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Gillette techmatic

Hello,
I'm ready to buy a Gillette Techmatic. I would like to know what do you think about it and if it is a good razor.

Thanks

Raphaël
 
Raphaël --

If I'm thinking correctly,this is the old razor that used a cartridge with the continous ribbon band blade. They were a mediocre shaver that was OK, but the band type cartridges have been out of production for a couple of decades. You'd have to depend on the uncertainty of using existing old stock for your supply of cartrdges. I couldn't recommend it.

-- John Gehman
 
If it is the Gillette Tech that you are thinking of, they are generally considered to be quite good shavers.
 
Raphaël --

If I'm thinking correctly,this is the old razor that used a cartridge with the continous ribbon band blade. They were a mediocre shaver that was OK, but the band type cartridges have been out of production for a couple of decades. You'd have to depend on the uncertainty of using existing old stock for your supply of cartrdges. I couldn't recommend it.

-- John Gehman

This description is accurate. I assume anyone wanting one of these is intending to add to a collection, not to use it. My father recalls using the one I have lying around, he claims it was gentle and used to be hard to clean after using it. Once you get lather in the catridge it gums up the works.
 
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