Lunor pays attention to sustainability in production and gives care tips for that special material. An individual look and sustainable products – more and more people attach great importance to that. Genuine horn-rimmed spectacles answer that claim and are coming into vogue again. The spectacles manufacturer has had its own buffalo-horn collection in stock since 2021.
The exclusive material perfectly matches the standards of Lunor – manufacturing elaborately handcrafted frames in timeless design with the highest quality and considering sustainability. All genuine horn-rimmed spectacles are made of pure multilayered horn, functionally rivetted using the characteristic Lunor double-rivet hinge. This special spectacles material offers high wearing comfort and stays durably attractive with a little care.
Buffalo horn – a natural and sustainable material
Buffalo horn as material is available in a wide range of colors from dark brown to mocha to a soft creamy white. The grain of the horn is individual, which makes each pair of glasses unique. Horn-rimmed spectacles stand out due to their classic and timeless look matching every fashion style.
Lunor does not use horn of protected animals but only horn of Indian water buffaloes – held in great esteem as working animals in farming – that have met their natural death. Horn material left in processing is being used as natural fertilizer.
Advantages of genuine horn-rimmed spectacles
Genuine horn frames offer several advantages because of their special characteristics, and answer the slow-fashion claim because horn is a natural material processed without additives. It is considered to be allergy-free, so it is particularly suitable for people with delicate skin prone to allergies. The wearing comfort is excellent, too, because the material adapts marvelously to the individual shape of the head of its wearer, it is pleasantly warm on the skin, with almost no accumulating heat.
Another advantage is that horn frames are significantly lighter than acetate frames. In particular with wearers that need glasses with a high diopter number, every gram counts that they have to wear on their noses.
At the same time, genuine horn frames are very durable so that only the lenses must be replaced over the years.
Tips on horn-rimmed spectacles – for consumers and opticians Horn is altogether durable and tough – it needs only a little care so that the genuine horn-rimmed spectacles accompany their wearer for many years. Lunor supplies a special care cream with all genuine horn-rimmed spectacles. Thinly rubbed into it and repolished with a soft cloth after that – done. Attention should be paid to the fact that the spectacles should not be exposed to intensive sunlight or dampness for too long. In addition, cleaning of the horn frame should not be carried out using aggressive cleaning agents or ultrasonic cleaning.
Model: B1 01 col. 502
Material: Horn
Colour: Spotted brown horn
Model: B1 02 col. 504
Material: Horn
Color: golden brown horn
Opticians are experts when it comes to genuine horn-rimmed spectacles. So, the frame should be checked by an optician once or twice a year, and polished up if necessary. All in all, genuine horn-rimmed spectacles are an optician’s visiting card showing that they know their craft in every respect because the handling of genuine horn demands a lot of sense and expertise. For example, when bending, one must work with a lot of heat and soft pressure. It is particularly important that the horn is kept in shape after bending so that it does not return to its original shape.
About Lunor
Lunor AG is appreciated by spectacle aficionados as a manufacturer of quality. In this, understatement not only characterizes the design of the brand but is also the unspoken mission statement of the company. As a highly specialized glasses manufacturer with an extensive range, Lunor has been producing Germanmade vintage glasses for over 25 years, gaining international appreciation in the process.
Stars such as Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Meg Ryan, and Uma Thurman have all been seen in their Lunor glasses. Apple founder Steve Jobs was also a big fan of the German premium brand. The rimless glasses that he wore without fail for 14 years originated with Lunor, advancing from a niche model to achieve cult status.
The collection also includes antique-looking metal rims, titanium frames, sunglasses, and a broad range of acetate frames in retro design. The creation of each frame requires up to 200 individual steps. This attention to detail is appreciated worldwide. Markets with the strongest sales include the US, South Korea, France, and Japan.
Lunor attaches great importance to sustainability and regionality; and since 2018, is certified as the first climate-neutral company in the spectacles industry. Another milestone followed in the same year: The Lunor Manufaktur Gesellschaft, LUMAG for short, was founded. Sustainably and fair, the stainless-steel Lunor models Classic and M5 are precisely developed and hand-made at our own manufacturer in Kämpfelbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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