*Fatip Slant*
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.84 is closer to the Fatip
Headshave again w Fatip Slant, this time as usual: the open comb version.
For me it is with no doubt smoother than the closed comb. Used the same Atra SP blade
RR WTP blue
RR N400
Two passes, no issues, close shave
Witchhazel medicated
Proraso green (felt good)
Aramis balm...good stuff.
Face was Schick adjustable 7 and 5, good shave.
For me it is with no doubt smoother than the closed comb. Used the same Atra SP blade
RR WTP blue
RR N400
Two passes, no issues, close shave
Witchhazel medicated
Proraso green (felt good)
Aramis balm...good stuff.
Face was Schick adjustable 7 and 5, good shave.
Do you refer to the .84 Jaws or the .84 OC?
As regards to "closer to the Fatip": in terms of what? Are you comparing the smoothness or the efficency - or both?
Thx.
well I have the .84 SB and it's not even close to being as smooth as the FOCS imo.
Not speaking for @xiletero bit I’m sure he means efficiency since it took some buffing with the GC to equal the effortless shave the Fatip offers me. Both are super smooth and hold the blade tight so to me smoothness is equal.
Looking closer I have made some observations about the
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It bends the blade a lot, like my BBS. I think this is more significant than has been quantified. Comparing the GC to the FOCS is eye opening as far as geometry.
The added torque on the blade I believe to be part of the voodoo. Maybe it’s overthinking it but I like understanding why something works well so in the future I can seek out like designed products.
The BBS is a great razor and is in my mind better than the GC 68 in practice. The BBS would be a better razor if it were to have around an 80 gap and ribs if not an open comb. The GC while a great razor on its own isn’t anything groundbreaking, just a solid razor. I may order an OC or JAWS 84 plate if they are ever seen again.
The slant is the other thing. It makes sense that striking the hair at a slight angle is more efficient at cutting and less likely to cause chatter or burn.
Together, the severe bend, torque and slant simply work like nothing else I‘ve tried. Maybe a Wunderbar would be a good stainless equivalent but at a hondo more....
Anyway, to quote a certain squirrel I know, “it ain’t stupid if it works”.
Looking closer I have made some observations about the
.It bends the blade a lot, like my BBS. I think this is more significant than has been quantified. Comparing the GC to the FOCS is eye opening as far as geometry.
The added torque on the blade I believe to be part of the voodoo. Maybe it’s overthinking it but I like understanding why something works well so in the future I can seek out like designed products.
The BBS is a great razor and is in my mind better than the GC 68 in practice. The BBS would be a better razor if it were to have around an 80 gap and ribs if not an open comb. The GC while a great razor on its own isn’t anything groundbreaking, just a solid razor. I may order an OC or JAWS 84 plate if they are ever seen again.
The slant is the other thing. It makes sense that striking the hair at a slight angle is more efficient at cutting and less likely to cause chatter or burn.
Together, the severe bend, torque and slant simply work like nothing else I‘ve tried. Maybe a Wunderbar would be a good stainless equivalent but at a hondo more....
Anyway, to quote a certain squirrel I know, “it ain’t stupid if it works”.
Have both the RR 0.84 OC and Jaws, but don't like the feeling of the teeth on the jaws against my skull. So I like and use the OC.
Personally I think the o.84 OC, Karve C OC and Schone are all similar.
Blade bending in LoSorto is interesting, some blades make a crunching sound while tightening....(don't remember which).
Personally I think the o.84 OC, Karve C OC and Schone are all similar.
Blade bending in LoSorto is interesting, some blades make a crunching sound while tightening....(don't remember which).
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
Another thing I absolutely love about the FOCS is the handle. I don't know if we have discussed handles yet. With the grande and piccolo, the handles are either too slippery or too thin.
Not so the FOCS. The handle is beautiful, elegent, and perfect.
Not so the FOCS. The handle is beautiful, elegent, and perfect.
I've had 3 Fatips- each one with aesthetic defects (scuffs, scratches) and blade alignment issues. I usually get railed on this forum for being picky and the price is cited for me to keep in mind. My point is that if they charged $10.00 more and invested that into quality control and finishing, they'd lift themselves into a whole new level of customer satisfaction. Why the heck not? Anyway, I've ordered the new Fatip OC Slant. We'll see how it turns out.
Dropped a brand new top cap for my Fatip Grande.
Only three foot drop into the sink, surprised because it seems a bit too fragile to me, but it's my fault for dropping it.
Oh well, good thing I purchased several.
Only three foot drop into the sink, surprised because it seems a bit too fragile to me, but it's my fault for dropping it.
Oh well, good thing I purchased several.
Let your supplier know and see if they're willing to replace it, Fred (at worst they can only say no). There's been a spate of locating pins freeing themselves from caps recently... it needs reporting to Fatip.Dropped a brand new top cap for my Fatip Grande.
Only three foot drop into the sink, surprised because it seems a bit too fragile to me, but it's my fault for dropping it.
Oh well, good thing I purchased several.
You’re of course right, It is unfortunate that some get out with issues. I’m glad my 2
are trouble free and no issues with alignment or cosmetics.Sorry manDropped a brand new top cap for my Fatip Grande.
Only three foot drop into the sink, surprised because it seems a bit too fragile to me, but it's my fault for dropping it.
Oh well, good thing I purchased several.
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I have reported it to Fatip along with the picture.
Thank you Mr Ambassador.
Your'e welcome. If anything they need to know about it so they can continue to improve, right?Thank you Mr Ambassador.
Meanwhile, here's another gratuitous attempt at thread hijacking. I thought long and hard about it for a second. There is a certain liberation of being off my meds and completely bonkers, though some might see it as a cry for help. Least ways, I'm the last to know which is what? 
SOTD:
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Astra SP (5)
Brush: EJ Badger Medium Super
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Aftershave: Proraso Green (Splash)
Today was my last shave of the week. Like I suspected, the 34c had a bit of a re-learning curve after coming off of Fatips. It was well worth it. My week ended with bbs's with dfs on my neck. Over all the 34c was very kind to my skin, and I enjoyed using it. Next weeks line up will be: King C. Gillette five blade cartridge razor (yes, I'm using a cartridge, where's Big Nurse?), Gillette Pure Cream, and Gillette Cool Wave, along with my Fatip Synth Brush I successfully re-knotted. It originally came as a Pure Badger.
SOTD:
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Astra SP (5)
Brush: EJ Badger Medium Super
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Aftershave: Proraso Green (Splash)
Today was my last shave of the week. Like I suspected, the 34c had a bit of a re-learning curve after coming off of Fatips. It was well worth it. My week ended with bbs's with dfs on my neck. Over all the 34c was very kind to my skin, and I enjoyed using it. Next weeks line up will be: King C. Gillette five blade cartridge razor (yes, I'm using a cartridge, where's Big Nurse?), Gillette Pure Cream, and Gillette Cool Wave, along with my Fatip Synth Brush I successfully re-knotted. It originally came as a Pure Badger.
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It mentions a Fatip brush that had its original knot slanted away and replaced.
it checks out!
Three day beard
Pre shave oil-random brand I got for free
Soap-Arko
Blade-rapira SS
Razor- FOCS
Aftershave- Barrister & Mann reserve classic
Smooth & little irritation, minimal alum feedback.
Stuck with a two pass WTG then ATG. Some buffing for a very nice BBS result.
I think this razor gets better with a blade with a few shaves on it.
I think we might be the only 2 people on B&B with this brush. how did you reknot it, what size fits? i do like mine alot as it is, but the pure badger knot is definitely not as nice as the handle, someday i'd like to put a much higher quality brush in there to match the awesomeness of the metal.
Also would love to see a twisted spiral version to match the slant.
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