Giesen & Forsthoff Gentle Shaver Safety Razor is a butterfly-opening double edge razor made by Timor in Solingen, Germany, a firm that has produced shaving tools since 1920. The 1340 model has a long, slender chrome-polished handle with a closed comb head, and a twist-to-open mechanism at the base for changing blades without touching the edge. It comes supplied with one double edge blade.
The butterfly closure is the same style popularised on classic 1960s safety razors: turning the handle opens three small doors at the head so the blade drops in and out cleanly, which makes this a straightforward razor to load and just as easy to keep clean between shaves. The closed comb head sits on the milder end of the safety razor spectrum, which makes it a reasonable choice for anyone new to wet shaving or anyone who prefers a gentler pass, while the extended handle gives a fuller grip than Giesen & Forsthoff's shorter Timor models.
Giesen & Forsthoff has manufactured cutlery and shaving equipment in Solingen since 1920, and the Timor brand is where the company's safety razors and open razors are sold. The Gentle Shaver name covers several handle lengths and finishes across the range, of which this chrome-polished 100mm version is one.
Key Features
- Butterfly (twist-to-open) closure for fast, blade-safe changes
- Closed comb head suited to a gentler shave
- Chrome-polished handle, 100mm
- Made by Giesen & Forsthoff (Timor) in Solingen, Germany
- Supplied with one double edge blade
How to Use
- Turn the handle to open the head and insert a double edge blade, then twist back to close
- Hold the razor at a shallow angle, around 30 degrees to the skin, rather than flat against it
- Use short strokes with the grain of the hair, letting the weight of the head do the work rather than pressing down
- Rinse the head under warm water between passes to clear away hair and lather
Specifications
- Length: 100mm
- Finish: Chrome polished
- Closure type: Butterfly (twist-to-open)
- Head type: Closed comb
- Compatible with standard double edge blades
- Includes: 1 double edge blade
- Made in Germany
