Salt. Smith

SALT. Smith is the classic P3 reimagined thinner and lighter: Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, a saddle bridge for seamless comfort. SALT. writes a reimagining of the classic P3 — thinner, lighter profile, this timeless frame disappears on your face until the compliments start rolling in. We sell it as a 50 mm acetate panto with a 21 mm saddle, not a wrap.

In the chair it behaves like a well-made acetate should: Japanese stock that stays rigid after we heat and set it, rivet hinges built to be adjusted more than once, and a measured acetate thickness so the lens sits optically, not under stress. Designed in California. Handcrafted in Japan. Frame $440.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants a thinner, lighter classic P3 optical, not a wrap. 50 mm eye, 21 mm bridge, 145 mm temples, 46 mm depth. The 21 mm saddle is the comfortable P3 bridge — come in and check it. Optical frame; we fill the Rx here.

Shape. Round / panto (optical). Manufacturer tags the shape as round and describes a reimagining of the classic P3: thinner, lighter profile, saddle bridge for seamless comfort.

Material. Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry. Specific acetate thickness is designed to provide the proper fit while reducing stress to the lens and ensure superior optics.

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

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 50 mm
• B (lens height): 46 mm
• DBL (bridge): 21 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 52 mm
• Temple: 145 mm
• Common written size: 50–21–145

Colorways at SALT. (optical):

• Matte Indigo
• Smoke Grey/Tea