Thread: 7/8 Timor?

I'm not sure if this has been covered here or not...

Has anyone tried these 8/8 or 7/8 TIMOR razors?

http://gentlemansshop.com/

(under shaving accessories)

I'm thinking they MAY be limited....

"...vintage Giesen and Forsthoff straight razors, for sale. These fine blades were last made in 1964 and are in pristine condition, having never been used or previously sold....."

If anyone has 'the skinny' on these blades, I'd appreciate hearing!

C utz

P.S. That 14 on the tang, and the blade style reminds me of the Filarmonic blades....

Ive got one of each & they took a bit of time for me to hone but once that was done they shave ok & seem to hold their edge well. Paul

Originally Posted by C utz

I'm not sure if this has been covered here or not...

Has anyone tried these 8/8 or 7/8 TIMOR razors?

http://gentlemansshop.com/

(under shaving accessories)

I'm thinking they MAY be limited....

"...vintage Giesen and Forsthoff straight razors, for sale. These fine blades were last made in 1964 and are in pristine condition, having never been used or previously sold....."

If anyone has 'the skinny' on these blades, I'd appreciate hearing!

C utz

P.S. That 14 on the tang, and the blade style reminds me of the Filarmonic blades....

Interesting the the 7/8 "14 g.Romdrigues E Hijos, San Martin s, VALENCIA" a few miles from solingen, if my menory serves. while the 8/8 reads "17 German Hoppe SOLINGEN" in either case i do not see the reference to "Geisen Forstoff"... unless they are just stock photos and not the real intem they are offering for sale.

A little better than a Paki razor,but not much Best Regards Gary

Hm.
I think I'm hearing that they are OK-not-great.



Oh well.

I guess the real deal these days are the Wikipedia-Poland razors for $15!

I'm a bit skeptical on those though....I guess there is only one way to find out!

C utz