FS: Gillette Executive Adjustable "Gold Fatboy" D3

[*King G*]

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I have available, an absolutely pristine Gillette Executive Adjustable. The date code is D3, made in 1958. The razor has perfect mechanics and the plating is so nice that I got a little carried away taking pictures. There are no scratches and no plating wear. Again the razor is in absolutely pristine condition and is ready to be your perfect shaver. Asking $155 shipped to your door. SOLD

[Straight Arrow]

Very nice looking razor, indeed!!

[Loner16]

That is stunning!

How can you bring yourself to part with it?

[Jim1968]

WOW!! That is nice looking. That is one I would consider not using, but only consider.

[berukblue]

I would just like to thank Kamamuri for being one step ahead of me.
I was thinking "Hmmm...how 'bout an executive fatboy?" not 2 hours ago and would have definitely jumped on this had I seen it earlier thus ensuring a routine of instant ramen for the rest of the month.

Also, that's the most beautiful razor I've ever seen. I think I cried a little.

[mrbear]

Beautiful razor, ah if I could only afford it!

[Valkosipuli]

Wow! If i didint allready do big deal with you i would have 100% sure bought this. Damn thats nice and grats for selling it!

[cfriend]

Congrats to buyer. I just sold a complete Executive Adj. set to a member before posting it on the BST... maybe I should've!

[berukblue]

Congrats to buyer. I just sold a complete Executive Adj. set to a member before posting it on the BST... maybe I should've!

I think I would've sold my left kidney for one if I ever see an executive in this condition with the case for sale.

[cfriend]

I think I would've sold my left kidney for one if I ever see an executive in this condition with the case for sale.

This one appears to be slightly better than the one I sold, specifically in that this one does not appear to have the "rubbings" on the silo doors so it appears this razor has not sat in it's plastic case for years as mine did.

[*King G*]

sale pending.

[AndrewGWU]

Beautiful.... that is an amazing looking razor...

[*King G*]

SOLD thanks b&b!

[hoffritz_head]

This one appears to be slightly better than the one I sold, specifically in that this one does not appear to have the "rubbings" on the silo doors so it appears this razor has not sat in it's plastic case for years as mine did.

I think you are confusing this with the adjustable Aristocrat. The Executive sits vertically in its case and nothing touches the head, whereas the Aristocrat lays in the hard plastic case and gets those rub marks when it gets jostled around. This was Gillette's worst case design by far for protecting a razor.

[Pike]

I love mine...used it daily for over 10 years....$5 at a garage sale It was so black and dirty I didn't know it was gold until I cleaned it!! (doesn't look anything like this one!!)

[cfriend]

I think you are confusing this with the adjustable Aristocrat. The Executive sits vertically in its case and nothing touches the head, whereas the Aristocrat lays in the hard plastic case and gets those rub marks when it gets jostled around. This was Gillette's worst case design by far for protecting a razor.

Thank you, but I am not confusing the two. For clarification, here are pictures from when I initially received my Executive Adj. in late 2009, with the rub mark in question (very difficult to photograph with my poor skills and equipment) and the point on the case where I believe they come from. There are matching marks on either door, and though it would be impossible to say once the case is closed (without cutting the case apart ) whether or not the marks truly come from that protruding piece of plastic, it appears to line up very well as I close the case. It looks as if it is positioned and shaped to prevent the razor from rattling too much if laid on it's side or set any way other than vertical. The back side of the razor is supported by a groove in the red plastic that aligns with the safety bar, the front side appears supported by that plastic piece. I could be 100% wrong here, these are just my speculations.

edit: If my first sentence comes off as rude, it was not my intention. Without those damned smileys it is difficult to convey emotion, so let this addendum serve to say I appreciate hoffritz_heads comments and am responding in kind.
edit: Also, congrats to buyer and seller!


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[Strikermike]

I will take it If Kam doesn't. PM sent

[hoffritz_head]

Thank you, but I am not confusing the two. For clarification, here are pictures from when I initially received my Executive Adj. in late 2009, with the rub mark in question (very difficult to photograph with my poor skills and equipment) and the point on the case where I believe they come from. There are matching marks on either door, and though it would be impossible to say once the case is closed (without cutting the case apart ) whether or not the marks truly come from that protruding piece of plastic, it appears to line up very well as I close the case. It looks as if it is positioned and shaped to prevent the razor from rattling too much if laid on it's side or set any way other than vertical. The back side of the razor is supported by a groove in the red plastic that aligns with the safety bar, the front side appears supported by that plastic piece. I could be 100% wrong here, these are just my speculations.

edit: If my first sentence comes off as rude, it was not my intention. Without those damned smileys it is difficult to convey emotion, so let this addendum serve to say I appreciate hoffritz_heads comments and am responding in kind.
edit: Also, congrats to buyer and seller!

No rudeness perceived, and I appreciate the correction on my assumption. I have owned 3 of these Executives and never noticed rub marks on the heads, but I see now how it can happen.

[bgkd62]

Hi I a newbie I guess that is what i am called, ok my 1st question does any one now how long these where manufactured
thanks BG