There was a good reason Gillette made so many Techs for so many years.
They sold well.
There was a good reason Techs sold well.
They work.
They sold well.
There was a good reason Techs sold well.
They work.
Bolzano and Voskhod are the best for me, with Astra, Nacets and a couple other are just as comfortable, but give a shave less on average per blade. Never cared for Feather, Derby or Merkur blades. Techs are the one razor that I purposely by every one I find that is affordable.Thanks all,
I still haven’t used the razor yet as I’m considering giving it a quick gentle disinfect wash.
Then the challenge of what ammunition to load for the maiden voyage. I currently have loads of Astra SP, Feathers and Voskhod; and a small amount of Derby’s (no thanks), Merkurs (too dull IMO) and some unbranded supermarket blades.
Thanks,
R
The Kai is my preferred blade in my Techs.Thanks all,
I still haven’t used the razor yet as I’m considering giving it a quick gentle disinfect wash.
Then the challenge of what ammunition to load for the maiden voyage. I currently have loads of Astra SP, Feathers and Voskhod; and a small amount of Derby’s (no thanks), Merkurs (too dull IMO) and some unbranded supermarket blades.
Thanks,
R
I use a very lubricated soap such as Tide, then toss it in the dishwasher to sanitize .Soak it in Dawn dish soap in warm water. Use a toothbrush to scrub the soapy water onto the razor. Rinse, load a blade, & be prepared to be amazed!
The ball end tech is my favorite tech as well. Of the 7 techs that I have 5 of them are ball end techs. 2 of my Techs are prewar. 3 are late 40s and the last 2 are 1954 date codes. And Astra SS blades are one of my favorite blades. Though Gillette Silver Blues are my top bladeI just used my favorite razor, a 1962 Tech tonight with an Astra Stainless.
They’re a perfect match, got a fabulous shave. Techs are the best.... I like the ball end handled ones the most..... 50s and 60s era.
That's awesome. I've always wondered what those short handles shaved like, but like anything, I figure you get used to it. Congrats my friend!My most recent acquisition is a Travel Tech in a little flexible plastic gold case, with a packet of Gillette Super Stainless blades included. I didn't think I'd like it as a shaver -- I bought it to get the unused head, and planned to put it on another, fatter handle. But my shave with it and a Shark blade on the little handle this morning was excellent.
The seller said it was a 1967, but it turns out it's a K4 -- 1965.