Gillette 195 (Fatboy) Eye Candy

[TwiceRetired]

Another classic from Gillette. The Fatboy may be the most well known vintage razor produced by Gillette.
This was one of the nicer sets I had the pleasure of owning. Enjoy the views.

 

[santamariasteve]

Yes!

 

[Space_Cadet]

Man your camera skills are impressive.

 

[TwiceRetired]

Thanks. Just used a Nikon Sureshot and two lights with diffusers.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

That is an awesome acquisition. I would put that in a shadow box and hang it up so no one could mess with it. It looks like you just bought it new.

 

[Mustard Seed]

I absolutely love my shaves using my Fatboy. Simply a spectacular razor. Thanks for the thread.

 

[BigJ]

WOW! Stunning razor!

 

[Space_Cadet]

I too have a nice specimen:

 

[TwiceRetired]

I too have a nice specimen:

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Absolutely amazing. The case is especially pristine.

 

[germanshepherd]

very nice sets gents!! I have a nice fat boy my wife got me many years ago and it's in excellent condition, original finish. was going to get it replated but when I saw it next to one that was already replated that I also have it was almost as nice so keeping it original.
my question is on the case. it's in good shape overall but the plastic is a little cloudy, not bad but not pristine. any one ever polish their cases with a plastic polish such as plastic X from meguairs etc?

 

[germanshepherd]

I too have a nice specimen:

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can you imagine if someone contacted Gillette to return their 195 razor for the money back guarantee and want 1.95 back lol

 

[TwiceRetired]

very nice sets gents!! I have a nice fat boy my wife got me many years ago and it's in excellent condition, original finish. was going to get it replated but when I saw it next to one that was already replated that I also have it was almost as nice so keeping it original.
my question is on the case. it's in good shape overall but the plastic is a little cloudy, not bad but not pristine. any one ever polish their cases with a plastic polish such as plastic X from meguairs etc?

I have used polish for removing foggy haze on plastic headlight lens for cars with good results. Bought it at an auto store.

 

[jcborr00]

I too have a nice specimen:

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It still is the world’s most up to date razor. No one has been able to touch the complexity of the design.


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[Space_Cadet]

It still is the world’s most up to date razor. No one has been able to touch the complexity of the design.

That's one of the reasons I love the Fat Boy - it's a beautiful achievement of American 20-th century industry.

 

[TwiceRetired]

Nice examples of vintage razors are getting harder and harder to find. Yes you can find scraps here and there but the really nice stuff is almost out of reach.
I can remember ten years ago amassing some of these beauties was not difficult. Not so today and when you do find one it may or may not work properly. Another example of supply and demand.

 

[Space_Cadet]

Nice examples of vintage razors are getting harder and harder to find. Yes you can find scraps here and there but the really nice stuff is almost out of reach.
I can remember ten years ago amassing some of these beauties was not difficult. Not so today and when you do find one it may or may not work properly. Another example of supply and demand.

Exactly my thoughts. It had happened before our eyes.
BTW, in retrospective, it was pure luck that I've started my little collection of vintage razors some years ago - those times you could find very impressive items after a relatively short and straightforward search. Not so today. What we have today can really be called "scraps" compared to what we have had a chance to get our hands on 10 or even 7 years ago.

 

[germanshepherd]

I have a nice little collection of vintage razors but have no kids,have nephews but they have no interest in such things. my fear is when I pass on my wife will just pitch them! she won't be bothered with selling them on eBay etc. hopefully they find a good home somehow!
this was a morbid post, not even sure why I'm posting it lol

 

[Hannah's Dad]

I have a nice little collection of vintage razors but have no kids,have nephews but they have no interest in such things. my fear is when I pass on my wife will just pitch them! she won't be bothered with selling them on eBay etc. hopefully they find a good home somehow!
this was a morbid post, not even sure why I'm posting it lol

You can have a Pre-Probate PIF! I’m in!!

 

[germanshepherd]

I should tell her when I'm gone to hop on badger and blade and have some giveaways!! I'm 53 so hope to be around for a bit lol

 

[Space_Cadet]

I should tell her when I'm gone to hop on badger and blade and have some giveaways!! I'm 53 so hope to be around for a bit lol

Hahah, don't let the morbid thoughts get the best of you. With today's life expectancy, you will probably live well into your 90-ies and expand your vintage razor collection.