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.
I think this little beast will teach me the importance of angle and pressure like nothing before.
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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.
General fact: Lower neck area is my problem, with many red spots, regardless of the razor.
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 (fit 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.
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.
Do those black or horn handles get slippery when sudsy?My Fatip/Joris collection as of April the 17th 2021. Here's all 32 of them.
1980's Vintage Fatip
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Schone, Roedter1909, and Joris Palladium Engraved
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Piccolo Mk1, Piccolo Nickel, Piccolo SE, Piccolo Lo Storto, Piccolo Chrome
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Grande Mk1, Grande Nickel, Grande Chrome, Grande Lo Storto, Grande Lo Storto (spare), Grande Testina Gentile, Grande Lo Storto Gentile
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Retro Mk1 Chrome, Retro Mk1 Nickel, Retro Chrome, Retro Nickel
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Black Tie, Black Tie Gentile, Horn, Horn Gentile
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Noce, Noce Gentile, Wenghe, Wenghe Gentile, Zebrano, Zebrano Gentile, Ulivo, Ulivo Gentile
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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....My Fatip/Joris collection as of April the 17th 2021. Here's all 32 of them.
1980's Vintage Fatip
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Schone, Roedter1909, and Joris Palladium Engraved
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Piccolo Mk1, Piccolo Nickel, Piccolo SE, Piccolo Lo Storto, Piccolo Chrome
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Grande Mk1, Grande Nickel, Grande Chrome, Grande Lo Storto, Grande Lo Storto (spare), Grande Testina Gentile, Grande Lo Storto Gentile
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Retro Mk1 Chrome, Retro Mk1 Nickel, Retro Chrome, Retro Nickel
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Black Tie, Black Tie Gentile, Horn, Horn Gentile
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Noce, Noce Gentile, Wenghe, Wenghe Gentile, Zebrano, Zebrano Gentile, Ulivo, Ulivo Gentile
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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.Do those black or horn handles get slippery when sudsy?
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Glad I could help!Nice collection, it's always nice to know that out there; there is someone with more issues .....
Thanks. I'll have to try one! Do you know if anyone sells just the handles?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.