Hi all- new to forum and DE shaving. Looking to buy this razor- can anyone confirm if this is a Fatboy?
A good, thorough cleaning and polishing and you've got yourself a winner! A very reasonable price, too! Enjoy!
Thanks- was not advertised as a Fatboy so thinking it might have flown under the EBay radar..... Any tips on cleaning?
Ty a bit of detergent and water first if it still has soap scum. Then try a paste of bi carb soda and an old tooth brush and then rinse with water. Finally use a bit of clipper oil to lube it up.
Any harm in sanitizing with bleach? Wife is in the medical field and mentioned that alcohol and other chemicals doesn't kill all viruses. Hep C for example lives in dried blood. Just thinking bleach is an oxidizer and could affect the plating?
Bleach is a corrosive if used in too strong or concentrated a form. Some use a diluted bleach/water solution. Me personally? I'd stick with Scrubbing Bubbles and an alcohol soak or hot water boil. If one is seriously concerned about blood-borne diseases, then a dental autoclave would literally fill the bill ($1,900+). Sterilization comes at a price.
Yes beach actually sanitizes very well at 100ppm- about 1/2 oz per gallon of water- not corrosive at that concentration- would dip after I clean for just a minute...
Good find. If you get it, start with low numbers and use the same blade and soap for several weeks. This will get you used to the razor and not introduce any variables. Take care and welcome.
Congratulations on your new fatboy. I got mine about two weeks ago. Been chasing one for about a year. Love it.
