Gillette Adjustable Friday ; Toggles, Fat Boys, Slims, and Black Beauties welcome!

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  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
    Personna Israeli Red Blade
    Frank Shaving Badger Brush
    Proraso Green Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave


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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    When I first started using my FB, I set it on 3. Now, I am up to 9 and LOVIN' IT. Great razor.
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    And yours is a beautiful example, Joseph!
     
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Thank you Andrew. Someday, if I am fortunate enough, I will find a nice case and instruction booklet to compliment my D3.
     
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  5. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Jim @jimjo1031 maintains a thread where you can download the graphics to print a new copy of the instructions. Here 's the 1958 version you are looking for.
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  6. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    SOTD 04192018 AoS Lemon sample ASP.gif Late Thursday shave. It was almost Friday! On setting nine with an Astra SP.
     
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  7. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I haven't seen anyplace that mentions what size they are. But looking at pictures where they show the instructions in cases, they appear to be slightly wider than a blade dispenser. I make them about 1/10" wider than the blade dispenser. If anyone needs help with them or doesn't have a printer, I'd be glad to make them up.
     
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  8. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    :thanks::happy088::happy088:
     
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  9. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Gillette Adjustable Friday

    SOTD 4.20.2018
    Pre-shave: Hot COFFEE & a hot shower
    Brush: RazoRock synthetic
    Soap: Williams
    Razor: Gillette Fatboy E-4 on #9
    Blade: German Wilkinson-Sword (2)
    Post-shave: Dickinson's Original WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PS Balm, Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla AS

    Terrific shave with the '59 Fatboy early this morning.
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  10. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    I know you have an E-4 too, Rick. I am really enjoying mine as well, and dialed up to 9 is the way to go!
     
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  11. MR41

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  12. Fluffyskiador

    Fluffyskiador Active Member

    Good morning everybody, and now directly from Phoenix, from Razor Emporium, I have this precious Gillette Toggle restored in Rhodium finish, which makes me very happy.
    It's very soft and it's perfect, with Super Iridium blades it's perfect. I have to compare it with the Fat Boy, to see if there are differences.
    I want to thank Matt, for his attention and all those who need it, to make our dreams come true.
    Gillette Toggle F4 in Rodium. A true part of the history of shaving that gave way and was a precursor of the Fat Boy, perfectly restored and that works like a charm.
    I leave some photos for you to enjoy your image.
    Best Regards.
     
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  13. Fluffyskiador

    Fluffyskiador Active Member

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    Fluffyskiador Active Member

  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Proraso Pre Shave
    Van Der Hagen Luxury
    Jayaruh #284
    Gillette 195 Fatboy
    Astra SP
    CWR
    Thayer's Lemon WH
    Aqua Velva Musk

    I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #284 synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gillette 195 Fatboy Razor with an Astra SP blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
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  16. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    SOTD 4.27.2018
    Brush: Barburys synthetic
    Soap: Stirling Autumn Glory
    Razor: Gillette Adjustable Black Beauty (set to 9)
    Blade: Crystal (3)
    Post-shave: Assured WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PS Balm, Family Dollar Spice AS
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  17. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Beautiful!! :happy096:
     
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  18. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

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  19. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Just making trouble:)[​IMG]

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  20. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Yes, yes you are. How can you post a photo of such a beefy, substantial looking DE without giving a clue who made it? That's a nice looking piece but is it adjustable?
     
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