NB with new (vintage) razor.

[Tricky46]

I am fed up with my electric and have always hated shaving with a blade. I watched manic59's videos and applied the techniques using a mach3, VDH soap and VDH brush. I am hooked.

I've shaved everyday for the past five days with any bumps, nicks or razor burn. My skin is also really looking better.

I picked up what appears to be a Gillette Fat Boy today at an antique store for $15. The case simply says Gillette Adjustable. Looking at pictures on the internet, I'm pretty sure this isn't the slim.

Pat Nos. 2,562,115 2,848,806 2,848,807

Will this be ok for a beginner starting with a low setting?

When I get home, I'll post a picture.

Thanks for all the great info here,
Ryan

 

[tominabox1]

You got a deal on it if it is a Fatboy! With case they go for $40+! I'd say start at a low setting, 3 or 4 maybe and go from there. Remember, NO pressure and reduce beard in multiple passes. Good luck!

 

[americanarmsdealer]

I'd say great deal no matter what razor, if it's cased, in great shape, and a Gillette! Welcome to B&B!

 

[danparker77]

You got a deal on it if it is a Fatboy! With case they go for $40+! I'd say start at a low setting, 3 or 4 maybe and go from there. Remember, NO pressure and reduce beard in multiple passes. Good luck!

+1 Welcome aboard and good luck!

 

[Greyfox]

Welcome. Enjoy yourself here.

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to TDPRI !!

 

[nemo]

Welcome aboard! Nice first Gillette, I'll look for the pics.

 

[rm71]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Gredge]

Welcome to the forum! You got yourself a real score on that Gillette.

 

[saltypete]

Welcome to B&B!

Pete

 

[JPM]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[rvmx]

Welcome!...you surely got a deal on that Fatboy!

 

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[wazazzle]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[Tricky46]

Here's a pic. I was going to take more but the CF card was full. As a side note. When I say new, I'm meaning new to me.

Thanks everybody.

 

[americanarmsdealer]

NICE!!!

 

[amspratt]

Yup. That's a Fat Boy. Good find. Fat Boys are fantastic. I'd recommend keeping it on a one or two to start, and leave the adjustor alone until you've got solid technique. After a few weeks you can begin fiddling with different settings, blades, soaps, AS's, etc, etc, etc.

 

[Pioneer]

Wow - you got a steal there. Welcome and enjoy yourself here!

 

[rosborne]

Hey, if you don't like the way that FatBoy shaves, you can double your money right here. Just point your mouse pointer to the little rosborne to the upper left , choose send private message and that nasty little razor will be out of your life!!!

Welcome to B&B!!! That's and outstanding deal you got and a beautiful razor. Hope it give you many wonderful shaves! Never had or used a Fat Boy but many here consider it a top three razor to have.