A Shaving brushe experience in Bologna, Italy

[imomri]

I wanted to send my brother back home, my AOS travel shaving brush I have here with me, so that he'll finally have one, but that would leave me brushless.
I was in Bologna for my research today, so I knew I just had to get myself an Omega brush (they're Bolognese made). The factory is too far away from the Archive where I work, so during my last coffee break for the day, I wondered around, hoping to find something. Just when I was about to give up, I noticed I was standing in front of a shop which had shaving brushes on display. The girl in the store was so incredibly nice, that not only did she show me a whole bunch of models (with the greatest of patience), she threw in some home made Italian soap for me to try, free of charge. I didn't notice where the shop was located, but I'll be sure to notice on my next trip to the city, and post it here.
I walked out with a couple of Omegas - badger. The 599 (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-599-Silvertip-Badger-Shaving-Brush_p_770.html 14€) Is great. About the 367, I'm not sure (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Omega-637-Silvertip-Badger-Shaving-Brush_p_486.html). Post actum, I'm not sure that getting the a silver tip (as opposing to the harder bristles) was wise, as I am using soaps and soft soaps, almost exclusively. I think I won't shave with it yet, and contemplate returning it for a harder bristle grade. And if a silver tip, why not a fancier handle?


Any suggestions or insights on this would be most welcomed.

 

[jwilock]

I bought a nice Omega Pro while in Bologna. And some of those Gillette Platinum blades in the white box with blue lettering which turned out to be my favorite blades.

 

[ananth]

Hi folks, I'm currently in Bologna. Do let me know if you remember the street name (via something something) or even vague location of the place.
Thanks a ton,
Ananth

 

[SliceOfLife]

Great price on the silvertip midget relative to what they cost online. I quite liked my mixed hair midget, let us know how you feel about the Silvertip.

 

[jwilock]

I bought mine at a place on Via dell'Independenza, just a bit above Via Rizzoli. It's on the right side if you're walking up from Via Rizzoli. Sorry, but don't remember the name, but you'll see some shaving gear in the window. You can get Proraso and European Palmolive at most soap stores or stores that sell personal products. Do keep an eye out for the Gillette Platinum blades in the all white box with blue lettering. Even in Italy they are expensive, but they're incredible. Do yourself a favor and pick up at least a pack or two. I can't remember where exactly I bought mine, but I remember seeing them here and there.