Here is an oddity. It is a standard Tech head but the handle is bakelite or something similar. This is not a military issue or wartime razor. The handle unlike other bakelite ones doesn't say Gillette anywhere on it. I've never seen this handle on a retail Tech and based on the packaging this was likely a promotional item for 3rd party companies.
Well, based on the L2 date code and later model top cap, I'd guess it's a 1966. Could be military issue but I don't know.
I could be wrong, but I think I read someplace that Simplex handles were sold on some techs for sale by other companies.
i have a soft spot for techs,especially british ones.i had over 100 vintage gillettes but passed many along.of the 40+ left at least half are techs..they were all cased sets..
Hi all, I have bought a Tech ball end tip in mint condition, It's made in England and there are no date codes on the plates. It's a gift box with blue steel blades. The blade date code is a B1, I think that it's mid-end 40s. Do you confirm? Thank you.