Safety Razor of the Month, June 2016 - The Gillette Tech

When I first entered the world of Wet Shaving, I tried out all types of DE's before finally discovering my Fat Handled Pre-War Tech (1938-1945).

I have now PIFed all my DE's other than the 4 Pre-War Tech's I have. The Tech is my all-time favorite shaver. It is absolutely perfect in terms of handling, shaving, it's supreme mildness, and rock solid construction. I get effortless BBS shaves from it and I haven't purchased another DE in years. I have all I need.

I love my Gillette Tech.

I usually pair mine with a Maggard's Stainless Steel #3 Handle and an Astra SP blade. It is winning combo I've been using for the last 2 years and I don't plan on changing it anytime soon. I have hit Wet Shaving Nirvana with Fat Handled Pre-War Gillette Tech.

I pair my 1970 Gillette Tech with a Maggard MR5 handle. The weight of the handle bumps-up the aggressiveness. I used it this morning.

Got a 50ies English tech, it's my only razor, but i feel it does the job it was created for. Very smooth, but as i dont have a point of reference...

I have a few Techs which I've never tried.

tonich said:

I have a few Techs which I've never tried.

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The Tech head is probably the most versatile shaver I've used and for me it is very easy to get a completely error free shave with. Either the triangle slot pre-war or oval slot post-war shave equally well, and the last shave I had with a ball end post-war was probably my most comfortable yet.

Can't speak to the zamak head Tech's as I've never used one of those.

Keep those stories coming, gents!

My first encounter with a Tech was a Prewar. It was the best thing since sliced bread. I switched to the NEW LC and RFB. I then gave the SC some love. I ended up switching to the Postwar Tech for my head shaves because the SC kept leveling a bump. Now the only razor I use is the postwar Tech for my face and head. It is very efficient and has perfect blade exposure. The postwar Tech is probably my endgame for razors. I've used a number of other razors, but the postwar Tech has proven to be the best razor for me.

just got myself a 1940's English thin flat bottom in perfect condition and waiting on a claimed NOS English ball end from the 50's
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My Jar 'O Techs...



Can you count how many there are...?

mr_eleven said:

My Jar 'O Techs...

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Can you count how many there are...?

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If we guess right, what do we win?

mr_eleven said:

My Jar 'O Techs...

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Can you count how many there are...?

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jruschme said:

If we guess right, what do we win?

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His Hybrid Tech ...

I kid ...

jruschme said:

If we guess right, what do we win?

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nuclearblast said:

His Hybrid Tech ... I kid ...

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I thought this might happen... but I'm willing to indulge the spirit of friendly competition that we all love so much around here. So how about this as a prize - 1 tuck (10) of Polsilver Stainless Blades (if you like the Polsilver SI's you'll love these) AND a box of Junior Mints. In case of a tie, I'm willing to send each member w/ the correct answer the same prize.

Good luck!

Jacquers said:

Here you go

a Gillette, Minora and a Nacet:

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Some more variations here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/483967-Open-Comb-Techs

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They sure like to cut alligators in half!

mr_eleven said:

I thought this might happen... but I'm willing to indulge the spirit of friendly competition that we all love so much around here. So how about this as a prize - 1 tuck (10) of Polsilver Stainless Blades (if you like the Polsilver SI's you'll love these) AND a box of Junior Mints. In case of a tie, I'm willing to send each member w/ the correct answer the same prize.

Good luck!

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My guess is eight!

Not in, but I'm guessing 12, just for fun.

mr_eleven said:

I thought this might happen... but I'm willing to indulge the spirit of friendly competition that we all love so much around here. So how about this as a prize - 1 tuck (10) of Polsilver Stainless Blades (if you like the Polsilver SI's you'll love these) AND a box of Junior Mints. In case of a tie, I'm willing to send each member w/ the correct answer the same prize.

Good luck!

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I'm not in, but thank you for your generosity! [emoji4]

mr_eleven said:

I thought this might happen... but I'm willing to indulge the spirit of friendly competition that we all love so much around here. So how about this as a prize - 1 tuck (10) of Polsilver Stainless Blades (if you like the Polsilver SI's you'll love these) AND a box of Junior Mints. In case of a tie, I'm willing to send each member w/ the correct answer the same prize.

Good luck!

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Looks like 9 to me.

I going for 9

A picture of a nice gold postwar Tech that I use with a couple of different handles.

rabidus said:

A picture of a nice gold postwar Tech that I use with a couple of different handles.

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Which handle do you like best, the Star?