Expensive razor vs cheaper

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Their website is gone.
 
I found an old ?50s Gillette Tech Sportsman razor in a drawer and tried it out not expecting anything from a tiny 33g razor with a 71mm handle.

WOW! Was I surprised! Perfect close shave. Impressed....

I'm now wondering about fitting a heavier handle to it. Would an Ikon fit? Should also be Imperial 10-32
 
I found an old ?50s Gillette Tech Sportsman razor in a drawer and tried it out not expecting anything from a tiny 33g razor with a 71mm handle.

WOW! Was I surprised! Perfect close shave. Impressed....

I'm now wondering about fitting a heavier handle to it. Would an Ikon fit? Should also be Imperial 10-32
I've got one too. It wss my dad's, and works very well.

I put a chunky brass handle I got from Connaughts on it, and it... well, didn't make thatmuch difference actually. But gave it the heft that some prefer.
 
I've got one too. It wss my dad's, and works very well.

I put a chunky brass handle I got from Connaughts on it, and it... well, didn't make thatmuch difference actually. But gave it the heft that some prefer.

Better yet, find a post-war Tech that is before 1964 with everything made of plated brass for the best in heft & smoothness. ;)
 
Better yet, find a post-war Tech that is before 1964 with everything made of plated brass for the best in heft & smoothness. ;)
I think the point in this thread is that the shave from a mid 50s post war tech won't really be any better than the sportsman head with the aluminium handle, or aftermarket handle, or a £100 collectors-piece Aristocrat. They all do the same job.

But I am aware you were probably being sarcastic, so, bravo. That's a clever comment haha.
 
I think the point in this thread is that the shave from a mid 50s post war tech won't really be any better than the sportsman head with the aluminium handle, or aftermarket handle, or a £100 collectors-piece Aristocrat. They all do the same job.

But I am aware you were probably being sarcastic, so, bravo. That's a clever comment haha.

Actually I was serious in that a post-war Tech shaves smoother than a pre-war as it has better blade rigidity. As regards aggression they are all basically the same at approx. 0.025". In 1964 Gillette went to a zamak cap on the Tech.
 
Expensive razor v cheaper?

I am not sure there is a hard and fast rule; so many variables.

Some of the best shaves I have had recently have been from the FaTip Piccilo a £25:00 razor. Howver, I also get great shaves from my Rex Ambassador, Blackland Dart and ATTs.

Design and performance are closely related in my mind; the Computer Aided Design and modern testing techniquies are likely to have an infulence on producing razors that perform well. In many instances that may mean that modern, more expensive razors can out perform older designs, where CAD and testing and re-design heavily infulence the end product?

In terms of the final outcome/performance, in many instances I feel this is down to technique.
 
Expensive razor v cheaper?

I am not sure there is a hard and fast rule; so many variables.

Some of the best shaves I have had recently have been from the FaTip Piccilo a £25:00 razor. Howver, I also get great shaves from my Rex Ambassador, Blackland Dart and ATTs.

Design and performance are closely related in my mind; the Computer Aided Design and modern testing techniquies are likely to have an infulence on producing razors that perform well. In many instances that may mean that modern, more expensive razors can out perform older designs, where CAD and testing and re-design heavily infulence the end product?

In terms of the final outcome/performance, in many instances I feel this is down to technique.

Quote:..."In terms of the final outcome/performance, in many instances I feel this is down to technique."..That's exactly what i've learn't since entering the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving..equally to that good preparation too, I get superb shaves from all my expensive or in-expensive razors, and treat them all with the same respect..I finding blades, soaps, creams that are suited my skin type is also something that has contributed to helping me get comfortable irritation -free shaves.."A bad worker always blames his tools"..., and as you've stated in-expensive or expensive do the same, i find it pointless being a brand name snob, when a more reasonably priced product does exactly the same..but each to their own choices. Regards.
 
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Quote:..."In terms of the final outcome/performance, in many instances I feel this is down to technique."..That's exactly what i've learn't since entering the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving..equally to that good preparation too, I get superb shaves from all my expensive or in-expensive razors, and treat them all with the same respect..I finding blades, soaps, creams that are suited my skin type is also something that has contributed to helping me get comfortable irritation -free shaves.."A bad worker always blames his tools"..., and as you've stated in-expensive or expensive do the same, i find it pointless being a brand name snob, when a more reasonably priced product does exactly the same..but each to their own choices. Regards.

Agreed on preperation - preperation is king; I find if you prep well a good shave seems to flow.

All the best,

Chris
 
Quote:..."In terms of the final outcome/performance, in many instances I feel this is down to technique."..That's exactly what i've learn't since entering the wonderful world of traditional wet shaving..equally to that good preparation too, I get superb shaves from all my expensive or in-expensive razors, and treat them all with the same respect..I finding blades, soaps, creams that are suited my skin type is also something that has contributed to helping me get comfortable irritation -free shaves.."A bad worker always blames his tools"..., and as you've stated in-expensive or expensive do the same, i find it pointless being a brand name snob, when a more reasonably priced product does exactly the same..but each to their own choices. Regards.

This is true if you can't make nice a job a fancy tool won't make it any better but if you can do a nice job a good quality tool will be much nicer to work with and last a lot longer. When you have the skill they are much nicer to work with but it won't turn a newbie into a professional. As for brand names Gillette is a brand name but you don't get accused of being a snob for owning one lol
 
After a few shaves with my newly re-discovered Tech (?50s) I'm getting close to not lusting after a Rockwell 6C. I'm thinking "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". RAD still lurks, though......
 
A man who knows how to shave can get an excellent shave from any razor that isn't defective. But we all have personal preferences and we all enjoy a little variety.

I enjoy using vintage things, guns, hand tools, furniture, and of course razors. I get my "fix" from using a razor that's 80, 90, or 100 years old,... new razors just seem boring to me. I prefer vintage brushes too. :cool:
 
Actually I was serious in that a post-war Tech shaves smoother than a pre-war as it has better blade rigidity. As regards aggression they are all basically the same at approx. 0.025". In 1964 Gillette went to a zamak cap on the Tech.

Same is true for the New SC versus the New LC,... the short comb has a completely different baseplate, and much more blade support, and therefore more rigidity. I use a shallow blade angle while shaving, and they all seem to work fine for me.

The Blackland Blackbird is an extreme example of an unsupported blade, it's just hanging out there flapping in the breeze!


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So many wise words here!
During the years I was writing my shaving blogs I tried and reviewed products across the price spectrum. My brush business financed the cost otherwise I wouldn't have dreamt of buying some of things I tried. Years later and based on my experience I use my old Tech with a Lord handle (my preferred length) together with an ancient brush with one of my New Forest knots. Palmolive and Argo sticks ground into a bowl and Personna blades complete the current combo together with some Boots aftershave. But this lark isn't about cost. Everyone here simply enjoys shaving and discovering their route to satisfaction. And like everything else about us it will vary.
 
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