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To follow on from U2 review, my whole reason for visiting UFO Razor Handles was because I kept looking at this beast. (The U2 was impulse)
I spent ages scouring the internet trying to find a decent photo of this handle in red bronze, as I wanted something different but not garish. My other dillemma was how it would look with my Weber DLC Head (Weber Razors).
If I'm honest, the fact that U2 was about to be out of production tipped me over the edge and I pulled the trigger on this behemoth and the U2.
When it arrived I was not disappointed, the weight was fantastic. I had never considered a razor with a long handle until Daz kindly passed round his JEC handle (JEC Handles).
The colour can only really be described a cross between copper and gold. A nice subdued orangey/red.
The knurling is beautiful to look at, my only wish is that it was more aggressive like the Weber Bulldog handle.
As with the U2 handle, it fits my Weber DLC head perfectly, and I think it looks the dogs danglies. Although my Mrs thinks its hideous, but what does she know?
After a test shave, its simply brilliant to use. Has great balance to ensure you are not adding any pressure during the shave, however if you want to it doesn't bite as there so much weight in the handle you only have to press lightly. It glides across your skin effortlessly due to the weight and size of the thing.
If your on the fence about this, don't be. Its absolutely fantastic to use, I feel as though I don't desire other people's stuff as much anymore. I really feel I have a great all round set up to suit my tastes.
As I have said before, dealing with Juan and Rafael is a pleasure, not to mention how exceptional there communication despite the obvious language barrier.
You honestly feel a sense of pride when using these handles, knowing they have been lovingly passed through a lathe by hand rather than a computer model. You can almost feel the passion Rafael must have when making these handles.
I will leave you with these words from Juan which I think sums up them, and how I feel about the handles made:
"Please remember that the handle does not belong to you, but you have the privilege of enjoying and preserving it until the next generation."
I spent ages scouring the internet trying to find a decent photo of this handle in red bronze, as I wanted something different but not garish. My other dillemma was how it would look with my Weber DLC Head (Weber Razors).
If I'm honest, the fact that U2 was about to be out of production tipped me over the edge and I pulled the trigger on this behemoth and the U2.
When it arrived I was not disappointed, the weight was fantastic. I had never considered a razor with a long handle until Daz kindly passed round his JEC handle (JEC Handles).
The colour can only really be described a cross between copper and gold. A nice subdued orangey/red.
The knurling is beautiful to look at, my only wish is that it was more aggressive like the Weber Bulldog handle.
As with the U2 handle, it fits my Weber DLC head perfectly, and I think it looks the dogs danglies. Although my Mrs thinks its hideous, but what does she know?
After a test shave, its simply brilliant to use. Has great balance to ensure you are not adding any pressure during the shave, however if you want to it doesn't bite as there so much weight in the handle you only have to press lightly. It glides across your skin effortlessly due to the weight and size of the thing.
If your on the fence about this, don't be. Its absolutely fantastic to use, I feel as though I don't desire other people's stuff as much anymore. I really feel I have a great all round set up to suit my tastes.
As I have said before, dealing with Juan and Rafael is a pleasure, not to mention how exceptional there communication despite the obvious language barrier.
You honestly feel a sense of pride when using these handles, knowing they have been lovingly passed through a lathe by hand rather than a computer model. You can almost feel the passion Rafael must have when making these handles.
I will leave you with these words from Juan which I think sums up them, and how I feel about the handles made:
"Please remember that the handle does not belong to you, but you have the privilege of enjoying and preserving it until the next generation."
