What is the best modern handle for a Gillette Tech?

[Asland408]

I own many Gillette Techs, Fat Handle, Ball End, Nickel, Gold, Heavy, English, Travel Tech. What is your favorite handle to use? I am really looking for modern handles to try/use? I love the Tech.


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[Multum in parvo]

Ikon Tuckaway if you like short, Razorock UFO for regular length.
It’s hard to find something better than the original Fat Handle though…

 

[Asland408]

Ikon Tuckaway if you like short, Razorock UFO for regular length.
It’s hard to find something better than the original Fat Handle though…

I love the fat handle too.


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[Multum in parvo]

I love the fat handle too.


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I don’t have a side by side but for a quick comparison…

 

[smudge]

I use a Weber Bulldog handle on all of my Techs - gives them a bit more heft, which I think they benefit from. That's not to say that there's anything wrong with the stock handles though.

 

[BigJ]

It’s hard to find something better than the original Fat Handle though…

+2! Yes indeed!!

 

[KeenDogg]

Not modern, but a great handle is the Durham/Wade and Butcher handle.

 

[Kyle89]

Not modern, but a great handle is the Durham/Wade and Butcher handle.

I remember when I first got my W&B de razor with that handle. The handle rolled off the table and fell onto tile. The “clunk” sound it made was unbelievable. Very impressive / robust handle.

 

[never-stop-learning]

TiBam Titanium handles.
RazoRock Titanium handle.

 

[Asland408]

TiBam Titanium handles.
RazoRock Titanium handle.

Thanks David I was curious what your thoughts were on this topic given your experience.


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[never-stop-learning]

Thanks David I was curious what your thoughts were on this topic given your experience.


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You are most welcome.

The Maggard MR11 stainless handle also works well and is less expensive, although I now prefer the balance with the Ti handles.

 

[flynshave]

Razorock UFO is like a supersized ball-end Tech handle. Slightly bigger than a fat handle.

 

[rreynoso]

The Razorock 2 piece Halo gives an excellent balance to my 80s Tech... and I think looks good...

Cheers

 

[santamariasteve]

Any answer is highly subjective. Only you can determine what is best . . . for you only.

 

[Sharp&Shiny]

I really like the MR1 from Maggard for my Techs. Looks good and doesn’t increase the weight too much.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

Anything around 60g works fantastic. Really transforms the Tech. I like the RR UFO myself at around 60g.

 

[Atlantic59]

Many good choices so far. If you like short handles, there is a 70mm solid brass handle with nickel plating from Yaqi.

Here is is mounted on a Mellon head:

*pic from Aliexpress reviews

 

[old_school]

The RR Bamboo has had one node sawed off to shorten and lighten it a bit. Nice, nice handle, nimble, easy to find a comfy spot, just works, 44g.
But, it's not my favorite, it's close but the Fat Handles or Ball Ends are. Habit.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

A bit of extra weight in the handle makes a Tech noticeably more efficient.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Has anybody here (partially) filled an original Fat Handle with bird shot or similiar?