The Rawbare Journal
How Heavy Should Sunglasses Be? A Weight Guide for Comfortable...
What makes sunglasses heavy, how weight affects comfort on the nose and ears, how lens material changes weight, and how to check and choose a lighter pair.
How to Test Sunglasses in a Shop: 8 Checks Before...
A five-minute checklist for testing sunglasses in a shop or when an online order arrives: UV, optics, polarization, symmetry, hinges, fit, grip and lens finish.
Matte vs Glossy Sunglasses: Which Finish Lasts Longer and Looks...
A comparison of matte and glossy sunglasses frames: look, fingerprints, scratches, how each finish ages, which suits which occasion and how to clean each one.
Spring Hinges vs Standard Hinges: Are They Worth It?
How spring (flex) hinges and standard barrel hinges work, the pros and cons of each, who benefits from spring hinges, and how to tell which type a pair has.
Sunglasses Standards Decoded: What the Markings on Your Frame Mean
A reference guide to the standards and markings found on sunglasses, what each one certifies, and which claims are meaningful versus decorative.
Lens Index Explained: 1.50, 1.61, 1.67 and 1.74
A reference guide to refractive index in prescription lenses: what the number means, how it changes thickness, and how to match index to power.
