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Sweet! I am definately gunna have to find something more aggressive, the tech is a decent shave, but I just can't get close enough with it, even with blade buffing and stretching. I wouldn't mind...

Yeah I got a pack of Feathers in my sampler pack, but I thought it would be prudent to try out the other blades first.
I will probably try out the feathers after a dozen or so shaves. Not in any...

Hi gents, thought I would report back after my first DE shave.
Blades came surprisingly quick! 3 day turn around, I ordered on Thursday! In the package was a sample of some other shaving creams and...

Thanks so much for the info guys! From I have used my patience and waited to shave with this razor until my sampler of blades comes in the mail.
No Wal-mart or 60 year old carbon steel blades on...

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Alright I did even more research and found my particular razor just postwar between 1946-1949. Anyone with any more info on how to narrow the date down further would be greatly appreciated!

Alright after A LOT of research on my part and about 5 antique stores (me and my girl made a day of it) I found my first DE.

It's a mild "old faithful", a Gillette Tech, its a Gold finish...

No I don't have a DE yet, and Im not the antsy so thanks for the advise on a sampler pack. Basically from what I am reading is that all the old Gillette's unless obviously broken will be fine. Now...

Cheers! I am after some information on DE razors however. I already have a pair or SRs and have done my homework on those blades. I really appreciate the info however.

I have fallen in love with wet shaving, but my straight razors have me nervous every time I shave. (I'm still learning the tricks of the trade, and I have a really boney face)
I think its time to...