Jacques Marie Mage - Wolves, Obnoxious Acetate and The American Dream

[constant struggle]

Has anyone ever seen Molino 55's in Noir 6? I cannot find them, closest is Beluga or Eclipse. I am leaning towards Beluga as Eclipse is a little bit more loud with the exposed hardware...

 

[TheKingofAFK]

I had to look it up, I thought there were only 3 colours.

Wasn't aware of the "mirror" colours. Any reason not to go for "mirror" transitions? They have that reflective look which I'm uncertain of.

I've read and heard a few folks talk about the reflection, owning two colors for the last couple of years I've only noticed a reflection once and that was with the silver, it was in the hallway of a freshly polished floor with the sun coming through glass doors, anyone could've expected that result in that environment.

 

[verver]

Pre-ordered this for wifey for Mother’s Day

 

[Facultyofzen]

Wasn't aware of the "mirror" colours. Any reason not to go for "mirror" transitions? They have that reflective look which I'm uncertain of.

I have Hoya mirror flash transitions in my Tavat optical frames and I have to say I'll never get those again. I was never convinced by them even before my optician's recommendation, but the biggest issue for me is when you're indoors in a photographic situation, the lighting reflections along with any flash use simply yield some very unattractive results. I now take my glasses off for photos because my friends all say I look ridiculous and I agree wholeheartedly, it just looks horrible and I cannot replace them quick enough.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I have Hoya mirror flash transitions in my Tavat optical frames and I have to say I'll never get those again. I was never convinced by them even before my optician's recommendation, but the biggest issue for me is when you're indoors in a photographic situation, the lighting reflections along with any flash use simply yield some very unattractive results. I now take my glasses off for photos because my friends all say I look ridiculous and I agree wholeheartedly, it just looks horrible and I cannot replace them quick enough.

Mmm I see, that was my concern. I'll pass then, thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[ColdinMN]

Hi all. Thinking of putting transition prescription lenses into my Walker Black Fade 2 frames.

Green, gray, and brown seem to be the choices.

Any suggestions from the group?

Edited: Sorry, I have asked this before.

 

[Pechelman]

Hi all. Thinking of putting transition prescription lenses into my Walker Black Fade 2 frames.

Green, gray, and brown seem to be the choices.

Any suggestions from the group?

Edited: Sorry, I have asked this before.

I went with the graphite green gen 8 (non-xtraactive) on a pair of black fade herbies. I can try to get you a photo or two with how they look when there's enough sun to make them do anything. Personally I'd go with that from those options. The grey is pretty black/dark and plain. The brown looks like poop brown (direct quote from my wife). The green at intermediate levels has a pleasant green to me and does get fairly dark outside as well.

I was contemplating going with RLE for getting another set of transitions in hickory taos but decided to go locally. Dropped them off Sunday and should have them back after memorial day. I went in thinking I'd get Transitions Signature Amber but walked out with Zeiss in Pioneer (Green). I was very tempted by the blue though...

 

[RegisDB9]

Got my hands on the Cortina Dealan in Havana and man is it slick. Realllyyyy like the plain face with no arrows. Instantly one of my favorites

Now I really want a Plaza in Ocre

 

[fmvazquez]

Like candy! My collection so far ... 😎
Considering to let the Fellini Noir and Ichikawa Beige go...

 

[Cudifying]

Like candy! My collection so far ... 😎
Considering to let the Fellini Noir and Ichikawa Beige go... View attachment 1958781

is the Ichikawa you mention the second from the bottom right? If you were to let it go, how much would you be asking? Thanks!

 

[jtorres94]

i would buy either one off you, but preferably the Fellini. let me know the price

 

[fmvazquez]

i would buy either one off you, but preferably the Fellini. let me know the price

DM me

 

[intensanity]

Still dreaming about the VT Ascari. Please dm if they’re in play

 

[Pechelman]

Hi all. Thinking of putting transition prescription lenses into my Walker Black Fade 2 frames.

.....

following up with some photos during a quick step outside when the sun came out

The first compares what's appx full darkness on top compared to what it looked like after a couple of minutes sitting in the shade below. I tried to find a more neutral area to take the photo but it's what I could find.

The second I tried my best to show the actual color by overlaying the lenses between an area of shadow vs light. What really indicates the real color is the clear portions of the black fade frame as it picks up the green from the lenses quite well. Hopefully that helps.

 

[ijgood123]

I was probably at the same event! I purchased a new frame from the Kyosho collection and seriously considered a Plaza. The new frame is not expected to be released until September? View attachment 1957109 View attachment 1957111 View attachment 1957113 View attachment 1957115 Didn’t have the Ashcroft there, not being released until late May per the JMM rep. View attachment 1957117

Great choice! Is the lower/second frame the plaza? The top one looks like a less muscular version of the Fellini. Nice to see more optical-friendly frames.