So...I'm new to wet shaving but i got most things under control, but the one thing i can't get is a review of my own safety razor. My vendor was all out of Mercur 42c but told me that this G&F Timor 1353 was almost the same price and overall build. The Timor was a bit heavier tha the Mercur but it's quite nice. My only problem is that i can't find other's on youtube, mostly, or forums that use this razor. Do you guys know anyone?
G&F Timor 1353
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I haven't heard of this model before. If it works, then all is well. 
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I guess that's true, but I can't find anything about it, not even on their own site!I haven't heard of this model before. If it works, then all is well.
Welcome to the forum !!
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Happy to be here!
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and here is me locking myself into my nuclear-proof bunker! thank you guys for everything!Maybe it's a super secret razor Shia hoped you wouldn't discover.
Welcome to the club. Glad to have you aboard.
Welcome aboard!
Wish I could help answer you question, but I have no experience with this razor.
Wish I could help answer you question, but I have no experience with this razor.
First of all, welcome to B & B!
Here's a link to a B & B thread from a few years ago on G&F Timor razors:
New Giesen & Forsthoff Timor DE razors
And here's what I turn up when I search Google for G&F Timor 1353:
G&F Timor 1353 - Google Search
Here's a link to a B & B thread from a few years ago on G&F Timor razors:
New Giesen & Forsthoff Timor DE razors
And here's what I turn up when I search Google for G&F Timor 1353:
G&F Timor 1353 - Google Search
I have the open comb version 1353K
Shaves fine, but what I really like is the stainless steel handle, which I regularly use with other heads. I am not a big fan of that Merkur hexagonal handle, so I think you got a good deal there.
Oddly, I have an unused Merkur closed comb head just sitting in my den. If you are in the US, I’d be happy to just mail it to you. Then you would have each head to try out and could post a review of the differences from your perspective.
I actually ordered my G&F 1353K from Germany after not finding one in the US.
Shaves fine, but what I really like is the stainless steel handle, which I regularly use with other heads. I am not a big fan of that Merkur hexagonal handle, so I think you got a good deal there.
Oddly, I have an unused Merkur closed comb head just sitting in my den. If you are in the US, I’d be happy to just mail it to you. Then you would have each head to try out and could post a review of the differences from your perspective.
I actually ordered my G&F 1353K from Germany after not finding one in the US.
Welcome to the forum, I have heard of the Timor but I know nothing of it. Sorry I can't help you any further.
Welcome to B&B.
The G&F Timor 1353 looks like a DE89 clone.
The G&F Timor 1353 looks like a DE89 clone.
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thnx for the offer but im not in the US. Also im new to the wetshaving scene and i probably wouldn't detect many differences between the two heads. But it's nice knowing other people know the brand and use the razor i use!Nice offer!
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Seeing pictures of the DE89, i would much prefer the Timor, seems like the handle is a lot more grippy.
You have a fine razor, and in my opinion, a really good handle. Starting out it I think you will do best to stick to one razor and really learn it. Changing up soaps, creams, blades, etc is less of an interruption to the learning process. Enjoy!
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Of course i will stick to one razor, learning to control the angle and not cut myself is a lot more useful than just trying to look good in the mirror while I'm shaving. Said that... a nice Rockwell Model T or a Timor (staying in the same family) 1391 seem like a great addition in my future collection.
Of course i will stick to one razor, learning to control the angle and not cut myself is a lot more useful than just trying to look good in the mirror while I'm shaving. Said that... a nice Rockwell Model T or a Timor (staying in the same family) 1391 seem like a great addition in my future collection.
You are perfect for B&B!!
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Aw! thanks mate! it's nice being here ^^You are perfect for B&B!!
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