My Tech razor is incredible, the shave today was the best so far. I noticed however that using a shaving brush or canned shaving gel doesn't seem to make much difference in the shave quality. So I'm thinking of not using the brush anymore, just adds another 5 minutes to the prep time. I find that using Gillette Hydra Gel for sensitive skin in the orange can works great. I just make sure I apply it well with a bit of water added. But the Tech is an awesome razor. In fact, it shaves better than most other razors including the Merkur, Fatboy, slim adjustables, red tip razor, etc... I might have to make three passes, but my technique is getting better with the Tech. The red Personnas seem to work well in the razor.
Also, the next time I hit the flea markets, antique stores, I will buy mostly Tech razors, the 1932 Made in Canada ones. They are always cheap, costing between $1-5. Nobody seems to buy them, most people go for the more classic razors, like the Super Speeds, Fatboys and Slims. Well they can have them. They can leave all the Techs for me to buy. I love this razor more and more each time I use it. It's simple design is perfect. Also these razors are very durable. I've never seen a Tech razor with a bent guild rail or top cap. Also never came across ones with striped threads either. Also these razors are mostly in excellent condition. I've bought some in mint shape or close to that or lightly used. So it's plus plus all the way with this particular razor. For some reason, I still don't know 100% why I got a crappy shave with a Tech last year? Maybe I had a bad blade or the blade razor combo was off? But it just shave so great now. The shave was so close that it left a BBS, both WTG and ATG on my cheeks. And mostly BBS ATG on my neck.
Also, the next time I hit the flea markets, antique stores, I will buy mostly Tech razors, the 1932 Made in Canada ones. They are always cheap, costing between $1-5. Nobody seems to buy them, most people go for the more classic razors, like the Super Speeds, Fatboys and Slims. Well they can have them. They can leave all the Techs for me to buy. I love this razor more and more each time I use it. It's simple design is perfect. Also these razors are very durable. I've never seen a Tech razor with a bent guild rail or top cap. Also never came across ones with striped threads either. Also these razors are mostly in excellent condition. I've bought some in mint shape or close to that or lightly used. So it's plus plus all the way with this particular razor. For some reason, I still don't know 100% why I got a crappy shave with a Tech last year? Maybe I had a bad blade or the blade razor combo was off? But it just shave so great now. The shave was so close that it left a BBS, both WTG and ATG on my cheeks. And mostly BBS ATG on my neck.