It just so happens I had an afternoon shave today, and very enjoyable it was too.
I very much enjoyed using the Giesen & Forsthoff Timor 1353 which comes from their Gentle Shave line, which I believe is made for shavers new to DE shaving. However, pair it with a sharp Feather blade and you have a smooth yet very efficient razor. It’s so easy to find the shaving angle.
The 1353 has only two minor negatives. The base plate's corners are quite pointy, so if accidentally touch your face with a corner, you think for a moment that you may be touching the blade. Yes, they're that pointy! Second, the stainless steel handle is brilliant, but the cap and base plate are chrome plated zamak or similar. It would be great if G&F produced an all steel version.
Regardless of those two nitpicks, I like it so much I have bought a spare. That’s the first time I’ve done that with a razor. It’s almost certainly not necessary sometimes my mind works that way... ☺
As usual, the Mitchell’s Wool Fat lathered a treat and there is definitely a scent of honey in the background of the scent. It was so good, I didn’t feel the need for any post shave balm or aftershave. Lovely stuff. Ah, thinking about it, I do have a spare puck of this sitting ready for the current one expires.
Stay safe and enjoy your shaves!
Razor: Giesen & Forsthoff Timor 1353
Blade: Feather (2)
Soap: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Brush: Simpson’s Milk Churn BB
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Post-shave: Not needed
Bowl: Face Lather
