglasses, lightweight and durable pull in opposite directions. Thin, light frames tend to be fragile, and the tough ones tend...

Sep 15, 2020 · 3 min read
The Most Durable Sunglasses: What Makes a Pair Last
DURABILITY

The Most Durable Sunglasses: What Makes a Pair Last

The most durable sunglasses are the ones that solve all three ways a pair normally dies: the lens shatters, the frame snaps,...

Jul 30, 2020 · 4 min read