BLUNT Metro

I got this umbrella in the dark gray and found it to be really sleek and sturdy, so I'd definitely recommend. It's small enough to fit in your bag and comes with a nice sleeve to carry it with. Note that it's not huge and is probably more designed for one person, but you can fit two people reasonably. Note also that the button on the handle opens the umbrella but does not close it; you'll have to press the button toward the top of the umbrella (but under the covering) and pull it in, but this isn't a big deal and works just fine. I see that other people have noted issues about the quality and about the umbrella holding up in severe storms. I've used this umbrella in average, everyday rain storms with some fairly strong wind (I live in New England, and it does get pretty windy downtown during storms) and it's held up fine, but I haven't tested it in a super severe wind storm. I will say though that if it is extremely windy, I would probably expect most umbrellas to struggle except for those that are designed in the extreme to be super wind-proof, and those often come with their own concessions (mostly in terms of appearance). Yes you're paying more here, but admittedly I think a lot of that goes toward the sleek design and the quality materials. I'd say buy this umbrella if you want a sleek, attractive, somewhat fashion-forward umbrella that you'll be happy to pull out in front of your friends and colleagues on a day-to-day basis and that will withstand fairly strong winds, and then have a less attractive but super windproof umbrella in your closet for those really bad days.

This is my third Blunt umbrella. I had a classic (black) that was stolen, so I bought another Classic (in yellow), as well as this XS (also in yellow). As with its big brother, it is very well built, and elegant. it opens with a button, but it is closed manually. It comes with a pouch that is mostly black with the top edge of it being the same color as the umbrella (yellow, in my case). It is a nice touch, and is well made, but it fits the umbrella very snugly, and frankly, the first time I took it out, I decided it was too much hassle to put it back on, and so it now rests inside a drawer (not that that makes me umbrella look any less beautiful without it). The ribs are sturdy and there are more of them (it seems to me) than in a normal umbrella, which might account for how sturdy it is. I also love the rounded covers over the ends of the ribs, because they not only make the umbrella look more elegant, but they protect it (and its owner) as well. My only little quip is that it really is XS (which I suppose stands for Extra Small). I wish it was a bit wider in diameter, but all in all, it is the perfect umbrella to keep in my office at work just in case of an unforeseen storm.

Already holding up to high winds and rain in NYC spring with complete ease and effectiveness, the Blunt XS_Metro is a worthy travel companion and definitely a trusted member of my "keep dry" arsenal. Build quality is fantastic, with the manufacturer designing in extra reinforcements points for durability. The rounded edges are liberating in a densely packed city -- compared to conventional umbrellas there's very little chance you're going to accidentally poke someone's eye out. I opted for the orange and have zero regrets. It is a beautiful and eye catching color that isn't overpowering. The fabric of the canopy seems to shed water much more efficiently than other lower quality umbrellas. In a totally non scientific look around a few lobbies other umbrellas of this size looked water logged and had to be bagged so they didn't drip. The Blunt XS_Metro was effectively totally dry with a couple of quick shakes after more than an hour in some heavier rains. Is it expensive? In abject terms, sure it is more than a "normal" umbrella -- is it *worth* it though??? Absolutely.

I love, just love this thing. It doesn't have the horrible pointy tips other umbrellas do I'm always cautious of because I worry I might get a cornea scratched or something. Not to mention the no-pinch slide slide system is great, and more importantly you can use it with gloves on easily. Nothing is harder than picking between warm or dry. Perfectly sized for 1 person and highly compact as well. Haven't had the winds yet to test how it would handle being forcefully turned inside out by nature but I did invert it by hand to see how it works and it snapped back good as new. My one complaint is that the price is a bit high but considering everything on the umbrella itself is perfect I consider it a good investment. My friends love it and are jealous of it as well.

I had a really old umbrella thrown away accidently and even though it looked terrible it was a great little umbrella withstanding heavy winds. I researched some smaller umbrellas and decided to treat myself to a more expensive one and took a chance on the XS yellow Blunt Metro Umbrella and couldn't be more pleased at how pretty and well made it is. I don't like big umbrellas since I live in a urban area where people are densely packed and moving around with a large umbrella is awkward. I isn't super compact but very light in weight and is just very handsome. I haven't tested it in the rain yet but it looks very sturdy.

Best portable umbrella ever

Ein Gewitter zeiht auf, es Stürmt und Regnet. Die beste gelegenheit um mit diesem wunderbaren Regenschirm nach drausen zu gehen! Einfach irgendwo hinstellen wo man viele Menschen sieht und zusehen wie deren Schirme einer nach den anderen versagen. Da freut man sich richtig auf den Regen!! Edit: Auch 5 Jahre später hält der Schirm noch. Es ist schön klein und passt in jeden Rucksack und durch die Hülle wird die Tasche nach Regen auch nicht nass von innen. Er ist wirklich einer meiner ständigen Begleiter und hat schon so einige Unwetter erlebt. Hab mich auch schon ein paar mal auf ihn gesetzt. Die Mechanik ist etwas lockerer geworden und er benötigt etwas Hilfe beim aufspannen, aber dann hält er auch.

Macht einen wertigen Eindruck

Non ho ancora avuto modo di provare l'ombrello. L'ordine è stato evaso con un po' di giorni di ritardo ma è arrivato regolarmente. Sull'oggetto in questione debbo dire che dopo aver seguito mille recensioni e video sulla rete mi ero fatto un'idea troppo alta e dal momento che l'ho avuto tra le mani ho dovuto ridimensionare il mio entusiasmo. L'ombrello appare sicuramente poderoso e ben strutturato. Come detto da altri utenti l'apertura della tela risulta di un diametro che credo non possa accontentare tanti di voi ma per ripararsi dalla pioggia per me può bastare. Magari tenendolo quasi attaccato al capo si può certamente raggiungere il massimo profitto. Mi ha deluso la potenza della molla di apertura. Mi sembra un po' deboluccia ma forse sono fatti così per evitare di far saltare il congegno dopo largo uso. L'apertura in molti casi va accompagnata o portata a compimento con il gesto della mano. Sulla sua presentazione generale ha avuto apprezzamenti da parte di amici che anche al tatto hanno avvertito la buona qualità dei materiali. E poi con il suo tubo nero, il celofan interno e ancora la sua fodera di protezione sembra di scartare qualcosa di davvero prezioso.

I've had this umbrella for a few years now and it still feels like brand new. The quality is great and it handles wind much better than a regular umbrella. Worth the money.