Is this a cosmetic manufacturing defect, or will it lead to issues?

[success-guts-expire]

I just received a brand new pair of eye jacket redux and noticed that there is an asymmetry in the frame by the nose bridge. The line where the frame is cut curves in.

Only one side has this molding defect, while the other side looks as expected. The frame feels the same on both sides in terms of integrity - there's no give on the defect side.

I don't want to go through the return process if this is purely cosmetic, but can this cause structural issues down the line?

 

[cheshirecat]

It was made on purpose it's not a defect.

 

[Dbninc]

I just received a brand new pair of eye jacket redux and noticed that there is an asymmetry in the frame by the nose bridge. The line where the frame is cut curves in.

Only one side has this molding defect, while the other side looks as expected. The frame feels the same on both sides in terms of integrity - there's no give on the defect side.

I don't want to go through the return process if this is purely cosmetic, but can this cause structural issues down the line?

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I have to check mine now, never noticed if it’s part of the design

 

[success-guts-expire]

It was made on purpose it's not a defect.

I find that hard to believe. What purpose would an asymmetrical cut serve?

I'd be happy to be proven wrong, though. Does anyone else have this "design" in their redux model?

 

[cheshirecat]

I find that hard to believe. What purpose would an asymmetrical cut serve?

I'd be happy to be proven wrong, though. Does anyone else have this "design" in their redux model?

You may believe it or not, but this is exactly how the manufacturer has intentionally designed it on all the latest EJ models, including the EJ Redux. I personally own an older version of the EJ Redux Planet X, and it also has this feature—although it’s less noticeable. I also have the EJ Redux Cinelli, and the same detail is present there as well, even more prominently. Since LUX as a company invests heavily in research involving facial structures and eyewear design, I believe they have simply concluded that the presence of this particular feature improves the fit for a wider range of face types.

 

[Numpty]

Could it be where the injection hole is on the mold, and the excess nub is cut off later and smoothed over?

 

[MicahS]

Could it be where the injection hole is on the mold, and the excess nub is cut off later and smoothed over?

Coming from the injection molding world, I would agree. This is probably where the sprue is and they cut and blend there. It would make sense being its fairly unobtrusive. Filling the mold from the center, or as close to it as possible, of the frame makes sense from a molding perspective as well.

 

[Numpty]

Coming from the injection molding world, I would agree. This is probably where the sprue is and they cut and blend there. It would make sense being its fairly unobtrusive. Filling the mold from the center, or as close to it as possible, of the frame makes sense from a molding perspective as well.

I'm a retired metalworker, and i've made many molds and press tools, so that was my first thought.

 

[success-guts-expire]

Okay you guys are very convincing hahaha. Does anyone have a photo of theirs? I'm super curious now

 

[HarryOcollector]

I just received a brand new pair of eye jacket redux and noticed that there is an asymmetry in the frame by the nose bridge. The line where the frame is cut curves in.

Only one side has this molding defect, while the other side looks as expected. The frame feels the same on both sides in terms of integrity - there's no give on the defect side.

I don't want to go through the return process if this is purely cosmetic, but can this cause structural issues down the line?

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I have this on the MUZM straight jackets, got a few manufacturing errors.