Seeking advice about X-metal frames

[Mystiko Neossia]

I am in Kansas. (Sad trombone)


That post with its two photos is possibly the most informative post I have seen on X-Metal frame sizes to date. I saved them for reference. I agree with you that Juliets should be thought of for medium to larger heads and faces that are regular (or at least not as suitable for narrow faces). I really think what the photos illustrate buck what has been bandied about as conventional wisdom in terms of the various frame sizes.

I think there are only only two ways to improve on it for general X-Metal frame information in your photos. First would be to include more frames (obviously this may not be possible). And second to open the temples on the Half-X, Penny, and Mars. (supersharp also had a good picture series but you putting them on the graduated measuring pad really improved the photo especially when you lined them up as you did.)

But further to the point, I now wonder if I should in fact be considering a trip to Mars. But those frames look to be even more expensive than the Penny.

I couldn't open the arms for those three in the photo they will interfere and possibly scratch each other. I will not take that risk especially for the price I paid for OEM lenses.

I do agree, I can lable them better. When I return back home in a few months I can see what I can do to measure them better. I am missing 3 xmetal frames. The R2, XX, and XS. Once I get them, I will own all 8 frames and could provide an objective observation. Thank you for the feedback, and the nice compliments. Feel free to ask me any questions, and I will do my best to point you in the right direction without losing too much cash.

 

[tripper688]

Your commentary about how you can alter the fit of the Juliet frames is not something that I had read about. But in terms of things, the tightening of the nose would require professional service because that requires changing the rivets and the rubber that is in the nose bridge, correct? The only thing that would be "user serviceable" would be the temple shox, correct?

I would definitely be wanting something that increases the area of contact for those places where contact is made. My original Whisker drove me crazy when I wore it longer than an hour because it just felt that it was boring a hole in my skull behind my ears. However, given that your experience was different from its previous owner, fit is in the feeling of the wearer.

This is an interesting fit aspect that I had not considered. I am often wearing a hat when I am outdoors for extended periods of time. I think, though, it is something to keep in mind if this does present an issue for me. The Badman, Half-X, and Mad Man also look to embrace this particular fit design with no additional frame extending beyond the temple shox. Of course, as you already discussed the Half-X goes a little bit farther with the addition of the spring hinges.

Thank you for taking the time to write all this up.

Yes some of this is stuff you may be comfortable doing on your own, some of it not. I was just trying to give you the best description for what I feel. I have attached some photos with markings and I'll try to illustrate of what I wrote. Attached are photos of me wearing the hammer stem Juliets. What I have marked in red kind of area around the ear is the primary "pressure/contact" point that gets "tighter" the blue x is showing the extended contact area vs the regular Juliets and the squiggle is a poor attempt at an arrow showing how far back the arms extend and then wrap backwards. Basically the fit is the arms really gripping your head from the x to the start of the squiggle, the wrap around effect is fairly light.

 

[Someone Inconspicuous]

I couldn't open the arms for those three in the photo they will interfere and possibly scratch each other. I will not take that risk especially for the price I paid for OEM lenses.

That is definitely a good point. We definitely would not want that.

I do agree, I can lable them better. When I return back home in a few months I can see what I can do to measure them better. I am missing 3 xmetal frames. The R2, XX, and XS. Once I get them, I will own all 8 frames and could provide an objective observation. Thank you for the feedback, and the nice compliments. Feel free to ask me any questions, and I will do my best to point you in the right direction without losing too much cash.

Good luck in your future acquisitions. That would definitely be a good reference picture to have.

 

[tripper688]

Your commentary about how you can alter the fit of the Juliet frames is not something that I had read about. But in terms of things, the tightening of the nose would require professional service because that requires changing the rivets and the rubber that is in the nose bridge, correct? The only thing that would be "user serviceable" would be the temple shox, correct?

I would definitely be wanting something that increases the area of contact for those places where contact is made. My original Whisker drove me crazy when I wore it longer than an hour because it just felt that it was boring a hole in my skull behind my ears. However, given that your experience was different from its previous owner, fit is in the feeling of the wearer.

This is an interesting fit aspect that I had not considered. I am often wearing a hat when I am outdoors for extended periods of time. I think, though, it is something to keep in mind if this does present an issue for me. The Badman, Half-X, and Mad Man also look to embrace this particular fit design with no additional frame extending beyond the temple shox. Of , as you already discussed the Half-X goes a little bit farther with the addition of the spring hinges.

Thank you for taking the time to write all this up.

Here's the visuals for the XS illustrating my point about how it's yk fairly different from the rest. The red is the "contact/pressure" point for the model, it starts noticeably more earlier almost right behind the temple. The blue "X" is just my attempt at showing where the shortened arms effectively end

 

[Someone Inconspicuous]

Yes some of this is stuff you may be comfortable doing on your own, some of it not. I was just trying to give you the best description for what I feel. I have attached some photos with markings and I'll try to illustrate of what I wrote. Attached are photos of me wearing the hammer stem Juliets. What I have marked in red kind of area around the ear is the primary "pressure/contact" point that gets "tighter" the blue x is showing the extended contact area vs the regular Juliets and the squiggle is a poor attempt at an arrow showing how far back the arms extend and then wrap backwards. Basically the fit is the arms really gripping your head from the x to the start of the squiggle, the wrap around effect is fairly light.

Not to worry, I think you have well communicated the fit with your narrative and photos, thanks. I was also browsing the "what Oakleys are you wearing today" mega-thread and I saw some people wearing some X-Metal frames with face shapes and head sizes that in my estimation would not have a good fit and be uncomfortable based on the discussion, the common wisdom, and some comparative images. Given this, I suppose I shall adapt some wise words from Mike Tyson, in that everyone has a plan until they put the glasses on their face.