Active Pass Around: Fatboy

Well, what a nice thing this 61 year old razor is!

I saved myself for it after @Satanfriendly and I had arranged a day for the handover so I had a good few days worth of fuzz for it to deal with.

I treated it to a fresh Gillette Silver Blue, and, on Chris‘ advice, dialled it up to 9, lathered up some OSP Fougere and set about the foliage.

3 passes later, with no drama I had a DFS. Barely any sting from the A/S revealed how gentle this razor is, but efficient nonetheless.

The handle is a little shorter than I'm used to, but (that's) not a criticism, just something I found different to my usual kit, which alternates between a Mongoose SE and an iKon OSS/B1.

It's a really lovely razor and whoever gets it after me is in for a treat.
 
Well, I've had quite a few nice shaves with this lovely razor now and if anybody wants to have a go, please let @TommyP know and I'll get it sent on (no unnecessary trip to the Post Office would be involved, I work for Royal Mail and am still working so I can drop it into the system easily).

It really is a good razor, incredibly well made and still in great condition. Going back to my iKon today, after a few weeks of shaving with the Fatboy, I was a little bit nervous...

If no one wants it, I'd be happy to send it back to you @TommyP, or just as (more than...) happy to hang on to it and put it into my rotation until someone fancies a go...
 
Well, I've had quite a few nice shaves with this lovely razor now and if anybody wants to have a go, please let @TommyP know and I'll get it sent on (no unnecessary trip to the Post Office would be involved, I work for Royal Mail and am still working so I can drop it into the system easily).

It really is a good razor, incredibly well made and still in great condition. Going back to my iKon today, after a few weeks of shaving with the Fatboy, I was a little bit nervous...

If no one wants it, I'd be happy to send it back to you @TommyP, or just as (more than...) happy to hang on to it and put it into my rotation until someone fancies a go...

Hi, I'm not sure what the pandemic/forum policy is on pass arounds at the moment. I'd be tempted to say hang onto the Fatboy for a while and let's get some others in line for it for when things become more "normal". Anyone else fancy trying this beast?
 
Hi, I would appreciate the opportunity to try the fatboy out when this pass around gets back up and running. I have a slim and a black beauty but have been put off the fatboy by the prices they were selling for.
 
Hi, I would appreciate the opportunity to try the fatboy out when this pass around gets back up and running. I have a slim and a black beauty but have been put off the fatboy by the prices they were selling for.
Yes, mate. PM on the way. Interested to hear your comparisons with the ones you've got. (y)
 
Excited :D then dejected :(

Fatboy arrived today and I was looking forward to using tomorrow. On checking it I noticed it had not fared well in the Royal Mail system and the blade gap is not even.

As such who do I now forward this to as not able to effect a repair myself?

Damaged Side
Damaged Side.jpg

Other side - looks off on RHS as well
Other Side.jpg
 
Thanks @Boycie83 . However, I am not confident I can effect the repair given my track record of fixing things, especially as this is not my own razor. Is anyone skilled / confident enough to do this?

Hi there,

KIndly old Mr antdad is the resident TSR Gillette adjustable guru.......might want to contact him about fixing that razor. He will send a loaf of bread with the repair!
 
Thanks @Boycie83 . However, I am not confident I can effect the repair given my track record of fixing things, especially as this is not my own razor. Is anyone skilled / confident enough to do this?
I was promoted off my tools shortly after my apprenticeship to help protect the company from my cack-handed attempts at maintenance and repair so it's probably best if I don't go near it either. I can provide you with am excellent PowerPoint presentation on how it should be undertaken though :D
 
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