{"product_id":"blake-kuwahara-albers-grey-fade","title":"Blake Kuwahara Albers Grey Fade","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGradient Transparency and Monolithic Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe Albers in Grey Fade is an exercise in tonal subtlety. By utilizing a vertical gradient that transitions from a smoky charcoal at the brow to a near-crystal translucency at the base, this frame uses light to define its internal geometry. The \"inner\" frame appears suspended within the outer silhouette, a feat of Japanese engineering that creates a unique 3D visual effect without the bulk of traditional layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Material Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Lamination \u0026amp; Curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grey Fade effect is achieved by fusing two distinct densities of acetate. These are bonded under high pressure for two months and cured for an additional six months to ensure the gradient transition remains seamless and free of internal stress fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonal Gradient Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike standard printed gradients, Kuwahara uses hand-dyed Japanese acetate blocks. This ensures the \"Grey Fade\" maintains its depth and saturation throughout the thickness of the 10mm brow, rather than just on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisanal Mitered Joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e The temples meet the frame front at a precision-cut 45-degree mitered angle. This cabinet-maker's technique ensures the smoky grey pattern flows uninterrupted around the corner of the frame, concealing the raw hardware assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium German Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eOBE multi-barrel hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e and nylon-coated stainless steel screws. This hardware is specifically calibrated to the weight of the dual-layered acetate to provide \"snap-back\" temple tension that persists for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Ergonomics\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounter-Balanced Temple Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The temple ends are sculpted and slightly weighted with high-density acetate. This shifts the weight distribution toward the back of the head, relieving pressure on the bridge of the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Universal Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a \"High-Pad\" bridge design (11mm height). This provides necessary lift for a wide range of facial profiles, ensuring the lower rim of the \"inner\" frame does not rest on the user's cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albers (Grey Fade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemple Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Albers is a \"combo\" shape—a hybrid between a tailored rectangle and a softened aviator. The Grey Fade colorway is particularly recommended for those with cooler skin tones or salt-and-pepper hair, as it complements natural silver and grey palettes perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blake Kuwahara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43385084837978,"sku":"SQ1994601","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4325\/4106\/files\/Blake-Kuwahara-Albers-Eyeglasses-Grey-Fade-Front-View_1600x_b9fc4d6d-2c16-4d5a-a327-0d171f756491.webp?v=1780368556","url":"https:\/\/thisframeworks.com\/products\/blake-kuwahara-albers-grey-fade","provider":"This Frameworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}