I got this razor as part of a grab bag. At first, I thought it might be one of the black bakelite Gillette Techs made during WWII but upon closer examination now I don't think so. Nowhere is the word Gillette stamped on it, in fact there are no markings at all. And what's most unusual is that the holes and studs don't line up with the other Techs I have. And then again there are the arc shaped cuts in the ends of the base plate, and rounded corners of the cap, which is black metal . Most curious.