Salt. Aldan 51

SALT. Aldan 51 is the tailored British round with a hint of spy-movie brow — drama in the upper line, soft through the rest, built as an optical first. SALT. calls it dashing; we call it a 51 mm round you can actually wear to work.

Handcrafted in Japan from premium Japanese acetate with functional rivet hinges. SALT. specifies acetate thickness so the lens is supported, not pinched. Designed in California. Frame $440.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants a distinguished round with a stronger brow than Twain. 51 mm eye, 18 mm bridge, 148 mm temples, 42.5 mm depth. Come in and check the brow line on your face.

Shape. Round, with a strong brow (optical). Manufacturer describes a tailored take on classic British eyewear.

Material. Premium Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry. Acetate thickness specified by SALT. to reduce lens stress.

Origin. Designed in California. 100% made in Japan.

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 51 mm
• B (lens height): 42.5 mm
• DBL (bridge): 18 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 52 mm
• Temple: 148 mm
• Common written size: 51–18–148

Colorways at SALT. (optical):

• Amber Glacier
• Antique Rose
• Black
• Coastal Fog
• Glacier