Vintage Eyeglasses

[Ernest P Shackleton]

How's the quality of the wire Shuron uses? I assume it is good quality. Is it stamped "stainless steel" anywhere on the frame? I've had wire frames my whole life, and even when they offered complex, flexing hinges with moving parts for kids (those frames weighed a ton), I was constantly bending frames and having to constantly adjust nosepads. These things weren't cheap back then, either. My present frames are stainless steel, and though they look dainty and of thinner gauge than anything I've ever had, I think I've only had to mess with adjusting a bow once or twice after an elbow on a basketball court. These things have proven to be really tough, though being thinner than your average wire coat hanger. I've been looking at the Shuron Ronstrong frames.

 

[Edward]

I don't have a pair to hand just now.... I don't recall them being stamped stainless, but certainly in normal usage I never had a problem with them in terms of durability.

 

[Retromoto]

While I've wore ArtCraft RimCraft which are USA made, my older items are not stamped although they do specify on the website. I believe they're Monel although do vary from model to model. Try contacting Shuron through CS, they pretty prompt about getting back to you. Good luck, G.

 

[Retromoto]

Due to a breakage of my current lens and the fact that my Eye Doctor is closed due to CoVid19, I'm going to order a pair of Shuron frames. Have the people who've ordered frames and lens been happy with the results? My biggest concern is the lens produced by their labs. I wear progressive lens and the name brands don't apply here so it's tough to compare things. Are the coatings comparable with the name brands? Are the prescriptions accurate? I've tried to research things although coming up a bit short on good info. Any suggestions or knowledge of their products is appreciated, Thanks, G.

I've decided to forgo online Frames and lens, just too many variables, especially for a progressive wearer. PD, Segment height, different grinds, etc. I'm picky about my eyes and don't want to take a chance on non-branded ARC's, lens materials, grind processes, etc. I really don't have a idea on what I'm getting and paying for.
G.