Gillette razor ID

[wulfgar1976]

I just 'won' this on Ebay (I hope it's okay to post links to closed auctions):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180534517802

Based upon looking at pictures of old Gillette razors, I think it's a UK-made Tech, but if someone can clarify that and tell me the year I'd be very grateful. I think I paid a fair price for it given that it appears to be in very good condition, although it doesn't have a case.

 

[JPDyson]

It's certainly a late-ish model aluminum Tech; newer, milder variant. The squared tip, I believe, is predominantly British in what I've seen.

Nice shaver. Super mild.

 

[wulfgar1976]

It's certainly a late-ish model aluminum Tech; newer, milder variant. The squared tip, I believe, is predominantly British in what I've seen.

Nice shaver. Super mild.

That was a quick reply Thanks. I thought I should own at least one old Gillette but I didn't want to pay the high amount that I have seen on many auctions.

That has brought the total number of razors I own up to five, and I have only been shaving with safety razors for just over a week.

 

[Cubits]

I picked one of these up a few days ago. Alloy handle but with a nickel/brass head, british made.

Not bad, the head-heaviness lets it fall down your face for a no-pressure shave. Milder than a ball-end tech, for sure, but still useable.

I think these were from the 60's (i found something identical on mr. razor's site).

 

[JPDyson]

I picked one of these up a few days ago. Alloy handle but with a nickel/brass head, british made.

Not bad, the head-heaviness lets it fall down your face for a no-pressure shave. Milder than a ball-end tech, for sure, but still useable.

I think these were from the 60's (i found something identical on mr. razor's site).

Nickel/Brass head is in fact the case; only the handle is aluminum. I don't think the ball-end head is any different, but perhaps the weight and balance of the razor is affecting the shave for you.

The Wiki has date codes for a lot of stuff. Mr Razor's site is a nice resource as well.