Newbie found a vintage Gillette - what now?

[Clubman4Life]

Hey, guys...

I just found this Gillette at a local antique shop for $12.00.



Can somebody help identify it and tell me how to get it shave-ready?

There is a little bit of green oxidation and soap scum, but really no rust. Also, the head looks a little bent - not too bad, though.

 

[nuclearblast]

Looks like a gold plated Contract Tech:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1946 (R1 on blade) Contract Tech.JPG

Nice score. Some hot water, dish soap and an old toothbrush should do the trick.

Techs are pretty mild razors, no need to worry.

Enjoy it.

 

[Clubman4Life]

Ok, thanks a lot, bro! I'm pumped up!

 

[BriDroid]

You're going to love it!

 

[Clubman4Life]

You're going to love it!

I'll let you know how it cleans up, brotha...

 

[Clubman4Life]

Looks like a gold plated Contract Tech:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1946 (R1 on blade) Contract Tech.JPG

Nice score. Some hot water, dish soap and an old toothbrush should do the trick.

Techs are pretty mild razors, no need to worry.

Enjoy it.

It cleaned up really nice by doing exactly what you said and it's very mild, even compared to my EJ DE89LBL.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[nuclearblast]

Cool ... enjoy your new razor!

 

[JasonandMichelle]

Nice find, especially for $12. How did the cleanup look? Pics or you didn't clean it.

 

[Clubman4Life]

Nice find, especially for $12. How did the cleanup look? Pics or you didn't clean it.

I cleaned it and it came out nice - you wouldn't really notice in before and after photos.

I threw a fresh Personna Lab Blue in there and did a few ATG clean up passes and noticed that it's very, very mild.

I'm looking forward to seeing what it can do with a few days growth.

 

[BSAGuy]

That's a sweet score. Congrats. Nice, less common razor and very good price.

 

[Clubman4Life]

That's a sweet score. Congrats. Nice, less common razor and very good price.

Thanks, man! I appreciate the input...

 

[MrLara]

i haven't seen a Tech with that handle before. Looks really nice

 

[RightAJ]

Recently sold this exact razor to a newbie DE shaver, should be a great starter. Too mild for me now, but you can't go wrong with a Tech

aj

 

[Clubman4Life]

Recently sold this exact razor to a newbie DE shaver, should be a great starter. Too mild for me now, but you can't go wrong with a Tech

aj

Thanks, dude. Any blade recommendations for it? I have a fresh Personna Lab Blue loaded in it and those are the only blades I've used so far...

I also have Derbys, Dorcos, Personna Israelis and Astras at home.

 

[KQY61]

i haven't seen a Tech with that handle before. Looks really nice

Hi,

That is the Contract Tech handle. As in a contract with the US Army in WWII.

Stan

 

[mcdig]

Nice pick up. Great price on a not to common razor.

 

[Jorvansky]

Very nice find. Especially if it is a contract razor. I would love something similar. Or a NEW.

 

[tonich]

Very cool looking tech!
Enjoy!

 

[DEGuy]

Great looking Tech. After more than five decades of shaving, my Techs are my daily DE razors. Enjoy it.

 

[Clubman4Life]

I shaved with the Tech last night and it was amazing! No nicks, no irritation and it cut like butter.

ATG passes didn't scare me.

My EJ DE89LBL is going to sit on the shelf for a little while...