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Carbon-Steel Straight Razor

Carbon-Steel Straight Razor

Giesen & Forsthoff
№281
£79
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Why It Made The List

Giesen & Forsthoff’s Timor Straight Razor is a testament to Solingen’s storied craft — the German city so famed for its blades that its name is a protected trademark. Founded in 1920, the company has spent over a century perfecting its tools, and it shows here. Made entirely in Solingen, it pairs a finely ground carbon-steel blade that holds a razor-sharp edge with a polished resin handle that feels weighty, balanced, and confident in hand. The smooth pivot and precise geometry reflect generations of engineering, turning each shave into a calm, deliberate ritual with an unmistakably close, traditional finish.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Width: 20mm (5/8 inch)
Blade Material: Carbon steel, hollow-ground
Handle Material: Black resin (Kunststoffschale)
Overall Length (Open): 155mm
Weight: 46g
Etching: Laser-etched “Giesen & Forsthoff” branding on tang
Packaging: Protective oil paper and cardboard box
Designed In: Solingen, Germany
Made In: Germany

MORE DETAIL

A classic straight razor designed to introduce traditional wet shaving with precision, balance, and control.

Made in Solingen, Germany — a city so renowned for its blade-making that “Solingen” itself is a protected geographical trademark, like Champagne or Parma ham, reserved only for razors and knives genuinely produced within its borders and meeting rigorous standards.

The company behind it, Giesen & Forsthoff, has been family-run since its founding in 1920 and is now in its third generation, continuing Solingen’s legacy of fine-edge craft with the same workshop precision that defined its early years.

The blade is finely ground carbon steel, chosen for its exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and ease of honing — offering a crisp, responsive feel that rewards control and consistency.

A polished resin handle keeps the weight balanced and durable in daily use, while the smooth pivot provides a stable, confident action through every pass.

At 5/8", the blade offers the ideal width for those newer to straight razor shaving — forgiving, precise, and easy to handle while still capable of an impeccably close shave.

Presented in an attractive branded case, it’s ready to use straight from the box and built to last for decades with proper care.

A timeless introduction to traditional shaving — deliberate, exacting, and authentically Solingen in every sense.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

We offer free standard delivery (Tracked 48) on orders over £90.

Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

Royal Mail Tracked 24 (usually delivered next business day if ordered by 2pm the business day before, but not 100% guaranteed): £5.95

N.B. For bladed products a £2 surcharge is added to normal shipping costs, to cover the legally required age verification service, provided by Royal Mail

Royal Mail Next Day by 1pm (guaranteed delivery by 1pm next business day, if ordered by 2pm the business day before. Not available on bladed products): £12.95

For some rural postcodes next day delivery is not possible. For more detail on these postcodes, please see our Shipping page. There is no system check for these postcodes, so please do not select these services if your delivery address falls within this list.


RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.

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