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I’m sort of keeping an eye out for a cheap / acceptable flat bottom tech or a Canadian pre war to see how they shave. I did order a few of the cheaper options as well to test them out. I appreciate the input guys.
What’s the modern answer to a more aggressive tech?
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The Canadian Pre-War Tech is one of my favorite razors. The USA version is also quite good.
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Trouble is finding one
There's one on eBay now unfortunately sold as a khaki set so asking a premium.
Etsy has one right now razor only.
I don't know if I'm allowed to post links to them?
But search Gillette Tech 1932
This is the one I keep looking for and is much harder to find. http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1939 Tech Hybrid England from Richard Snyder.jpg
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Private message link? Did search and don’t see it but my wife can attest it was probably right in front of my face.
Sorry, didn't even think about that. Message sent
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Touch rough for the price. I guess long gone are the days of a decent tech running you 20 bucks or so, huh?
Prices are all over the place right now it seems.
I have a pre-war and post-war Canadian tech. They shouldn’t be too hard to find and they’re both great razors.
The pre-war was a really good price - $10 CDN and because the shipper was Canadian the shipping and tax was only another $8. I did pay almost as much in shipping and tax as I did for the razor, but as a Canadian that seems like the typical eBay experience.
Flat-bottoms do seem harder to find and quite a bit more expensive.
The pre-war was a really good price - $10 CDN and because the shipper was Canadian the shipping and tax was only another $8. I did pay almost as much in shipping and tax as I did for the razor, but as a Canadian that seems like the typical eBay experience.
Flat-bottoms do seem harder to find and quite a bit more expensive.
Razorock Lupo is the answer, but with the 0.58 gap.
Nimble like the Tech, more blade feel and efficiency, but still safe and comfortable. Well under $100.
You can thank me later.
Nimble like the Tech, more blade feel and efficiency, but still safe and comfortable. Well under $100.
You can thank me later.
Are you stuck on a tech clone. I have a Tech and never use since it seems so mild. My go to razor, not a Tech, is a vintage Gillette Slim and I love it. They can be found in good shape for a decent price, gives you the option to adjust aggressiveness. Gillette Super Speed is a decent razor but of course it is twist-to-open and not modern.
I have a few of the modern razors and not really liking any of them. I have the twist open Van Der Hagen, Merkur 34c which was my first razor in the DE venture and I can't even use it now as it seems so harsh on my face(not smooth), cheap plastic Wilkinson Sword Classic is another razor like the Tech but mild though.
I don't need anymore razors myself but would still like to try modern adjustable razors such as the Parker Variant, or even the Rockwell which is similar to a Tech style but with different bottom plates for adjusting aggression. Even want to try a Fatip open comb but I can't pull the trigger on buying anymore.
I have a few of the modern razors and not really liking any of them. I have the twist open Van Der Hagen, Merkur 34c which was my first razor in the DE venture and I can't even use it now as it seems so harsh on my face(not smooth), cheap plastic Wilkinson Sword Classic is another razor like the Tech but mild though.
I don't need anymore razors myself but would still like to try modern adjustable razors such as the Parker Variant, or even the Rockwell which is similar to a Tech style but with different bottom plates for adjusting aggression. Even want to try a Fatip open comb but I can't pull the trigger on buying anymore.
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After revisiting this thread, I found that no one has added "Ikon Tech", so I think it must be added in here.
From the name, we can know that it deliberately reproduces some parts of Tech.
But from the side photos, it can be seen that Ikon Tech has greatly increased its aggressiveness.
So this razor might also fit the gist of this thread without breaking too many wallets.
From the name, we can know that it deliberately reproduces some parts of Tech.
But from the side photos, it can be seen that Ikon Tech has greatly increased its aggressiveness.
So this razor might also fit the gist of this thread without breaking too many wallets.
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I tried this on just the cheek to edge the hair line and wow is it aggressive for me. Loads of blade feel!
Never tried the Ikon Tech, but hear it's a monster. Look at that blade forward exposure there....wow. I think I'll let the more brave shavers out there use that one....lol.After revisiting this thread, I found that no one has added "Ikon Tech", so I think it must be added in here.
From the name, we can know that it deliberately reproduces some parts of Tech.
But from the side photos, it can be seen that Ikon Tech has greatly increased its aggressiveness.
So this razor might also fit the gist of this thread without breaking too many wallets.
Use a light touch and the correct angle and the V3M is a nicely efficient razor.
The new SS Windsor Pro looks like an excellent choice.
2023 wolfman guerilla
This one is easy - Carbon CX - Sean used it to determine how to make the CX. Head is every bit as maneuverable as a tech.
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