Thoughts on the Ranger Tech?

[Motonut]

In the vast two months I've been DE shaving I've collected a handfull of nice, and not very expensive, vintage Gillettes: three adjustables, and just last week a spiffy birthday red tip. They all shave great, but I haven't yet nailed down a strong favorite. I really like the red tip!

MY RA has subsided substantially, but a local antique store has a 1941 Ranger Tech in a case at what seems like a very fair price (sale next weekend!). I've thought about maybe someday picking up a 40s SS. Don't need one, but they just look cool and are rated so highly. From what I've read, the Ranger would offer a more aggressive shave than the 40s SS - which is not a problem.

I seem to favor chunkier razors/handles, so I need to look up how the two would compare on that front. When and if I decide to pare down to just a couple faves (not right away , I could always move a few on BST, but I believe as a noob I need to accumulate more time+posts here, correct?

Any thoughts on the Ranger Tech from those with all wisdom would be much appreciatated. Thanks.

 

[ironfist]

I'd pick it up if the price is good! They don't come by as often as other gillettes

Will provide smooth mild shaves and will last many years!

 

[Kilroy6644]

In my experience, I can't tell the difference in aggressiveness between my '41 Ranger and my '47 SS. I'm not saying there is no difference, just that there is not a significant difference between my two examples. Either will be less aggressive than your Red Tip. The Red Tip also has a fatter and heavier handle than the Ranger/SS. If the price is good, I'd go for it. It's a good razor, and if you don't like it, it shouldn't be hard to move.

 

[The Dean]

I have a 1941 Tech Ranger and a pre-war Fat Handled Tech (with the triangular holes). Both are nice mild razors. I much prefer the fat-handled Tech (though I replaced the handle with something more substantial). The Ranger is extremely mild--but not a bad shaver, IMO. I sometimes use it if I'm shaving less than a full day after a very close shave.

 

[Motonut]

I appreciate the feedback, gents.

I haven't seen a 40s SS in the flesh, and I've intentially resisted fondling the Ranger Tech. It does look slightly dainty through the glass case, though, particularly compared to my large hands. I may not be worthy.

 

[ironfist]

If im being rude please say, but do you know what price it is?

 

[Motonut]

Yes, I do.

 

[Szyman01]

I love my Ranger Tech, I can feel a distinct difference in the smoothness of the shave compared to a Super Speed. In fact, I have a 41 Ranger Tech and '46 Aristocrat that feed very similar to me. They are both smooth and feel aggressive, where my red tip is aggressive but the shave isn't as smooth. I don't know if that makes sense or not.

 

[Motonut]

Makes sense. So many options to mix and match aggressive/mild razors/settings and blades.

It hadn't really occured to me to have a smooth and mild set-up for those times when for example you want to shave for a second time in the day and/or your skin is a little irritated. Aggressive for perhaps when you've gone a couple days without shaving.

My Red Tip experience has been fine for the most part. It did make me pay once for shaving too fast and without sufficient care. I haven't tried a Feather yet from my sample pack in any of the razors. Astras, Personna R, Crystal, Derby and one Lab so far.

 

[Zeroed]

I have three 41 Rangers and all are mild shavers and definitely milder than my 69 black beauty. I would get it if the price is right.