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Fatip MK1

Morning gents.
I've owned my Fatip Grande for a number of years and, along with my R41 and MMOC, it gives me the best shaves out of all of my razors. I have, however, read about these MK1 models and was wondering if there are any vendors who still sell these?
@Chan Eil Whiskers @Raven Koenes I know you guys are knowledgeable in the Fatip arena! Any ideas?
Many thanks!
 
The Mk2 came out in 2016. Thinking all the Mk1 stock slowly sold off. When the MK2 came out I doubt vendors knew a difference...
The Mk2 wasn't really advertised as new and improved (that I know of) only a newer box.
 
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Chan Eil Whiskers

Fumbling about.
I don't know of any Mk1 razors out there for sale. You might search for the link Cal gave me. It was, I think, an eBay vendor. Last time I searched I found the Mk1 Piccolo offered but not Mk1 Grande razors.

I have two Mk1 Grande razors but I'm not parting with them anytime soon. One is brand new and still in the box. I suppose that makes me a minor collector of them.

Keep looking,

Jim
 
There's a local vendor where I live that still sells Mk1 NOS Fatips. At least I bought 2 of them and both were Mk1s. One I sold to @Cafebarian and the other one I will keep to myself, even though I don't use it a lot

PM me I might be able to help you
 

Raven Koenes

My precious!
There's a local vendor where I live that still sells Mk1 NOS Fatips. At least I bought 2 of them and both were Mk1s. One I sold to @Cafebarian and the other one I will keep to myself, even though I don't use it a lot

PM me I might be able to help you
Maybe it's this guy selling Mk1's? Fatip Grande Double Edge DE Open Comb Safety Razor - Chrome | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/262761868486?epid=2105223896&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3d2dd3ecc6:g:djIAAOSwcddfNLqx&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsStdebXPz4ZTXCT8FI9kPBh%252Fc1ZWW4SweAYl5cKPUPA%252B6FJEHqHjah2HxaNGYFlChsFYCYdtTx86LkYGB6rNSqZHL8k5mZv%252Fgn6A%252Bj4%252BuqBRV6zf6gPxirseQQrlMWVCkmzPyQ1jUV2hbhDb5%252BPDqBqAPTJWlcMr3Myt25q%252FJkqunVsqSkHN4nZENunJTQTdjm63Wofn7YzGUPzY6dCv2ExI40vgKTmnNgi9LsHLkfftWUlsK8lZRkCsD%252BRcRTyxqSY1Y69TW0i5SYAtWK6DZlDBt9EhS9%252BkU%252BTwRr7wP6W7QuUBowiHHIftPwauaDZfVwx%252F0bATvbJ65tIwYWXzhTaXko1Gc9sANkq6GqAqvV5ZpAftyE40VCRTUSKeLzr9Txi0S3wnV4u0Y5BqV%252F651jyDoqMSzKCb8tJCU%252B%252BX6B0HLVi96PsTEw6p1Tc74lZwHY3qIyqTSM3QgdnnwcpD9AomGeVzUp0Yi1%252Fr89rPkdSegeiStcZRvfKQs6a3PIEPUTcrtXD8VfL7r7aFKUJNS1UMxyJIQOXpQCnkP59jcL%252BE79Pu14ZvKh6KQgNeF5uyi8zAZESjxsxPFzzSiftM0tmiAnvYkCEXMZxgc5CCc4gvky5A6%252BpmvV0tL%252BKLwYd4J6wNWY46z2auazOwTtDPN%252Bfp889MiC2XyMylCa5sdI70THDAExex%252FA3Yp67VytxeBOUU%252F1TfY6koofOlf1piGpz2ONnrTcIGH43WbLFDPv%252Bj4iZx05Ub%252BLSbxR8wD7x24T8Oe%252FMpPqqW2wTG5nVFsULDjtS3aBVz0RYEav1fLQ2w1EMz1DjkdEg7itokS9o5sn%7Cclp%3A2334524%7Ctkp%3ABFBM8Iz1ophf
 

Chan Eil Whiskers

Fumbling about.
Maybe it's this guy selling Mk1's?

Rave, how can you tell these are Mk1 razors?

The only think I can think of is the numbers...


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I have no idea how to interpret these numbers though. Is there anything else?

Happy shaves,

Jim
 

Chan Eil Whiskers

Fumbling about.
The old school Fatip box
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Pictures from...

Rave's link to ?Mk1 ➡️

⬅️New razor link

What's the difference in the boxes? Maybe I picked a bad example of newer razor?​
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It would be cool to know what you're ordering and it would be very cool if someone wanting a Mk1 could easily get one.

In my opinion the Mk1 Grande is at the top of the Fatip heap other than the FOSC.

Happy shaves,

Jim
 
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Pictures from...

Rave's link to ?Mk1 ➡️

⬅️New razor link

What's the difference in the boxes? Maybe I picked a bad example of newer razor?​
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It would be cool to know what you're ordering and it would be very cool if someone wanting a Mk1 could easily get one.

In my opinion the Mk1 Grande is at the top of the Fatip heap other than the FOSC.

Happy shaves,

Jim
These are both Mk1. The Mk2 Fatips come in different style modern boxes

Actually, the Mk1 Fatip Grande I sold to @Cafebarian comes in a plain black box, without any logo. Not sure if it’s original and if it is, not sure if it’s newer or older than the ones pictured in this thread.

My Piccolo Mk1 came in the above box
 

Raven Koenes

My precious!
These are both Mk1. The Mk2 Fatips come in different style modern boxes

Actually, the Mk1 Fatip Grande I sold to @Cafebarian comes in a plain black box, without any logo. Not sure if it’s original and if it is, not sure if it’s newer or older than the ones pictured in this thread.

My Piccolo Mk1 came in the above box
Just to add to the confusion about what Fatip does when they're doing it, I have two first edition Retros from around 2015. Both of them have Mk1 heads. One is chrome. One is nickel, and they both came in the new style box, lol. The box like this:
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I didn't buy on of the Piccolos - the handle is too slim for my liking.

BUT, the same seller (still) offers the Grande Mk1 with plain black box. That's an offer I couldn't resist, always wanted to try one of them! Thanks @Cal.
After I found the Mk1 Piccolo I went through his listings but couldn't find any Grandes. I've just checked again and zilch.

Do you have a link please?
 
The differences between mk1 and mk2 are:

The mk1 Fatip cap is ~18mm wide while the mk2 cap is ~19mm wide. This gives more blade exposure with the mk1. There seems to be some minor variations in the cap widths among razors of the same generation, so these measurements are approximate.

The shape of the base plate is slightly different. The mk2 base plate has the Fatip logo stamped on the underside, the mk1 has no logo.
 
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