What shaves like a Fat Handled Tech?

[atison]

What options are there (New or Old) to a shaver that shaves similar to a fat handled tech? I would prefer something new, but if my best bet is a vintage I am okay trying to track one down.

I have been using a Futur for about 9 months and I do love the shaves with it, but my old ragged fat handled Tech just seems to be the sweet spot for me in terms of the most comfortable shave. The Futur will almost always leave me with some weepers, whereas the tech is almost always irritation free.

I want something with a more substantial handle as I prefer heavier razors. I know I can just buy a handle for the tech that I have, but I have a thing for new, shiny things.

I had a Merkur HD that I loved and seemed to give more consistent irritation free shaves than my Futur, so that may be an option to go back to , but I lost mine and it would mean a purchase.

Thanks for any replies.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

A vintage FB on 3 is very similar with the added heft. I had a vintage Clix razor with the bakelite handle that shave very similar and had a hefty head with the similar geometry of a tech.

 

[kingfisher]

Feather AS-D1?

 

[Valerius]

I suggest the Feather AS D-1.

 

[shm]

Apart form the Merkur HD which I think is very close to the FH, the Mühle R89 also come close, but nothing beats the FH Tech in my opinion, it is my favourite DE razor.

 

[santamariasteve]

Another possibility would be a Gillette 1947-48 Aristocrat, though it would cost more money than a Tech. Maybe a 1930's Gillette NEW, though it is more aggressive than a Tech.

 

[ajc347]

Feather AS-D1 (as already mentioned)
British Thin Handled Tech (it gives a slightly better shave IMHO)
Feather Portable

 

[LiveOak]

The 40's Aristocrat mentioned is a great idea as well as an adjustable like the Fat Boy (mentioned) or a Slim Adjustable set at maybe 4. All three would fit your requirement for heavier weight. There is also the venerable Red Tip.

 

[craig87c]

Star DE. Tech head, but with a much improved handle over both techs.

 

[BigFoot]

Maybe a 1930's Gillette NEW, though it is more aggressive than a Tech.

I would go with the New. If you don't mind the open comb it is as smooth and mild as the Tech.