Topic
Titanium
6 articles on titanium from The View Eyewear.
Akoni vs Masunaga — Two Very Different Takes on Japanese Titanium
Akoni is a Swiss-branded newcomer using precision Japanese titanium. Masunaga is the 120-year-old Sabae house that helped build the industry Akoni sources from. Here's how they actually compare.
Best Titanium Frames Under $1,000 — Where Luxury Actually Begins
The honest map of titanium eyewear under $1,000: four brands that deliver real titanium between roughly $400-$950, one steel alternative, plus the price tiers to skip.
Titanium vs Acetate Glasses Frames: Weight, Comfort, Style
Titanium frames are lighter and more flexible than acetate — acetate offers deeper color and warmth instead. Here's how the two actually compare.
Lindberg Spotlight: Why Danish Titanium Became the Industry Benchmark
A deep look at Lindberg eyewear — the Aarhus-based brand whose screwless titanium frames weigh under 2 grams and set the standard luxury opticians measure against.
Buying Guide — Is $500+ Luxury Eyewear Actually Worth It?
A clinical-optometrist's honest guide to spending $500-$2,000 on eyewear in 2026 — what the premium actually buys, where the diminishing returns begin, and which tier is right for you.
Akoni Spotlight — Quiet-Luxury Titanium from a Real Eyewear Industry Veteran
Akoni was founded in Lugano, Switzerland by Rosario Toscano (a former global managing director at DITA) and Salma Rachid. A few years in, it's quietly become a boutique-optical favorite for Japanese titanium.