If I cold Only Have One Gillette That Met A Simple Criteria For Me.

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Bill G, Apr 19, 2025.

  1. Bill G

    Bill G Well-Known Member

    I have quite a collection of fine Gillette vintage razors and I love them all. They all give great shaves over all for me. Meeting criteria that I will list below the Gillette I would choose may surprise some. For my skin type and a comfortable shave every time I shave it would the Gillette Tech 3 piece razors.

    My criteria,
    * 1. The cost of the razor being very inexpensive so that anyone could afford one in great shape.
    * 2. Easy to take care of maintain and clean.
    * 3. Solid fit and finish and build quality that will last several lifetimes if taken care of.
    * 4. Will last a long long time if not taken care of.
    * 5 . Will give great shaves over all to most anyone and most all skin types.

    The Vintage 3 piece Gillette Tech razors all years and styles Pre & post war pretty much over all meet these standards for me.

    Anyone else agree with me?

    Happy Shaves To Everyone,
    Bill G

    *My 1956 B-3 Gillette Ball Tech Etched Top Cap. I do really like this one but as said I like all the different tech razors.

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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    i have a soft spot for techs and have many,i see one that's priced right and most always try to rescue it.they cover nearly half of my current 50+ gillette collection.from many locations around the world,mostly british..:):eatdrink047:great daily shavers for me,but they do take an extra pass compared to other favourites..
     
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  3. Bill G

    Bill G Well-Known Member

    For me with most all razors with my beard and skin type I am a 1 pass and touch up guy maybe 2 passes. I shave every 2 days most of the time, sometimes I will go 3 days if I get lazy. This is probably one of the reasons I like the tech razors so much.

    It’s really cool when we save all these old Gillette razors and give them life again. You have quite a collection going on there with 50+ razors. I am right there with you.

    Happy Shaves,
    Bill G
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2025
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    i used to have 100+,but have downsized.just did a proper count,80 cased razor sets,them must be multiplying;):eatdrink047:
     
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  5. Bill G

    Bill G Well-Known Member

    Isn’t it funny how they seem to do that…LOL
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    yes sir..;):eatdrink047:
     
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    One Gillette in my collection that meets your criteria is my Gillette #44 RFB.
     
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  8. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Except for the painted tips which might wear off but won't affect it's usability, a Gillette red tip super speed would be my choice.
     
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