Thursday, July 31, 2008

A Loupe is a type of magnifier that will enable the user to scrutinize even the smallest details by increasing the focus to a closer distance when being viewed by the eye. Loupes are a form of a tailored microscope. Loupes are used in quite a few different industries; most commonly the Jewelry trade, photography, dentistry, printing and ophthalmology. There are some large name manufactures of loupes, Bausch & Lomb, Nikon, Pentax, Barska and Carson just to name a few. My favorite is the Barska Anchormaster Magnifier AR10858. This set is an elegant addition to a desk or a personal library setting. The glass is crystal clear and is very high quality. The brass is shiny and provides a feeling of days gone by. If you are in any of the common trades listed above, you can't go wrong with this set!