I have a few fatboys, well more than a few but heres the story of one, she is an e1, 1959 first quarter.
Before Razor Emporium replate
Its a really nice razor with minimal issues
And looks to be never dropped or scratched deep or bent, blade gap was perfect as i did it myself
Heres the razor i got back after revamp in rhodium, inspected by Matt himself, he even signed the little card
Looks really nice at first look, beautifully done knurling and TTO, outside of doors are really nice, end caps are perfectly plated. When you start to look closer, look inside with the tto open, look in corners a few things not 100%, i think they rounded my adjustment knob a little bit, its not so crisp
Doors were almost perfect one little scratch maybe 1mm (It doesnt show in photo)
Close up of the riser or number plate, unnacceptable.. they softened more edges
Behind the doors is not done well in my opinion could be better
T bar didnt take plating well either, in person the job is worse than the pictures show, unacceptable!!!
I also mentioned the maroon clicker spring which he said fatboys came with lighter red and darker red clickers we use the darker red(seems to be red tip red only)
This is true but they didnt cake paint on so it doesnt click properly. Now im trying to wear down the thick paint so it clicks like it should, it kinds glides right over the bump in the clicker spring and doesnt feel right, i mean i thin my testors paint when i paint my own razors clickers because of this…
I emailed RE and matt got back to me and first said send it back we will re plate the number plate and adjuster, i said thats not the only problem and pointed out all the issues i had with the revamp and he got back to me and said
“Hey there, I really think at this point, it would be best for everyone if we got you a replacement razor. Does this razor have some sentimental value? And I don't think the factory nickel finish is going to make you happy. I think you are really looking for a very shiny, near mirror finish, which is exclusively for our rhodium or gold
What I'm thinking is you send us that razor, and we send back a rhodium one that is already done it belongs to the company. It would be an even exchange. Let us know how that sounds.
Thx
Matt “
My thought when i read this… Yes matt i am lookin for rhodium thats why i chose rodium on the website then payed for Rhodium and expected a rhodium razor in equal condition…
Just be aware of all this, please ladies and gents
So now im at this point with RE, what if it did have sentimental value, what if it was my grandfathers that he got as a gift from my grandmother when my mother was born? Good thing i didnt send a sentimental razor cause it came back in worse shape than it was originally! Ill post updates if they do right by me and my E1
Ill be sending this back to RE and awaiting an answer on my razor or my replacement cause hes now out of town…i guess well see next week when hes back!
I just wanted to share this experience to show how my re plate of a fatboy has been, not to talk trash on RE or discourage others from getting a revamp here. I dont think i will be revamping anything else with them. Feel free to ask any questions or post your feelings on the situation
Thank you for reading,
Looneytoon/Vincent
Before Razor Emporium replate
Its a really nice razor with minimal issues
And looks to be never dropped or scratched deep or bent, blade gap was perfect as i did it myself
Heres the razor i got back after revamp in rhodium, inspected by Matt himself, he even signed the little card
Looks really nice at first look, beautifully done knurling and TTO, outside of doors are really nice, end caps are perfectly plated. When you start to look closer, look inside with the tto open, look in corners a few things not 100%, i think they rounded my adjustment knob a little bit, its not so crisp
Doors were almost perfect one little scratch maybe 1mm (It doesnt show in photo)
Close up of the riser or number plate, unnacceptable.. they softened more edges
Behind the doors is not done well in my opinion could be better
T bar didnt take plating well either, in person the job is worse than the pictures show, unacceptable!!!
I also mentioned the maroon clicker spring which he said fatboys came with lighter red and darker red clickers we use the darker red(seems to be red tip red only)
This is true but they didnt cake paint on so it doesnt click properly. Now im trying to wear down the thick paint so it clicks like it should, it kinds glides right over the bump in the clicker spring and doesnt feel right, i mean i thin my testors paint when i paint my own razors clickers because of this…
I emailed RE and matt got back to me and first said send it back we will re plate the number plate and adjuster, i said thats not the only problem and pointed out all the issues i had with the revamp and he got back to me and said
“Hey there, I really think at this point, it would be best for everyone if we got you a replacement razor. Does this razor have some sentimental value? And I don't think the factory nickel finish is going to make you happy. I think you are really looking for a very shiny, near mirror finish, which is exclusively for our rhodium or gold
What I'm thinking is you send us that razor, and we send back a rhodium one that is already done it belongs to the company. It would be an even exchange. Let us know how that sounds.
Thx
Matt “
My thought when i read this… Yes matt i am lookin for rhodium thats why i chose rodium on the website then payed for Rhodium and expected a rhodium razor in equal condition…
Just be aware of all this, please ladies and gents
So now im at this point with RE, what if it did have sentimental value, what if it was my grandfathers that he got as a gift from my grandmother when my mother was born? Good thing i didnt send a sentimental razor cause it came back in worse shape than it was originally! Ill post updates if they do right by me and my E1
Ill be sending this back to RE and awaiting an answer on my razor or my replacement cause hes now out of town…i guess well see next week when hes back!
I just wanted to share this experience to show how my re plate of a fatboy has been, not to talk trash on RE or discourage others from getting a revamp here. I dont think i will be revamping anything else with them. Feel free to ask any questions or post your feelings on the situation
Thank you for reading,
Looneytoon/Vincent
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