Semi-adjustable FH Gillette Tech with 3D-printed base plates
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My library will print files for free, up to a certain amount per month. A lot of libraries are doing this now; you could check yours. The options they gave me for the materials are either PLA or resin. I picked PLA because it had more color options than the resin, which just comes in black and gray. Otherwise, I don't know what the pros and cons are.
I would have never thought to look there. Fingers crossed.
To check back in on this, I’ve shaved with two of the three, the medium OC and aggressive safety bar. Both did well. I can’t really assess more right now, as I have a full beard and only shave cheeks and a little neck. For those purposes I would ordinarily use my other 3D plate, as it’s less wide. For detail shaving, I prefer a guard that’s about as wide as the blade; if you’re not shaving around anything, a wider guard doesn’t matter. Some people even prefer it and want one so wide it covers the blade tabs.
I hope to be able to shave the whole face again soon, so updates when that happens.
I hope to be able to shave the whole face again soon, so updates when that happens.
What's wild to me is that apparently they issued a French Tech in the 1940s that was metal with plastic baseplates (http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940s French Tech Set No8.jpg)? I didn't realize this until this evening when I was looking for another type of Tech. So 3D printed plastic baseplates isn't too far off from what was done in the past in some ways.
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Very interesting. I wonder if the three baseplates in the picture are set at different levels of efficiency. I'll assume yes, since wasn't able to find additional info. Thanks for the link. Now I want one for my collection.
@abies's link didn't work for me. HERE's my link.Very interesting. I wonder if the three baseplates in the picture are set at different levels of efficiency. I'll assume yes, since wasn't able to find additional info. Thanks for the link. Now I want one for my collection.
There's only ONE baseplate in mr-razor's picture (three photos of the same piece).
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Fantastic idea from @SlimGem as always. (When are you going to make a Shake Sharp razor type 
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I don't have a Fat Handle Gillete Tech. But I have a Fatip Grande/Gentile.
Has anyone tried these baseplates in Fatip Grande/Picolo razor? I think a 3 baseplate system would be a great upgrade for this affordable razor.
? )I don't have a Fat Handle Gillete Tech. But I have a Fatip Grande/Gentile.
Has anyone tried these baseplates in Fatip Grande/Picolo razor? I think a 3 baseplate system would be a great upgrade for this affordable razor.
Fatips have pins, so you'd need a guard that has the three pin holes. The guards listed here were modified for razors with pins; I don't know how well they do in Fatips.Fantastic idea from @SlimGem as always. (When are you going to make a Shake Sharp razor type
I don't have a Fat Handle Gillete Tech. But I have a Fatip Grande/Gentile.
Has anyone tried these baseplates in Fatip Grande/Picolo razor? I think a 3 baseplate system would be a great upgrade for this affordable razor.
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That looks awesome! Please post the link so members here can download the files. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, you can post links to your creations as your contribution to the community, as long as they are shared as free downloads, and do not promote sites for monetization.
Alright, sorry for my inappropriate posting.
This is my mod for "Gillette - King C"
Kind regards, Ivko
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Looks fantastic! Great work! Thanks for sharing.
Hello albsat,
yes, my mod is exactly for this model.
Greetings from Austria.
P.S.: Everything is compatible with each other, you can use just the handle or just the safety bar, it's up to you.
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I decided to use plate 3 today and got a very close shave. I think I will still use plate 2 more, but if want the extra oomph I know where to go. These have been a very fun addition to my shave gear, and I’d encourage more people to get these files and print them out to use.
I tried the plate 1 today and got a smooth and acceptable shave. I think I still prefer plate 2, but 1 did well for a casual shave.
I got to figure out how to get in on this......
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