Greetings, distinguished eyewear aficionado. You’ve got a taste for the classics and have set your sights on the Tart F.D.R. frame—a design inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt himself.
But hold on to your monocle because we’re here to help you distinguish the authentic F.D.R. frames from the counterfeits. Let’s explore the features that make genuine Tart F.D.R. frames stand out from the crowd.
Riveting Revelations
The Tart F.D.R. frame sports a unique trio of rivets on both sides of the front of the frame and outside of the temple. Picture circular “dots” arranged in a triangle. While these flat rivets are a quick way to identify an F.D.R. frame, they don’t guarantee that you have a genuine Tart.
Branding Breakdown
Keep an eye out for the OTE logo engraved on the inside of the right temple of authentic Tart F.D.R. frames. Standard and low-bridge fits also feature the OTE logo on the bottom of the left lens.
F.D.R. sunglasses, however, skip the lens logo and opt for the OTE logo and “TART®” on the inside of the left arm instead.
Design Details
While the Tart F.D.R. frame shares a thicker acetate build and rounded rectangular lens shape with the Arnel frame, it boasts a slightly more angular appearance. The F.D.R. frame also has gently curved temples that hug the head for a comfy fit and a thicker bridge (around 11.5mm at the center) than other Tart Optical eyeglasses.
Manufacturer’s Mark
Depending on whether your F.D.R. frames are sunglasses or not, you’ll find a stamp on the inside of the left arm reading either “Handcrafted In Italy” or “Designed in U.S.A.”
Sizing Scoop
You can find the optical frame sizes on either side of the frame back and on the inside of the left temple. For sunglasses, you’ll find the size measurements inside the left temple.
Lens Lowdown
F.D.R. sunglasses come with non-polarized, anti-reflective, high-quality lenses but don’t feature the OTE logo on the lens.
Color Cues
Tart’s F.D.R. frames come in various colors, with different options for sunglasses, standard bridge fit, and low bridge fit frames. Here’s a quick overview:
F.D.R. Standard Bridge Fit Colors:
- Smoke Brown
- Smoke Grey
- Glossy Black
- Demi Amber
- Havana Sunrise
F.D.R. Low-Bridge Fit Colors:
- Smoke Brown
- Smoke Grey
- Glossy Black
F.D.R. Sunglasses Colors:
- Demi Amber
- Smoke Brown
- Smoke Grey
By scrutinizing these features, you’ll be well-equipped to identify authentic Tart F.D.R. frames and ensure you’re sporting a genuinely iconic pair of eyeglasses. Happy spotting, and enjoy your presidential style.
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