Bob's Razors question

[ghostknife]

Looking at these and wondering do these handles also fit Tech heads? i.e. Do all Gillette heads have the same threads?


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Bull Mastiff Handle $40
Nickel Plated Gillette NEW head with Short Combs $25

 

[faster_than_u]

I just checked with my tech and old type both handles work on both razors so I would say yes. You could always email him and ask just to make sure

 

[ghostknife]

Ok cool, thanks. I don't have any Old types or New's to check yet

I'll email him for confirmation when I decide to get one, thought I'd get a quicker idea here, which I did, thanks.

 

[michiganlover]

Bob's handles will fit the Tech, New, and Old Type heads. Gillette used the same thread size throughout all of their 3 piece heads.

Bob can also make his handles fit Merkur, and Muhle/EJ heads if you request it.

The handle can thus fit a bunch of different heads.

The handle is not tapped to fit the Merkur, and Muhle/EJ heads unless you request it.

Some of the Gillette heads are worn undersized, and thus will not fit snug on the handle if it is tapped to also work with the Merkur, and Muhle/EJ heads.

 

[cooncatbob]

What John said.
Gillette used the #10-32 threads on all their 3 piece razors, the threads on the cap stud on some of these razor are worn under size and the handles are worn over size.
The Metric M5 X .08 has the same thread pitch as the #10-32 but is slightly larger.
Many old Gillette handle will screw onto a Muhle/EJ head because they are worn but handle won't unless you request Metric threads when you order.
The Metric threaded handle will still fit the vintage Gillettes but might might be loose on those that have worn threads, it will still tighten down and function properly.
Bob.