That's my only one and I have no alignment issues at all. Is your gold one a newer model from after the switched to brass construction?
Fatip trumps all!
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That's my only one and I have no alignment issues at all. Is your gold one a newer model from after the switched to brass construction?
They have always been made of brass as far as I know. My gold one is fairly new. Here is my collection of Fatips:
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I couldn't have put it better myself. I have tried just about all the razors talked about on this forum, R41, Slants, SE razors high priced and vintage but nothing shaves me as smooth and as close as a FaTip razor. I'm done searching.
Fatips are great. It took me 3 orders though to get one that wasn't scuffed, scratched or holding the blade crookedly. The one I finally got (Retro Gunmetal) is a gem but there is still some play with the seating of the blade. I just wish their quality control was tighter.
Yeah, I'll make that +2. Their quality control leaves a lot to be desired. I have a gold Grande that is perfect and one in nickel that I have to adjust the blade to sit right. Not really a big deal but it would be nice if you didn't have to do it.
The reverse for me. I had two gunmetal Grandes, both had top caps with edges that were not parallel. The blade would be even with the comb teeth but would appear crooked because of the non-square top cap. I bought a nickel Grande and it's fine. I mean yeah, you still have to align it as you tighten it down but it has even exposure and is nice and straight compared to my other two which never looked straight.
I had a great shave with my Fatip Grande tonight. I still think it is the smoothest razor around IMO. I have slants that I thought were the smoothest razors but the Fatip beats them in my opinion. The gold is a super deal for what it cost. Just beautiful too.
I'm waiting on a delivery of a Joris gold with a horn handle from Fendrihan. The Joris is an upscale fatip. I look forward to adding a pic and review next week.
The Joris is a fine razor. I had one and sold it. Then later I bought a Fatip. I'm sorry I sold my Joris now. I had the nice all metal with the spiral handle. Lovely razor. You will like it. Definitely add a picture here when you get it.
How dose the fat tip compare to a 30's Gillette new lc ?
I always loved the way they look
I always loved the way they look
The Fatip is more aggressive.
It doesn't trump all for me; specifically, not the 2011 R41 and its Frankenversions. But it's the one other razor that I use much at all, because it's such a great smooth change of pace. But never for long; I get antsy for more feedback.
I like my Fatip razors, but they're not as efficient as the R41. That's why I bought an Ikon Shavecraft Tech, on days where I don't want to touch up my neck for ten minutes.
It's "does".
No, I'm not picking on you @Graydog !
I see this misspelled so often that I just had to say something!
The Fatip Piccolo is far and away my favourite razor. I think it looks great, I love the weight and the balance, and it shaves as smooth as silk without a hint of aggression. I find the R41 much more aggressive in comparison.
The Fatip is much smoother for me than my R41, but doesn't seem nearly as efficient.
Have I just not got my angle dialed in?
What kind of angle do you use with your Fatip?
A steeper one than with most other razors works best for me.
