Monocles.

[Salieri]

There is also the matter of the full weight of the chain working to pull the thing off your face. I suppose that wouldn't be an issue if you were just holding it up for brief periods to look at something close up.

Nice improvisation with the specs!

 

[Shangas]

The screw's now in flush and tight, so the frame won't be popping apart anytime soon!

This particular monocle isn't meant for eye-socket placement (if it was, I would've used a leather cord, which I believe is more traditional). It's merely a handy pocket magnifying glass. I bought it in London and it was indispensable when I was reading stuff like maps, brochures and how to find my way around the Underground.

Since I only use it for brief periods of time, the chain is all I need. Plus I think it looks better with the chain.

 

[Vampyre Master]

should be worn with a ribbon the chain will pull it out of you eye socket
VM

 

[Shangas]

I already explained it's not meant to go in my eye-socket. Otherwise I *would* have used a ribbon. It's not sized to fit in my eye, so there's no point trying to make it do what it won't.

Of course, I'd love it if I did have a magnifying monocle that would fit in my eye, but I'm not that lucky...

 

[Gin&Tonics]

I already explained it's not meant to go in my eye-socket. Otherwise I *would* have used a ribbon. It's not sized to fit in my eye, so there's no point trying to make it do what it won't.

Of course, I'd love it if I did have a magnifying monocle that would fit in my eye, but I'm not that lucky...

You would also have to contend with the focal length, as most magnifying lenses are meant to be held some considerable distance from the eye in order to focus properly.

Shangas, next time you go in for new frames for your specs, you ought to see if your optometrist has pince-nez frames available; you might be pleasantly surprised!

I WILL wear pince-nez if I ever have deteriorating eyesight. Those things are the cat's meow

 

[Nick D]

You would also have to contend with the focal length, as most magnifying lenses are meant to be held some considerable distance from the eye in order to focus properly.

Yes, a monocle must be ground to be placed close to the eye, and must have a textured rim to help keep it in place. Without these it's a quizzing glass. Eustace Tilley uses a quizzing glass.

 

[laotou]

Yes, a monocle must be ground to be placed close to the eye, and must have a textured rim to help keep it in place. Without these it's a quizzing glass. Eustace Tilley uses a quizzing glass.

\ Not the case with a galleried monocle.

 

[laotou]

I understand they are tough to get used to...

For some perhaps.
I found the galleried monocle comfortable from the start.

 

[Nick D]

Not the case with a galleried monocle.

Also with a galleried, the galleries are textured, and are extensions of the rim. By close to the eye I mean close like spectacles.

 

[laotou]

The galleries on mine are not textured, plain gold, same as the rim.

 

[Nick D]

Interesting, I've never seen one without some sort of ridging.

 

[hatguy1]

I have been thinking about wearing a monocle. As I often shave my head completely bald and wear a suit and black tie, I am thinking it would look stylish. No one wears them at all anymore. Or am I wrong? I have seen a few on e-bay ... any advice?

Bald and a monacle? Won't you start to look like Me (as in Mini-Me)?

 

[LizzieMaine]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/fashion/the-monocle-returns-as-a-fashion-accessory.html?_r=0

If you're really nearsighted, get one to wear in each eye. Then you'll be twice as Kewl.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/fashion/the-monocle-returns-as-a-fashion-accessory.html?_r=0

If you're really nearsighted, get one to wear in each eye. Then you'll be twice as Kewl.

I'll bet this is the work of Colonel Hogan!
and stop calling me a hipster!!!

 

[Tomasso]

As the article mentions, some are using them as a substitute for reading glasses when just a quick glance at something is required. Perks my interest as groping around for my readers to check the phone or a receipt is a royal pain and there's no way I'm hanging them around my neck like some do. I guess I'd rather be thought a hipster than an AARPSTER.

 

[Feraud]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/fashion/the-monocle-returns-as-a-fashion-accessory.html?_r=0

If you're really nearsighted, get one to wear in each eye. Then you'll be twice as Kewl.

Next up- the pince nez and snuff!

 

[Edward]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/fashion/the-monocle-returns-as-a-fashion-accessory.html?_r=0

If you're really nearsighted, get one to wear in each eye. Then you'll be twice as Kewl.

Isn't that aeticle all kinds of full of it? I liked the Guardian's response... http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2014/mar/10/monocles-latest-made-up-fashion-trend

 

[HudsonHawk]

Next up- the pince nez and snuff!

Bully!

 

[Feraud]

Isn't that aeticle all kinds of full of it? I liked the Guardian's response... http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2014/mar/10/monocles-latest-made-up-fashion-trend

I'd say the article is overfull of something! I enjoyed the Guardian reply too.. :eusa_clap

 

[Edward]

Yeah. I live not a million miles from hipster central here in London, and they're certainly yet to be spotted there. Outside of a borderline racist parody of they English, I highly doubt anyone in Dublin has worn a monocle for the best part of a century, at least. To be fair, I can see thed attraction for the business pushing the rise of what "they call" the "new gent" in order to promote their business. Sounds more to me like he doesn't know the difference between the average hipster and yer genuine article anarcho-dandyist mind....