Excellent Gillette 195 FatBoy FAT BOY Adjustable DE Safety Razor E1 1959!

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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE GILLETTE FATBOY TTO ADJUSTABLE SAFETY RAZOR! DATE CODE E1 ~ 1959(Auction is for razor set only ~ sorry! Shave cream is for display purpose only)**PLEASE ALSO READ AUCTION IN ADDITION TO PHOTOS. Photos are taken under very bright lights to make flaws MORE visible than in person ~ however, due to the shiny nature of chrome occasionally some haze etc may be difficult to capture on photo ~ it will always be described, so please, please read the condition. THANK YOU and please let me know if you have any questions ~ I am happy to help!Mechanical Condition:TTO is functioning properly for use. Half turn lock is tight, blade is secure. Knob turns freely to both open and close. Adjuster Blade gaps are even and pictured.Cosmetic Condition:Razor: Chroming is still gorgeous! No damage to report on this beauty! There is just a couple little hard water haze spots ~ not causing any issues. I tried to photograph it with lighting tipped to the side so it can be seen in the photo. It is subtle and minor. Also very tiny hint of some wear up under the bottom of the blade plate to the underside of the "T" that connects the guard bar to the razor body. Very minor, stable and shiny. There is, of course, loss to the black adjuster numbers. Pristinely clean, very pretty Fat Boy! Please use the zoom and keep in mind this razor is 60 or so years old ~ it may have incidental marks, swirls etc from the years but anything that is wear or damaged is always listed. ** Please be aware if viewing photos on your phone that any imperfections are more difficult to see. I have not had any issues, but was looking at my own auctions on my phone and noticed there is a distinct difference between my tablet/computer and my phone. ** General Razor Info:The vintage razor by which all others are judged! This razor is known for it's exceptional balance and feel and is known as a "fool proof" razor for one of the smoothest shaves you'll ever have! A couple key points to remember if you have never shaved with a fatboy ~ initially set the adjuster to a 3 or 4 ~ this is usually the best setting for a smooth shave without unnecessary nicks and cuts, especially while getting used to the aggressiveness of this razor. Also, remember to unlock doors and open slightly before adjusting. Adjusting blade level with doors tight can damage the adjuster. Pre-Purchase Cleaning & Care:Every razor I sell is meticulously gone over and hand cleaned and cared for. If time was money, these would probably leave me broke, but I truly love being able to bring these fabulous tools back to what they were meant to be and see them go to people who will care for them and enjoy the luxury of a shave the way it was supposed to be. These will last another lifetime if properly cared for!Razors are soaked and hand cleaned in a 5-7 step process, depending on the condition. This process, although time consuming, will ensure no remnants of any previous use remain. I guarantee your razor is completely clean before anything else is done.Once cleaned, it is hand polished with a high end, chrome safe polish until restored to the closest original condition. This process and products used will also stabilize any finish loss present.Razor is then put through a 2 step, mild cleaning process to remove any traces of polish. After all of that, it is sterilized in professional equipment that is safe for the razor, as well as rendering it ready to use! Lastly, it is lubricated with high grade lubricant. None of my razors are ever boiled or cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. This will often result in damage to the mechanics of the razor. Razors are ready to go upon receipt but should be rinsed well prior to use from shipping.If auction includes a case or other shaving accessories they are also put through rigorous cleaning. Often there will be some staining with these items due to age but they are cleaned with FDA-Cleared Sterilant/High Level Disinfectant used for processing re-usable medical and dental devices... read more

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