I find a lot of decent techs for around $10 on the bay. Got this 1946-50 Gold Tech recently that looks practically brand new and came with 3 other razors for $30 including shipping. A decent 1954 gold tech with a little wear, a really nice 1930's long comb and a 1954 super speed flare in beautiful condition. Techs are a nice shave and there are plenty of deals out there if you look.
TECH Tuesday
- Thread starter DougieB
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Super nice catch! I always have to add $30 just for shipping! But maybe in some twisted way it’sa good thing, because otherwise I would be buying Techs by the dozen!
Enjoy! It looks to be in a really nice condition.
Guido
Techs are cheaper buy the dozen! My last tech was my birth quarter A4, $20.00 shipped just a week ago.
~doug~
That’s the thing Doug. Techs usually start at $40-$50 for me because of the shipping not including taxes that might be added to that also.
Tech Tuesday, November 14
Razor: Gillette Tech (Canadian pre-war model)
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega 11137 ash wood boar
P/S: Noxzema
Soap: Klar Sandalwood
A/S: DIY Citrus + Lavender witch hazel
A/S: Eyup Sabri Tuncer #2
DFS+
Razor: Gillette Tech (Canadian pre-war model)
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Brush: Omega 11137 ash wood boar
P/S: Noxzema
Soap: Klar Sandalwood
A/S: DIY Citrus + Lavender witch hazel
A/S: Eyup Sabri Tuncer #2
DFS+
Before there was a Wolfman, the All Mighty King C. Gillette creat a TECH.
My first Tech was supposed to arrive yesterday, but it got held up until today. Been reading a lot about these razors and love the history of them and the loyalty folks have towards them. I believe this is a 38-45 fat handle but I could be wrong. Anyway, about to go give it a go for my third EVER double edge shave. Think I'll do a little comparison with the Merkur 41c.
Attachments
Cream: Barbasol 1919
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head () - Hybrid NEW/Tech and 3.25" Carbon Cu Cx handle w/ Personna Lab Blue
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
10/10
Outstanding. Smooth and efficient.
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head () - Hybrid NEW/Tech and 3.25" Carbon Cu Cx handle w/ Personna Lab Blue
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
10/10
Outstanding. Smooth and efficient.
My weekly reminder that I don’t need to buy a new razor. I love all the pics of gleaming Techs that have been replated - maybe one day I’ll have one done. But I also love how gracefully these beauties age, particularly the models with the coppery colored brass underneath gold wash.
My post war tech has no plating left and I love it. I wouldn't replate mine either.
lasta
Blade Biter
I'm a sucker for freshly polished brass! 5 minutes, twice a year!
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette Prewar Canadian Tech | Gillette Silver Blue (2) | Semogue Cherry Finest |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave | Kox Dutchy Bergamot | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Efficiency (details here) | Quality / My process |
| 8/10 (~20m) | 9/10 (Minor red spots) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes: |
Summary - Another superb shave with the GSB blade. And the Tech wasn’t too bad either
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Gillette contract tech
German Personna platinum
Simpson Chubby 2 in best
MWF tallow
Bootleggers green freeze
German Personna platinum
Simpson Chubby 2 in best
MWF tallow
Bootleggers green freeze
Semogue 1470 boar
Haslinger Aloe Vera
Pre-war Canadian Tech
Lord Silver Star (3)
Floid Vigoroso
Azzaro pour Homme EdT
Haslinger Aloe Vera
Pre-war Canadian Tech
Lord Silver Star (3)
Floid Vigoroso
Azzaro pour Homme EdT
I think the Tech design was the basis for many modern Razors, and they the Tech's are still available on E-bay in nice shape SUB $30.00.
1940s Gillette Flat Bottom Tech on custom olive wood handle 
Should shave in the upper range of mild with a little blade feel. My postwar (1950s) is quite effective.
Those Techs are likely to be aluminium so they will be light as a balloon which does something to your pressure if you are not careful.
And I believe the cap is Zamak so some care post shave is needed to keep it in shape.
Enjoy!
Guido
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