Lightweight, practical, convenient and eco-friendly AirTag wallet – BAZZA ARMONICA
Today I bring to your attention a product that we have never seen on these pages, but that many of you have certainly tried and perhaps even given as gifts to friends or relatives. I'm talking about a smart wallet, but this one that I will show you in a few moments is decidedly unique, as it is made with beans... yes, legumes that we generally associate with instrumental aerophagia in our body. But let's not waste any further time and start with the review of the BAZZA ARMONICA smart wallet.
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Who is BAZZA?
First I must make a dutiful mention of the BAZZA company, a completely Italian startup that has decided to enter the crowded market by offering 100% recyclable products, reducing CO2 emissions by -94%, as it uses a material called BLISS, which it is obtained by pressing the beans from which the oil is obtained and with this a sort of highly resistant, indestructible polymer is obtained. The factory is located in Oleggio, near Milan and this too was built by renovating and transforming an old abandoned building into a production site. The materials are 100% recyclable and eco-sustainable, as in addition to BLISS, steel is also used for some elements, an infinitely reusable material. Keep an eye on BAZZA, because in addition to the ARMONICA smart wallet, they are preparing the launch of the lightest and most resistant trolley suitcase in the world. On their site you can purchase their products and also pay for them with Paypal, Satispay, Amazon Pay as well as the classic traditional payments. Shipping is currently free for orders over 50 euros.
100% recyclable, indestructible materials and an effective card storage system
Let's get to the product that is the subject of this review, BAZZA ARMONICA, a smart wallet that integrates a small compartment for Apple's AirTag, so you can track it in case of loss/forgetfulness. Very light and compact, with a weight of only 20 grams, it is convenient to keep even in the front pocket of trousers, even the tightest ones without causing discomfort. In fact, the BLISS material with which it is made is very soft and has a "silky" feeling, comparable to silicone, but even more resistant.
No glue or stitching is used, remaining washable and water resistant at the same time. BAZZA ARMONICA is available in 8 different colors, including white, light blue, yellow, pink
red, blue, green, black. The name ARMOMICA refers to the particular mechanism we find inside, which we access by lightly pressing the button on the upper buckle, where it is also possible to have the initials (letters and numbers) engraved, but only two characters at an additional cost of 5 €.
The mechanism allows you to insert up to 12 cards, such as documents, loyalty cards, payment cards, 2 for each available slot, but in reality if we do not have embossed characters on the cards we could even go as far as a total of 3 cards per single slot , although I recommend staying on the established number of 2, as it would be difficult to identify the card we want to use. There is also a central slot where you can also insert cash, folded in 3: I managed to insert up to 8 pieces without having problems opening/closing the wallet.
I must mention the compartment for the AirTag again, which compared to what the competition offers, was first and foremost easy and immediate to insert the Apple tracker but above all it does not increase the thickness of the wallet, remaining flush with the surface. A significant convenience in terms of transportability and absolute comfort of the product. The mechanism used on BAZZA ARMONICA, compared to traditional sliding mechanisms with a release button, allows immediate identification of the card you want to use while also offering easier cash withdrawal. It's difficult to tell you the sensations of using this gadget, but I can say that I was largely satisfied with the daily performance.
Defects of "youth" of the product
We now come to the only two negative aspects of this product: the first lies in the very nature of the gadget, as the company has decided to produce only a version for AirTag and therefore if you are not users of the bitten apple, you will not be able to benefit from the product, therefore it would have been optimal (and this is advice I want to give to BAZZA) to think of a variant without AirTag and therefore suitable for anyone. The second flaw is the absence of RFID shielding to protect the security of our cards.
Conclusions and price
BAZZA ARMONICA is the first official product marketed by the Italian brand, but others will arrive soon. It's not bad as a debut, even bringing a small innovation to a flat sector like that of smart wallets. Price starting from €19 to which you will have to add 5 euros for any initial engraving and 30 euros if you also want to add an AirTag (further saving considering that on Amazon you often pay 35 euros). So if you want the complete package (BAZZA ARMONICA + AirTag + Initial engraving) you will have to shell out €54 with free shipping, an excellent price considering the excellent performance of the product, the ecological nature and 100% made in Italy. A gift idea for you or for others to meet the transition towards digital payments which is also accelerating in Italy.
