Umbra · Black
Your everyday pair.
A dark finish that works with your everyday wardrobe. Add it to a simple tee and take the day as it comes.
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The Second Face
A style guide by JANUS
Why do you look better before someone says “smile”?
You were relaxed a second ago. Now you’re deciding where to look, what to do with your face, and whether your smile looks forced. Sound familiar?
Without PULSAR
With PULSAR
Think of a photo of yourself you genuinely like. Were you concentrating on the pose, or just enjoying the moment?
Then someone points a camera at you. You look at the lens, look away, hold a smile. Suddenly, something that felt natural takes effort.
Sunglasses can help with that “where do I look?” feeling. They shade your eyes and give your look a finishing touch, without asking you to practise a pose.
But the frame matters. PULSAR’s narrow wrap leaves your smile and cheeks visible, so your expression is still part of the picture. Laughing, talking, turning towards a mate. Still you.
First, there’s a reason even a relaxed face can look tense in a photo: bright light.
Why it works · 01
You felt relaxed. The photo says otherwise.
Outside with your mates. Good weather. Someone gets their phone out. You feel fine — then you see the photo and look like you wanted to be somewhere else.
Sometimes, it is the light. You narrow your eyes against the sun, your brow tightens, and the camera catches an expression you never meant to make.
Sunglasses shade your eyes, so you can enjoy the sunshine without squinting as much. You can smile, laugh and carry on with the moment instead of adjusting your expression for the photo.
But what if it isn’t the sunlight? What if you tense up the moment someone points a camera at you?
Why it works · 02
The camera comes out. You start overthinking.
Look at the lens. Actually, look away. Smile a little. Was that too much? By the time the photo is taken, you have stopped enjoying the moment and started managing your face.
That is the frustrating part of “just act natural”. The instruction gives you one more thing to think about.
A pair of sunglasses can make that moment feel easier. Looking towards the camera or off to the side can both work with the look — you do not need to keep switching between the two.
You still bring the expression. PULSAR adds a detail you have already chosen — so there is a little less to figure out when someone says, “One more.”
But not every photo starts with “Ready?” What about the ones taken while you are simply getting on with your day?
Why it works · 03
You don’t get a countdown for every photo.
The group chat lights up. Someone has uploaded the photos. You didn’t even notice some of them being taken.
Mid-conversation at a table. Walking back with a drink. Turning towards a mate. The photos you keep are often the ones that bring you straight back to the moment.
PULSAR adds a finishing touch before anyone reaches for a phone. Your expression can change naturally as you laugh, listen or look away. The frames are part of the look, not a pose you have to hold.
And the expression is what makes the photo yours. That is why PULSAR keeps the wrap narrow, leaving your smile and cheeks in the picture.
Why it works · 04
Your eyes get some cover. Your expression still comes through.
Covering your eyes changes a photo. How much of your face you cover changes it again.
A tall, oversized frame can reach further up towards your brows and down over your cheeks. That makes the sunglasses a bigger part of the expression people see.
PULSAR takes up less space vertically. Its narrow shape wraps across the eyes, leaving more of the surrounding face visible than a much taller frame.
Your smile still shows. Your cheeks still lift when you laugh. The movement that makes an expression feel like yours stays in the picture.
Meanwhile, the squint or glance towards the camera is less visible behind the lenses. A little cover where you overthink, with room for the rest of you to come through.
That is the reason to look closely at PULSAR: a distinctive frame that still leaves space for your own expression.
Make it yours
Now picture the frames on you. The same shape can sit differently depending on your face, so fit deserves a closer look.
Start with the width, how they sit on your nose, and whether they feel comfortable when you smile. The aim is a pair you enjoy wearing once the camera is put away, too.
Make it yours
Same frame.
Your kind of look.
Choose your closest face shape for a styling starting point. Then find the colour that feels like you.
Which shape is closest to yours?
Not sure? Go straight to colours →Style guidance, not a fit assessment. Check frame measurements on the product page.
Round selected
Black for a defined outline.
Softer contours, with similar width and length.
Choose black if you want a dark outline against softer features. For a bold statement, choose white and make the frame the standout detail.
Oval selected
Choose for your everyday style.
A gently tapered jaw; slightly longer than wide.
Start with black for an everyday look. Choose grey mirror for a reflective accent, or white for a brighter statement with simple outfits.
Square selected
White puts the curve in focus.
More angular contours, with a defined jaw.
Choose white to make the curved outline a feature alongside your angular contours. Choose black if you prefer a dark finish.
Long selected
Grey mirror catches the light.
Noticeably longer than wide.
Choose grey mirror for a reflective detail across the eyes. With a simple tee or shirt, the lenses become the focal point. Black offers a darker alternative.
Heart selected
Black keeps the finish simple.
A wider forehead, narrowing towards the chin.
Choose black for a dark frame-and-lens combination. For a more noticeable accent at eye level, choose white or grey mirror.
Diamond selected
Choose a reflective accent.
Cheekbones wider than the forehead and jaw.
Choose grey mirror if you want the lenses to catch the light alongside your cheekbones. Choose black for a dark outline without the mirrored finish.
Choose your colour
Find your finish.
Swipe through the photos to see black, grey mirror and white in different looks.
Nimbus · Grey mirror
The finishing touch.
Mirrored lenses catch the light and give a simple outfit a focal point. For going out or making more of your everyday look.
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Lumen · White
Days in the sun.
A bright frame for beach days, picnics and outdoor plans. Pair it with an easy summer outfit and let the colour stand out.
Explore white →Make it a Duo
Your everyday pair.
Your change of pace.
Pair black with grey mirror for going out, or white for days in the sun. Two finishes for different sides of your style.
The look, in context
Picture them in your kind of photo.
A coffee stop. A day outside. A quick photo before heading out. Look at how the frames sit across each face, and how much of the expression remains visible.
A closer look at PULSAR
See how the shape wraps.
On a face, you notice the overall look. Up close, you can see the narrow profile and the curve around the sides.
Watch the frame turn, then compare that shape with the on-face photos. It is a useful way to picture how PULSAR could sit on you.
Before you decide
Like the look? Here’s what to check.
You have seen what the shape adds. Now it comes down to the pair you would actually reach for.
How is PULSAR different from oversized sunglasses?
PULSAR has a narrow wrap shape. Compared with a much taller frame, it covers less of the face vertically, leaving more of the surrounding expression visible.
You get coverage across the eyes, while your smile and the movement of your cheeks still show. The on-face photos help you judge whether that balance is your style.
How can I tell whether they will suit me?
Start with a pair you already enjoy wearing. Notice how wide they sit across your face and how much of your cheeks and brows they cover.
Compare that look with PULSAR’s on-face photos. For sizing, compare frame measurements where available, or ask us for sizing help. Face shape is a starting point; comfort and your own preference matter.
Which colour should I choose?
Start with the clothes you wear most. Black is an easy place to start if you want the frame to blend into your usual look.
Grey with a mirrored finish brings a more reflective, futuristic feel. White creates stronger contrast. Compare the current finishes on the product page and choose the one you can picture wearing beyond a single photo.
Are they unisex?
Yes. PULSAR is a unisex style. Choose by fit and the look you want rather than a men’s or women’s label.
What if the fit isn’t right?
Check our returns policy before ordering for the current return window, item conditions and process.
If you are unsure about sizing, contact us before you choose. A pair should feel comfortable as well as look right.
When will my order arrive?
Delivery timing depends on your destination. Check our shipping information for the delivery estimates and terms that apply to your order.
Meet PULSAR
A little cover for your eyes. Room for you to come through.
Your smile. Your expression. A narrow wrap that becomes part of the look. Take a closer look at PULSAR and picture your own pair.
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