This is a NOS NIB Tech. No date codes from what I can see. From the box, what era is it from? Loaded with 2 made in usa Personna blades too. Thanks.
What Era Is This Tech?
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I'm not sure when Gillette started etching the cap but I have a couple that are from the mid 1970's.
It has the thin solid ball end handle not a fat handle
It has the thin solid ball end handle not a fat handle
Here is one from the fifties with a similar box http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1956 (B3) Tech Blue Blades beschriftet Logo.JPG.jpg though I have never seen a gold one in a box like that.
You load your razor with 2 blades at the same time?
You load your razor with 2 blades at the same time?
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Thanks guys. Another pic here to help ID this razor.
Very good mid range shaver, they are a bit too mild for me. I think that the popularity was in the price. Most of these razors were not dated but can be identified by various methods listed in B&B Wiki. Take yours apart and look for the markings and variances as noted in the wiki. If you need help post back and any member will chime in to gladly help. http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Tech
Ball End Tech 1946-1950
Manufacturer: GilletteDates in Production: 1946-1950
Type: DE, 3 piece
Weight: 2.10oz, 60g
Description: Three piece design, top blade holder has one threaded prong (for handle). Inside: "PAT. NOS. ON PACKAGE", underside: "REG. U.S. PT. OFF. | [Gillette diamond] MADE IN U.S.A." Available in silver or gold color.
Notes of Interest: While this era of Tech razor is undated, you can discern its date range from the base plate. Note that the slots on the '46-'50 Techs are oblong. Techs from the '38-'45 have slots that are slightly triangular.
Photos:
| Gillette Tech 1946-1950
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Spotting Guide
Since there are so many different types of Tech, it can be hard to figure out which variant is which - and when each was made. Achim's spotting guide to Techs can be useful.[top]Ball-End Tech
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| Manufacturer: | Gillette |
| Dates in Production: | 1939-1979 | |
| Type: | DE, 3-piece | |
| Weight: | 60-62 g |
As Steve pointed out, Mr Razors guide can also be of great resources for identifying the Tech's
Steve, the Fat Handle Techs were a little different, they had a bigger handle but the head looks similar.
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Good info guys, thanks!
