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Here's another fatboy that came in for a resto:
Before:
Before:
Gillette Fatboy Cleanup|Before and after w/commentary
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Disassembly:
This one had a seized adjuster plate:
This one had a seized adjuster plate:
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After:
I have 2 Fatboys. The one on the left is a stock E4. The one on the right is a rhodium replated E3. (Done by Razor Emporium before I'd ever heard of Chris). I can't recommend Razor Emporium, but it has nothing to do with their quality of work.
I can't tell the difference in my hand. I've never shaved with the stock one, so I can't comment on how it feels on the skin. When I bought the stock one, I was told it had never been used, but who knows. I do occasionally use the replate, though. It's a fine shaver.
I couldn't help using the green microfiber rag in honor of the Captain.
I can't tell the difference in my hand. I've never shaved with the stock one, so I can't comment on how it feels on the skin. When I bought the stock one, I was told it had never been used, but who knows. I do occasionally use the replate, though. It's a fine shaver.
I couldn't help using the green microfiber rag in honor of the Captain.
Thanks for the pics, 120inna55. Other then the color difference, it would be difficult to spot the replate. It seems to have the same sharpness and contours as the original. Interesting that they feel the same in hand. I would have expected the rhodium one to feel a little smoother/slicker. You are a lucky man, those are two beautiful Fatboys.
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The mail man just dropped it off. It looks outstanding. I can`t wait to give it a try tomorrow morning. I am as happy as a kid on Christmas morning. Now I officially own two working fatboy`s and these are the only two razors I plan on owning. I should be set for life now. thank You Captain . Your a great asset to this community .
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Glad it made it, Sir. I understand that the winter storms are causing delays so those of you gentlemen with inbound packages from me, sit tight[emoji106]
Enjoy these fine razors, they should last a very long time. Thank you for your kind words and you are most welcome!
More Excellent work CAP!
I'm anxious to see mine here. It has a dropped knob, so that's getting fixed and of course cleaned and polished
This one is going to my son as a "getting out of the Army" gift, but he doesn't know it...
This one is going to my son as a "getting out of the Army" gift, but he doesn't know it...
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Thank you Sir[emoji106]
A fit companion for your son, Sir. I will give it my caring touch!I'm anxious to see mine here. It has a dropped knob, so that's getting fixed and of course cleaned and polished
This one is going to my son as a "getting out of the Army" gift, but he doesn't know it...
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I got some customs back from the Razor Plate factory today[emoji106] standby for some eye candy gentlemen!
I just returned from 2 weeks in Florida and picked up my mail from the Post Office. I knew that my repaired and replated Fat Boy would be waiting for me. I had dropped it about 6 months ago, and one of the doors was not opening and closing properly, so the blade was not being held in place. After joining B & B, I contacted Cap Murphy and Chris, who kindly took the time to explain how the process worked, etc. Long story short, I sent Cap the Fat Boy, and he did his usual cleaning and repair before sending it on to Chris for re-plating. The whole process took about 5 weeks, and the results are STRIKING. The razor looks and performs like new! I have shaved with it twice now, and couldn't be happier!!
Thank you Cap and Chris for your professionalism and for restoring this razor, which I have owned since college many years ago. I also have a Slim Adjustable that I may send you for the same treatment at some point in the future. You are both assets to this great forum.
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Ron from Ohio
Thank you Cap and Chris for your professionalism and for restoring this razor, which I have owned since college many years ago. I also have a Slim Adjustable that I may send you for the same treatment at some point in the future. You are both assets to this great forum.
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Ron from Ohio
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Thank you for the kind comments and update, Ron
Glad to hear that you have been reunited with an old friend! When the time comes for the slim, I am sure that we will be ready to assist you! Also, I think I speak for Chris as well when I say that these comments and feedback on our work really means a lot and sure helps us out with these restorations. We certainly would not be able to do what we do if it weren't for you fine gentlemen
Thanks again, Ron. Enjoy!
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Oh and TL....please standby for total custom MADNESS...Uploads coming soon
Is there any stealth razors in that shipment?
Thank you for the kind comments and update, Ron
My sentiments, exactly!
YOURS is on deck for work TONIGHT! Stealthy, it will be!
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