Just Picked Up My "New" Gillette 195/Fatboy!

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by Bobcat, May 9, 2015.

  1. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Thanks to David of Central Florida's extremely generous PIF, I am finally the owner of a Gillette Fatboy! It is on deck to try this coming Monday! I can't wait! Thanks again David!!

    Bob

    It is a 1961 G3.

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    Bobcat, May 9, 2015
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  2. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    just a joy to share.
    and shout out to @Omaney he made it possible.
     
    david of central florida, May 9, 2015
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  3. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    Enjoy it!

    Boy that 195 has a few miles on it.
     
    Omaney, May 9, 2015
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  4. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    excellent! :happy088:
     
    HolyRollah, May 9, 2015
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  5. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Congratulations Bob! That is a real beauty! The FB is my favorite DE razor. Enjoy!:eatdrink047:
     
    ObiDon, May 9, 2015
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  6. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Wow...replated, or just in that good of condition?
     
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  7. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    It's a thing of beauty!

    Enjoy!! :bounce015:
     
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  9. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Original plating, but David had a "Razor TuneUp" done by Razor Emporium! As good as new....................
     
    Bobcat, May 9, 2015
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  10. IDuck

    IDuck Well-Known Member

    she's a beaut clark
     
    IDuck, May 9, 2015
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  11. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Congrats. You got a great razor.
     
    theFAT98, May 9, 2015
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  12. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    it was done, just before it came to me.
     
    david of central florida, May 9, 2015
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  13. NewellVW

    NewellVW Well-Known Member

    Hold on, let me get my sun glasses!! Man, that's a beauty!
     
    NewellVW, May 10, 2015
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  14. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    Very nice Bob!
     
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  15. Leo K.

    Leo K. Well-Known Member

    That's a great razor right there, congrats Bob! I look forward to seeing it in your SOTD. Aces!
     
    Leo K., May 10, 2015
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  16. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I'm a G4. My wife is a G3. She likes 'em younger
     
    mrchick, May 10, 2015
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  17. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    How did the Fatboy get into the Straight Razor Forum?
     
    lindyhopper66, May 10, 2015
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  18. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    lindy, says show and tell on my end, yours says straight?
     
    david of central florida, May 10, 2015
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  19. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Yep, maybe two places at once.
     
    lindyhopper66, May 10, 2015
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  20. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    I see what your saying. prolly a glitch.
     
    david of central florida, May 10, 2015
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