Is there such a thing as a Gillette Ranger Tech GOLD?
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rbscebu
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Gillette don't seem to ever mention a Ranger Tech finished in gold. The Ranger Tech was manufactured in 1941 only.
It could be possible for an owner of a Ranger Tech to have one gold plated aftermarket.
It could be possible for an owner of a Ranger Tech to have one gold plated aftermarket.
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romsitsa
The Milord Tech and Ranger Tech are identical except for the plating.
As stated by romsitsa the 41 Milord and 41 Ranger Tech are pretty much same razors. The Rangers Tech only made in 1941 while the Milord was produced in three different models in 40-41, 46 and 47. Below a comparison of a 1941 Ranger Tech and 1946 Gold Milord. Tech 53.7 g. Milord 54 g. Tech no marking upper blade tray but markings lower blade tray & lower band. Milord markings upper/lower tray but none lower handle band. Tech & Milord both have un-notched safety bar (with wings). Tech and 41 Milord no End Caps but 46 and 47 Milord has Caps. Both (all) beautiful but my favorite the Ranger Tech. Somewhat confusing I hope i got it right.
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Thanks for the good information provided. I bought one razor sold as "gold" Ranger Tech, but before biting the hook I came to the conclusion it was a Milord. I already have what would be the 3rd gen Milord which I don't use much.
Well tonight I will try this new (to me) Milord and hope it shaves good. BTW it was sold in a Ranger Tech case....
Well tonight I will try this new (to me) Milord and hope it shaves good. BTW it was sold in a Ranger Tech case....
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I have to report the first shave with this razor. I had read here that the Ranger Tech was a good razor but was a bit worried if this was going to be as good. As I mentioned I have a 3rd gen Milord and that one as I remember is pretty mild (haven't used it in 2-3yrs).
Well this one was really a good razor, excellent head and face shave, very close and no irritation. Used an Astra green, as this one was out, but had a Polsilver and another just in case as backup. Happy to have bought it and shaves as good as my Sheraton and similars.
Well this one was really a good razor, excellent head and face shave, very close and no irritation. Used an Astra green, as this one was out, but had a Polsilver and another just in case as backup. Happy to have bought it and shaves as good as my Sheraton and similars.
Glad you liked the shave, my next razor is a Sheraton, if I can find one reasonable!!!
Tom
Tom
I love my 41 Ranger. As you said, it consistently give me close shave with little to no irritation which for my neck skin is an accomplishment. Thinking about getting it replated, but it's just a thought at the moment.
Senator is a better bet. The same razor I bright chrome. The Sheratons tend to show up with the gold worn off and brass showing.
I wanted a Sheraton for many years. When I found one, it was $10 and was completely worn out. It shaved well enough that I sent it to Chris at back Roads Gold for a gold replate & now it looks like a showpiece.
I believe that there was a rare 1946 Ranger Tech with end caps.
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