The almost sort of Comprehensive Guide to the Gillette Tech

I have wondered about this Canadian one I found in this case. It is black and similar to a US military set, but with the built in mirror. Any thoughts?

 

yes,it's the canadian non military tech set circa 1953 ish.there is an NOS one for sale on ebay canada.the razor is an early 1939 -46 example.

 

Good ebay eye eh. And my bad, accidentally switched razors - it came with a 1951 razor that I will return (I was wrong, bourbon and Techs don’t go together after all.)
So these must have been left over US early 40’s cases they were too cheap to get rid of. So what, stick a plastic mirror in and dump them on Canadiens ten years later? Ahh. I guess I should be happy to have one of the near last Cdn Techs then. Perhaps they were sold for those heading to military duty in Korea?

 

possible,but there were khaki military ones as well. some,y-3 i think also had a unique fluted handle.

 

Thanks for that. I had not realized they sold well past WW2. Do you mean military type civilian razor, or military issue item regarding the khaki one you reference?

 

the pic is a khaki military issue ,now surplus set.there have been a few on ebay for the past few years,mostly NOS sets with 1951-53.date codes.the ones with the fold out inner lid front and separate mirror were ww2.

 

PlanOfMan,
Thank you for the review. So based on the materials used a nickel plated brass fat handle Tech with triangular slots should be rather 1938 - 1941 than 1938 - 1945?
I have one along with a brand-new Canadian 1932 one.

 

that may apply for the U.S one.the Canadian was 1939-45.The Brits didn't have a tech until 1946.

 

Except for the hybrid. But then they used rhoduim, which they had access to.

 

Thanks. Honestly, I thought the Canadian 1932 was from 50s.

 

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Congratulations beautiful collection

 

thank you

 

I only own Two Tech's both do nice job of Shaving & Beard Removal. I keep think about a NEW MODERN SUPER Razor like a Y, W, L, or other Brand. Then I Shave with my Vintage Gillettes, always asking why do I want SUPER RAZOR?. Difficult justification.

 

what is y,w,l?i've heard carbon mild razor is like rfb tech is that true?https://carbonshavingco.com/collections/cx-safety-razors/products/cx-316l-safety-razor
everything is "sold out" lol
i would try feather but alignment sucks for expensive razor

 

1953 #34 german tech



Note the unique base plate.



one can see it's ancestry from the 1930's german Rotbart hybrids..




uses a slightly steeper angle also compared to regular techs..
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brit bakelite tech with aluminium handle
maybe french market

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Well done, Gary .

 

In the older shavers made Pre WWII often they do better with a thicker carbon blade that often bends to the shape of the shaver. One model of shaving blade like this still made is the Treet Carbon Steel and then one stainless steel model I forget the brand and model are made thicker for these old shavers that I forget the model and company. I do want to say Dorco 300 and Dorco 301 could still be thick enough to use in the shaver. I have used these blades the Dorco 300 that came with my Micro Touch One and they were very thick for a modern blade in 2017 when I got my first Made in USA Personna 100 pack and felt the difference.