Rim Wire vs Block Titanium
Traditional titanium eyewear often relies on fine rim-wire construction focused on minimal material use and visual lightness. Block Titanium uses a more dimensional profile construction, creating stronger side geometry, refined bevel transitions and a more sculptural architectural appearance.
Rim Wire Titanium
Fine profile construction focused on lightness and minimal visual weight.
Block Titanium
Deeper sculpted profile construction allowing bevels, contours and architectural presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ferro collection?
Ferro is the Barcelunettes collection built on block titanium construction. Designed in Barcelona and handmade in Japan, it uses a deeper sculpted titanium profile to create architectural presence, and currently comprises Forja, Forja Halo and Solar.
What is Block Titanium?
Block Titanium is a different construction approach that uses a deeper titanium profile rather than a traditional fine rim-wire structure. This creates stronger side geometry, dimensional shaping and refined bevel transitions.
How is Block Titanium different from Rim Wire Titanium?
Traditional rim-wire construction focuses on minimal material use and visual lightness. Block Titanium introduces a thicker profile that allows more sculptural shaping and stronger architectural presence.
Why use a thicker titanium profile?
The additional profile depth allows beveling, contour transitions and more expressive side silhouettes that would be difficult to achieve with conventional fine titanium structures.
Does Block Titanium feel heavier?
Not necessarily. Titanium remains exceptionally lightweight compared to many traditional materials. The additional profile creates visual substance while maintaining comfort.
Where are Ferro frames made?
Barcelunettes Ferro frames are handmade in Japan using precision manufacturing techniques developed in Fukui Prefecture, one of the world's leading eyewear regions.
Which finishes are used?
Metal components receive premium galvanic finishing including Platinum, 18K Gold and 18K Rose Gold depending on the frame configuration.