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These curious looking vintage “road glasses” were made by Kasper & Richter, a German manufacturer of precision instruments. They were designed for driving in bad weather, in the days when enclosed cars were a novelty. I am so curious to try a pair on to see what can actually be seen.

“These glasses with specially arranged viewing slits enable unobstructed vision while preventing rain from entering,” writes retailer FORMost. “The sophisticated design is reminiscent of steam punk and bionics. No matter where you go, you will attract attention.”

That is certainly true, as seen in these images below: An alternate vendor is selling a similar product branded with the company name, though I’d have guessed they were knockoffs. In any case they’re not exactly low-profile.