Marquess Razors

...The STAR DE razor that dates from the 1940s or 50s, that I purchased on eBay for the princely sum of $8.00, gives me the most fantastic BBS shaves.  It is a simple three piece razor that was probably meant to compete with the likes of the Gillette Tech.  Unscrew it, place blade, put it back together, shave.  No vibration necessary.  And, as you say, that razor will outlive me...

I have two of those including a rare 'Club' one. There are pre-war type slotted ones and post-war types as well as it was/is a blatant Tech copy, but they do shave just a tad closer IMO.

Agreed.  In fact, I never took to the Tech and felt the shave wasn't particularly close. It is the complete opposite with the STAR, at least for me.

...The STAR DE razor that dates from the 1940s or 50s, that I purchased on eBay for the princely sum of $8.00, gives me the most fantastic BBS shaves.  It is a simple three piece razor that was probably meant to compete with the likes of the Gillette Tech.  Unscrew it, place blade, put it back together, shave.  No vibration necessary.  And, as you say, that razor will outlive me...

I have two of those including a rare 'Club' one. There are pre-war type slotted ones and post-war types as well as it was/is a blatant Tech copy, but they do shave just a tad closer IMO.

Agreed.  In fact, I never took to the Tech and felt the shave wasn't particularly close. It is the complete opposite with the STAR, at least for me.

Wow, now I wonder if I missed something with the star. The Tech was fickle... Most of the time I didn't get a good shave. Hmm.

The Tech is a learned skill razor and that is not meant as an affront to anyone. I can get a BBS with a Tech any & every day if I am willing to do a 3rd ATG pass, but rarely do as it gives me some irritation. It has a "sweet spot", but it appears few can find it from all the reports of it being mild.