Especificaciones, pesos y medidas - Specifications, Weights and Measures

Hola amigos.

Sabéis que las especificaciones de los mangos son aproximadas. Los mangos son manufacturados artesanalmente en un torno paralelo y completamente mecanizados a mano. Lijados y pulidos a espejo también a mano, uno por uno. Aunque intento hacer todos los mangos iguales, no son exactamente iguales. Todos tienen pequeñas diferencias en pesos y medidas. No hay dos piezas absolutamente iguales. No se han mecanizado en un torno CNC. Es lo que tiene la artesanía.

Os cuento esto porque recientemente uno de vosotros muy amablemente me ha comentado que su mango pesaba 101.8-101.9 gr en vez de los 103 gr que figuran en las especificaciones. Bien, esto es posible. En todas las páginas de venta y en la lista de precios figura una nota donde especifico esto que os estoy explicando. Además, mi báscula no es una báscula de precisión. Es una báscula de cocina, sí de cocina, con una precisión de 1 gr. y evidentemente no tan fiable como una báscula de precisión que pueda pesar décimas de gramo.

Bien, con esta explicación, espero haber aclarado este aspecto, inherente a cualquier elemento de artesanía realizado a mano.
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Hello friends.

You know that handle specifications are approximate. Handles are manufactured by hand in a lathe and fully hand mechanized. Sanded and mirror polished also by hand, one by one. Although I try to make all handles alike, they are not exactly alike. All have slightly different weights and measures. No two pieces are exactly alike. No machining on a CNC lathe. Is it about the craft.

I tell you this because recently one of you very kindly told me that its handle weighed 101.8-101.9 gr instead of 103 grams contained in the specifications. Well, this is possible. In all sale pages and the price list is a note where I explain these specific things. Besides, my scale is not a precision scale. It is a kitchen scale, kitchen itself, with an accuracy of 1 g. and obviously not as reliable as a precision scale that can weigh tenths of a gram.

Well, with this explanation, I hope I have clarified this aspect, inherent to any item of handmade crafts.

Prototipo de cobre - Copper prototype

VENDIDO - SOLD OUT

Hola amigos.

Aquí os presento un mango de cobre que hice hace unos días como un prototipo. No me planteo hacer mangos de cobre, por lo blando que es el material y lo difícil que se hace de mecanizar precisamente por eso, pero aquí os lo muestro para que veáis que no paro de investigar nuevos materiales.

Cobre, 85 mm de largo, 15/15 mm calibre, 109 gr de peso.

Ahora está en el hogar de un buen amigo australiano.
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Hello friends.

Here I present a copper handle I made a few days ago as a prototype. I do not plan to make copper handles, so soft is the material and how difficult is machinig it precisely why, but here I show it to you to see that I don't stop to investigate new materials.

Copper, 85 mm long, 15/15 mm caliber, 109 gr weight.

It is now in the home of a good Australian friend.

UFO GOLIATH en tres metales - UFO GOLIATH in three metals

Hola amigos.

Aquí os dejo unas fotos donde podéis apreciar la diferencia en el tono de color de los tres metales en los que fabrico el GOLIATH y el GODZILLA. Latón, Acero Inoxidable 316L y Bronce Rojo. El latón es el más dorado.
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Hello friends.

Here you have some photos where you can see the difference in color tone of the three metals that I manufacture the GOLIATH and GODZILLA. Brass, 316 Stainless Steel and Red Bronze. Brass is the most gold tone.

Acknowledgements, from Will H., San Diego, California, USA. - Nota de agradecimiento, de Will H., San Diego, California, EE.UU.

San Diego, California, USA. - July 25, 2012

I can't thank you both enough. The handle is absolutely stunning in person and has far exceeded all my expectations. The weight and balance is perfect. The knurling is both beautiful and provides amazing grip. And the craftsmanship is worthy of a museum. Finding the Myrurgia soap in the box was an unexpected yet wonderful surprise. From what little info I can find, it appears that it was discontinued 12 years ago, making it a truly rare gift. One that will be treasured immensely. I will be sure to write a review on the blog. This will most certainly not be my last UFO handle. I can't wait to see what comes next. But I do know that whatever Rafael dreams up, it will be absolutely gorgeous. The pieces in red bronze look amazing.When I speak of my handle on the shave forums I always receive many emails complimenting the beauty of the piece, and asking how to acquire one. I gladly give out your website, and I'm sure as word spreads there will be even more orders to come. I wish you both the best of luck with your endeavor, and I hope to remain in touch.

Thank you so much, my friends.

Very sincerely,
Will H.

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Pendiente traducción al Español. Spanish translation pending.

UFO GOLIATH Series (EN VENTA - ON SALE)

UFO GOLIATH 

Acero inoxidable 316L. 85 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 103 gr de peso.

Bronce Rojo. 85 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 115 gr de peso.
Latón. 85 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 109 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.

Moleteado aristocrat profundo. Mango con mucho agarre, especialmente el de acero.
Serie abierta sin numerar. Modelo repetible a demanda.

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316L Stainless Steel. 85 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 103 gr weight.

Red Bronze. 85 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 115 gr weight.
Brass. 85 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 109 gr weight.
Thread is M5x0.8. Gillette heads fit well, including the NEW head. The neck ends to 8.5 mm to fit perfectly.

Deep aristocrat knurling. Handle with plenty of grip, especially the steel one.
Unnumbered Open Series. Repeatable Model on demand.

UFO GOLIATH XL 

Acero inoxidable 316L. 100 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 123 gr de peso.

Bronce Rojo. 100 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 140 gr de peso.
Latón. 100 mm de largo. 15/15 mm calibre. 130 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.

Moleteado aristocrat profundo. Mango con mucho agarre, especialmente el de acero.
Serie abierta sin numerar. Modelo repetible a demanda.

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316L Stainless Steel. 100 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 123 gr weight.

Red Bronze. 100 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 140 gr weight.
Brass. 100 mm long. 15/15 mm caliber. 130 gr weight.
Thread is M5x0.8. Gillette heads fit well, including the NEW head. The neck ends to 8.5 mm to fit perfectly.

Deep aristocrat knurling. Handle with plenty of grip, especially the steel one.
Unnumbered Open Series. Repeatable Model on demand.

Goliath en Acero Inoxidable 316L -

316L Stainless Steel Goliath

 

Goliath XL en Acero Inoxidable 316L -

316L Stainless Steel Goliath XL

Goliath en Bronce Rojo- Red Bronze Goliath

Goliath en Latón - Brass Goliath

Goliath en tres metales - Goliath in three metals

 

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.

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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Traducción al Español pendiente - Spanish translation pending

Acknowledgements, from Brian K. Fairfield, Maine, USA. - Nota de agradecimiento, de Brian K. Fairfield, Maine, EE.UU.

Fairfield, Maine, USA. - July 14, 2012

Hi Rafael (and Juan),

What a pleasure it was doing business with you!

The service was excellent all the way from the inquiry I had about a handle that I didn't see on your site but wanted, to the shipping and delivery. The execution of the handle is flawless, it's a thing of beauty to anyone who appreciates fine gear.

I inquired about a smaller handle that I wanted and you had exactly what I wanted in stock and ready to ship. It went out the next day, but no one controls the postal system, so I was in their hands until delivery, both in Spain and the US. It took time, but it was worth the wait.

When I opened the package I couldn't help but think the handle was perfect. The "Gillette Aristocrat" knurling has enough grip without being harsh. Did I mention it's gorgeous? If not I should have. I have no idea how you polish the non-knurled areas to that mirror finish but it's got to take time to polish to that degree. Good attention to detail throughout. Another nice touch is the Certificate of Authenticity to add provenence. To see that my handle was a prototype just makes it even more special for me.

I bought the handle specifically to put on a Muhle R41. I love the Muhle R41razor head, but the handle and I were just living together without any real love being shown by either of us for the other. It was just too long and too slick. This handle looks great on that head, and feels great too. Finally I have a handle worthy of the R41 head. The Stainless will last through my lifetime, and while I have no idea how many liftimes it will last, I know that I'll never wear it out. A dozen lifetimes from now it'll still be going strong on whatever shave head it's on at the time, I have no doubt of that. That's precisely what I wanted. I really appreciate what went into making it.

I'll attach some pictures.

Now I'll need to get a gold plated razor so that I can get one in bronze.

Thank you my friends, Rafael and Juan,

Brian K.

Oh, just for those folks who want specifications... The razor weighs 85 grams now, but in a smaller package.

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Pendiente traducción al Español. Spanish translation pending.