Timor anyone?

I was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with one of these? I was thinking of treating myself to something new and for whatever reason I just like the blued look of this thing. Purely cosmetic, I know but man...the thing just looks cool to me.

Thanks in advance,
-Pary


http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...40/1554638.htm

I want to try one also.
I hear good things about them, they are made by Giesen&Forstoff (sp) in Solingen, and I know they used to get pretty good reviews here...
John P.

My recommendation would be to get an entry level TI or a nice Dovo 6/8 in either the Best Quality with either the black handle or imitation tortoise.

Have fun,

Lynn

Lynn,
Just curious, any reason to avoid the Timors? I'm actually sitting the fence on getting one myself, have there been problems with them? Last I remembered they were supposedly decent, but haven't kept up with them until I saw one in a shop a month or so ago...
John P.

They tend to be finicky to hone.

Lynn

I liked the Timor that I had (sold it as it was little too narrow in blade width for me). I got it to hone up well, despite my honing challenges.

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They tend to be finicky to hone.

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So would this make them a good practice razor for someone who's past the ebay junker phase?

Nope, You'd do better with an ebay razor.

Lynn

Thanks Lynn, you probably saved me a few bucks and a a big wad of disappointment.

-Pary

I have a timor blue-steel and it is my favorite shaver. In fact it is the one that xChris sold to me:) If I need a comfortable bbs shave it is my go-razor. YMMV, but I love mine....

My first razor was one of the white Timors. It has never given me a proper shave, and it's been an absolute nightmare to (attempt to) hone - I have since honed a few razors without any trouble but this one just doesn't want to cooperate. However, maybe I just got a bad one!:confused:
Jeff