Bolzano Superinox Inossidabile

[The Dean]

Though the brand was Italian once, the current Bolzanos are made in Germany by Feintechnik just like Croma, Elios and Merkur.

Yes, I understand (and mentioned that very thing in the other Balzano thread). Still, there is the Italian heritage, name and supposedly these blades are very popular among Italian shavers. But I can take solace in that, if I finally conclude they are not for me, I can just blame the Germans!

 

[elverdiblanco]

Gifts & Care have the best prices on Bolzano blades I've seen

http://www.giftsandcare.com/en/95-razor-blades

 

[ArNav]

Gifts & Care is a great vendor, and every time you buy something from them they put in a freebie.

 

[Jasman]

Did you consider the Bolzano Superinox Inossidabile to be a sharp blade? What razor have you tried these blades in? How long do they stay sharp?

For me, in a Merkur 41c, they're both incredibly sharp and incredibly comfortable. My only complaints about them are longevity (they fall off noticeably after the 2nd shave for me) and the price, which is a bit high for a blade that only lasts that long. My comparison point is that they're a mite sharper and smoother in that razor than a Bic, with less longevity.

 

[urkel]

I thought these blades were pretty good when I first bought them but now....meh......I just put them in the same box with the rest of the German Merkur blades..........I only enjoy 3 shaves if I'm lucky

 

[TonTon]

I thought these blades were pretty good when I first bought them but now....meh......I just put them in the same box with the rest of the German Merkur blades..........I only enjoy 3 shaves if I'm lucky

+1

 

[Viseguy]

Tried them a few times but found them so-so -- not very sharp and a bit rough. YMMV.

 

[Early Morning]

I think the equipment used by the Feintechnik plant was probably built by Wilkinson Sword.

 

[Alpine Dad]

I had my first shave today with a Bolzano Superinox and I was very happy with my shave. I am looking forward to using the rest of my sample pack of five blades.

Cheers

 

[ackvil]

I was a fan of these blades but as others have said the cost put me off.

 

[SantoSubito]

I was a fan of these blades but as others have said the cost put me off.

Same here, they're good, but they're not $30 for a 100 good.

 

[mastershake]

my brother in law loves these. does gifts and care offer and discount codes for b&B??

edit wow shipping is a killer from them. ill wait. almost 25$ for just 100 blades... just for the shipping the slowest way they offer

 

[jwilock]

My favorite German blades are Timor, and Souplex are very good as well. I like both of those better than Bolzano. I also picked up a pack of Rothbart Extra Dunn (thin) for the heck of hit when placing an order a while back and found them pretty good as well. Have yet to try the German Wilkie so can't compare any of these to the more common Wilks.

 

[CapnPanther]

My favorite German blades are Timor, and Souplex are very good as well. I like both of those better than Bolzano. I also picked up a pack of Rothbart Extra Dunn (thin) for the heck of hit when placing an order a while back and found them pretty good as well. Have yet to try the German Wilkie so can't compare any of these to the more common Wilks.

Rotbart's are excellent, though pricey.

 

[ArNav]

What are Rothbart Extra Dunn?

 

[jwilock]

What are Rothbart Extra Dunn?

http://www.royalshave.com/p/409-038...dunn-extra-thin-double-edge-razor-blades.html

 

[talibeard]

http://www.royalshave.com/p/409-038...dunn-extra-thin-double-edge-razor-blades.html

I think those are NOS. They used to be made in Germany but as with about every other European P&G blade production was moved to Russia. AFAIK production ended a couple of years ago.

 

[Alpine Dad]

I really like this blade, but it is far too expensive. The link a few posts up has an OK price and a $27 shipping fee. That is not going to happen.

Cheers

 

[jovan]

I enjoy these blades but agree price and shipping can be deal breaker. I found Westcoast Shaving helpful on price and low ship. They are a B&B vendor. Check with them for 100 blade package. I have also used Italian Barber in Canada. Pricer but free ship with 200 blades to US and Canada brings total down. One item I found were these blades last about 25% longer than Gillette so cost per shave nearly same. Hope that helps.

 

[Richard Dunbar]

Personally I don't care for these blades. They provide a lot of feedback while shaving but seem to lack in the cutting department. Also they feel really rough - not smooth at all. I was disappointed as I wanted to like them. Strangely despite the roughness and having to do multiple passes and touch ups to achieve semi BBS - no irritation or weepers. Weird!