Hello.
This is Noguchi from CASANOVA&CO.
First of all, an announcement, or rather a re-announcement: CASANOVA&CO will be closed on Thursdays as a regular holiday.
This decision was made to improve the skills of our staff and the quality of our store.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our daily customers, and we appreciate your understanding.
In return, we will strive to make your experience even more enjoyable, so thank you for your continued support.
Now, to the main topic. Today's blog.
It's been a while since we received a delivery.
GERNOT LINDNER
The only eyewear brand we carry.
From the appearance of the eyewear created by GERNOT LINDNER, some of you might think the brand has a very long history, but it was actually launched in 2017.
It's still a relatively new brand, having been around for only 7 or 8 years since its inception.
However, the designer, Gernot Lindner, is a legendary veteran.
He should be around 84 years old.
In other words, GERNOT LINDNER is anew brand that Gernot-san launched in his mid-70s.
And it's a brand named after himself.
He couldn't have done that without an insatiable curiosity and endless passion.
Moreover, he continued to do so without ever forgetting it throughout his life.
There must have been struggles far beyond what a young person like me can imagine.
Yet, he never stopped pursuing the eyewear he envisioned.
I haven't met him in person, but hearing about Gernot-san's life makes me feel truly humbled as someone who informs customers.
Among GERNOT LINDNER's lineup, I believe the series delivered this time symbolizes Gernot's design.
That is "rimless."
It's also sometimes called "two-point" or "three-piece."
In other words, "rimless glasses."
We have two styles from the rimless series, so please allow me to introduce them.
GERNOT LINDNER
GL-450
color _ SN
size _ 140mm,145mm
GERNOT LINDNER
GL-401
color _ SN
size _ 140mm,145mm
These two models.
The basic structure, color, and size options are the same.
What differs is the lens shape.
The GL-450 is a teardrop shape that isn't overly exaggerated.
The GL-401 is a "nearly" perfectly round shape, which feels very characteristic of Gernot-san.
While the brand has many more models, we are introducing these two this time.
I tried my best to take pictures of the rimless GERNOT LINDNER glasses, wanting you to see the essence of their spirit, but I realized how difficult it is to take satisfactory pictures of eyewear...
There may be some blurry or hard-to-see photos, but please bear with me...
As the name "two-point" suggests, rimless models have holes drilled directly into the lens at two points—the temple side and the bridge side—to connect the temples and the bridge.
While framed glasses typically have the lens edges ground to fit into the frame's groove, the fundamental structure for making them functional as eyewear is completely different.
Regarding the processing methods, since Okayama Optical processes these rimless glasses with excellent technology, I cannot provide detailed explanations. However, they process them carefully for each individual's daily use, taking into account long-term comfort.
So if you're interested, please ask during the consultation.
What I need to tell you about rimless glasses first is the issue of strength.
As I've mentioned, these are rimless glasses, so they are physically weaker compared to framed ones.
While there are no problems with daily wear, wearing them during sports or lying down can cause damage or distortion to the frame, so understanding and care are necessary.
However, I believe that even this delicacy as eyewear is a charm that only GERNOT LINDNER's rimless glasses, stripped down to their absolute essence, can exude.
The part connecting the lens and the temple.
You can see that a slightly longer screw passes through the lens.
As I'll show later, even with my personal rimless glasses (I'm quite severely nearsighted), this screw length was able to accommodate the lens thickness, so most people should be able to use them without changing this screw.
Oh, and it's a bit late, but you might have already noticed, except for this screw and the slotted screw on the hinge, everything else is made of GERNOT LINDNER's original sterling silver.
So, you can assume that most of the photos that follow are of 925 sterling silver.
The end piece.
The parts supporting the end pieces and temples are thinner than those of GERNOT LINDNER's 100 series or KYOTO series models.
Also, a difference from the 100 series and KYOTO series is the curve of the end piece.
Compared to those models, which had a reverse-curved surface that scooped out the front, the rimless models feature an end piece with a gentle curve that integrates the part resting against the lens and the part that meets the screw threads, connecting to the temple.
When the temples are properly opened from the folded state, the hinge part becomes perfectly flush, leaving only a thin line indicating the boundary between the end piece and the temple.
This precision, in sterling silver, is what defines GERNOT LINDNER.
Now, on the bridge side.
It's thrilling to think that everything except the screws here is sterling silver.
Oh, and I almost forgot, but for the rimless models this time, I had them attach GERNOT LINDNER's original nose pads.
These nose pads are detachable, so you could wear them as a one-piece bridge, but considering the weight balance of each part unique to rimless glasses and comfort for daily wear, I recommend wearing them with the pads attached.
Of course, these pads are also sterling silver, which was a huge draw for me... haha.
It's hard to see, but there's a clear "925" engraving on the inside of the pad.
This 925 engraving is on both temples, the bridge, and all nose pads.
The curve of the mid-bridge connects to the part that cradles the lens, with nose pads fitted in between.
The nose pad and bridge are connected with a wrench-like shape, and the other side is secured with a screw that penetrates the lens.
A continuous curved part extends from the middle of the wrench-like shape to the pad, connecting to the base of the pad that rests on the nose.
Since the pads pivot at their base, they should firmly support wearing comfort.
...And all of this is original 925 sterling silver.
I truly think it's amazing craftsmanship.
To continue to evolve and create something like this at over 80 years old is a level of amazingness that is beyond comprehension or imagination.
I can confidently say it's an ultimate pinnacle of eyewear, and the object itself resonates with such technique and passion.
However, what I find amazing about GERNOT LINDNER isn't just that.
Of course, their technology and material development are unparalleled and exceptional.
The designs are also only possible because Gernot-san has been collecting antique glasses since he was a teenager. This is also not something that can be imitated overnight.
However, I believe the true essence of GERNOT LINDNER lies in the fact that they perform such an inimitable feat "while making it appear as if there is no intentionality."
In other words, it looks like it "couldn't have been any other way." Something like that.
To put it even more simply, if Plato were alive today, GERNOT LINDNER would be theideal form of glasses; an existence that cannot even be denied.
I think it's that "perfect design," and it's not a fleeting trend but a timeless universal quality that transcends eras.
Yet, there's a profoundness in GERNOT LINDNER's eyewear that doesn't feel contrived, and
That's why GERNOT LINDNER's eyewear possesses an approachability that doesn't feel contrived.
I don't do design, so I don't know if it's "yet" or "that's why," but...
Gernot-san "designs" every single part of each pair of glasses, weighing the pros and cons of silver as a material.
He would never idly think, "Let's make this part like this" or "Let's reuse the design from that other model here."
While there are common parts, each one is perfectly crafted.
That's why, when such parts come together as a pair of glasses, there must be an immense amount of "design" work behind it.
GERNOT LINDNER, which can be called Gernot's living image, with his long, long career poured into it.
Gernot-san's "blood" flows powerfully.
However, despite all that, GERNOT LINDNER has no "bloody odor."
I believe this "bloody odor" is the true nature of "intentionality."
GERNOT LINDNER has Gernot-san's meticulous craftsmanship, as mentioned earlier, and should inherently be full of intentionality, yet it doesn't give off that scent.
I think this is truly rare.
However, I also love dense, passionate craftsmanship that makes the blood boil, and we support such people and things, which is why we run this kind of store.
But for something that is constantly with you 365 days a year, it also needs to be approachable.
As someone with poor eyesight, I've worn glasses every day since elementary school, and I can't even live without them.
Perhaps that's why I can't constantly wear things that carry too strong a "smell of someone else's blood."
This ismy GERNOT LINDNER, which I've been with every day for a month and a half so far.
From the moment I first put them on, there was no "foreign object" sensation, but the silver has changed and become my "blood."
Please excuse the thick lenses.
Also, perhaps because they're photochromatic lenses, they have a slightly grayish tint.
It appears even duller in the picture than in reality.
In reality, it retains a bit more luster.
This is after about 1.5 months of wear.
As mentioned earlier, the screw length is barely enough. Lol.
For people with strong myopia, the common solution to the problem of how to make lenses thin is to use high-refractive, expensive lenses. However, this time, I deliberately chose lenses with a bit of thickness to maintain the strength of the glasses.
This way of thinking was a real paradigm shift for me.
I had mistakenly believed that high refraction equated to good lenses, but I realized that suitability varies from case to case, and I must make appropriate choices.
Okayama Gankyoten provides proper advice, including reasons, so you can really bring your glasses with peace of mind.
Also from the front, which is the face of the glasses.
Indeed, the darkened appearance of the silver is very charming.
The delicate nature unique to rimless and the bold changes in material are truly beautiful.
Finally, a brief wearing shot.
The lenses are modestly sized, typical of GERNOT LINDNER.
However, compared to the 100 series or KYOTO, they might be slightly larger.
My temple size is 140mm.
Most people should be covered with 140mm and 145mm.
One of the charms of rimless glasses is how much the impression can change depending on the lenses you choose.
It's good to add color to make the lens outline stand out, and it's also good to focus on reflections.
I think it's interesting to consider various possibilities while letting your imagination run wild.
If you're interested, please take a look.
Oh, GERNOT LINDNER will not be listed on the online store.
If you live far away, please feel free to contact us by email or phone for a consultation.