Tech

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.

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: 1939-1979

Type: DE, 3 piece

Weight: 2.10oz, 60gm / 1953 2.20oz, 62g

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: Mild shaver.

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Gillette Tech

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: ?

Type: DE, 3 piece

Description: Similar to Tech Ball End, but barrel has several fullers. No Gillette logo on the guard.

Notes of Interest: May have been made under contract for WWII

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Gillette Tech

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: 1939-1973

Type: DE, 3 piece

Weight: 2.1oz / 59.5g

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."

Notes of Interest: Mild shaver.

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Gillette Tech Heavy

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: ?

Type: DE, 3 piece

Description: Similar to Tech Ball End, but has a much shorter and lighter handle with the regular Tech three-piece head. Handles were made from both aluminum and steel.

Notes of Interest: Came in a wide variety of cases, including metal boxes, leather zipper cases, vinyl zipper and folding / snap cases.

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Gillette Travel Tech

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Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates in Production: 1938-41 (nickel plated), 1941-45 (WWII government razors in black color and/or black plastic handle)

Type: DE, 3 piece

Description: Three piece design, top blade holder has one threaded prong (for handle). Inside: underside: "REG. U.S. PT. OFF. | [Gillette diamond] MADE IN U.S.A." Civilian models from before WWII show nickel plate, contract models show black plastic handle and/or black colored metal.

Notes of Interest: Slightly more aggressive than later, more common Techs, but still a mild shaver on the whole. Look for Triangular holes in the safety guard. Prewar Civilian models often appear with "fat" handle type.

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Gillette Early Tech (1938-41 commercial model shown)

Manufacturer: Gillette

Dates 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.

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Gillette Tech 1946-1950