A 11/16” Timor Straight Razor, Giesen & Forsthoff. NR

Manufacturers Info.
Giesen & Forsthoff
http://www.gf-solingen.de/
Solingen Germany
1920 -  Now

 This Cut throat Razor has a 11/16” Hollow ground blade.
It has a Black Celluloid handle with a cream spacer.
Engraved on the tang are the words “150 Timor Blue steel”
On the reverse is
“Giesen & Forsthoff  Solingen Germany“  & GF in a diamond
On the blade is “Extra Hollow Ground”
Raised on the scales is the GF Trademark

Condition.

 Case. No Case.

 Razor.  I have Cleaned the razor & it has left some minor pitting on the
tang & spine with some spots of pitting on the top
part of the blade. I have re-blued the tang & spine.

 The hone wear is light at less than .5mm. There are no chips or cracks in the blade & the scales are fine but somewhat discolored.
Not shave ready.

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