Gillette Ranger Tech Rhodium Safety Razor, 1941.
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Ranger Techs are highly valued, I'd be surprised if it sold for under $70.
They weren't factory plated in rhodium, so is it a replate, or is the description wrong?
Google found this previous sale Gillette Ranger Tech Rhodium Safety Razor, 1941. Nice | eBay
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See that unknurled bit above the knob? Collectors get kittens for that. Meh, a 1940s superspeed is the same razor but that section is knurled.
Good deal if you can get it reasonably cheap because the rhodium plating makes it look good so worth the price. But a 1940s super speed isn't my favourite razor, too mild, so I wouldn't buy one again unless it was a bargain.
No idea what prices are like these days, I paid $30 for my mint cased 1949 SS with instructions and blades, so $40 for the ranger with rhodium replate is pretty good if it goes that cheap.
At least you know that a similar one went for $76 now.
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Going on the Slim, the blade gaps are quite small, and the geometry of them makes them feel less aggressive.
If you want to try one, you could probably pick up a good looking Tech for $25. THat one is just a fancy plated one I think.
If you want to try one, you could probably pick up a good looking Tech for $25. THat one is just a fancy plated one I think.
When a razor is described as 'mild', it mean very little blade exposure. Also that you have to dial in your shaving angle more precisely and have it bang on to get a decent shave.
Because of the angle you are restricted to, it may mean less DE blades work well in that razor.
If you have a fast growing tough beard, 'mild' razors aren't usually well suited. They usually take an extra pass or two, a definite ATG pass, and some touch ups
I can shave well with a feather blade and a Tech, don't get me wrong. I sometimes do get out a milder razor for a change and I can get it to work, I just prefer more aggressive razors.
If your facial hair is about the same as body hair, any razor will do the job, I stick to the aggressive end of the scale because my facial hair is dark, thick and tough.
Standard Tech was the first solid safety bar a 3 piece razor; the ranger tech is one of the first TTO solid safety bar razor not sold in high numbers because of WW2 (along with the regent, milord, aristocrat). It kind of was around for a bit, then redone as the 1940s superspeed after the war, while the basic 3 piece tech was made in high volume.
edit: Look at mr-razors site: Not much in examples for TTO made between 1941 and 1946 http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm
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Listen to pab. Razors aren't really my thing. I've only got a slim and don't like it.
Got any brush questions?
I think I have a sure fire idea to know what I may buy next. That is find out what drubbing doesn't like.
Slim
MWF
SOC
Gem SE
They are all my favourites.
So what else don't you like Drubbing? I'll be sure to try them
Well that not very community minded, and here I was politely deferring to your better informed opinion.
Any brush questions? Anyone?
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Yep. What's the next buy? Are you cooking up something with Simpsons?
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I've never known the Drubster to be serious. He's just hopeless at inserting smileys.
I hate smileys.:blink:
Yeah, like I said, surprised if it sold under $70.
I would try find a 'user grade' 1947-1949 superspeed to see if you like the shave from it first, before you buy any collectors razor or a restored razor anyway.
Or just forget about them and buy a slim adjustable.
And a NEW...
I would try find a 'user grade' 1947-1949 superspeed to see if you like the shave from it first, before you buy any collectors razor or a restored razor anyway.
Or just forget about them and buy a slim adjustable.
And a NEW...
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That guy is a regular shell bidder. I've given up reporting him, he always disappears for a month or so then reappears with the same stock selling to the same people week after week.