Ball-end Tech, very light (aluminum? with Gillette logos and nothing else.

[nortoons]

Gents, I've got a razor on my hands I can't quite make heads or tails of. It's very light; it feels like aluminum but doesn't have the usual criss-cross knurling I've seen on aluminum Gillette handles. Plus, it has two Gillette diamond logos on the underside of the head, but no date codes, not even a "Made in England" or anything like that. The Gillette diamond logo is etched on the top of the head, too. Here are some pics. Anybody have any idea what this might be?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[alex2363]

This may help
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Tech

Ball End Tech 1946-1950

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: 1946-1950

Type: DE, 3 piece

Weight: 2.10oz, 60g

Description: Three piece design, top blade holder has one threaded prong (for handle). Inside: "PAT. NOS. ON PACKAGE", underside: "REG. U.S. PT. OFF. | [Gillette diamond] MADE IN U.S.A." Available in silver or gold color.

Notes of Interest: While this era of Tech razor is undated, you can discern its date range from the base plate. Note that the slots on the '46-'50 Techs are oblong. Techs from the '38-'45 have slots that are slightly triangular.

Photos:

Gillette Tech 1946-1950

 

[nortoons]

What I find intriguing about this particular razor, however, is the fact that there's nothing else on it aside from the Diamond-arrow Gillette logos. Every other Gillette I've seen so far, including those above, at least has "Made in U.S.A." or a date code or something else on it. It's so weird!