SMF

I started with Derbys and then switched to the Astra Super Platinums and love them. I jumped on them from a guy on Ebay who had 500 blades for $12 American shipped.
I can not say enough good things about them but because they work for me does not mean they will work for you.

fallingwickets wrote:great idea....7 thumbs up!

clive

an aside: even the post office clerks have had their giant stamp wheels taken away

Really? They work so well for just about anything.

flintlock wrote:hi all, I was looking at a Vintage fatboy for $60 buck the other day. Looks Great. Is this to much to pay?

Thanks for looking,
Anthony

Seems about right to me/ I paid 40 for one and 80 for the other/

tivoenator wrote:This reminded me that a few years ago I posted something similar here:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25015

If you want a great idea, look to the past. Cheers

My two fat boys. That was easy!

Slippery wrote:Also a test tube rack works great. Cheap also.

Another great idea!

The prices for fatboys on the bay are astonishing really. Is it just shaving forum members driving up the prices I wonder? or is something bigger happening? maybe the world is turning back to quality craftsmanship and one sharp edge. I dont think we are driving up the prices. I think more people ar...

Still have my 1961 Gillette Fatboy which was a gift and it and it looks almost new despite having been with me throughout my time in the Marine Corps and to Vietnam. used it for a number of years before I went modern with a single edge, then multiple blade, and an electric over the years until retu...

Looks like a dang fine razor Bob.

It's remarkable that these never seem to wear out or break, more than 50 years since they were being sold for $1.95, and certain to have to endure a lifetime of neglect and exposure to water. Gary I do agree. Now that they are so popular, they are also becoming expensive. I now have a spare for my ...

You guys were right! I just added a 1959 E-4 to my collection. I just love the vintage Gillettes. I got it as an ebay sniper at the last second for 1/2 what I paid for the first. Now I am on the lookout for a Slim to add to my growing collection. Ok update here is a pic of my new razor! 1959 E 4 Fa...

My Razor holder old rubber stamp holder

I had this idea in the office. Take an old rubber stamp holder and it holds the razor, brush, and has room to add to the collection. And the best part was it was free from the office!

I have decided to have my new Fatboy re-chromed in black by Dave. For the $62, I think it will look very cool. Anyone had theirs re-plated or finished? Thoughts?

brothers wrote:Kayak, I think you shouldn't have much trouble finding a Slim on the BST forums at a price right around $24, give or take a couple of dollars.

Thanks Gary! I will be on the look out.

I'm thinking about getting a new TTO and need input. The Feather Popular seems a good choice, though I do not have a lot of user info on that one. The same holds true of the offerings from Parker. There appears to be many conflicting opinions about that brand. Is the Parker TTO head a recent design...

You guys were right! I just added a 1959 E-4 to my collection. I just love the vintage Gillettes. I got it as an ebay sniper at the last second for 1/2 what I paid for the first.
Now I am on the lookout for a Slim to add to my growing collection.

1960 Gillette Fatboy. Love it and use it almost everyday. I say almost because I dont shave on weekends

Kayak, Welcome and please let us know if we can be of assistance. The Fatboy is my favorite, all time razor and the one I use the most. Just a wonderfully engineered piece of hardware. I have acquired Muhles, Merkers, Parkers, and EJs and disposed of all. My stable consists of a Fatboy, a Slim Adju...

Thanks everyone. Looks like a good group and a lively bunch here. I had no idea there was such a passion for the DE razor.