The question I hear most often in the shop: doesn't wood break? After more than 2500 pairs made in my Positano workshop, I can answer with facts.
The right wood, worked the right way
Not every wood works for a frame. My catalog holds 95 woods and finishes, selected one by one: ebony, rosewood, canaletto walnut, maple, zebrano, ash and many more. The secret is not just the species, it is the direction of the grain, thicknesses calculated in 3D design and joints made by hand. A CREO frame flexes without snapping: the wood works with you, not against you.
Water, sweat and everyday use
Every frame receives a protective treatment that seals the wood against water and sweat. You can wash them under running water and wear them every day, even at the beach. Summer sweat, which ruins many acetate frames, leaves no trace on treated wood.
Weight matters
A wooden frame weighs less than you expect: wood is lighter than acetate at equal volume. Less weight means less pressure on your nose and ears, which means more comfort over long hours.
And if something happens?
The advantage of buying from the maker: the workshop that built your glasses can repair them. A broken factory frame gets thrown away, a handcrafted frame gets fixed.
Want to see how they are born? Come to via Cristoforo Colombo 163/A in Positano, or browse the frames online.