It doesn't, unfortunately, unless there's something you know that I don't.1946-1949 or 50, I think. My gold fat handled Tech is from that time. The base plate will tell you.
It doesn't, unfortunately, unless there's something you know that I don't.1946-1949 or 50, I think. My gold fat handled Tech is from that time. The base plate will tell you.
We can try. Take a picture of the under side (handle off) of the base, and then the inside of the base. Then with the handle. If we can't, somebody certainly can. there are a lot of experts around here.It doesn't, unfortunately, unless there's something you know that I don't.
Couldn't you simply tell me what it is I'm looking for? Honestly, I'm not that interested in the date to take photos and upload them. If all I know is it's mid to late 1940s manufacture, which I already knew, I'm OK with that.We can try. Take a picture of the under side (handle off) of the base, and then the inside of the base. Then with the handle. If we can't, somebody certainly can. there are a lot of experts around here.
I can't get any closer than that, because I am not an expert. The razors of that time did not have date codes, if I recall correctly. I don't think they started that till the early 50's. Here is all I know of the matter:Couldn't you simply tell me what it is I'm looking for? Honestly, I'm not that interested in the date to take photos and upload them. If all I know is it's mid to late 1940s manufacture, which I already knew, I'm OK with that.
Don't forget the Pre War / Post War bottom plate safety bar slot configuration (triangular vs regular rectangular slot).I can't get any closer than that, because I am not an expert. The razors of that time did not have date codes, if I recall correctly. I don't think they started that till the early 50's. Here is all I know of the matter:
Gillette Date Codes
www.razoremporium.com
If your razor has a date code then it is from the 1920's or earlier, or from the 1950's to 2001. Otherwise, you are going to have to look at the head and handle design, I believe. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than I possess will chime in.
It's a joke, many ebay listings for hundreds of dollars for a rare Regus model!
Yes Phil, the baseplate will tell you.Thanks for the info Cal. It looks like the best way to identify a 'New Hybrid' is by inspecting the base plate for the distinguishing grooves and slots. I'll have to study the "non-hybrids" to see the difference, I guess.
I also found this guide on Gillette Tech's that may be helpful:
I was able to answer my own question which matches something I'd read somewhere about what post WWII years did Gillette make gold ball end Techs. This fellow claimed 1946 only. I already knew the razor was a 1946-1950 production by lack of date code and plate design. However, This particular razor came in a box with an unused pack of Blue blades. They are R4 date coded so at least we know the blades that came with the razor are from 1946Couldn't you simply tell me what it is I'm looking for? Honestly, I'm not that interested in the date to take photos and upload them. If all I know is it's mid to late 1940s manufacture, which I already knew, I'm OK with that.
I missed this earlier but having both, I agree with you. I much prefer the ball end handle to my war era fat handle. I haven't measured and don't really care about the numbers but the ball end is smoother (actually I have two - one a probably '46 based on blade date and a '61). They shave the same.Haven’t tried them all, but my postwar ball-handle outshaves my prewar fat-handle.
The are not rare. Just not as plentiful as the regular techs. I have a bunch and it wasn’t very hard to find them. They just may cost you a bit more than a regular tech. Great razors.Well, now all this hype about the FBT/EFBT has piqued my interest and tempted me into thinking I would like to own one. Are they rare, or is possible for a mere mortal like me to find one within my lifetime and buy it without having to rob a bank to pay for it?
I've been hurting for a thin handle. Nice find. Congratulations.Currently, (and NOS [till I got my hands on it]) my 1947 thin handle Flat Bottom Tech:
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Now on its magical lightweight GT Handle (made by Doug @Rosseforp):
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it has become my all time favorite DE Razor (unless another unicorn turns up ).
... "I have a bunch and it wasn’t very hard to find them." They just may cost you a bit more than a regular tech. Great razors.
Yeah man. Some of them will hit the BST soon. So keep your eyes open.Ahhh, so that's where they all are.
Thanks,