Just curious. Were any techs made of stainless steel? I've seen a couple of later-style techs on ebay that are supposedly made of stainless, yet their finish looks like chrome. Is there any way to determine if a razor is actually made of stainless or not? Thanks for any information you may be able to provide, because it would be nice to get a stainless tech if they do, in fact, exist.
Stainless steel techs
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To my knowledge, Stainless Steel Techs were never made. I doubt there was ever any incentive for Gillette to do so, especially not towards the end of the Double Edge Razors life cycle.
The Feather All Stainless as I understand it (having not owned, or used one) is pretty close to being a Stainless Steel Tech though: extremely mild, and shares the same 3 piece safety bar design.
The Feather All Stainless as I understand it (having not owned, or used one) is pretty close to being a Stainless Steel Tech though: extremely mild, and shares the same 3 piece safety bar design.
A Polish LUX is about as close as you'll ever come to a stainless Tech. I picked one up for $8, but they are becoming hard to find these days.
I recommend a Feather AS then. I don't particularly like my Techs, but I bought a Feather AS anyway. They really shave very similarly. The Feather is slightly more aggressive, but not much. It is a lot nicer finished/feeling razor, but it goes together like a Tech, and it shaves a lot like one.
+1 great razors. unfortunately i sold mine when i moved exclusively to straights.
Got a Lux a 2 years ago - good construction for the price but every bit the weenie shave the Tech gives - kind of SUX!!!!
One day I will have one. As soon as I can afford one I'm sure it will be one of my first indulgent purchases.
I did the same. I kind of miss it now.
If you can find a LUX, pick one up. They are nice shavers. Some of them have some sharper edges though.
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