Fat adjustable sent out to be replated

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by James_P, Dec 17, 2017.

  1. James_P

    James_P Well-Known Member

    Hey all,

    I really love my fatty. I gave up on my straight razor. I sent it out to be replated. I can’t wait to get it back! I opted for the original plating Here are a few pics of the before. It really wasn’t in bad shape at all. I figured if it’s going to be my daily I will treat myself.
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Who are you having do the replating job for you?
     
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  3. James_P

    James_P Well-Known Member

    Chris over at Razorplate.com


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  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Very cool. You will be so pleased.
     
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  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great choice! By reputation he's about the best there is for replating razors, especially Gillette adjustables. I expect you will be delighted with the results.
     
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  6. James_P

    James_P Well-Known Member

    I did a bit of research and he came up over and over as being the go to guy. Thanks for the reassurance!


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  7. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Nice choice. It’s going to be a great razor for you.
     
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  8. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I had my Fat Boy re-plated also ... well worth the time and money.:D What's its date code?
     
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  9. James_P

    James_P Well-Known Member

    Im not too sure I forgot to take a pic of it before [​IMG][​IMG]

    This is what I have for a pic


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  10. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I think its a D2 or second quarter 1958. Fifty eight's are my favorites. Excellent razor! :D
     
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  11. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Congrats! You will have a "brand new" razor! Chris is the best IMO.

    Herm
     
  12. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    My guess would be an F(1960), or G(1961). Reason on being is the "Collet", under the adjustment dial. I have examples of each, with unusual exceptions to the rule. Rule being: D an E razors have an exposed(longer) nickel portion of the Collet, under the adjustment dial, along with the usual back painted Brass band. BTW, this black band is not just a painted stripe, but a separate band pressed onto the collet.
    Now, the example presented by @James_P , has no exposed nickel plated collet, and dictates it is an F, or G razor, along with it probably having the pressed on End Cap. There are very rare exceptions to the Collet rule, and I have only seen a couple.
     
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  13. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    D3 is the 1st date code for the 1.95 FatBoy.

    Chris at RazorPlate did my D3 FatBoy in Rhodium. He also did another piece in nickel for me.

    You made a great decision.
     
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  14. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    Please post a picture of the nickel re-plate.

    Thanks much!!!
     
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    LOOT Well-Known Member

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  16. James_P

    James_P Well-Known Member

    I absolutely will!


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  17. TADIII

    TADIII Active Member

    Four or more years ago OCRazorman rhodium-plated a D4 handle and base but the top bar and butterfly doors are still in their original nickel (sort of an homage to the Gillette President). I took it with me to Baltimore for a week last month. It is the first razor I ever wanted (my parents laughed at me)!


    Tom
     
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  18. TADIII

    TADIII Active Member

    Should have added some pics (sorry about the focus):
    Partially replated Fatboy -
    upload_2017-12-19_12-18-4.jpeg Pic below shows the Rhodium handled D4 under the shave cream and the D3 in its brassed nickel resting on and above the tube:
    upload_2017-12-19_12-18-24.jpeg

    Tom
     
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  19. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

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  20. Marine68

    Marine68 Well-Known Member

    Nice choice great work you wIll like it.
     
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