Over the holiday I was visiting with my father and received his 1961 fatboy which he has been unable to use for years due to Parkinsons. A thorough cleaning was needed and I noted that the blade wasn't locking in. A little research online reveal that the TTO lock wasn't working, likely due to an impacted gummed up spring. Treating with boiling water and scrubbing bubbles got it squeaky clean but still no lock. So I pulled out the big gun and pour a bit of CLR into the locking knob. After a few minutes I noted a steady stream of bubbles. A while later, success! The locking knob would turn and I could see the blade lockdown. A bit of working the lock and continuing to flush with hot water and the knob works as intended. A tiny touch of triflo and "Bob's your Uncle"
So this morning I loaded up a USA Personna, brushed on some Proraso Red, set the dial to 5 and commenced a 3 pass BBS shave. Nice and close, no burn. Alum bar revealed a few minor nicks but overall a great shave. Followed up with some Master Bay Rum and off to face the world.
So this morning I loaded up a USA Personna, brushed on some Proraso Red, set the dial to 5 and commenced a 3 pass BBS shave. Nice and close, no burn. Alum bar revealed a few minor nicks but overall a great shave. Followed up with some Master Bay Rum and off to face the world.
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