Rare Left-hand Gillette Tech

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jayaruh, Nov 1, 2017.

  1. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I had to have it. Well, that is what I'm calling it. This is a mis-match. The case looks like an old red and black from the 30s. The Tech is an F1, 1960. The insert has been rotated 180 degrees making the razor point to the right. They always point to the left from the factory. The case looks in pretty good shape for its age. I will put one of my NEWs in it. As for the left-handed Tech, I will clean it up and decide what to do with it. It may end up in a pif.

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  2. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    There was at least one factory lefty. :p


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  3. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    That is an exposition model.
     
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  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I remember first hearing about left-handed pencils. When you hold it in your left hand, you can read the writing. Most pencils are right-handed.
     
  5. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    Ever thought about how they make a tape measure? Hold the tape body in your right hand, put it on something to measure it with the numbers right side up, and you have to hold the pencil in your LEFT hand to make your mark. If you prefer to write with your right hand, you have to use it with the numbers upside-down!
     
  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    As long as you are measuring, it is ok. If you are a lefty, it works even better for marking. Good point.
     
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  7. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    If you had a left-handed screwdriver/inverter, you could probably fix that with no loss of value. ;)
     
  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I do have a left-handed screwdriver, I believe.
     
  9. Eeyore

    Eeyore Well-Known Member

    Yes, and now I would wish the screw threads were the other way around, for us left-handed shavers.
    (it's actually more annoying on TTO razors).
     
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  10. Rusty blade

    Rusty blade The Good Humor Man

    Actually...unless you have left-handed razor blades that nice looking razor is not going to work.
     
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  11. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I think if I flip the blade over and rotate it 180 degrees it may work.
     
  12. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Maybe, but then you'll mess up the numbers on the blade. :scared011:
     
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Maybe I could re-number them with a Sharpie.
     
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  14. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    Barkeep, gimme one of what they are having!
     
  15. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    There's an idea!
     
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  16. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Which should not be confused with dumb blond pencils which have an eraser at both ends. ;)
     
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  17. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    Ever tried to find a left handed Sharpie?
     
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  18. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    The problems never end. :(
     
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  19. rreynoso72

    rreynoso72 New Member

    Any left hand brush to go with it?

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  20. TobyC

    TobyC Well-Known Member

    They tried to make a left handed brush one time, but it put the lather back in the soap!
     

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