Give the razor an extra 1/4 twist to lock the blade in place.never tried a butterfly razor either so will be interested to see if the blade is held rigidly but it seems like it will.
I innocently go to drop off the box, and walk away with a shavette, aftershave and MORE blades. Thanks @semi!the razor has been delivered safely today along with a bunch of blades and samples.
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thanks so much, @BBS, you're a gentleman and it was really nice to meet you and have a quick chat.
I've already shaved today but looking forward to trying the fatboy in a couple of days. first impressions are that it's really solidly built and the settings have a very satisfying click to them. the only adjustable I've tried is a futur clone where the settings are fluid. never tried a butterfly razor either so will be interested to see if the blade is held rigidly but it seems like it will.
of course. I'll be away for a couple of weeks from next week so it's it ok if I send it out to you after I'm back?
Hi there,really nice, smooth first shave this morning. started on 6 but clicked down to 5 after the first pass. I might turn it up when it's not the first shave on the blade. again, my impressions are that it feels really solidly built and has a nice weight in the hand. I'd probably prefer a slightly longer handle personally. t
I imagine this is somewhat similar to a fat handled tech or a superspeed or flair tip, though adjustable and heavier. I wonder which settings on this the others most compare to in terms of aggression and if most of the Gillettes are like mid settings on the fatboy.
I'm really glad I got the opportunity to try such an iconic razor and I can see why it's a classic.
All these points I agree with.Hi there,
Nice post....thanks. Glad you had a smooth ride. Let me speak to some things you mentioned, keeping in mind shaving related preferences and ideas can be all over the board.
To me, there's a difference between DE razors 'feel' and how much attention's needed during the shave to keep the lather pure white. Those fixed head other models you mentioned don't fit me like a dialed in Fatboy and I agree with you about most others of that type will be a middle adjustable FB number around 5, but others can be lots more 'effective' than the highest FB setting.
Matter of fact, I prefer that model to the Super Adjustables and Slims because of the slightly more rounded head. However, those two are just as popular performers in polls as a Fatboy, even though they are wrong thinkers. Crazy eh?
Luckily for you, there IS a razor that shaves much like a Fatboy and also has a longer handle, plus it's even gold plated! Nice eh? Yeah, a Toggle would work for you too.
Martin
Oh, let me just mention one important and rare feature of this razor. Whatever the reason, I can use the sharpest blade such as a Feather without irritation or extra worry.
Perfect
Thanks