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

rabidus · Jun 3, 2016

TobyC said:
Which handle do you like best, the Star?

The ball end and Star have the best weight and balance, but I like the thicker Star handle more.

The ball end and Star handle weigh about the same.

I added a half ounce of Tungsten puddy to one of my fat handles and it is right up there with the Star.

TobyC · Jun 3, 2016

rabidus said:
The ball end and Star have the best weight and balance, but I like the thicker Star handle more.

The ball end and Star handle weigh about the same.

I added a half ounce of Tungsten puddy to one of my fat handles and it is right up there with the Star.

I thought the Star would be heavier than the ball end, what is the Star made of?

rabidus · Jun 3, 2016

[MENTION=89729]TobyC[/MENTION]

I believe it's brass, I think the Star head is Zamak.

This scale is not calibrated but should give you an idea of the weight.

The heavier fat handle has the half ounce of Tungsten. The heaviest handle is the ATT Kronos.

TobyC · Jun 3, 2016

rabidus said:
@TobyC

I believe it's brass, I think the Star head is Zamak.

This scale is not calibrated but should give you an idea of the weight.

The heavier fat handle has the half ounce of Tungsten. The heaviest handle is the ATT Kronos.

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Man, I didn't expect you to go to that much trouble! But thanks, I thought the Star was brass, but I wasn't sure. :thumbup1:

rabidus · Jun 3, 2016

TobyC said:
Man, I didn't expect you to go to that much trouble! But thanks, I thought the Star was brass, but I wasn't sure.

It was no trouble at all! Here is the Star head vs the postwar Tech head.

TobyC · Jun 3, 2016

Interesting, that is light. Do you like the Star shave?

nuclearblast · Jun 4, 2016

Let's see those Techs, guys!

Post your pictures, and tell us why you love your Tech! :thumbup:

rabidus · Jun 4, 2016

TobyC said:
Interesting, that is light. Do you like the Star shave?

It has less blade exposure than a Tech. I had one 2 years ago and sold it because it was too mild. I haven't used this one, I only bought it for the handle. Found it for $10 shipped.

It's designed like the prewar Tech with less blade gap and exposure.

TobyC · Jun 4, 2016

rabidus said:
It has less blade exposure than a Tech. I had one 2 years ago and sold it because it was too mild. I haven't used this one, I only bought it for the handle. Found it for $10 shipped.

It's designed like the prewar Tech with less blade gap and exposure.

Cool! Thank you my friend. :001_smile

Jacquers · Jun 4, 2016

Travel / Grooming Tech set, made in England. It contains a scissor, shoe spoon, nail clippers, nail file and the razor. And you can brush your shoes or jacket

The razor's handle and base plate are alu. The top cap doesn't have the facets, so I don't think it's Zamak. It's very mild, probably the mildest Tech made.

rabidus · Jun 4, 2016

Jacquers said:
Travel / Grooming Tech set, made in England. It contains a scissor, shoe spoon, nail clippers, nail file and the razor. And you can brush your shoes or jacket

The razor's handle and base plate are alu. The top cap doesn't have the facets, so I don't think it's Zamak. It's very mild, probably the mildest Tech made.

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I could be wrong but I think the whole razor is brass.

TobyC · Jun 4, 2016

Jacquers said:
Travel / Grooming Tech set, made in England. It contains a scissor, shoe spoon, nail clippers, nail file and the razor. And you can brush your shoes or jacket

The razor's handle and base plate are alu. The top cap doesn't have the facets, so I don't think it's Zamak. It's very mild, probably the mildest Tech made.

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Yep, brass cap, very nice set! :001_smile

nuclearblast · Jun 4, 2016

rabidus said:
I could be wrong but I think the whole razor is brass.

I think [MENTION=98226]Jacquers[/MENTION] is right. Baseplate and handle are aluminum.

rabidus · Jun 4, 2016

nuclearblast said:
I think [MENTION=98226]Jacquers[/MENTION] is right. Baseplate and handle are aluminum.

Are all 50's British Tech baseplates Aluminum? I have a British 50's Tech with the late 60's aluminum handle. I believe the cap and baseplate weighed less than my 50's US version. Maybe I have an aluminum baseplate as well.

nuclearblast · Jun 4, 2016

rabidus said:
Are all 50's British Tech baseplates Aluminum? I have a British 50's Tech with the late 60's aluminum handle. I believe the cap and baseplate weighed less than my 50's US version. Maybe I have an aluminum baseplate as well.

I'm not 100% sure but I believe there's also brass baseplates?

nuclearblast · Jun 4, 2016

[MENTION=81103]rabidus[/MENTION]

This one is brass methinks

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1956 (B1 on blade) No24 Tech England.JPG

Jacquers · Jun 4, 2016

Some stats about the travel set I posted: The colour of the base plate looks different than the usual nickel coating and it's too light weight to be brass. The handle weighs 12g, the base plate 3g and top cap 14g. In comparison another Tech (late 60's) bp I have weighs 7g.

rabidus · Jun 4, 2016

nuclearblast said:
I'm not 100% sure but I believe there's also brass baseplates?

I had a US contract prewar Tech and Gold prewar Tech that had aluminum baseplates that actually looked thinner like the top one. It has rounded edges.

Jacquers · Jun 4, 2016

nuclearblast said:
@rabidus

This one is brass methinks

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1956 (B1 on blade) No24 Tech England.JPG

Judging by the weight compared to the one I have, it must be brass. Well, the handle at least, but probably the base plate as well.

rabidus · Jun 4, 2016

I just compared my US and British weight. The cap and baseplate are brass. They weigh the same.

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