Tech’s are one of the best razors around IMHO. When paired with a sharper blade such as a Feather, the shaves are just so much better.
Tough to beat ‘perfect’, right?!I only have Tech razors. Coupled with a BiC blade they are a perfect match for me.
My usual Sunday morning or afternoon shave is just this combo. Today's shave on a 24-hour beard went so well, I'm thinking of running an experiment, using the Tech/Feather team for an entire week, 3-4 shaves, and see how it turns out. Feathers do have a reputation for losing their sharpness pretty quickly, though.Tech’s are one of the best razors around IMHO. When paired with a sharper blade such as a Feather, the shaves are just so much better.
I have found that the Tech allows the Feather the keep its edge a bit longer than in other razors. You might be able to get 4 solid, comfy shaves per blade with the Tech.My usual Sunday morning or afternoon shave is just this combo. Today's shave on a 24-hour beard went so well, I'm thinking of running an experiment, using the Tech/Feather team for an entire week, 3-4 shaves, and see how it turns out. Feathers do have a reputation for losing their sharpness pretty quickly, though.
Then I may give it a try!I have found that the Tech allows the Feather the keep its edge a bit longer than in other razors. You might be able to get 4 solid, comfy shaves per blade with the Tech.
I have found that the Tech allows the Feather the keep its edge a bit longer than in other razors. You might be able to get 4 solid, comfy shaves per blade with the Tech.
10! Maybe I need to stretch the Feathers more in my Tech. Thanks for that, Jim.I agree. I find that Feather blades last much longer in a mild razor. I can get at least 10 shaves with a Feather in a Tech or Feather AS-D2 razor. A feather in a more aggressive razor seems to last just two good shaves.
I did a reality check on my own technique with an English Tech and a new Spoiler.
I found that even I had been lazy and not paying attention to blade angle.
After correcting my error, I had one of the best shaves in a while.
We can all get complacent in our own perceived expertise and can drift off course.
I encourage folks, especially those who think they have it down pat, to really focus for one shave and see if things don't improve for you.
Coming from a Fatip OC, r41 2011 and Futur? I don't know what were you expecting. Unlike those beasts that Tech is very mild, not just mild. There is a very small probability you will be able to get a BBS in 2 passes with it even using a Feather.Finally got round to experimenting with my first tech I've had since February. It's a 1960's NOS model (no date code that I can see) with an aluminium handle. Initially I used a couple of Rapira Super Stainless blades, which have been working really well for me in just about any razor I've put them in, however in the tech they seemed to be just skipping over the tougher hair on my chin. I put this down to the handle not having enough heft to pull through tougher, more resistant hairs on my chin.
I appreciate that these techs are considered 'mild', but I wasn't prepared for this level of mildness. So I upgraded the handle to an Ikon stainless heavyweight handle and changed blade to an Astra SP. After a 4-pass shave I was left with a smooth shave with only the odd weeper where I did some blade buffing and j-hooking. The post-shave wipe down with witch hazel gave a little sting indicating that I had gone a bit too close in some areas.
Really quite pleased with this razor although I don't like having to do more than 2 passes to get a properly close shave. I guess I've been spoiled the last lot of months having used open combs pretty much exclusively (Piccolo V1, R41 2011) and a Merkur Futur, which can all get a BBS in just 2 passes. Maybe I'll just keep the tech for days when I have the time to do more passes like at the weekend. Suppose the next logical step is I upgrade the blade to maybe a Voskhod or Feather.
Anyone here have similar experiences with the tech, if so what has worked for you?
Thanks,
R
I have been using one for 13-14 years and I can tell you it is not like any Tech. The have changed the head a tiny bit. More exposure than any Tech. Could be more dangerous in the hands of a beginner. On the recent batches the guard is sometimes bent, since they started making it of aluminium in the recent years. So it's a bit a hit and miss thing.Gillette Sterling made in India is similar to Tech.
I've found the best Tech blade matches with Feather, Kai, Personna Med Prep and other blades on the sharper end of the spectrum.
Watch your shaving angle carefully, the effective angle is narrow. If you are off a little, you will not get as close. I've found it worthwhile to shave with the same razor for a week or so to get the muscle memory dialed in.
I prefer the earlier all-brass Tech models with the fat handle. You can use a heavier handle, but go too heavy and it throws off the balance a bit.
Tough to beat ‘perfect’, right?!
My usual Sunday morning or afternoon shave is just this combo. Today's shave on a 24-hour beard went so well, I'm thinking of running an experiment, using the Tech/Feather team for an entire week, 3-4 shaves, and see how it turns out. Feathers do have a reputation for losing their sharpness pretty quickly, though.