Joris/Fatip lovers reviews and pics thread!

[vocalistbob]

The FaTip is more aggressive than the Merkur, so for a comfortable, medium-aggressive shave, I'd recommend the Merkur. Neither is as aggressive as the R41. You might also want to consider the 39C if you prefer a longer handle. You really can't go wrong with either the Merkur or the FaTip.

[mhdena]

Do EJ handles fit the Fatip without a gap?

[Krona Kruiser]

Finally got it today. Here's my set-up. Will report findings later.

[syngent]

I had to pretty these up a bit so they could hang with the Joris' razors in the thread lol
but here is my fatip with a weber handle



One of my new favourite shaves !

[alex2363]

O.G.G. - I just did the exact same thing! I am gonna have a "FrankenJoris"!

No such thing as Joris/frakenraazor

How does the Fatip Grande compare to the Merkur 37c slant? I am looking for something efficient, but not uber aggressive like the 2011 R41. I would buy a slant, but I am not happy with the reports of poor Merkur finish quality. I considered the R41, but after reading too many reviews where they only had 3 nicks, 4 weepers, but it was a very good shave I decided it wasn't for me.

i rthink that the Fatip may be more aggressive but less irritation, i use the slant and felt irritation on my 3rd pass.

The FaTip is more aggressive than the Merkur, so for a comfortable, medium-aggressive shave, I'd recommend the Merkur. Neither is as aggressive as the R41. You might also want to consider the 39C if you prefer a longer handle. You really can't go wrong with either the Merkur or the FaTip.

wat Bob said

[alex2363]

Do EJ handles fit the Fatip without a gap?

yes

Finally got it today. Here's my set-up. Will report findings later.

Krona we await with much anticipation for ur report

I had to pretty these up a bit so they could hang with the Joris' razors in the thread lol
but here is my fatip with a weber handle



One of my new favourite shaves !

Now that is a piece of art Syn

[Krona Kruiser]

That Weber/FaTip combo is pretty sweet. Match made in OC heaven.

[Triad]

Great pics!!!

[syngent]

Now that is a piece of art Syn

thanks alex, just trying to keep spot happy lol

That Weber/FaTip combo is pretty sweet. Match made in OC heaven.

when everyone told me they got the nickel i was a little worried, but the chrome matches up great to that razor, enough that to anyone who didnt know better (but really who wouldnt know better here) it looks like it came with it

[Triad]

thanks alex, just trying to keep spot happy lol

when everyone told me they got the nickel i was a little worried, but the chrome matches up great to that razor, enough that to anyone who didnt know better (but really who wouldnt know better here) it looks like it came with it

Fatwebtip!! Did it screw on easy?

[warhawk]

@ Krona Kruiser and James (syngent)....great pics. Well.... I got my FaTip today also. I posted my review in the BOTOC but I will leave some pics of the FaTip Piccolo solo and with the UFO Handle and the shave of the day (night) pic. All I gotta say is that I love me some FaTip.

[Krona Kruiser]

Very nice, Warhawk! I've noticed that the heads of the FaTips are pretty versatile and look great with these custom handles.

[warhawk]

warhawk

[Krona Kruiser]

I loaded a Black Gillette 7 O'Clock and used a two-band M&F brush (it's on Summer Loan from one of our awesome members) with RRXXX and went to work with the Grande. First pass sounded great! Kind of like miniscule bubble wrap bubbles poppin.' Very satisfying feedback. This thing must be wielded with care but it's not as intimidating as the R41. Balance is just right and the weight is neither too light or heavy. I had no issues with grip. It was a very wonderful shave.
On an OC aggressive spectrum (a Merkur 12C being lightly aggressive, a long-comb NEW being medium aggressive, and an R41 being on the high spectrum of OC aggression) the FaTip is a medium-high type of aggressiveness. It's a very effective tool and it lives up to all the hype.

[warhawk]

Hey Krona Kruiser: Great review. I'm glad that U had great results. I did not expect to get a great face shave with the FaTip. I'm so glad that it lived up to the hype.

WARHAWK

[alex2363]

@ Krona Kruiser and James (syngent)....great pics. Well.... I got my FaTip today also. I posted my review in the BOTOC but I will leave some pics of the FaTip Piccolo solo and with the UFO Handle and the shave of the day (night) pic. All I gotta say is that I love me some FaTip.

Thanks for the pics, that is a work of art

I loaded a Black Gillette 7 O'Clock and used a two-band M&F brush (it's on Summer Loan from one of our awesome members) with RRXXX and went to work with the Grande. First pass sounded great! Kind of like miniscule bubble wrap bubbles poppin.' Very satisfying feedback. This thing must be wielded with care but it's not as intimidating as the R41. Balance is just right and the weight is neither too light or heavy. I had no issues with grip. It was a very wonderful shave.
On an OC aggressive spectrum (a Merkur 12C being lightly aggressive, a long-comb NEW being medium aggressive, and an R41 being on the high spectrum of OC aggression) the FaTip is a medium-high type of aggressiveness. It's a very effective tool and it lives up to all the hype.

See, I told ya.

[alex2363]

Good nite B&B..gotta get up early for the gym then work

[OldGreyGuy]

@ Krona Kruiser and James (syngent)....great pics. Well.... I got my FaTip today also. I posted my review in the BOTOC but I will leave some pics of the FaTip Piccolo solo and with the UFO Handle and the shave of the day (night) pic. All I gotta say is that I love me some FaTip.

Which model UFO handle is that one Warhawk? It looks like the Godzilla, but I thought they were only prototypes and not for sale yet.

[gregindallas]

I acquired a Fatip from BullGoose as an experiment for a Durham handle. It's a razor with a fairly crude fit and finish but so's the Durham so it's a match. Crude or not, Fatips have a bigger than normal head and fits the Durham handle to a "T". Weight, balance and performance are about perfect. The finishes match. I think my Durham handle has finally found the head it's been waiting for.

[Triad]

Which model UFO handle is that one Warhawk? It looks like the Godzilla, but I thought they were only prototypes and not for sale yet.

Godzilla is for sale I ordered a Goliath same as godzilla but with deeper knurling. Asked Warhawk what this was before he said its a Torpedo?