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How are 【FN glasses really? Vol.5 Kazuya Nakajima

Eyewear Line [Joon].FN (FN / FOUR NINES)It just started in 2023 and is not yet well known, but it has a really excellent balance of design, fit, and price. If you want to be ahead of the curve, now is the time.
This series is a seven-part series that will introduce the appeal of "FN". The fifth installment features Kazuya Nakajima, who works as a director at the hair salon "Runo" in Shibuya. What is the one item that resonates with Mr. Nakajima, who says, "Hats, waist pouches, and eyewear are the three sacred treasures of fashion.

Photo_Teppei Hoshida
Text_Keisuke Kimura
Edit_Yuri Sudo


What is FN (FN / FOUR NINES)?

FN (FOUR NINES) was born in 2023 as a new line of Four Nines (999.9). FN (FOUR NINES) was born in 2023 as a new line of eyewear from "FOUR NINES (999.9)". FN fuses the background of manufacturing cultivated up to now with modern sensibilities to create authentic and fresh eyewear.

PROFILE

Kazuya Nakajima

Born in 1991 in Nagano Prefecture. In addition to working as the director of the hair salon "RUNO," he is also active as a hair and makeup artist for men's fashion magazines. He has 1.5 vision and enjoys visiting ramen shops, his favorite being "Ramen Yamatoju" in Koenji.
Instagram:@nku_ka

Without my glasses, I feel soawed.

You are a regular contributor to fashion magazines, but eyewear is becoming an icon of your own, isn't it?

Nakajima:I have good eyesight, but I definitely wear glasses on a regular basis. If I forget to put on my glasses and leave the house, I return home in a panic.

I have the impression that you wear a lot of hats.

Nakajima: Yes. And a waist pouch. Those three are my three sacred items.

When did you start wearing glasses?

Nakajima: I think I was probably around 21 years old. I had just become a hairdresser.

Please tell us why you started wearing glasses.

Nakajima:When you wear glasses, it is easy to look fashionable (laughs). (Laughs) There are people with stylish faces without doing anything. I have a really normal face, so I feel like I get a lot of help from my glasses.

How many pairs of glasses and sunglasses do you own?

Nakajima: About 10 lenses. There is only one colored lens.

I would like to ask you about your fashion. Do you often wear jackets like you do today?

Nakajima:Occasionally. However, on work days, I often wear leather shoes so that I can quickly brush my hair, so my fashion is also influenced by that. On the other hand, on my days off, I wear a rough outfit, like a sweatshirt and sneakers.

Thank you very much. You said that you have 10 pairs of glasses.

Nakajima: Clear frames are by far the most common.

What is the reason for this?

Nakajima:For example, thick celluloid frames in black or brown emphasize the glasses in the front. However, I like clear frames because they blend well with my skin and have a moderate presence. That is why I have always been tempted to buy clear frames whenever I find them in stores.

Imagine your own wardrobe....

Today, I hope you will wear various items from the collection of "FN," a new line born from "Four Nines.

Nakajima: I was really looking forward to it. I thought it might open up new horizons.

You mentioned that you have a lot of clear frames, but do you have any metal or black rimmed ones?

Nakajima:I have both metal and colored plastic, but I almost never wear them.

Let's start with this one for you, Mr. Nakajima. This is the first season's model, a crown punt. The color is also basic. Do you wear crown punt?

Nakajima: I have it and hang it often. It is a familiar shape. I see that there are different sizes.

That's right. They are about one size different.

Nakajima:When you hang it up, you can see the extra difference.

There is a lot of demand for smaller models because people have smaller faces and vintage frames are in fashion these days.

The one in his hand is "FN-0244 col.638 black × clear two-tone ¥39,600".

Nakajima: Two-tone is also good.

The colors are not sharply separated, but rather gradient-like, with blurred borders.

Nakajima: I like it very much. It feels more fashionable. The fit is also very good.

If the temples are too soft, they will spread out and return to their original shape, which is what makes for a good fit. On the other hand, if it is too soft, the grip will be weak.

Nakajima: Also, in terms of comfort, I am glad that there are nose pads.

Many foreign manufacturers don't have such a feature.

Nakajima: That's why I always go to the trouble of retrofitting. Otherwise, it would fall off during the treatment at the salon.

That's a unique perspective of a hairdresser, isn't it? In terms of details, as is often the case with vintage products, the logo is also engraved on the top of the frame.

Nakajima: Really. So detailed work has been done.

He is wearing "FN-1146 col.2 silver ¥40,700".

Next is this metal. It seems that Mr. Nakajima doesn't wear it very often.

Nakajima: I don't hang it, but I was just wondering about it.

The impression is much lighter and more flattering. This model features a vintage design with a round top and square bottom.

Nakajima: It looks neat from the side. It's still a nice metal look.

The aged silver color is a damaged finish. The color is applied on top of the base coat, and then polished to remove only the surface, revealing the base coat in places.

Nakajima: It looks like jeans. No, I like this gold, too. At first it looked normal, but the more I look at it, the more it looks a little different. The design is also a little different.

Mr. Nakajima, do you care so much about comfort?

Nakajima:I may not care too much about it. You get used to it as you live with it, so the shape and design are more important.

He is wearing "FN-1346 col.2882 Dull Gray × Gunmetalic ¥47,300".

Thank you very much. Next up is a combination. This is our new collection for this fall. The front is plastic and the temples are metal. The front is slightly thicker to balance the two.

Nakajima: I can't help but reach for the clear....

You can hang anything you like.

Nakajima: However, this model might be a little different (laughs). The previous two models were more comfortable.

Thank you very much (laughs). Now we will come to the last one.

He is wearing "FN-1547 col. glass beer × white gold ¥50,600".

Nakajima: This is the first time I've seen this form. It's truly a new frontier. It might be kind of nice.

Yes, the image has changed drastically.

Nakajima: The design is interesting. The bridge is warped, or something. I like it.

It seems to fit with today's style, doesn't it?

Nakajima: I'm not sure, but I have four final choices. I will narrow it down from here.

Thank you very much.

Nakajima: Two-tone is good too. Gold metal is also good and ....... It was a tough choice, but I came to two options!

What are you worried about?

Nakajima:It's simply the design and how it goes with the clothes. The shape is a shape I have, but I don't have one in these colors. ...I can't seem to make a decision, so can I have the staff members vote on it?

All staff (4 people): Okay. Seino!

One of Mr. Nakajima's selections

FN-1547 col.2693 glass brown × antique gold ¥50,600

I asked everyone to vote for their favorite, and this is the one that received all the votes (laughs). It is good to decide by yourself, but sometimes it is important to be objective. When you look closely at these frames, you can see that they are a slightly reddish brown, so they blend particularly well with my skin. In addition, I usually wear a lot of brown, so I thought they would be easy to match. I think I can wear these frames either during business hours or on off-duty days. Regardless of this model, I felt that this is a Japanese brand, and it was very comfortable to wear. I will be using it a lot from now on!

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