Salt. Twain

SALT. Twain is the round we reach for when someone wants precision, not a costume pince-nez. SALT. points at Kubrick — composed, a little distant, still human — and the frame follows: round, exact, quietly deep in the lens.

In the chair it behaves like well-made acetate should. Japanese stock that holds an adjustment, rivet hinges built to be worked more than once, a 46 mm eye with a generous 20 mm bridge. Designed in California. Handcrafted in Japan. Frame $465.

Who it’s for. Truly a round for people who live in rounds. The 46 mm eye is not oversized; 20 mm bridge is kinder than many vintage-style rounds; 145 mm temples. Best confirmed in person.

Shape. Round (optical).

Material. Premium Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry.

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

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 46 mm
• B (lens height): 42 mm
• DBL (bridge): 20 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 48 mm
• Temple: 145 mm
• Common written size: 46–20–145

Colorways at SALT. (optical):

• Black Shadow
• Campfire
• Lavender Fields
• Mesa