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Titanium Frame Sunglasses Built for Everyday Wear

Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and backed by a lifetime warranty. Shop William Painter's titanium frame sunglasses in aviator, browline, round, and box style

Jul 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Why Your Blue Light Glasses Keep Failing You (And What to Look for Instead)

Most blue light glasses underdeliver. Here's what actually matters when choosing a pair that works, plus a gift idea he'll genuinely use.

Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min read

When Polarized Lenses Make Screens Disappear (And What to Do About It)

Polarized sunglasses are great on the trail but can blank out phone screens. Here's exactly when that happens and how to manage...

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Blue Light Glasses You Can Gift Sight Unseen (No Prescription Needed)

Buying glasses as a gift feels risky. Here's why blue light blocking frames are the rare exception, and how to pick the...

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Still Getting Eye Strain? What Your Sunglasses Miss

Standard sunglasses block UV but often skip blue light. Here's what to look for in blue light blocking sunglasses, and why it...

Jun 30, 2026 · 7 min read
The Hook Cerakote: Limited Edition Cerakote Titanium Sunglasses | William Painter
LIMITED EDITION

The Hook Cerakote: Limited Edition Cerakote Titanium Sunglasses

The Hook Cerakote is the original Hook wearing one of the toughest finishes in the world. We worked with Deadlock Coatings, a...

Jul 22, 2025 · 2 min read
The Wrap: ANSI Z87.1 Wraparound Sunglasses | William Painter
SAFETY

The Wrap: ANSI Z87.1 Wraparound Sunglasses

Most wraparound sunglasses look rugged. The Wrap actually is. These frames are ANSI Z87.1 certified, the recognized standard for impact-resistant safety eyewear,...

Feb 11, 2025 · 2 min read
The Level Acetate: Lightweight Acetate Sunglasses | William Painter
ACETATE

The Level Acetate: Lightweight Acetate Sunglasses

The Level Acetate takes the classic Level silhouette and re-engineers it to be even lighter on your face. The trick is the...

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 min read
Are Titanium Sunglasses Hypoallergenic? The Nickel Problem
GUIDES

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
GUIDES

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
The Blue Light Blocking Frames | William Painter
BLUE LIGHT

The Blue Light Blocking Frames

If your day runs on screens, your eyes pay for it. The Blue Light Blocking Frames are built to take that load...

Oct 3, 2023 · 2 min read
How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance) at Home
GUIDES

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