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    Default 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.

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

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    They tend to be finicky to hone.

    Lynn

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by adjustme69 View Post
    They tend to be finicky to hone.
    So would this make them a good practice razor for someone who's past the ebay junker phase?

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

    Lynn

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

    -Pary

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    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....
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