Gillette Slim handled Tech

dodgy said:
Oh James, before I forget. There really isn't something called a slim handled Tech. That would actually be the ball end version.
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Ummm OK, so whats this one then??? Because its not a ball end, not a fat and not an aluminium....
 
I also have a UK alu ball end tech, very very light compared to the fat handle tech I bought from French, which is all I have tech wise to compare it to. I presumed it is cast alu as there seems to be a flash mark on the end of the ball, which seems to be backed up by Hunnymonsters quote on the other thread.

I find it incredibly forgiving and mild and it has become my weekend / hangover razor of choice.
 
OK - My present arsenal of Techs:



The travel Tech weighs in at 50gms


The Aluminium ball End Weighs in at 34gms



The Slim Handle Tech weighs in at 58gms


The older USA Ball end tech (nickel over brass) weighed a lot more - but I no longer have it now.

 
What a great collection we've all got, whatever they're called


Hi Steve

Yes it appears our Tech collections are the same! I've not weighed mine but they certainly feel the same as each other.I have had some good results with the Slim, but only one shave with the Ball End thus far.
 
Hiya,

This thread helped me learn some new things, like some US made ball end types were made of aluminum. I've handled lots of Techs over the years, but never a lighter ball end like that. I did some reading and sure enough there's some out there.

I figured I might be off when James mentioned the two Tech versions he had weighing about the same, and sure enough, I didn't know as much as I thought I did......heh.

Nothing I hate more than posting incorrect info..........sheesh. Thanks to the other posters who also helped make things clear.

Martin
 
missingskin said:
Both very light but seem to be good shavers when you get used to the weight...........or lack of it ??
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I've used them back to back for the last four shaves, and have hard a hard time detecting any difference between the pair of them. However with a Feather blade they give a very impressive shave
 
I have this exact model, in an old travel kit. I found it in a drawer and tried it out not expecting much.

WOW! Surprisingly nice close shave with a new Astra blade. It's very light in the hand, and actually I quite like that.

This makes me think - I never expected such a good result from such a tiny razor. It only weighs 33g and handle is 71mm long.
 
I totally quote the pairing of this razor with an Astra Platinum. For me, this is the only combination, so far, that provided me two consecutive shaves with literally 0 irritation and perfect BBS (though with several touch ups required). Awesome little razor, perfect particularly when in a hurry or simply to give your skin some rest if you frequently use more aggressive razors. Also paired with Feather would be another great combination, though slightly less smooth for me, but nevertheless very efficient and still very mild.
 
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