Modern Razor Similar to a Tech

[Commander Quan]

What modern razor shaves the most similar to a vintage Tech? I recently picked up my first couple techs, and while I enjoy the shave I get from them, I am not a huge fan of vintage Gillette's. You can call me a blasphemer all you want, I just don't prefer them. What offerings from Merkur and the like would be the closest shave wise, preferably a two piece?

[alex2363]

i would say
ikon oss or feather

[shm]

Merkur 34 HD is very close to a Gillette Fat Handled Tech.

The difference, to me, is in the weight - the Merkur is heavier, but it has the same good balance, a nice thick handle with a pattern that gives a good grip.
It is a mild razor but don't get fooled it is more than capable of giving smooth comfortable BBS shaves.

The Mühle R89 is also a good choice, but the handle is longer and a bit more smooth (slippery). It also has a good balance, but the "geometry" of the shave is somewhat different because of the longer handle, and I prefer the shorter handle of the Merkur.

[jamesspo]

Feather AS. Very similar to tech.

[Go West Young Man]

I don't understand the "similar to" questions. Every razor is unique, unless you get an exact modern copy nothing is going to shave just like a Tech.
If the question was "what short handled, 3-piece, closed comb, relatively mild modern razors are there?" you might get some helpful suggestions, but even so you're the modern razor will feel different from the vintage.

[mos6502]

Why don't you tell us what you don't like about the tech, as that would make it easier.

[talibeard]

Merkur 34 HD is very close to a Gillette Fat Handled Tech.


I am well aware of the YMMV around these parts but a 34C close to a FH Tech is a new one for me. The Techs are so mild that a little pressure will not harm you while the 34C is a medium aggressive razor. Even the mildest Merkurs (15/23/25/33C and the 41/42N) are still aggressive compared to the Gillette Tech. Due to blade gap, weight and balance the 34C is completely different from the Tech imo.

The closest thing to a Tech is another Tech, followed probably by the Feather AS razor. But that is also a YMMV statement of course.

[shm]

I am well aware of the YMMV around these parts but a 34C close to a FH Tech is a new one for me. The Techs are so mild that a little pressure will not harm you while the 34C is a medium aggressive razor. Even the mildest Merkurs (15/23/25/33C and the 41/42N) are still aggressive compared to the Gillette Tech. Due to blade gap, weight and balance the 34C is completely different from the Tech imo.

The closest thing to a Tech is another Tech, followed probably by the Feather AS razor. But that is also a YMMV statement of course.

To me they are close.
You are right though, you can use a little pressure with the Tech without problems, you might not do as well with the 34C, but it has a higher weight so it is not necessary.
When I got the 34C I was actually surprised of how mild and smooth it shaved, and to me they are similar - but not equal. I still prefer the FH Tech over any other DE I've tried.

[ERVARGASNY]

Nothing compares to.a Feather AS D-1 its in a league all by its self :001_tt2:

Some on here just never found its sweet spot, Hope they dont have this problem at Home with the Mrs or Girlfriend LOL JK Guys :001_tt2:

[kingfisher]

I don't even understand the question. If you like the Tech so much that you want to find a razor that's just like it, why don't you just use the Tech?

[pdillon]

I'm interested in trying a tech, so I'm also curious about what you didn't like about it.

[Commander Quan]

It's not that I don't like the tech, in fact I like it just fine. I found a ball end tech at an antique mall that I used a couple times and gifted it to a friend for his first DE, I bought a Fat Handle Tech from a member here to replace it and I've been shaving with it for the last couple weeks.


What I am interested in is a modern razor that shaves as gentle as a tech. I realize it may not shave EXACTLY the same, but what is the closest? The feather All Stainless seams to get the nod.

[edgerunner]

Weishi, Concord

[mftoms59]

An inexpensive Lord L5 will work