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Notes from the bench

Plain writing on how frames are made, how lenses work and how to choose a pair that suits you.

Craft · 4 min · Sep 18, 2026Four days in the barrelWhy a frame spends longer being tumbled in wood chips than it does being cut.Read the story

Optics · Aug 30, 2026Which tint for which light

Smoke, amber, rose and green do different jobs. A short guide to choosing.

Style · Aug 11, 2026A frame for your face, in three checks

Forget face-shape charts. Width, brow line and bridge are what matter.

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