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shaved_*****
02-15-2009, 12:29 PM
Up for grabs is a fine Fatboy razor. The razor is in excellent condition and all mechanics are perfectly smooth. Asking: $45

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Hawkeye5
02-15-2009, 12:36 PM
Cool photos, nicely done!
ouch
02-15-2009, 12:42 PM
Nice razor, but the "195" moniker is reserved for the bottom adjusting (and very rare) version of this razor.
shaved_*****
02-15-2009, 12:51 PM
Nice razor, but the "195" moniker is reserved for the bottom adjusting (and very rare) version of this razor.

Yes unfortunately. Gillette never used the term Fatboy for this razor, they called it the 195 Adjustable. The bottom dial is the bottom dial.
SilkySmooth
02-15-2009, 01:21 PM
OMG! I almost thought it was a 195 going for $45 until I scolled down.....That would have been the deal of the century!
jakuda
02-15-2009, 01:41 PM
Can you post some photos of the head itself? thanks
don.putnick
02-15-2009, 03:04 PM
shaved_****** sells quality stuff. I just received a Fat Boy from him. Very pleased with the transaction and the razor. :001_smile
wtruitt
02-15-2009, 03:34 PM
OMG! I almost thought it was a 195 going for $45 until I scolled down.....That would have been the deal of the century! Yep.. that was an attention getter .. I did the same!

Wayne
nrek619
02-15-2009, 04:13 PM
me too....... I was getting ready to PM!!!! I have 3 already.......:biggrin:
shaved_*****
02-17-2009, 12:18 PM
ttt
thirdeye
02-17-2009, 12:28 PM
Yes unfortunately. Gillette never used the term Fatboy for this razor, they called it the 195 Adjustable. The bottom dial is the bottom dial.

Yes, while Gillette never called it the Fatboy, it is known worldwide as such.

Most people, like Ouch said reserve the title "195" Prototype as refering to the bottom dial.

This will cause lots of confusion....Heck even I stopped into this thread to see it and I own a 195 prototype.

My suggestion would be to change the title...
shaved_*****
02-17-2009, 12:40 PM
Yes, while Gillette never called it the Fatboy, it is known worldwide as such.

Most people, like Ouch said reserve the title "195" Prototype as refering to the bottom dial.

This will cause lots of confusion....Heck even I stopped into this thread to see it and I own a 195 prototype.

My suggestion would be to change the title...

Well can a mod please change the title to: "FS: Gillette Fatboy"
Live2Ride
02-17-2009, 12:43 PM
What's the date code on this one? Thanks!
bpiraino
02-17-2009, 12:51 PM
I just joined the forum and would like to buy the Fat Boy,If it's still for sale. Please send payment instructions.

thanks,

BP
shaved_*****
02-17-2009, 01:18 PM
What's the date code on this one? Thanks!

I believe it was an F. I will have to check once I get home.
thirdeye
02-17-2009, 01:22 PM
I believe it was an F. I will have to check once I get home.

195's where not made in 1960......:lol::lol::lol:......:wink:
bpiraino
02-17-2009, 02:07 PM
My apologies to the forum. I recently reacquired an interest in double edge shaving (I'm 63) and I found the site just two days ago and signed up. I had no idea a site like this existed.
I did not have time to fully familiarize myself with the buy/sell protocol at that time I signed up and did not realize I violated forum rules by indicating my desire to buy the Fatboy buy responding in the tread. I will not do this again.

By the way, what a great site. After years of tedium in shaving with the "new" multi-blade shavers and electrics and not being satisfied with the shaves, feel and cost, this forum has really gotten me interested in the old tried and methods of yesteryear. I'm glad I found you.
BP
thirdeye
02-17-2009, 02:13 PM
My apologies to the forum. I recently reacquired an interest in double edge shaving (I'm 63) and I found the site just two days ago and signed up. I had no idea a site like this existed.
I did not have time to fully familiarize myself with the buy/sell protocol at that time I signed up and did not realize I violated forum rules by indicating my desire to buy the Fatboy buy responding in the tread. I will not do this again.

Bud

No apoligize needed sir, it's all good. You did not violate any rules. PM's are just the fastest way to secure a sale with a seller. You can post your desires for the razor in the open forum as well. That let's everyone know your interested.
AsylumGuido
02-17-2009, 02:55 PM
My apologies to the forum. I recently reacquired an interest in double edge shaving (I'm 63) and I found the site just two days ago and signed up. I had no idea a site like this existed.
I did not have time to fully familiarize myself with the buy/sell protocol at that time I signed up and did not realize I violated forum rules by indicating my desire to buy the Fatboy buy responding in the tread. I will not do this again.

By the way, what a great site. After years of tedium in shaving with the "new" multi-blade shavers and electrics and not being satisfied with the shaves, feel and cost, this forum has really gotten me interested in the old tried and methods of yesteryear. I'm glad I found you.
BP

Welcome to B&B, BP!
Shaving Galoot
02-17-2009, 03:17 PM
I don't care how you buy it. Just buy it! My trembling finger has been dangerously close to pulling the trigger on this one. How am I supposed to explain a 6th fatboy? Buy it! Just buy it! Please!

~Jeff
BEAR DEN
02-17-2009, 11:31 PM
Pm sent will take it
shaved_*****
02-18-2009, 09:56 AM
195's where not made in 1960......:lol::lol::lol:......:wink:

right... well the "Fatboy" 195 Adjustable with the top dial was made in 1960. I can't speak for the manufacturing dates of the bottom dial "proto-type", but I have seen them with the "date code" F... like this one that raynoldart is peddling:
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/2/9/7/5/8/8/webimg/153318311_o.jpg

you're making me pedantic ray!
Mr.Max
02-18-2009, 10:01 AM
Handsome razor! I love the look of the Fatboy, it's a work of art!
BEAR DEN
02-18-2009, 12:30 PM
Funds Sent...PM with address
joseywales
02-18-2009, 04:14 PM
195's where not made in 1960......:lol::lol::lol:......:wink:


I have an F 4 as well. Is that a 1960?
scottydoint
02-18-2009, 04:18 PM
I have an F 4 as well. Is that a 1960?

You have one with the dial on the bottom?
joseywales
02-18-2009, 05:28 PM
NO. Sorry, I didn't see tht he was showing an actual 195. I got confused about which "195" we were talking about :wink:

I have two standard fatboys and I just realized they're both F 4s...what are the odds :biggrin:
BEAR DEN
02-23-2009, 10:56 PM
Recieved FatBoy today very nice! Thank You.