(Fatip) Piccolo Lovers’ Club: PLC

[Cal]

How do I apply for membership in this nice club?

The handle defines the razor (as per the OP). So I'm afraid those with only Grande handles can't be members. Sorry.

But do pop along to the Joris/Fatip lovers reviews and pics thread! JFL

 

[Hak.1963]

The handle defines the razor (as per the OP). So I'm afraid those with only Grande handles can't be members. Sorry.

But do pop along to the Joris/Fatip lovers reviews and pics thread! JFL

OK, but my next two razors I plan to buy are a Fatip Piccolo (the original) and Fatip Slant OC

 

[Cal]

OK, but my next two razors I plan to buy are a Fatip Piccolo (the original) and Fatip Slant OC

Cool!

 

[Mike M]

I'm in, I love my Fatip Piccolo, it is one of my favourite razors

 

[Cal]

I'm in, I love my Fatip Piccolo, it is one of my favourite razors

Welcome to the PLC, Mike.

 

[Raven Koenes]

I'm in, I love my Fatip Piccolo, it is one of my favourite razors
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Welcome to PLC Mike!

 

[macintoshBR]

Fatip Piccolo is inbound. I shall soon be part of the brotherhood

 

[Fred D]

Fatip Piccolo is inbound. I shall soon be part of the brotherhood

I loved my Piccolo from the first shave, hope you have the same experience as me and many others.

 

[Mike M]

Fatip Piccolo is inbound. I shall soon be part of the brotherhood

When I first got mine it looked like a prize in a Christmas cracker, but boy did it shave

 

[Raven Koenes]

 

[macintoshBR]

Well, the Piccolo has landed, but I think I ended up with one of the old versions. Not sure I am happy about it! The blade exposure is insane, simply frightening.

I will check with the vendor if they can replace it with a newer version

 

[Raven Koenes]

Well, the Piccolo has landed, but I think I ended up with one of the old versions. Not sure I am happy about it! The blade exposure is insane, simply frightening.

I will check with the vendor if they can replace it with a newer version

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Yup, you got yourself a Piccolo Mk1. It's a bit of a novelty to own one of the nos Fatips nowadays, but the Mk2 is soooo much better. Maybe you can get an Mk2 and keep the Mk1?

 

[macintoshBR]

Yup, you got yourself a Piccolo Mk1. It's a bit of a novelty to own one of the nos Fatips nowadays, but the Mk2 is soooo much better. Maybe you can get an Mk2 and keep the Mk1?

Do you think there's a second hand market for the Mk1? I don't think I am brave enough to put that blade on my face.
Tomorrow morning I'll pay a visit in person to the vendor, problem is: my wife is coming with me so it will be hard to enter with 1 razor and leave with 2

 

[Raven Koenes]

Do you think there's a second hand market for the Mk1? I don't think I am brave enough to put that blade on my face.
Tomorrow morning I'll pay a visit in person to the vendor, problem is: my wife is coming with me so it will be hard to enter with 1 razor and leave with 2

There is most definetly a market for the Mk1. It is becoming unobtanium!

 

[macintoshBR]

Has anyone ever tried using the top cap of an R41 with the mk1 base plate successfully?

It reduces the exposure a lot, and the blade fits quite tightly....

 

[Cal]

Has anyone ever tried using the top cap of an R41 with the mk1 base plate successfully?

It reduces the exposure a lot, and the blade fits quite tightly....

@jmudrick is the master of "mixing and matching" and/or "Frankenrazoring." I'm pretty sure he'll have tried that combination, and hopefully may jump in and comment.

That said, why not just try it?

 

[macintoshBR]

@jmudrick is the master of "mixing and matching" and/or "Frankenrazoring." I'm pretty sure he'll have tried that combination, and hopefully may jump in and comment.

That said, why not just try it?

You're right. I may give it a try. It was inexpensive, anyway. I will report back with my findings.

 

[Cal]

You're right. I may give it a try. It was inexpensive, anyway. I will report back with my findings.

 

[Fred D]

Greetings Piccolo Peeps!

Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Voskhod
Soap: Williams Mug Soap, Marvy Shave Mug
Brush: Razorock 400

 

[macintoshBR]

I visited the vendor yesterday and all the guy had was a bunch of v1 Fatips: Piccolo, Grande, Gold, you name it... all with the short caps

He was very kind and asked if I was the person who purchased a Fatip on-line that Week, but unfortunately he was unaware of any “new versions” of the razor. I assume they bought a large stock from an old dealer and these razors must be hard to move locally.

Anyway, I purchased a Fatip Piccolo Gold from Spain and have it on the way. It might take anywhere from 2 to 25 weeks to arrive, so I will have to be patient. These were launched in December 2019, so I’m sure they will have the new top cap.

Meanwhile, as promised I took the Piccolo v1 for a spin this morning...

Holy Feedback, Batman! The blade exposure combined with an extra thin Nacet blade was pure shaving symphony. The angle was intuitive, and I love the small but solid handle.

This razor is SMOOTH, despite the amount of blade exposure, which surprised me. I took my time and went very lightly, first WTG then only on my face a ATG pass for a BBS. No nicks, weepers or cuts.

Conclusion: I liked everything about the Fatip v1. I wish the blade exposure was not that big, just for the piece of mind... but it is a d*** fine shaver and everything about it is classy and vintage. Best $20 I’ve ever spent on a razor and I’m looking forward to using it again and of course receiving the Piccolo v2.