🪒 Giesen & Forsthoff TIM1353 Gentle Shaver Safety Razor: Smooth and Precise Shaving Experience Review

I have sensitive skin and a very light beard. So far the only razors that have given me a close and comfortable shave have been Gillette, Merkur Progres and Parker razors set to near the lowest setting. This razor changes everything. Provides an incredibly comfortable close shave without irritation.

I just shaved with this razor for the first time and it was wonderful. I haven't used a DE razor in decades after buying countless second rate disposable, double, triple, five bladed? I had to stay with DE the whole time. This is a jewel. I got a smooth, very close shave, just what I was hoping for. I look forward to keeping and using it every morning.

Quality razor made in Germany. The Germans do such good things and it shows in this line. I'm no expert but the feel and weight of this razor is great. The blades assemble easily and straight with tight tolerances. There is no play in the threads so the blade cannot dangle freely.

Absolutely incredible value - pristine German steel for less than $30. Fairly soft (a grade softer than Merkur 34C) with a narrower handle and better grip. Executive Shaving's Brian is right - this is an absolutely top notch DE razor for beginners and could very well be your only one.

I have used Merkur 34c on a variety of blade types but the Giesen & Forsthoff TIM1353 just blew me away. The grip is thinner but heavier than the Merkur 34c. I used the same blades as the Merkur 34c and shaved much more closely. This razor was shipped from Czechoslovakia so it took a few weeks to arrive in the US but it was well packaged. I can definitely recommend Giesen & Forsthoff TIM1353.