Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After purchasing dozens of glasses from each of these three popular online glasses brands, in this video, Paul Anthony rates them across different categories and picks his favorite.
Browse the hundreds of different frames & glasses sold by:
- Zenni: imp.i279709.net/n1OajM
- EyeBuyDirect: eyebuydirect.sjv.io/oemMNY
- Firmoo: shrsl.com/40ik7
Our Article Comparing These Brands (Breaks Down Points For Each Category): bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-eyebuydirect-firmoo-comparison
Individual Reviews Of These Brands:
- Zenni: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-glasses
- EyeBuyDirect: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/eyebuydirect-glasses
- Firmoo: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/firmoo-glasses
Showcase Of All Of Zenni's Mirror Tint Sunglasses: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-mirror-tint
Video Summary:
00:00 Introduction
In this short video, Paul Anthony reviews three different retailers of online prescription glasses & sunglasses.
For our individual reviews of each of these three brands, check the links above.
To help make the comparison between these online glasses brands easier to digest, they've been rated on 5 different categories.
00:43 #1 Selection & Prices (25pts)
Zenni: 29/30
EyeBuyDirect: 28/30
Firmoo: 25/30
Firmoo didn't have the largest selection; however, they tend to be the cheapest. EBD had the largest number of glasses for sale but they are a bit more expensive. Finally, Zenni earned the greatest number of points for having both hundreds of frames as well as varied lens options for each.
01:31 #2 Order Process & Online Account (10pts)
Zenni: 10/10
EyeBuyDirect: 9/10
Firmoo: 9/10
All of these brands have very similar web accounts, though I found Zenni's to be the best, so they've received full points.
01:46 #3 Shipping (5pts)
Zenni: 5/5
EyeBuyDirect: 5/5
Firmoo: 5/5
Once more, all these brands took about the same amount of time to deliver the glasses after I placed the order online. This was about 2 weeks for delivery.
01:56 #4 Quality (50pts)
Zenni: 45/50
EyeBuyDirect: 41/500
Firmoo: 40/50
Regarding the quality of the glasses, all three brands offer sturdy glasses and lenses. I did not have any of these frames break or anything of the sort, though I'll note that I tend to rotate my glasses regularly, so no single pair gets a ton of wear.
02:27 #5 Rewards/Referral Programs
Zenni: 3/5
EyeBuyDirect: 5/5
Firmoo: 1/5
EBD was the best in this category as they offer the most comprehensive rewards & referral program.
03:02 Final Rankings
Zenni: 92/100
EyeBuyDirect: 88/100
Firmoo: 80/100
After considering all of these categories and after purchasing more than just a couple of glasses from each brand, I've found that Zenni is the best of the three.
However, I always suggest you go with the brand that sells the glasses you like most. They don't all sell the same exact frames, so if you find a pair that you like and which is only sold by one of these online glasses brands, you should definitely purchase those instead of buying a less-appealing pair of glasses based solely on the seller.
Do you already have a favorite brand among these three, or do you have any questions? Leave us a comment below!
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After purchasing dozens of glasses from each of these three popular online glasses brands, in this video, Paul Anthony rates them across different categories and picks his favorite.
Browse the hundreds of different frames & glasses sold by:
- Zenni: imp.i279709.net/n1OajM
- EyeBuyDirect: eyebuydirect.sjv.io/oemMNY
- Firmoo: shrsl.com/40ik7
Our Article Comparing These Brands (Breaks Down Points For Each Category): bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-eyebuydirect-firmoo-comparison
Individual Reviews Of These Brands:
- Zenni: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-glasses
- EyeBuyDirect: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/eyebuydirect-glasses
- Firmoo: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/firmoo-glasses
Showcase Of All Of Zenni's Mirror Tint Sunglasses: bespokeunit.com/articles/style/zenni-mirror-tint
Video Summary:
00:00 Introduction
In this short video, Paul Anthony reviews three different retailers of online prescription glasses & sunglasses.
For our individual reviews of each of these three brands, check the links above.
To help make the comparison between these online glasses brands easier to digest, they've been rated on 5 different categories.
00:43 #1 Selection & Prices (25pts)
Zenni: 29/30
EyeBuyDirect: 28/30
Firmoo: 25/30
Firmoo didn't have the largest selection; however, they tend to be the cheapest. EBD had the largest number of glasses for sale but they are a bit more expensive. Finally, Zenni earned the greatest number of points for having both hundreds of frames as well as varied lens options for each.
01:31 #2 Order Process & Online Account (10pts)
Zenni: 10/10
EyeBuyDirect: 9/10
Firmoo: 9/10
All of these brands have very similar web accounts, though I found Zenni's to be the best, so they've received full points.
01:46 #3 Shipping (5pts)
Zenni: 5/5
EyeBuyDirect: 5/5
Firmoo: 5/5
Once more, all these brands took about the same amount of time to deliver the glasses after I placed the order online. This was about 2 weeks for delivery.
01:56 #4 Quality (50pts)
Zenni: 45/50
EyeBuyDirect: 41/500
Firmoo: 40/50
Regarding the quality of the glasses, all three brands offer sturdy glasses and lenses. I did not have any of these frames break or anything of the sort, though I'll note that I tend to rotate my glasses regularly, so no single pair gets a ton of wear.
02:27 #5 Rewards/Referral Programs
Zenni: 3/5
EyeBuyDirect: 5/5
Firmoo: 1/5
EBD was the best in this category as they offer the most comprehensive rewards & referral program.
03:02 Final Rankings
Zenni: 92/100
EyeBuyDirect: 88/100
Firmoo: 80/100
After considering all of these categories and after purchasing more than just a couple of glasses from each brand, I've found that Zenni is the best of the three.
However, I always suggest you go with the brand that sells the glasses you like most. They don't all sell the same exact frames, so if you find a pair that you like and which is only sold by one of these online glasses brands, you should definitely purchase those instead of buying a less-appealing pair of glasses based solely on the seller.
Do you already have a favorite brand among these three, or do you have any questions? Leave us a comment below!
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![What Does Ash Say About A Cigar? Learn About Ashing & Touching Up Cigars With Klaas Kelner
Bespoke Units Paul Anthony & Charles-Philippe discuss cigar ash with Davidoffs Klaas Kelner. Watch our video to learn what information an expert can learn from his cigars ash!
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See our other #davidoffcigars Dominican adventures with Klaas and others!
See Davidoffs cigar rolling method in their factory: https://youtu.be/sIx9-59oVgI
Watch From Seed To Smoke, our Davidoff documentary: https://youtu.be/_mGFeOwjfbs
Our Davidoff playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsWHCy_hDdq-Cir85QVpMqilLi9mMCH8
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Guide to lighting a cigar, including contingencies for irregular burns: https://bespokeunit.com/cigars/lighting/how/
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What Does Ash Say About A Cigar? Learn About Ashing & Touching Up Cigars With Klaas Kelner
Analyzing your cigar is not just about taste and smell. Its also about feel and construction. You can use your sight to analyze the cigar, and the first time you ash is a great time to learn about its construction.
[01:05] Ash example:
Here, CP has about 1 inch of ash. Ash it gently—the first time you do so, observe the shape of the ash still left on the cigar.
This cigars end has a sort of pyramid or cone shape to it; this is a great indication of good construction. A perfect pyramid shape indicates a good blend of tobacco types from different parts of the plant. The leaves are correctly layered, with stronger leaves are towards the inside, and softer leaves are outwards. The strongest leaves require higher heat to burn, hence the pyramid shape.
If the leaves are not properly layered, theres a big risk of your cigar canoeing.
Davidoff uses accordion-style folding, which has a noticeably different result from other methods. Booking, which stacks leaves like a books pages, leaves the stronger parts of the tobaccos to one side. Entubado, a circular rolling method, creates characteristic holes in the cross section.
[03:36] Smoking Speed & Cherry Shape
Many of us have heard the assertion that a pyramid shape results from smoking too fast. However, Klaas points out that the opposite is true; smoking fast pulls in more oxygen, raising the temperature in the middle. This results in tunneling, which could put your cigar out.
If you have a cigar that is all the same type of leaf—100% viso, or seco, you will get a flatter burn. The pyramid shape results mostly from careful leaf distribution by the roller.
[05:12] Ash Length & Quality
CP likes to try and get as long an ash as possible, and asks Klaas: how does a long ash affect smoke quality?
Klaas clarifies that long ash only negatively affects a smoke if it hinders your ability to draw oxygen to the cherry. Mainly, you want to keep it between one and two inches.
You also want to ash it when your cigar starts to go towards the side. Klaas demonstrates that a well-constructed cigar can stand up, ash side down.
[08:20] Helping Your Off-Center Cigar
Pauls cigar burns a bit unevenly, and Klaas demonstrates how to even out such a cigar. Although you can touch it up in a very minor way without ashing, in this case thats not feasible. Without pre-moistening, he ashes it, then uses a single flame torch lighter to catch the slower-burning side up to the other. This unevenness is caused, he explains, by a pocket of extra oil.
Klaas summarizes it thus: maintain your cigars well, light them properly, and smoke in an ideal environment. Dont expect a perfect burn if these conditions arent met.
[11:38] What Does The Burn Line Mean?
Next, CP asks Klaas what the burn line tells you. A thicker burn line indicates an oilier wrapper. It gives a fuller experience with more flavour, but requires more oxygen to burn properly. If you see a thick burn line with a lot of blackened tobacco, its an incomplete combustion.
Ultimately, getting to know cigars better comes with experience. Pay attention when youre smoking, and youll learn more, and begin to understand what every quirk of the ash tells you about your smoke.
REMEMBER to comment! How do you like to ash your cigar? What smoking environment gives you the best experience? Finally, feel free to request any cigar topic youd like us to feature on Bespoke Unit!
Yours,
The Bespoke Unit Team
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