Fans Of the Ranger Tech- FORT - Badger & Blade
Jan 31, 2024 · A Ranger Tech recently came into my possession and to say I’m a fan would be an understatement. This razor is appealing on a few levels. First, the shave is great and would rival the shave I get from the later Red Tip Super Speed. It is very effective without aggression. Second is its breakthrough design. This is one of the first (along with ...
Ranger Tech - Badger & Blade
Jun 16, 2010 · Ranger Tech. Main. Manufacturer: Gillette. Dates in Production: 1941 (no endcaps) & 1946 (with endcaps) Type: DE, TTO. Weight: 1.92 oz/ 54g. Description: Has a fine diamond texture on upper and lower handle, one horizontal smooth band just above the TTO knob that is stamped "PAT. NOS. ON PKG.".
What did you hone today? | Page 714 | Badger & Blade
Jan 31, 2011 · Decide to change the edge on my new Timor from a Coti edge that was pretty good. I guess I could call it my beater blade without abuse. I did a tomo slurry off my Karasu Jnat. This is one of my favorite hones by just the feel alone. After about 50 strokes and diluting the slurry to clear water. With few x strokes at the end.
Vintage TTO shaving tips (Aristocrat Jr/Ranger Tech)
Oct 1, 2024 · The Lab Blue can be a bit harsh on the first three days. Try a smoother blade like a Dorco (easy to obtain) in either of your current TTOs before you judge those razors. My Russian-made Astras work great in all of my pre-1948 Gillette TTOs, but the current Indian-made Astras are supposedly a little sharper.
Did I just ruin my new Red Wing Iron Rangers? | Badger & Blade
Mar 2, 2014 · Obenauf's seems to be a great product for practical applications. That is, work boots that are actually used as work boots. It's a heavy-duty leather protector. It is not, however, really designed to make you boots look nice. Iron Rangers are a fashion boot built on a workboot last, and designed to look like workwear.
1941 Ranger Tech Safety Razor - Badger & Blade
Nov 30, 2016 · The Ranger Tech gives me chills. I think about the cataclysm that terminated its production as the country headed into the Christmas shopping season of 1941. It's locked in as part of a watershed moment in American history. No other razor gives me chills, but the Ranger Tech does. I do not use mine often.
Gillette Ranger Tech (1941) - Badger & Blade
Apr 28, 2008 · I love my '41 Ranger Tech. It gives a much better shave (for me) compared to a regular Super Speed. this is because of the different non-notched blade tray design. Yes, they can be hard to find and on the expensive side when you do find them. Mine was reasonable for a good user grade, non-cased version. Grip.
Ranger Tech Vs 40's Superspeed - Badger & Blade
Oct 27, 2018 · As I stated before the way to compare is a Ranger Tech vs Super Speed which is the first handle transition then the Super Speed vs an Aristocrat Jr from 46 to 47 which is the second handle transition in 47 only and finally the Super Speed vs the Rocket which came sometime after 48 and before 50. Dec 8, 2023. #17.
Basically, what is a Gillette Milord? | Badger & Blade
Oct 11, 2007 · Yes, a Milord is essentially a gold-plated Super Speed. They were made pre-WWII (when it was a gold-plated Ranger Tech), then again after WWII when the Super Speed was introduced. BTW Mat, that was funny. Oct 11, 2007. #5.
Iron Rangers vs. Alden Indy vs. Wolverine 1000 mile vs. Other
Dec 4, 2018 · The three boots I currently have on my radar are the Red Wing Iron Rangers, the Alden Indy, and the Wolverine 1000 mile boots. From what I can gather from internet research, the Alden Indy is likely the dressier of the the three, but given my intended use for the boot, it seems it would fit the bill, as would the IR and the 1000 miler.