In other news, I wanted to share how cool and awesome these new Gold & Wood frames are. We got a pair for the friendboy (he hasn't seen them yet).
Nice Buffalo horn striation |
Gold & Wood Model H10P |
About the horn (from Gold & Wood Website)
"The African and Vietnamese buffalo horn is taken from domesticated animals meant for the butcher’s shop. Indian horns are taken without mutilation or cruelty, mindful of cows’ sacred nature in this country. A Health Certificate issued by Indian authorities attests to the veterinary origin and good health of the animals."
About the wood (from Gold & Wood Website)
"Very little wood is used in manufacturing the settings. For example, the production of a thousand eyeglass temples requires cutting down a single tree. The anallergic nature and lightness of this entirely natural material is a major asset for the settings. For all woods used in its collections, Gold & Wood resorts to an FSC-certified supplier, a guarantee of the right and proper monitoring of the wood’s traceability by an independent certification agency. Its raw woods, from a controlled provenance, come exclusively from regions of the world where systematic reforestation is in effect and monitored by local authorities. Furthermore, the supplier’s facilities are equipped with used-water filtration and purification systems. As for the dyes used in staining the raw material, they boast extremely low toxicity rate and are strictly environment-friendly"
No two frames are alike even despite it being the exact same model. All the wood used in their frames are natural and not dyed. And buffalo horns are not ever the same color nor do they offer the same striation so one pair might have more white in it than others (as pictured).
Just thought these were so cool. Had to share. Can't wait to give it to the friendboy tonight!
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