I just received a Gillette Milord that I’m trying to identify. Smooth band, has end caps, no notch, no date codes—1946 Milord and not a Ranger Tech? How aggressive is it (compared to, say, a flare tip or ranger techs)? Thanks!
Is this a 1946 Milord?
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Yes, that is a 1946 Milord. It is basically a gold plated Ranger Tech so shaves the same. I have one of those and a 1941 Ranger. I find them to be better shavers than the regular silver flare tipped superspeeds. Slightly more aggressive/efficient. I also think they look better too, due to the handle, but others may not. Personal taste..
yes, you are right, it´s a 1946 Milord:
Nice razor!! 
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Thanks everyone! I went through a bunch of threads last night trying to figure things out (which is the only reason I was able to guess 1946), but I wasn't sure. Looking forward to shaving with it soon.
Nice razor, congratulations.
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2 shaves in with my Milord.
Shave #1 - Polsilver Super Iridium. Possibly fake blades, as I will more than occasionally get a blade that isn't particularly sharp or effective. Disappointing shave.
Shave #2 - Trashed the Polsilver, threw a Feather in. Excellent shave - smooth, close, comfortable. I need to compare this to a flare tip, but it is a nice razor. I suspect that this is what the razor is really like, and my problematic first shave is due to a problematic blade.
Grippy handle, looks as nice in person as in the photos. Highly recommended.
Shave #1 - Polsilver Super Iridium. Possibly fake blades, as I will more than occasionally get a blade that isn't particularly sharp or effective. Disappointing shave.
Shave #2 - Trashed the Polsilver, threw a Feather in. Excellent shave - smooth, close, comfortable. I need to compare this to a flare tip, but it is a nice razor. I suspect that this is what the razor is really like, and my problematic first shave is due to a problematic blade.
Grippy handle, looks as nice in person as in the photos. Highly recommended.
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