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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UFO GOLIATH XL Review from Claus H.S., Copenhagen, Denmark - UFO GOLIATH XL Revisión de Claus H.S., Copenague, Dinamarca.

Copenhagen, Denmark - March 15, 2013

Hola Amigos, Rafael & Juan :-)

I would like to spend 15 minutes of my time to post a review of the 3 custom made Goliath XL handles I received 4 days ago.

I have now shaved with each one, and have admired the craftsman work done by the Master Rafael. These handles are truly without exaggerating WORKS OF ART !

You can feel and see it, the handles are works of art. I have not seen anything like this in my life and I read all the major shaving forums in the world. UFO handles simply are spectacular and stunning pieces - and you feel the dedication and heart behind the handles.

So how do they shave ?

They perform fantastic, provided you install the PROPER DE head in them, the handles will gift you with a splendid, close & smooth shave.

I bought 3 custom made Goliath handles. One in stainless steel, one in brass and one in red bronze. Custom length was 95 mm.

I installed a matte Ikon OSS head in the Goliath Red Broze. This head is a very mild head, and the 139 gram heavy handle gave me that extra aggression needed to provide for a close, excellent and smooth shave.

I installed a matte black Goodfella Open Comb in the Goliath Brass. This head is very mid for being an Open Comb head. The heft of the Goliath Brass handle made sure the Goodfella head performed to its max potential. I got a great shave.

I installed a Mühle R41 very aggressive head in the Goliath Stainless Steel handle. The shave as expected - very aggressive, yet quite smooth and only got one small nick on the chin. I felt the Goliath handle really controlled the power of the R41 head very well, and I got a fantastic 2 pass close shave as a result.

I have now ordered 3 new custom handles from Juan & Rafael - 95 mm Kaisers in Red Bronze, Golden brass and 316 SS. The UFO Goliath handles impressed me that much !

I will quote Teiste, admin on The ShaveNook - "The UFO handles are the best razor handles ever made". 10/10 rating from me.

Here are some photos I took:

Claus H.S., Copenhagen, Denmark - March 15, 2013

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UFO GODZILLA Review from Bruce G., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA - UFO GODZILLA Revisión de Bruce G., Albuquerque, Nuevo Mexico, EEUU.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA - July 15, 2012

The Godzilla handle from Rafael arrived yesterday afternoon and it’s everything that I had hoped it would be. The 15 mm caliber is larger than I had imagined, but fits my hand beautifully. At 85 mm length and a weight of 103 grams it’s a heavy handle but balances well with the Gillette NEW. The handle knurling is strong enough to insure a good grip but smooth enough to feel comfortable in the hand.

My first shave with the NEW and the Godzilla was the best that I’ve had with the SC NEW. I have a Med Prep blade, Mystic Water Bay Rum soap, and a 24 mm TGN super silvertip brush. I’m looking forward to shaving with the NEW LC, as I like that razor even better than the SC.

With the Gillette NEW I find that the correct angle seems to be natural, and the larger, heaver handle does not change that.

The one thing that I did notice was that the blade was smooth against my skin, no harsh scraping feeling. Possibly the added weight of the handle removed any temptation to apply more pressure. 

I used my typical three-pass shave, WTG, XTG, and finally ATG. No nicks, cuts, or weepers. With the NEW SC and the Godzilla I got a shave only slightly less than a BBS shave; I’ve only had better shaves with the LC. The only thing that has changed from my previous shaves, with this razor, is the handle.

I would like to add that dealing with Juan and Rafael, from the initial inquiries to the final purchase and shipping, was easy and informative. I can’t say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with them.

Bruce G., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA - July 15, 2012
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Envíame tu Revisión - Send me your Review

English text below
Hola amigos.

Estoy encantado de invitaros a enviarme revisiones de mis mangos. Si tenéis un mango "UFO Razor Handles" y os apetece escribir una revisión con fotos o sin ellas, y queréis que la publique en esta sección, no tenéis más que enviarla a info@uforazorhandles.com con la palabra revisión en el asunto del email.

Podéis enviarla en Español y si queréis enviarla también traducida al Inglés, mejor. También podéis enviarla en Inglés, y ya encontraré la forma de traducirla también al Español. Podéis firmarla con la fecha y vuestro nombre o nick en los foros, lo que prefiráis.

Estoy deseando leer vuestras revisiones técnicas, explicando las características de mis mangos, y su comportamiento con diferentes cabezales.

Pero también me gustaría saber cómo os sentisteis en el momento de recibir el mango, abrir el paquete y tocarlo por primera vez. Las sensaciones que afloran cuando acariciáis el moleteado con las yemas de los dedos. Cómo brilla el mango pulido a espejo, cómo os sentís al tener en la mano esa pequeña pieza de metal trabajada con meticulosidad y pasión.

Realmente me encantaría que me enviarais vuestras revisiones.
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English text 
Hello friends.

I am delighted to invite you to send reviews of my razor handles. If you have a “UFO Razor Handles” handle and you want to write a review with photos or without them, and want to post in this section, you only have to send it to info@uforazorhandles.com with the word Review in the email subject.

You can send in Spanish and if you want to send it also translated into English, the better. You can also send it in English, and I will find a way to translate it into Spanish. You can sign with the date and your name or nick in the forums, so whichever you prefer.

I look forward to reading your technical reviews, explaining the features of my handles, and their behavior under different heads.

But I also like to know how you felt at the time of receiving the handle, open the package and touch it for the first time. The feelings that arise when you caress the knurling with your fingertips. How shines the mirror polished handle, how do you feel when you have in your hand that little piece of metal worked meticulously and passionately.

I would really love you send me your reviews.