UFO KAISER SHORT Review from Joe D., Longwood, Florida, USA - UFO KAISER CORTO Revisión de Joe D., Longwood, Florida, EE.UU.

Longwood, Florida, USA - October 28, 2013

I absolutely love the handle.  I ordered it to compliment my Ikon Slant and it does so perfectly.  The knurling is not aggressive like the Weber handle, but it is every bit as sure in my hands as the Weber.  The finish matches both my Slant and Weber heads perfectly.  It turns the razor from a simple tool into a work of art.  I sometimes just handle it when I am in the bathroom because it is so lovely. I am simply amazed how perfect it is.

Joe D., Longwood, Florida, USA - October 28, 2013

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UFO KAISER Review from Chris C., Hertfordshire, England - UFO KAISER Revisión de Chris C., Hertfordshire, Inglaterra

Hertfordshire, England - July 21, 2013

Having been shaving with a safety razor for only a short time i have purchased three razors, an EJ DE89, Gillette NEW & Gillette Tech. One thing i had noticed was that although i got great shaves from all three i preferred the heavier and longer handle of the DE89 and when i used that handle on the NEW it made for a more comfortable shave.

Fast forward a month or two and i spotted a thread on Badger & Blade entitled "UFO sightings" curiosity piqued i opened the thread and was excited to see photos of some amazing custom razor handles. Well i just had to order one!

Ordering was a very simple and quick process due to the professional nature of Juan, even though there was a language barrier (Juan's English is far  superior to my Spanish!) the communication was timely and easily understood.

Once Rafael had completed my handle i paid via PayPal and he posted the following day.

On receiving the handle i was amazed, in photos Rafael's work looks amazing but to hold such a finely crafted piece of work is a privilege.

So far i have used it with my DE89 and NEW with excellent results, it makes what are to me great razors even better, the quality of the knurling means it is secure in the hand, the length suits me perfectly and the weight allows me to shave without exerting any additional pressure.

It fulfills its simple role superbly while adding a sense of old fashioned elegance and charm and has increased the pleasure i get from my shaves.

Included photos show kaiser handle with gillette NEW head on left , EJ DE89 middle & Gillette Tech right

Thank you Rafael & Juan,
Chris C., Hertfordshire, England - July 21, 2013

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UFO KAISER SHORT Review from Greg E., New York, USA - UFO KAISER CORTO Revisión de Greg E., Nueva York, EE.UU.

New York, USA - July 5, 2013

My UFO Kaiser Short handle is simply the best bulldog style handle I have used.  I have tried pretty much every handle out there and the UFO has the best feel, balance and is visually stunning.  I have used it on many different heads and plan on purchasing more in the future.

If you are considering purchasing one of these handles please do so with confidence.  The constant communication and the service provided by Rafael and Juan was second to none.  These handles are heirlooms and you will be very happy with your purchase.  I've included a picture below.

Thank you,
Greg E., New York, USA - July 5, 2013

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UFO KAISER TRICOLOR Review from James S., Tennessee, USA - UFO KAISER TRICOLOR Revisión de James S., Tennessee, USA.

Tennessee, USA - March 30, 2013

Rafael has truly created a one-of-a-kind treat for me. This project started awhile back, but I was always treated with friendly, and respectful updates on the progress of my custom handle.

The handle is unique in that Rafael found a way to create the piece as I wanted- there are 3 knobs (+ a bonus knob). The configurations possible are no knobs, 1 - 2 - or all 3 at once!
Everytime I hold the handle, I am reminded how versatile and beautiful this art-piece is for me.

The handle knurling is spot on, and the threading works well for my FaTip Grande head, my EJ head, my Merkur 1904 OC head, my iKON S3S head, my Weber ARC head, and my modified-post-size Cadet OC head.

The functionality of the knobs makes balancing the handle to my different shaving tastes very easy. The knurling is tasteful and grips well, but doesn't feel like a prickly-brass-bristle brush against the fingers, and it is easy on towels when wiping the handle dry!

To top it all, the handle is beautiful to behold!
Enjoy the pics!

Blessings and Thank You Rafael!
Your Friend,

James S., Tennessee, USA - March 30, 2013

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Custom KAISER corto pulido a espejo - Custom short KAISER mirror polished

Hola amigos.

Aquí os presento un mango a medida que me encargó un amigo de Zagreb hace unas semanas. Se trata de un KAISER corto, sin moleteado, totalmente liso y pulido a espejo.

Acero inoxidable 316L, 85 mm de largo, 13/13 mm calibre, 77 gr de peso, pulido a espejo.
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English text 
Hello friends.

Here I present a handle a friend from Zagreb asked me a few weeks ago. This is a short KAISER without knurling, completely smooth and mirror polished.

316L stainless steel, 85 mm long, 13/13 mm caliber, 77 g weight, mirror polished.

 

UFO KAISER Series (EN VENTA - ON SALE)

UFO KAISER 

Acero inoxidable 316L. 100 mm de largo. 13/13 mm calibre. 91 gr de peso.

La rosca es M5x0,8. Los cabezales Gillette ajustan bien, incluyendo el cabezal NEW. El cuello finaliza a 8,5 mm para ajustar perfectamente.

Homenaje a mi fiel perro Kaiser.
Serie abierta sin numerar. Modelo repetible a demanda.

English text 

316L Stainless Steel. 100 mm long. 13/13 mm caliber. 91 gr weight.

Thread is M5x0.8. Gillette heads fit well, including the NEW head. The neck ends to 8.5 mm to fit perfectly.

Tribute to my faithful dog Kaiser.

Unnumbered Open Series. Repeatable Model on demand.

UFO KAISER SHORT 

Acero inoxidable 316L. 85 mm de largo. 13/13 mm calibre. 77 gr de peso.

La rosca es M5x0,8. Los cabezales Gillette ajustan bien, incluyendo el cabezal NEW. El cuello finaliza a 8,5 mm para ajustar perfectamente.

Homenaje a mi fiel perro Kaiser.
Serie abierta sin numerar. Modelo repetible a demanda.

English text 

316L Stainless Steel. 85 mm long. 13/13 mm caliber. 77 gr weight.

Thread is M5x0.8. Gillette heads fit well, including the NEW head. The neck ends to 8.5 mm to fit perfectly.

Tribute to my faithful dog Kaiser.

Unnumbered Open Series. Repeatable Model on demand.

Comparación KAISER (100 mm largo, 13 mm calibre) vs GOLIATH (85 mm largo, 15 mm calibre)
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Comparison KAISER (100 mm long, 13 mm caliber) vs GOLIATH (85 mm long, 15 mm caliber)

NOTAS:

• Aunque en algunas fotografías se puedan ver los mangos montados en diferentes cabezales, es sólo a efectos de ilustración. Los cabezales no están a la venta ni se incluyen en los precios. Sólo los mangos.
• En los precios no se incluyen los gastos de envío y manipulación, que dependerán de la modalidad y el lugar de destino.
• Si encargas varios mangos, ahorrarás en gastos de envío. 
• Los mangos están mecanizados a mano en un torno paralelo. Aunque se informan los pesos y medidas, es posible que haya pequeñas diferencias de décimas en cada unidad. Es lo que tiene la artesanía. No hay dos piezas exactamente iguales.

NOTES: English text

• Although in some photographs the handles can be viewed mounted in different heads, this is for illustration purposes only. The heads are not for sale nor included in prices. Only the handles.
• Prices do not include shipping and handling, which depend on the mode and destination.
• If you are ordering several handles, you'll save on shipping costs. 
• The handles are hand machined on a lathe. Although reported weights and measures, it is possible small differences of tenths in each unit. Is it about the craft. No two pieces are exactly alike.