Thank you, great find!
Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.
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The original blades don't seem too difficult to find but they're not shave worthy anymore. Modern de blades fit and will shave in it. It just won't oscillate with a de blade.
Kilroy6644
Smoking a corn dog in aviators and a top hat
Got my first non-Gillette DE today*. I'm a loyal Gillette fan, and I held out for a very long time, but the Progress is such a fine looking razor, and has such a good reputation, that I couldn't resist anymore.
*I'm sure we could debate whether the 7 O'Clock Click, Heritage, and KCG really count as "Gillette" or not, but since they're owned/marketed/sold by Gillette, I count them.
*I'm sure we could debate whether the 7 O'Clock Click, Heritage, and KCG really count as "Gillette" or not, but since they're owned/marketed/sold by Gillette, I count them.
Nice. I’ve never used one but I like the looks of it, including the base knob. It kind of reminds me of some sort of antique medical or apothecary tool with a Bakelite tip
Picked up my first FaTip today
I've only had a quick look, but there's a minor plating issue on the underside of the cap and blade alignment seems off (when both sides have the same amount of blade exposure, it looks like one side has less blade gap between the blade and safety bar). I'll need to look at it properly later when I have more time, but this could be a return job
I've only had a quick look, but there's a minor plating issue on the underside of the cap and blade alignment seems off (when both sides have the same amount of blade exposure, it looks like one side has less blade gap between the blade and safety bar). I'll need to look at it properly later when I have more time, but this could be a return job
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Picked up my first FaTip today
I've only had a quick look, but there's a minor plating issue on the underside of the cap and blade alignment seems off (when both sides have the same amount of blade exposure, it looks like one side has less blade gap between the blade and safety bar). I'll need to look at it properly later when I have more time, but this could be a return job
I wouldn't have bought it just because of that logo! "Fa dP tip" LOL, I'm funny like that though.
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Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Sadly Fatips are famous for sketchy QC and fussy blade alignment. But they still seem to shave wel, if somewhat on the aggressive side.Picked up my first FaTip today
I've only had a quick look, but there's a minor plating issue on the underside of the cap and blade alignment seems off (when both sides have the same amount of blade exposure, it looks like one side has less blade gap between the blade and safety bar). I'll need to look at it properly later when I have more time, but this could be a return job
The plating/QC issue is minor and in a place it will never be see so I'll play around with a blade in it tonight and if I can figure that out I'll be happy and will keep it. Hopefully it works out!
Kilroy6644
Smoking a corn dog in aviators and a top hat
Aristocrat arrived today. '46-'47. Really nice condition, and less than $40.
without Patent informations it looks like a 44/45 Regent Tech. Congrats!
Very nice David
Thank you, Doug. Two shaves in & I'm really liking it.
Kilroy6644
Smoking a corn dog in aviators and a top hat
Interesting. I'd just assumed it was an Aristocrat because it had end caps.
Oh my. Look what the mailman drug in. 1946 Milord. Needs some elbow grease but I expect it to turn out nice.
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