Fatip , real ? Plain box ?
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I just bought a NOS a few weeks ago that came in a box like this, an MK1. I bought it to have a backup for my other MK1, which I bought in early 2015 that came in the newer box and with a logo stamp under the baseplate. I was confused, so I studied them side-by-side. I don’t have calipers (I was a philosophy major), but I swear they’re identical except for the boxes and the logo stamp. Same size base plates and top caps. Both shave the same. Curious.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Calling @Rave. He's the expert on Fatips (and the BOSC ambassador to Fatip but that's another story).
Are both of your Mk1 razors Grandes or Piccolos or one of each? As far as I can determine neither are available now; the vendor from whom I got mine certainly doesn't seem to have either. I'm glad to have the one I own.
Calipers don't have to be super expensive. I have these and another more expensive pair (pictured), but the cheaper pair are almost exactly the same and just as useful. They work for history majors (and such) and are handy for a number of shaving related uses such as measuring knots. I use 'em a good little bit. A smaller set would be just a useful for my purposes I think.
Here's a digital caliper at a very good price today. $8.49 Prime.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Thanks, Jim. They're both piccolos. The NOS I bought a few weeks ago was from a BST. Given the packaging and product shininess, as well as the great fellow who sold it to me, I have no reason to doubt its provenance. Here's the page where I bought my first one in June 2015: Amazon.com: Fatip Piccolo Double Edge Safety Razor: Health & Personal Care - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZ53I0W/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I should buy that set of calipers...
I should buy that set of calipers...
@pbrmhl.
If I remember right, you enjoy more aggressive razors. Have you seen the Roedter 1909?
I think @Raven Koenes could point you in theright direction of one, if you're so inclined.
If I remember right, you enjoy more aggressive razors. Have you seen the Roedter 1909?
I think @Raven Koenes could point you in the
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Haven't seen the Amazon link before. Cool. Not that they have the razor any more.
Consult Rave before buying that defective razor Mike mentions. At least my understanding is these are defective, but ask Rave. Rave has one.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Consult Rave before buying that defective razor Mike mentions. At least my understanding is these are defective, but ask Rave. Rave has one.
Happy shaves,
Jim
@Polarbeard refers to those as "a real-life version of a razor blade on a stick", and "destroyed Fatips", you probably want to steer clear.
The R41, Fatip and Pearl: A shaving guide to the three most aggressive safety razors
Some background to why a reasonable sane person gets started with these razors Welcome to a brief visit into my personal shaving den or (as my wife, the love of my life, puts it) the guestroom toilet :001_smile. Any oddities in my language can be referred to me being a Swede by birth and habit...
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@Polarbeard refers to those as "a real-life version of a razor blade on a stick", and "destroyed Fatips", you probably want to steer clear.
The R41, Fatip and Pearl: A shaving guide to the three most aggressive safety razors
Some background to why a reasonable sane person gets started with these razors Welcome to a brief visit into my personal shaving den or (as my wife, the love of my life, puts it) the guestroom toilet :001_smile. Any oddities in my language can be referred to me being a Swede by birth and habit...
Yep. Personally, I'd rather use this lol.
One stick, wooden doweling.
Instant epoxy
One SE blade stuck to said stick.
= how many shaves?
At least the SE blade wont be flopping around lol.
I recall that I pifed it to @mjclark, a venerable member that in my book is the inventor of "Horror Shaving" meaning to boldly go where no one has gone before trying out the limits of what's possible to shave with. I still feel bad about having exposed him to the risk. Then again he seemed to have found the contraption to be useful.
I’ve been doing some research on this. It’s essentially a defective Fatip, right? Maybe I should put one of my MK1 Fatips in a vise to “upgrade” it... In any event, the Roedter doesn’t seem available anymore—high demand?
Thats the story as I understand it. I think Rave said there were 500 of them. Sold out? Maybe...
Hello! This Fatip looks pretty menacing. If I had to shave them, I must have insured my face for a large amount. But, if you look at it from the other side, this razor is simply exclusive. And a true thrill-seeker is simply obliged to shave with this razor sometimes. 
I was intrigued by this topic, and I will monitor the further development of events. Regards, Eugene.
I was intrigued by this topic, and I will monitor the further development of events. Regards, Eugene.
You can buy the Roedter 1909 from this Dutch Vendor Scheermes Roedter 1909 Titan - https://www.barbieredifigaro.nl/scheermes-roedter-1909-titan. It doesn't come cheap for a defective Fatip, especially when you add in shipping from the Netherlands. The Vendor put this disclaimer with it:
Don't order without reading this: This DE razor is probably the most aggressive razor you will ever encounter. Not suitable for shavers with sensitive skin or for unexperienced shavers.
With this razor, you can get the result with one pass, where other razors would need 2 or 3 passes.
OK, now you have been warned, proceed to the "add" button...
There is one review:
| donbeths | 22/03/2016 |
| I received my roedter1909 last week The Best shave I have had for a long time Someday I will shave with mine. I bought it because it is now part of Fatips legacy, and I have bought into the Fairy Tale (mythology) surrounding this product created so the Dutch Vendor could move them. |
No there are still some left!
No there are still some left!
I'm not surprised!
I've heard it pairs well with a Graham Field. I don't know where I heard this, but it must be true because someone said it...oh, wait, that was me.
Said the Marquis de Sade lol.
No there are still some left!
Must be losing the few marbles I have left: I just ordered one of the 'defective' FaTips.
Could...not...resist...
Definitely BOSC behavior.
@Esox @Raven Koenes - To clarify: I do not think I'll be shaving with the defective FaTip. Far too aggressive for my preferences in razors.
Just really curious to look at it in detail.
Plus, it's Italian.
Just really curious to look at it in detail.
Plus, it's Italian.
