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wellboy said:Ok folks it's time to pass this baby on.
Had it now for 10 days and it is a absolute pleasure to shave with so much so that i have bought one off the bay.
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Glad that one fit you so well,
Martin
wellboy said:Ok folks it's time to pass this baby on.
Had it now for 10 days and it is a absolute pleasure to shave with so much so that i have bought one off the bay.
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Helveticum said:Hello, I'd like to join the list - very curious how different would it be compared to my DE89.
dodgy said:Helveticum said:Hello, I'd like to join the list - very curious how different would it be compared to my DE89.
Hi there,
My feeling is you'll find the Fatboy and DE89 are gonna be very different performers. I've shaved with both......one fits me perfectly and the other one is unpleasant to use. I tried like crazy to like the new EJ head, but it's just not for me.
Martin
Helveticum said:Hello Martin, I'm really looking forward to that experiment! Gonna be looking to buy one shortly :roll: Also waiting for the Traveling Slant to arrive any day next week.
Robert Otten said:All:
I will offer up a Fat Boy to Trainman and he can post from Birmingham. The postage is just to much to send it back to the states. $14 over and $14 back is more than I paid for it. Martin is right that there is no making money on these offers.
The other idea I had is to permanently forward deploy a SS Adjustable for those who have never tried that beautiful razor. There was a thread talked up about donating razors to the forum so members could try them out. I can do that and not interfere with Martin's project. Who should I contact or send a Fat Boy and SS Adjustable (silver or gold?) for TSR?
All the best from the Pacific Northwest, Robert
huxley said:Sure soon as i get it back from a mate i'll put up a thread.
Just had my shave with a shark sc and the fatboy on 7.
Colour me impressed, the razor has some nice heft and feels solid like a proper razor, it glided around effortless and though it took me three passes instead of two, i can afford to let my guard down. Not a single hint of irritation and a fantastic shave.
But one let down, it's a rather boring shave not in a bad sense, just meant i switched off and whizzed it around my face, so i just shaved rather than felt i had a shave if that makes sense.
Plus if i used something like say mwf, i feel it would have a job to break past the lather.
Shall i be grabbing one, most certainly i always heard these weren't that aggressive, well it certainly was for me and my stubble is very tough.
Next fella on the list send us a pm so i can send it off this weekend ta.
dodgy said:Robert Otten said:All:
I will offer up a Fat Boy to Trainman and he can post from Birmingham. The postage is just to much to send it back to the states. $14 over and $14 back is more than I paid for it. Martin is right that there is no making money on these offers.
The other idea I had is to permanently forward deploy a SS Adjustable for those who have never tried that beautiful razor. There was a thread talked up about donating razors to the forum so members could try them out. I can do that and not interfere with Martin's project. Who should I contact or send a Fat Boy and SS Adjustable (silver or gold?) for TSR?
All the best from the Pacific Northwest, Robert
Nice deal Robert,
You know, we really are lucky to live in the States when it comes to finding old Gillettes at reasonable prices. From what I've heard from our Limey counterparts, it's rare to find DE razors in any sorta stores, and finding one made in the US has gotta be even tougher. A few members do have pretty good luck when buying boots out of the back of someones car. Funny how boot sales and razors go together sometimes......
So your gonna offer up one of those long handled black super adjustables as well as the Fatboy? Heh, even gonna offer their choice of gold or silver eh? That's a heck of a gesture Robert, and another good choice for members to sample. Yeah, I know some people who use those as their go to razor, and it's especially good for someone with large hands. I think that's one of the best DE razors to start with because it adjusts to a mild setting, and the long handle feels kinda like a cartridge one. That was my first DE razor and it was a good decision.
Very generous of you,
Martin