Identifying 2 Gillette DE Razors

[Type1]

Hi Guys,

I’m relatively new to the DE razor world and would like some help identifying the 2 Gillette’s I’ve recently picked up -

Unfortunately the first Razors guard is bent. Do you think this is salvageable?

Cheers,
Sean

 

[mr-razor]

the first set is a 1953 british Tech set no 45:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1953%20(Y1%20on%20blade)%20Tech%20Set%20No45%20England.JPG

the second set is a Tech from the 60s or 70s like that:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1963%20Tech%20England.jpg

 

[Type1]

the first set is a 1953 british Tech set no 45:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1953%20(Y1%20on%20blade)%20Tech%20Set%20No45%20England.JPG

the second set is a Tech from the 60s or 70s like that:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1963%20Tech%20England.jpg

Thank you.

Any idea on the type of shave and aggressiveness of the 60s/70s Tech?

 

[ShaverAZ]

Hi Guys,

I’m relatively new to the DE razor world and would like some help identifying the 2 Gillette’s I’ve recently picked up -

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Unfortunately the first Razors guard is bent. Do you think this is salvageable?

Cheers,
Sean

Place the head over open vise jaws with a guard on each jaw.
Tap the bent guard back into flat shape with rawhide or plastic or wooden mallet
Easy peasy!

 

[BigJ]

Place the head over open vise jaws with a guard on each jaw.
Tap the bent guard back into flat shape with rawhide or plastic or wooden mallet
Easy peasy!

+1! And you get an excellent shaver!!

 

[dmshaver]

Techs are excellent razors that provide smooth, mild shaves. Your English Tech, if you repair it, will give you a slightly more aggressive shave than your USA Tech.

Enjoy!

 

[Rosseforp]

Any idea on the type of shave and aggressiveness of the 60s/70s Tech?

Your aluminum handle tech appears to be an English Tech from the 60/70's, and is considered a mild razor.
The brass handle from your older English Tech will fit and make it slightly more aggressive.
I recommend using Feather blades in all of my Techs. YMMV

I have both model English Techs that you have.
As said above, with care and a leather mallet you should be able to straighten up the bent baseplate and have another nice razor.

 

[Type1]

Your aluminum handle tech appears to be an English Tech from the 60/70's, and is considered a mild razor.
The brass handle from your older English Tech will fit and make it slightly more aggressive.
I recommend using Feather blades in all of my Techs. YMMV

I have both model English Techs that you have.
As said above, with care and a leather mallet you should be able to straighten up the bent baseplate and have another nice razor.

Thank you for the detailed reply. Very informative.