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Soap collection keeps on growing...

So, y'all may remember my post from a few days ago where I mentioned picking up a cheap, somewhat bent Fatboy and breaking the top off the T-bar. Later that day, I received a PM from @cliffb599, offering me an F4 Fatboy with a totally stuck adjuster to use for parts. I accepted and he sent it along with a case with a badly crazed top.

Before taking this one apart, I thought that it might be interesting to see how stuck the adjuster was. A little while later, with the help of a good warm soak and some WD-40, I was able to get the bottom plate moving freely. Then, with the application of surprisingly little torque, the adjuster started working.

A couple of pics:


It's actually in very nice shape except for the obvious brassing on the handle and the inside of one door. From what I can see, the adjustment mechanism is now working great. One small note: Although this 195 has a date code of F4, it has the screw-on retainer cap rather than the press-fit one (not uncommon but definitely more desirable). This one has just pushed to the front of the razor queue.

Out of curiosity, does anybody have a spare blade dispenser of the appropriate vintage?

As for the G2 Fatboy which started all this... Ideally, it should probably take a trip to visit Capt. Murphy (and may in the future) but, for now, I decided to see what I could do with my ten thumbs.

The baseplate has been straightened to the best of my ability and the T-bar has been repaired with the strongest JB Weld that I could find. At first blush, it looks to be aligned and the adjuster is definitely working though the 1/4 turn seems to be very weak. When I gather up a bit of courage, I'll take it for a run.

Very nice. I have that one, too.

If you want a reproduction instruction sheet, PM me.

I’m Happy your Happy with it. Glad I could help you out. Enjoy.


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Share a review when you've lathered them up!
I see the supplier has several other scents available.

how do you like the shave?

A RazoRock Game Changer OC and acrylic razor stand.
The finish and machining of the GC OC are spectacular! I'll shave with it later today.
The stand will hold darn near any and all DE razors IMHO.

Just want to say thanks for pointing me towards Stirling. Hadn't heard of them before. Just bought a couple soaps to try.

Good looking razor Kerry! Mine will be delivered today and I have the Jaws set to be delivered on Monday

You're welcome, they are an excellent product at a great price. What did you order?

A few things arrived today. A Gillette case which I cannot identify on @mr-razor's site. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing it's for a Standard (Single Ring) Set, but don't know what year. A Gillette Open Comb clone razor made by Speedway (USA), nice heft to it, included with the Gillette case. And a P-38 Lightning model in 1/72 scale..............

just picked up at the post office..nos ? globusmen razor set,nos looking made rite lucite 62 pure badger brush with box,an eveready h40 with flat top best badger,and an eveready 89 with flat top synth..awesome..

Gray sueded leather NATO, one of the thinnest, softest and lightest bands I've ever used. Only cost around $15.

From @Rev579 arrived today. Red marbled French Bakelite set, spare nickel Gillette Old Type head and Burma Shave brush handle for re-knotting..............

Where did you Buy it at.


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The Bay of E.

Thanks


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Those look great!