English Tech Set ID Help

[highplainsdrifter]

This handsome fella was waiting the the letter box for me when I got home tonight!
Looks unused and easily the nicest Gillette I've found yet! It's extremely shiny!
It's a nice little set and would make a great travel razor! Lighting is a little yellow the case is a grey/blue colour.

 

[mr-razor]

it´s a #44 Tech set from the 40s

 

[Mark1966]

Nice looking Tech!

 

[highplainsdrifter]

it´s a #44 Tech set from the 40s

Even with the diamond stamped head?
What is the plating? Nickel? I've not seen a Gillette in this condition as most of what I have till now are quite used. This one is super shiny!

 

[mr-razor]

Even with the diamond stamped head?
What is the plating? Nickel? I've not seen a Gillette in this condition as most of what I have till now are quite used. This one is super shiny!

I believe it´s nickel plated. What´s the date code on the blade?

 

[highplainsdrifter]

Blue Gillette Blade V3.

 

[mr-razor]

Blue Gillette Blade V3.

third quarter of 1950. That looks right. Here is a 1948 Australian pricelist:

 

[highplainsdrifter]

Achim you have a ridiculous amount of information about these razors.
Thanks for your help and your web site.