Extrò Cosmesi: T Ultra Benz

The project by Extrò Cosmesi is interesting.
Bring back an icon of the past.

The Benz "Ultra Benz" was a giant.
Built by Paolo Baenzinger in Bologna in the 1930s.
It had an exaggerated gap of 1.57mm, but with neutral exposure.

The homage of the turiner Donato Ciniello faithfully reproduces it.
At least in geometry, and updates some details to modern canons.

https://ischiapp.blogspot.com/2023/06/extro-ultra-benz.html

Very interesting razor. Top cap looks like it has a dmascus steel finish

Very interesting razor indeed. It looks like a very nice shaver.

It's 3d printed 17-4 Steel.
The handle and stand are 303 AISI.
Great looking razor.

This razor looks fantastic. Hopefully it will also come into series production. I fell a little in love with this razor

Came in today and will shave tomorrow 

Extro T Ultra Benz serial number #087
A new day, a new mail call.
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So far I have read almost nothing about this razor anywhere - there are a handful of Italian videos on YouTube that couldn't tell me much - and the forums are empty too.
As always, I went for it because the design really appealed to me.
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The T Ultra Benz is a homage to Paolo Baenzinger's Ultra Benz from the 30s and 40s. Brought into modern times in terms of the width of the head, but similar to the original in terms of geometry/design.
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It costs €250 and production takes about 4 weeks from the time of ordering - for me it was now about 5. It is made in small batches which sold out relatively quickly last time.
The razor comes with a shaving soap/aftershave set "1923" which offers a wonderful cologne/spicy scent in the usual Extro quality. A fragrance from the last century.
Top notes: orange blossom, rose, pine fougere
Heart notes: lavender, petit grain, patchouly
Base notes: musk, neroli
Delicious. Very intensive.
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Everything comes in tin cans that look very stylish when you first look at them, they come with letters describing the product in Italian - great idea.
It wasn't just the design and geometry that appealed to me (1.57mm gap with neutral blade exposure) but also the manufacturing.
The handle (303 steel 45 g 90 mm) is hollow with a satin look - reminds me of standard Razorock, Ikon, Gillette or other older planes - with an Extro inscription.
The head comes from a 3D printer 17-4 stainless steel and weighs 30grams. The safetybar is polished to a shine and feels great on the skin. The head and the rest of the plate come with their 3D printed patterns or whatever you want to call it. Almost looks like Damascus steel. Beautiful! There is also a stylish shaving stand.
So dear people - for the money you get more than you first thought and in first class quality from Italy.
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The shave went spectacularly. It was really exciting and thanks to the geometry it was something completely different than what I've been using lately and don't actually have. Blade sits firmly in the head with a good bend. The Nacet (now the standard blade) performed very well. You can feel the blade, it is also arranged on the more aggressive side and makes no compromises, but despite the rough feeling it is gentle on the skin. The blade doesn't have as much clamping as others because there is simply no support on the underside - but this gives you a great sound, foam that literally just flows through and joy. The angle is actually given naturally by the shape of the safety bar. You definitely have to pay attention to him but you will be rewarded with a great BBS. Definitely not for R89 fans or friends of gentle razors. He's really going for it. It sounds a bit contradictory, but the blade on the skin sounds harsh, but leaves the skin without redness/cuts and wonderfully smooth.
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Have a nice day!

Extro T Ultra Benz serial number #087
A new day, a new mail call.
-
So far I have read almost nothing about this razor anywhere - there are a handful of Italian videos on YouTube that couldn't tell me much - and the forums are empty too.
As always, I went for it because the design really appealed to me.
-
The T Ultra Benz is a homage to Paolo Baenzinger's Ultra Benz from the 30s and 40s. Brought into modern times in terms of the width of the head, but similar to the original in terms of geometry/design.
-
It costs €250 and production takes about 4 weeks from the time of ordering - for me it was now about 5. It is made in small batches which sold out relatively quickly last time.
The razor comes with a shaving soap/aftershave set "1923" which offers a wonderful cologne/spicy scent in the usual Extro quality. A fragrance from the last century.
Top notes: orange blossom, rose, pine fougere
Heart notes: lavender, petit grain, patchouly
Base notes: musk, neroli
Delicious. Very intensive.
-
Everything comes in tin cans that look very stylish when you first look at them, they come with letters describing the product in Italian - great idea.
It wasn't just the design and geometry that appealed to me (1.57mm gap with neutral blade exposure) but also the manufacturing.
The handle (303 steel 45 g 90 mm) is hollow with a satin look - reminds me of standard Razorock, Ikon, Gillette or other older planes - with an Extro inscription.
The head comes from a 3D printer 17-4 stainless steel and weighs 30grams. The safetybar is polished to a shine and feels great on the skin. The head and the rest of the plate come with their 3D printed patterns or whatever you want to call it. Almost looks like Damascus steel. Beautiful! There is also a stylish shaving stand.
So dear people - for the money you get more than you first thought and in first class quality from Italy.
-
The shave went spectacularly. It was really exciting and thanks to the geometry it was something completely different than what I've been using lately and don't actually have. Blade sits firmly in the head with a good bend. The Nacet (now the standard blade) performed very well. You can feel the blade, it is also arranged on the more aggressive side and makes no compromises, but despite the rough feeling it is gentle on the skin. The blade doesn't have as much clamping as others because there is simply no support on the underside - but this gives you a great sound, foam that literally just flows through and joy. The angle is actually given naturally by the shape of the safety bar. You definitely have to pay attention to him but you will be rewarded with a great BBS. Definitely not for R89 fans or friends of gentle razors. He's really going for it. It sounds a bit contradictory, but the blade on the skin sounds harsh, but leaves the skin without redness/cuts and wonderfully smooth.
-
Have a nice day!

Very nice review. Surely is a lovely presentation done with much care & class. I'm intrigued by the looks of this razor as it has the craftsmanship to back up the price which is more than fair for what one gets. What keeps me from pulling the trigger is the blade and its lack of support. I love stable and rigid platforms when it comes to safety razors. I have a couple that don't support the blade fully but, they were substantially less than this offering (Muhle R41 & Ikon Tech) by Extro Cosmesis.

Happy shaves amigo.....

I confirm your feelings

on pre-order the first production was 179 euros

I received this razor this week and I'm now two shaves in. First shave was with 72 hrs growth and the second with 48. I can confirm that the craftsmanship of this razor is extraordinary. From it's prsententation, build quilty and it's shave it is truly impressive. Although the gap is large at 1.57, it's not be feared. Very much like the higher gap Wolfman razors. It's blade exposure with a standard blade is about neautral bordering on negative. With a KAI it's definately neutral. The blade feel is present but not uncomfortable or rough to me. The weight comes in at 71 grams so it's not super light but not at ypical heavy SS DE. Both shaves were very efficient. Two passses and done. Use a gentlehand and this razor will reward you with an outstanding shave. The alum block doesn't lie. I wouldn't say it's an everyday razor but every other is great. It will mow down several days growth with ease and class. Not enough praise for this one and I'm glad I picked one up. Donato Cinelli is a great person to deal with as well. Don't sleep on this one. It's unlike anything I currently have and I have alot. (too much but oh well).