ID help

[Saxmoore]

Hello,
Just received this purchase from the Bay. It's in really good condition. I only see lacquer loss on a couple of little spots. I assumed that it was a tech when I bought it. But I see no date codes or patent numbers (Pat. no. on box).

Can you help ID?

Thanks! Sax

 

[RichGem]

Hello,
Just received this purchase from the Bay. It's in really good condition. I only see lacquer loss on a couple of little spots. I assumed that it was a tech when I bought it. But I see no date codes or patent numbers (Pat. no. on box).

Can you help ID?

Thanks! Sax

Yep, easy one. Gold ball-end Tech. A very nice & mild shaver. Good find!

 

[Saxmoore]

Thanks, Richard!

I especially liked the rusty blue blade that they left in the razor

I assume this is a '50's-'60's era razor?

Also, I've read every thread I could find on cleaning gold razors. My plan of attack is to buy some barbicide and then hit it with scrubbing bubbles. Sound safe?

 

[RichGem]

Thanks, Richard!

I especially liked the rusty blue blade that they left in the razor

I assume this is a '50's-'60's era razor?

Also, I've read every thread I could find on cleaning gold razors. My plan of attack is to buy some barbicide and then hit it with scrubbing bubbles. Sound safe?

Oh, I just *love* it when someone sells a razor with the blade still in it. Ugh. Your dating sounds about right; there should be a date code under the blade plate... a letter and a number. As for cleaning the gold, I'm not one to ask other than to tell you that you must be very gentle or you'll remove the protective lacquer. Some products are definitely not recommended, but not having any gold razors, I don't know which ones.

 

[Greybeard]

Gillette's lacquer coatings (and gold plating for that matter) are very thin and fragile. Without the protective lacquer coating, the gold plating wears off quickly.

Try dish soap and and warm water first. You can use a soft toothbrush for areas you can't get with a cloth.

Do not soak the razor in boiling water or boil the razor. This will weaken the lacquer and may accelerate peeling.

Do not soak the razor in scrubbing bubbles. Scrubbing bubbles chemically break down the integrity of lacquer coatings and whatever lacquer that remains will come off soon after. If there are some spots of soap scum that just won't come off, you can try soaking in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.

I have to admit that I've used a toothbrush dipped in scrubbing bubbles for a couple of really stubborn spots on razors. These are usually in spots that don't see a lot of wear so the gold plate should stay intact (I hope).

Barbicide is fine and won't hurt the razor at all.

Do not vigorously polish a gold plated razor. Light buffing only. The wear factor again.



- Peter

 

[BBrad]

Thanks, Richard!

I especially liked the rusty blue blade that they left in the razor

I assume this is a '50's-'60's era razor?

Also, I've read every thread I could find on cleaning gold razors. My plan of attack is to buy some barbicide and then hit it with scrubbing bubbles. Sound safe?

Barbicide and Scrubbing Bubbles are safe for this one.

If you have any spots that need something more aggressive, use toothpaste. Anything stronger and you run the risk of removing lacquer and the very thin gold wash.

Nice razor!

 

[Saxmoore]

Thanks guys! I'll take a closer look this evening and see if I really need the bubbles. I noticed a little lacquer loss on one of the bars after my initial post, so it seems like a conservative approach would be best.

Not bad for 4 bucks! I'm pretty happy with it.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[T Rick]

Very nice looking razor, and for four bucks it's a great deal!

If it's made in the USA, and it's got no date codes under the head (single letter and single number), then it was produced from 1946 to 1950 ('51 and later have the date code, '45 and earlier have slightly triangular slots).

Thanks, Richard!

I especially liked the rusty blue blade that they left in the razor

I assume this is a '50's-'60's era razor?

Also, I've read every thread I could find on cleaning gold razors. My plan of attack is to buy some barbicide and then hit it with scrubbing bubbles. Sound safe?

Barbicide and Scrubbing Bubbles is actually redundant. Look up the ingredients, you'll find they contain the same anti-pathogen (I learned this from another B&B Member). Don't soak it in the bubbles. Try a water soak (add some dish soap if you wish, make sure it does not contain citric acid as I hear that is what turns the lacquer orange). Soak it for 20 minutes or so, then spray with S.Bubbles and lightly scub with a toothbrush. Rinse well, and I generally then soak for 5 minutes in clear water to neutralize the Bubbles (not certain this is nec. but it seems like a good idea, so I do it). Toss in a blade, and enjoy! (I like a Feather with a Tech, but as always, YMMV).

 

[Copierguy]

Not bad for 4 bucks! I'm pretty happy with it.

That 4 bucks just bought you a lifetime of great shaves.

Congrats.

 

[Saxmoore]

Thanks again for the responses. No date code, made in USA. T Rick, which slots Where you referring to? I'm pretty happy with this purchase. While the lacquer is darker or lighter in various places (like where the old blade was sitting), I can see very little use on this. I'm happy.

Here it is a cleaned up and waiting for tomorrow morning

 

[mr-razor]

Thanks again for the responses. No date code, made in USA. T Rick, which slots Where you referring to?

here you can see the different:

 

[Saxmoore]

here you can see the different:

Thank you sir!