Kyzyl Ebony
Description
Kyzyl. Turkic for red — the word that gives the Kyzylkum, Central Asia's 'red sand' desert, its name.
Ebony rims on a slim metal bridge and arms. Dark wood, bright metal, not much else.
Built for someone who likes their statements small and their materials loud.
Polarised lenses. UV400 protection. Cat.3 filter for equatorial sun.
Born in Africa.
Size
Frame width
137 mm / 5.39 in
Lens width
46 mm / 1.81 in
Lens height
40 mm / 1.57 in
Bridge
20 mm / 0.79 in
Arm length
132 mm / 5.2 in
Care
Home is the case
Keep them in their case when they’re not on your face.
Not the back pocket
The fastest way to sit on them.
Rinse after the sea
Salt, sand and sunscreen dull the finish. Fresh water, then dry.
Not with your shirt
A shirt hem scratches. Use a microfibre cloth.
Two hands on, two off
The hinges last longer.
Don’t bend to fit
Wood cracks before it gives.
Hang ’em on the indicator
When the sun sets. A rally driver’s trick: easy to find, never scratched, never sat on.
Out of reach
Dogs and toddlers both think they’re toys.
Always wear them on a first date. You’ll do awesome.