Travel Folding Umbrella with Lux Hardwood Handle

Hands down the best umbrella in the UK. Stylish, comfortable to hold, sturdy and easy to use. It would be great to see a bigger version from the same brand. I ordered it 3 times now as I keep losing it hahaha.

I’ve only had this umbrella a short time but have already used it twice — and I’m genuinely impressed. It’s a beautifully designed product that looks far more expensive than it is. The materials feel high quality, and the opening mechanism is smooth and satisfying, especially for the price. Visually, it’s sleek and stylish, and it really stands out. In terms of performance, it handles wind reasonably well - it’s not completely wind-resistant, but certainly not the worst either. Overall, it’s a smart, well-made umbrella that strikes a great balance between form and function.

I’ve had this umbrella a while now and it still doesn’t fail to amaze me how aesthetically pleasing it is. The materials and the mechanism are very impressive given the reasonable price tag. As a fashion accessory I really can’t fault this umbrella. However, when it comes to using the umbrella, it does not quite live up to its ‘wind-resistant’ status. It’s not the worst in coping with winds but I’d be lying if I said I was completely at ease using the umbrella with winds. The umbrella is able to withstand mild winds but even so, it’s not quite comfortable with that and I’ve used umbrellas which have felt much sturdier and were within a similar price bracket. Overall, it is a lovely umbrella that certainly looks more expensive than it is. However, it is not the best in withstanding winds. I’m happy to keep mine for the time being but I would have been happy to pay £10 for it to be sturdier in withstanding wind.

Nice lietle umbrella

It is a nice umbrella, with a good grip. Big enough to keep you dry from rain. And a good wind resistant.

I push the button. Instantly the runner is propelled up the high grade steel shaft, extending the eight premium fibreglass ribs into place. With a snap, the Balios Travel Umbrella is at full stretch (a generous 1 metre in diameter), and I'm ready to face the drizzle. I stride out from my stairwell refuge, and feel the first few droplets hit the 300 thread count high-density fabric of the canopy; their blows are momentarily absorbed by the flexible, silky membrane, then repelled, springing off to land at a safe distance. "Damn that's satisfying" I think. I feel impenetrable. Impermeable. Impetuous. Dry. As I saunter through the deluge, I can’t help but feel the polished finish of the golden rosewood handle, and enjoy its smoothness in the grip of my right hand. “Now that’s craftsmanship” I purr. But, as I angle it to examine the Balios maker’s mark etched (flawlessly) into the stainless steel base, the tip of the brolly nudges a fellow commuter coming the opposite way. He stops and tuts at me from under the dripping hood of his ludicrous lime green parka. Jealous. Ignoring him, and deftly swivelling the hilt of my sturdily light weight Excalibur till it sits once again, loftily, above my kingly bonce, I make for the bus stop. After a brief wait on the rapidly puddling pavement (it really is drizzly), the bus arrives and I ready myself to embark. Bone dry. I push the button. Instantly the eight premium fibreglass ribs retract, and come to rest flush with each other at the runner hub. After a brief wait, I realise this will not propel the runner back down the high grade steel shaft as I had hoped, meaning I have to push it down myself, but it’s still pretty convenient. I smile to myself as I tuck my (already quite dry) bumbershoot neatly into its external dust case. “That’s British design for you.” I breathe. “Pretty ruddy convenient. Pretty ruddy good.”

This is an impressive brolly for the money. The handle has a lovely rich colour to it and smooth glossy finish. The brolly feels sturdy and has held its shape well in moderate wind. Open and close is quick and smooth. The brolly has a good balance. If you have big hands, like I do, I recommend this rosewood version over the finger notched wood version (which my wife has). I can get the whole of my hand onto the rosewood’s handle, but with the finger notched version, my index finger is half on the handle and half on the metal ring above it. Other differences: The rosewood has a wrist strap, while the finger notched has a zippered sleeve (my rosewood did not, contrary to the product description - mine is the same as the sleeve in the photo, which you can see has no zip). The zippered sleeve makes it easier to put the brolly back in the sleeve. Other than that, there is not much between them. Mechanism and cloth look identical. To recap: big hands or wanting a wrist strap, go rosewood. Wanting a better sleeve, go finger notched. Otherwise, go for the one you prefer the look of and enjoy a brolly that exudes quality and style.

I've only had this umbrella for 5 months, so I was very disappointed when it broke just a few days ago. I haven't even had to use it that much during that time as it has barely rained which is extra frustrating. £26 is not what I would consider cheap for an umbrella but the overall build quality is very good so I didn't mind the price. The only flimsy parts seem to be the arms and joints that hold the canopy taught. Which is what failed for me. A gust of wind blew it inside out and completely mangled/snapped one of the joints resulting in part of the canopy now being floppy when in use. It's still usable somewhat however it's definitely annoying and not ideal. I will probably still use it but if it gets worse I'm not sure I'll buy another.

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El mango destaca por su calidad. Muy fácil de usar (abrir y cerrar). Muy buenas calidades. Recomendable.

Excellent, belle présentation

Super produit et excellent rapport qualité prix

Sieht gut aus, macht einen wertigen Eindruck. Die Haptik ist durch das Holz sehr angenehm. Die Größe reicht aus um auch den Rucksack auf dem Rücken vor Regen zu schützen. Große Stürme musste er noch nicht aushalten, deshalb kann ich nichts zu Robustheit oder Langlebigkeit sagen,