A while back I got 2 of the Chinese Gillettes for around a buck apiece. They shave well, as does the cheap Ying Jili. I've wondered why Gillette didn't simply spiff up the Chinese Gillette with a replica vintage handle & signature box. Instead they did that Goofy "Heritage' razor that looks nothing like an historical Gillette Tech razor ...My brand new Gillette Super Blue razor just arrived from China. £4.99 + VAT with free shipping and one Chinese GSB blade.
First shave was very good. It's hard to discern much difference between my three Techs; the GSB, my EFB and my 60's aluminium handle. The GSB is a marvel of low cost manufacture, with an aluminium baseplate and a hollow plastic handle. This makes it incredibly light. They've even pared down the Zamak cap, which weighs a couple of grams less than the post '62 cap.
This would make a fantastic travel razor. Maybe not the best Tech, but certainly the best value, until my Indian 7 o'clock razor arrives, anyway.
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