*Fatip Slant*

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I fail to comprehend why even the most die hard fans of these razors can't just admit quality is hit and miss and has been for years.

I don't hear anyone saying there aren't QC issues which sometimes surface.

The problem is people act as if having to align the blade, or having some tolerance in the blade posts, is a defect, when this is normal for a vintage style 3-piece razor.

If the top cap was warped, or the blade posts were off-center, that would be an actual defect. In that case, the razor should be returned for another one.

I can only speak to the one chrome Fatip Grande I bought. So, a sample size of one. There are a few tiny flaws in the surface finish but the blade alignment is fine. The quality is good for a $20 all-brass razor, what do you expect? $20 is dirt-cheap. Its performance is excellent for the money.

Merry New Year,

Jim

 

[never-stop-learning]

Two people can look at the same set of circumstances and have completely different reactions.

In my opinion, different folks have different points at which some quirk ceases to be "character" and becomes a pain in the ***.

I believe that is where we are with FaTip razors and their "quirks".

YMMV

 

[Dave-the-rave]

The problem is people act as if having to align the blade, or having some tolerance in the blade posts, is a defect, when this is normal for a vintage style 3-piece razor.

If the top cap was warped, or the blade posts were off-center, that would be an actual defect. In that case, the razor should be returned for another one.

I can only speak to the one chrome Fatip Grande I bought. So, a sample size of one. There are a few tiny flaws in the surface finish but the blade alignment is fine. The quality is good for a $20 all-brass razor, what do you expect? $20 is dirt-cheap. Its performance is excellent for the money.

The problems I have had with two Fatips in the past were not normal for 'a vintage style razor'. I have had many vintage razors and a few modern made razors and none were as badly made as the Fatips. $40 for two unusable razors is not excellent performance for the money. I bought them despite the many bad reviews going around at the time. I ignored those bad reviews and took a punt. I lost. Twice. The quality of manufacturing is hit and miss and always will be as long as people keep buying them.

Here's the bottom line for anyone thinking of buying one. You might get a decent one you might get a bad one. Hit and miss. That's it. If you get a bad one and want to support a Company that doesn't give a **** about you, buy another few and mix and match parts, until you have a competent razor. Fatip will thank you.

 

[Atlantic59]

The problems I have had with two Fatips in the past were not normal for 'a vintage style razor'. I have had many vintage razors and a few modern made razors and none were as badly made as the Fatips. $40 for two unusable razors is not excellent performance for the money. I bought them despite the many bad reviews going around at the time. I ignored those bad reviews and took a punt. I lost. Twice. The quality of manufacturing is hit and miss and always will be as long as people keep buying them.

Here's the bottom line for anyone thinking of buying one. You might get a decent one you might get a bad one. Hit and miss. That's it. If you get a bad one and want to support a Company that doesn't give a **** about you, buy another few and mix and match parts, until you have a competent razor. Fatip will thank you.

If the blade cannot be properly aligned, that's a defect. I thought that was clear enough.

Sorry you had bad experience with FaTips, but it you got a bad one it would be reasonable to return it for a good one.

FaTip has many satisfied customers, unfortunately you are not one of them.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Today I had a beautiful shave with my Plisson Joris Odyssey.

Beautiful results and a joy getting there!

 

[Atlantic59]

Today I had a beautiful shave with my Plisson Joris Odyssey.

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Beautiful results and a joy getting there!

How do you like the Sharp Star blades? I was tempted but already have more blades than I need for now.

 

[never-stop-learning]

How do you like the Sharp Star blades? I was tempted but already have more blades than I need for now.

Love the Silver Star blades. They and the FaTips really complement each other.

I was able to use a nice steep angle with enough leeway to accommodate the areas around my chin and neck.

Really wonderful shave.

 

[weekly]

This is the best way to load the blade in most any vintage style 3-piece razor. It is a non-issue that gets treated as a big problem because the internet is an enormous echo chamber.

Respectfully: different things are different
Issues for different people..
For instance for me it's not an issue, in
Fact if they fixed that alignment pin I'd be
Disappointed and would consider it as a
"Fatip light" or better still "the new almost
A Fatip".. But then again I was in love with
The 1970 Lincoln continental Mk-3 and
We all know it was impossible to avoid
The Mechanic for 2 months in a row.

 

[xiletero]

Is anyone still selling mk1's on an off note?

There is a BB member selling one right now, go grab it

 

[GeronimoWSB]

There is a BB member selling one right now, go grab it

On sabbatical lol, literally started today, I have a list started for next year.

 

[Chris Spertos]

Given Fatip’s build quality, I wouldn’t be surprised if these were just regular Fatips that got slanted by accident.

Just kidding (maybe).

Why by accident?? Fatips are great razors!

 

[Levue]

 

[xiletero]

I want

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I want one of each

 

[Atlantic59]

I hope Fatip does well with this razor. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. No hurry to buy here, but it's on my wishlist for later.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

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Is the Fatip Slant for sale somewhere? If so, I can't find it offered.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Levue]

Jim not yet, but I guess it will be very soon.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Jim not yet, but I guess it will be very soon.

Any place to get on a waiting list?

 

[Levue]

Any place to get on a waiting list?

I am not aware they have one.
I could be wrong, but I think it is already in production and they are just waiting to reach the numbers of units necessary to match the expected demand from distributors.

BTW the picture is from the Italian forum, I'm not some sort of insider

 

[Cracker]

Why by accident?? Fatips are great razors!

Exactly. The quality issues seem to be solved.

 

[Raven Koenes]

Fatip: Next week we will start the distribution of Lo Storto the crooked". "the crooked", a name, a sound, an Italian concept as Italian is the artisan process for the creation of these two versions of slant.