Can Anyone Identify What This Old Razor Is?

[DSK]

The razor below was given to me some 20 years ago by my late grandfather just before he passed away. He always had a beard but, may have shaved when he served in the army. I never used it but, wandered if anyone can identify what it is and when it may have been made?

The only thing I can add other than the pictures is, that its very light, I'd estimate around 45/50g max in weight and very slim.

Below for size comparison, its sat amongst a small selection, left to right:

Parker 68s > Fatip Grande > ? < ATT SS H1 < Muhle R96

 

[Jim99]

I’ve seen them before. I believe they went by the Tiger name and, as you might guess, were marketed in Asia. They were Gillette clones and were sold in the 1960s-1970s.

 

[jmudrick]

Tech clone, not a Star, no idea.

 

[Jim99]

The writing on the case says “double blade - made in China”.

 

[DoctorStrobe]

Is there any way to translate the text on the case?
Oops, someone beat me to it...

 

[DSK]

I’ve seen them before. I believe they went by the Tiger name and, as you might guess, were marketed in Asia. They were Gillette clones and were sold in the 1960s-1970s.

Thanks Jim! I'll do a bit googling on Tiger.

I'll pop a new blade in it and give it a whirl next weekend.

 

[Jim99]

Thanks Jim! I'll do a bit googling on Tiger.

I'll pop a new blade in this and give it a whirl next weekend.

Also look for the “Flying Eagle” brand.

 

[DSK]

Also look for the “Flying Eagle” brand.

Jim, you were right on the flying eagle!! - plenty comes up with that and looks identical Flying Eagle safety razors – Bruce On Shaving

 

[bdehne]

Very cool set with a family story. That is great.

 

[BigJ]

Congrats! Nice razor and GREAT STORY!

 

[ajkel64]

Congrats! Nice razor and GREAT STORY!

+1.