Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Safety Razor Head Shaving => Topic started by: justtom on August 18, 2012, 03:42:00 PM
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Gillette Gold Fat Handle Tech Double Edge Safety Razor - 1940's is this a good razor for my first DE?And if so what would you pay for it.I found it on ebay and don't knoa if its worth it.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FGillette-Gold-Fat-Handle-Tech-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-1940s-%2F00%2Fs%2FNzY4WDEwMjQ%3D%2F%24%28KGrHqVHJFIE%2BG%2Cr%29%28%21IBQL%2BOkFmkw%7E%7E60_57.JPG&hash=00f87a3b69dcdcefec02dc385c27659db022b810)
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Cool
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That's a really nice DE razor. It would be great for your first DE shave.
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From abit of research about $30 - $40, seems like a decent razor.
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Thanks guys I unfortunately missed the Bid,we spent 7hrs at the ER for my Daughter she was in severe stomach pain. Blood work,IV,Meds to relieve the pain and sent home with a prescription and told to follow up with her Dr.She seems to be doing better still have no idea what it was I was pretty sure it was the Appendicitis due to the location and severity.Anyway I am going to start looking for a DE again on eBay cant find any in the stores nothing over $30.00 for my first one not sure how i will like it now,I did however just purchase a Vintage Avon Iron Horse Train Shaving Mug just like my Dad used off eBay I sure would like to no where that one went along with his many DE Razors that he had. I remember watching him as kid now I want to start that Tradition again with my Grandson that I am raising who is now only three and when he gets older pass on my razors to him.If it was not for this forum I would have never remembered those special and close times that we talked in the bathroom while I watched him shave and now I will give that to my Grandson.Thank You.
Here is the Shaving Mug
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FVTG-Avon-Milk-White-Glass-Cup-Railroad-Train-Engine-Shaving-Mug-Iron-Horse-%2F00%2Fs%2FMTYwMFgxNTk4%2F%2524T2eC16NHJHwE9n8ig%252BPuBQH%252BdptOjQ%7E%7E60_35.JPG&hash=082c6089a6c93bf0a7de526a8a05acee0bfdfa7b)
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That's a great plan Tom. Hope this finds your daughter well.
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Thank you Tom.
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@justtom...I hope your daughter is better.
WARHAWK O0
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Hi Justtom: The Gillette Fat Handle Tech is an excellent DE razor for any newbie or beginner or veteran shaver. It is probably one of my favorite vintage razors. It is considered a mild and effective razor. If you can get a good to near mint condition for $30 and under go for it. I have the gold-plated one. The nickel-plated Techs have longer lasting finishes (coatings). The gold-plated Techs lose their coatings more. With that said....it is still a classic, beautiful razor that performs well. Here is my Gillette Tech.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F46bfc8bf-97c2-dba9.jpg&hash=18fe6d81192d5c3d3388655ecfe40f2b238b12a6)
WARHAWK
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That is a very pretty Gillette and pre-butterfly and still going strong...them old razors were tougher than a pine knots.
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What do you like better, a Clamshell or a TTO.
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Hmmmm, looks somewhat like the razor I "inherited" from my grandfather who passed in '79. I actually got the razor a couple weeks ago from my mother who had it stashed away and heard my frustration in trying to find something to try. I was wondering what it was, all I know is it says Gillette on it. I'll have to look at it again when I get home. Definitely not the gold finish...... at least not anymore, but does look quite similiar.