Prismatic Rectangular Geometry in Crystalline Acetate
The Fickett is a bold, masculine-leaning rectangular frame that utilizes Blake Kuwahara's signature "frame-within-a-frame" concept. In the White/Crystal colorway, the design is at its most skeletal and technical; the translucent outer layer reveals the inner structured "bone" of the frame, creating a prismatic effect that catches light from every angle.
Signature Dual-Layer Lamination: The inner structured frame and the outer crystal shell are milled as separate units. They undergo a proprietary eight-month production cycle in Japan, including two months of high-pressure lamination and six months of curing to ensure a seamless, monolithic bond.
High-Density Japanese Acetate: Hand-sculpted from premium cellulose acetate. The "White" or "Crystal" variant is polished to a glass-like finish, ensuring the material remains UV-stable and resistant to yellowing over time.
45-Degree Mitered Joinery: Inspired by fine furniture assembly, the temples meet the front at a precise 45-degree mitered joint. This technique hides the end-piece breaks, allowing the white/crystal pattern to flow uninterrupted from the face into the arms.
Custom German OBE Hinges: Equipped with premium OBE multi-barrel hinges featuring nylon-coated stainless steel screws. This ensures the frame maintains a smooth, consistent "snap" and prevents the temples from loosening.
Weighted Ballast Temple Tips: The tips are reinforced with an extra layer of crystal acetate to act as a functional counterweight. This shifts the center of gravity back toward the ears, preventing the thick-fronted frame from sliding down the nose.
Laminated High-Pad Bridge: Features integrated 11mm nose pads—significantly taller than the industry standard. This provides superior "lift" and surface area, ensuring a secure fit for a variety of bridge profiles.
Hand-Finished Luster: Every Fickett frame is hand-sculpted and tumbled with wood chips and pumice stones in Japan, resulting in beveled edges that are tactilely soft despite their sharp geometric appearance.
Model: Fickett (White/Crystal)
Lens Width: 51mm
Bridge Width: 21mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Japan
Expert Note: The Fickett in White is the ultimate "Architect’s Frame." Because the construction is fully visible through the clear acetate, there is nowhere for imperfections to hide. This colorway is particularly effective for High-Minus prescriptions, as the thick crystalline rims naturally camouflage lens thickness, making the lenses appear thinner and more integrated into the frame's design.
Prismatic Rectangular Geometry in Crystalline Acetate
The Fickett is a bold, masculine-leaning rectangular frame that utilizes Blake Kuwahara's signature "frame-within-a-frame" concept. In the White/Crystal colorway, the design is at its most skeletal and technical; the translucent outer layer reveals the inner structured "bone" of the frame, creating a prismatic effect that catches light from every angle.
Signature Dual-Layer Lamination: The inner structured frame and the outer crystal shell are milled as separate units. They undergo a proprietary eight-month production cycle in Japan, including two months of high-pressure lamination and six months of curing to ensure a seamless, monolithic bond.
High-Density Japanese Acetate: Hand-sculpted from premium cellulose acetate. The "White" or "Crystal" variant is polished to a glass-like finish, ensuring the material remains UV-stable and resistant to yellowing over time.
45-Degree Mitered Joinery: Inspired by fine furniture assembly, the temples meet the front at a precise 45-degree mitered joint. This technique hides the end-piece breaks, allowing the white/crystal pattern to flow uninterrupted from the face into the arms.
Custom German OBE Hinges: Equipped with premium OBE multi-barrel hinges featuring nylon-coated stainless steel screws. This ensures the frame maintains a smooth, consistent "snap" and prevents the temples from loosening.
Weighted Ballast Temple Tips: The tips are reinforced with an extra layer of crystal acetate to act as a functional counterweight. This shifts the center of gravity back toward the ears, preventing the thick-fronted frame from sliding down the nose.
Laminated High-Pad Bridge: Features integrated 11mm nose pads—significantly taller than the industry standard. This provides superior "lift" and surface area, ensuring a secure fit for a variety of bridge profiles.
Hand-Finished Luster: Every Fickett frame is hand-sculpted and tumbled with wood chips and pumice stones in Japan, resulting in beveled edges that are tactilely soft despite their sharp geometric appearance.
Model: Fickett (White/Crystal)
Lens Width: 51mm
Bridge Width: 21mm
Temple Length: 145mm
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Japan
Expert Note: The Fickett in White is the ultimate "Architect’s Frame." Because the construction is fully visible through the clear acetate, there is nowhere for imperfections to hide. This colorway is particularly effective for High-Minus prescriptions, as the thick crystalline rims naturally camouflage lens thickness, making the lenses appear thinner and more integrated into the frame's design.
