Instructions: Fat Boy, Slim

markcincy said:

I REALLY appreciate this. Always wanted to see, never asked....thanks!!!

Does anyone open their razor & shake out the water as listed in the instructions? I leave it closed & shake...I have tried a hair dryer a few times, but it seemed like overkill.

I find the "shave diagonally" instruction interesting.......seems to me it is better to go with the grain, then touch up sideways and maybe against the grain if there is any stubble left.

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Chevyguy said:

Hi Jim,
How do you post a picture directly to a thread?. Thats what I wanted to do with a scanned color copy of my fatboy instructions. Ended up emailing them to Ontario. I do know how to upload and place pictures in the members categories. But that's not attaching them to a thread.
Thanks.
Clay

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Prince said:

When I first started reading about wet shaving, last month, everything I read said to simply rinse the razor and let it dry without opening it. I did this for a week then went to change blades the first time and couldn't believe how much crud was still in there. Since then, I loosen the razor a little and rinse with running water. Much better. This is for a '56 Gillette SS.

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Ontario said:

Does anyone have a scan of the instructions that came with the Fat Boys and the Slims?

I've seen them included in razors sold on ebay from time to time and I am very curious as to what Gillette told people who bought their razors when new.

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rhinoyahoo said:

Great Job, Jim! Thanks! I wonder if this should even be "sticky". With all the high praise of Gillette Adjustables, many of us have one...err, well...start with one

My favorite is the "To Load" picture. Now, I know how to use the "thumb hole" on the case that the Gillette blades come in. Now, my adjustable(s) and my Swedish Gillettes are a perfect match. I'm always afraid I'll lose a finger or a pint, trying to get the wrapper off Feathers.

-Jim

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