17.6mm damn...
2mm doesnt sound like much, but its a lot.
"Fun", maybe in a broad use of the word lol.
2mm doesnt sound like much, but its a lot.
"Fun", maybe in a broad use of the word lol.
Joris/Fatip lovers reviews and pics thread!
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And today's shave.....
Shave 20200205
Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!
Wednesday is Veg Day!
Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: N/A
Brush: @Graydog Backyard Maple Chubby, 26mm "Full Moon" Synthetic
Soap: Tabac
Bowl: N/A - Face Lathered
Razor: FaTip Grande MK2 (Gold)
Blade: Bolzano (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Toner
Aftershave Balm: Duke Cannon w/Menthol
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
WTG, ATG and XTG passes. Minor touch-up and buffing.
DFS++ with one weeper on the underside of my chin, no nicks, cuts or irritation.
This is a great combination of soap, brush, razor and blade. Followed by the wonderful face feel and scent of Lilac Vegetal.
Remember, "Love The Veg and The Veg Will Love You".
YMMV
Shave 20200205
Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!
Wednesday is Veg Day!
Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: N/A
Brush: @Graydog Backyard Maple Chubby, 26mm "Full Moon" Synthetic
Soap: Tabac
Bowl: N/A - Face Lathered
Razor: FaTip Grande MK2 (Gold)
Blade: Bolzano (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Toner
Aftershave Balm: Duke Cannon w/Menthol
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
WTG, ATG and XTG passes. Minor touch-up and buffing.
DFS++ with one weeper on the underside of my chin, no nicks, cuts or irritation.
This is a great combination of soap, brush, razor and blade. Followed by the wonderful face feel and scent of Lilac Vegetal.
Remember, "Love The Veg and The Veg Will Love You".
YMMV
My first Fatip, a Classic open one.
I have a feeling it may not be my only one..
I have a feeling it may not be my only one..
The journey continues..
Today was kind of ..bumpy for the neck area (thank God for styptic) and I think this little beast will teach me the importance of angle and pressure like nothing before.
Today was kind of ..bumpy for the neck area (thank God for styptic) and I think this little beast will teach me the importance of angle and pressure like nothing before.
Fatip OC razors are excellent teachers. You have two choices: Learn them or bleed. I bled my first 7 shaves.
The only razor I've used that is a better teacher is the MMOC.
Another great day for...styptic!!
I don't know who else has ever used BIC's in Fatip but if you had I salute you for your courage.
I concur with this.Try a Derby Extra. Seriously, try one.
Tried one (the Green labeled ones), found it kind of ..meh but I will give it another shot.
Astra SP seem to be the best so far but there are left to test:
GSB
VOSKHOD
Gillette Platinum
Perma Sharp
Gillette Rubie
Feather (feet like a charm on DE89 for me)
Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum
General fact: Lower neck area is my problem, with many red spots, regardless of the razor.
I will focus on this area by trying the 6C on plate 2 to see the outcome.
The result I get even with only WTG on cheeks and chin is outstanding with the Fatip.
My whiskers resemble that of youtuber Mauro Di Lernia (coarse) and the skin is relatively sensitive so the effectiveness of an open comb is reaping, in a good sense with less passes and pressure needed.
To give an analogy (for anyone who ever has the experience) the Fatip compared to DE89,EJ319,Rockwell 6C feel like when I got my first japanese knife compared to european ones. Meaning effortless, sharp and fitting like a glove to my hand.
Astra SP seem to be the best so far but there are left to test:
GSB
VOSKHOD
Gillette Platinum
Perma Sharp
Gillette Rubie
Feather (feet like a charm on DE89 for me)
Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum
General fact: Lower neck area is my problem, with many red spots, regardless of the razor.
I will focus on this area by trying the 6C on plate 2 to see the outcome.
The result I get even with only WTG on cheeks and chin is outstanding with the Fatip.
My whiskers resemble that of youtuber Mauro Di Lernia (coarse) and the skin is relatively sensitive so the effectiveness of an open comb is reaping, in a good sense with less passes and pressure needed.
To give an analogy (for anyone who ever has the experience) the Fatip compared to DE89,EJ319,Rockwell 6C feel like when I got my first japanese knife compared to european ones. Meaning effortless, sharp and fitting like a glove to my hand.
Angle.
My neck is difficult to shave and I need to use a very shallow angle. Think of the red line in the below picture as the level of my skin with the cap pushed into it.
As long as I stay at that angle I feel nothing and hear very little. Any steeper than that and the very edge of the blade will flex, tug and lift the skin as it cuts and I'll have weepers.
If I shave slowly enough, I can feel that happen and even hear a tiny 'ping' from the blade as a single hair is cut.
Because of that, Feather blades have moved pretty high up my list of favorite blades. That extra bit of sharpness is noticeable, but they dont last as long as other blades.
My best all around blade in my Grande would be Polsilver. They cut well, they're smooth enough out of the wrapper and get smoother with extended uses and they last a long time.
Small update, from the above the best results so far are with Astra SP and GSB with the later feeling smoother.
So very true @Esox ! Thank you for the suggestion, indeed trying a shallower angle had reduced irritation and red spots by a lot margin though I don't yet feel comfortable reaching the level you are showing.
I admit I still get some small nicks but in general my shaves feel better.
It takes time to find the correct angle/pressure combination. When you do, you wont even know theres a blade in the razor. Shave by feel and listen to the blade. You should feel very little blade but hear the hairs being cut.
Been a while since I shaved with this one.
My Fatip/Joris collection as of April the 17th 2021. Here's all 32 of them.
1980's Vintage Fatip
Schone, Roedter1909, and Joris Palladium Engraved
Piccolo Mk1, Piccolo Nickel, Piccolo SE, Piccolo Lo Storto, Piccolo Chrome
Grande Mk1, Grande Nickel, Grande Chrome, Grande Lo Storto, Grande Lo Storto (spare), Grande Testina Gentile, Grande Lo Storto Gentile
Retro Mk1 Chrome, Retro Mk1 Nickel, Retro Chrome, Retro Nickel
Black Tie, Black Tie Gentile, Horn, Horn Gentile
Noce, Noce Gentile, Wenghe, Wenghe Gentile, Zebrano, Zebrano Gentile, Ulivo, Ulivo Gentile
1980's Vintage Fatip
Schone, Roedter1909, and Joris Palladium Engraved
Piccolo Mk1, Piccolo Nickel, Piccolo SE, Piccolo Lo Storto, Piccolo Chrome
Grande Mk1, Grande Nickel, Grande Chrome, Grande Lo Storto, Grande Lo Storto (spare), Grande Testina Gentile, Grande Lo Storto Gentile
Retro Mk1 Chrome, Retro Mk1 Nickel, Retro Chrome, Retro Nickel
Black Tie, Black Tie Gentile, Horn, Horn Gentile
Noce, Noce Gentile, Wenghe, Wenghe Gentile, Zebrano, Zebrano Gentile, Ulivo, Ulivo Gentile
Nice collection, it's always nice to know that out there; there is someone with more issues ....., I have 1/2 or 2/3 of these +- and feel guilty.... I just gave away 2 last week to my bro. He didn't want to take a slant....
Not really. I'm trying to find the right words. They are not a hard plastic. They are more resin like giving it some grip.
Glad I could help!
Thanks. I'll have to try one! Do you know if anyone sells just the handles?
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