Gillette 1966 Techmatic Single Edge Band Type Safety Razor (L-4) w/Original Case

Description

Nice Gillette 1966 "Techmatic" Single Edge Band Type Safety Razor (L-4)
Nice collector's item or for everyday use.
These make nice groomsmen's and father's day gifts as well.
The razor seems to be in nice condition considering its age.
The handle shows some wear.
There is limited wear on the head which also remains attractive.
The original case seems to remain in nice condition, considering its age.
Some exterior blemishes from normal use and storage.
The interior shows limited wear.
The razor is sold "as is", therefore no returns.
Please bid accordingly.
History from Badger and Blade
When the Gillette Techmatic entered the market place in 1965, it galvanized its major competitor, the Schick Safety Razor Co.,
to produce a similar line of product. So 1966 saw the introduction of the Schick "Auto-Band" razor,
which was very similar to the Gillette Techmatic. The two razors were very similar in appearance.
The main difference between the Schick Auto-Band and the Gillette Techmatic was in the blade cartridge.
The Techmatic had a winder mechanism built into the razor with a cog that seated itself in the blade cartridge,
while the Auto-Band had the winder built into the blade cartridge itself. Both cartridges also eventually incorporated controls
to vary the angle of the blade from low to high for a custom shave, although the original Gillette cartridge did not have this feature.
The Schick blade angle lever is on the side of the cartridge, while the Gillette lever is on the front where the Schick winding lever is.
The real trick was that the Schick cartridge would fit into a Gillette Techmatic, but the Techmatic cartridge would not fit into the
Schick Auto-Band because it could not be wound.
By the early 1970's band razors saw themselves losing ground, with the introduction of the twin bladed TRAC II
in 1971 likely sounding the final death knell.
Please use the pictures to identify and evaluate.
Feel free to ask questions before bidding.
If you are considering multiple purchases, I offer a combined shipping discount of .69 for each item I don't have to mail individually.
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