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    Default Need some help identifying a DE and a few SR from a garage sale score

    I was at a garage sale and picked up what I believe to be a 59(date code E4) Fatboy DE and a variety of straight razors that I am going to need a little help identifying. I have done a little research on my own and I think I may have a couple that could be nice razors. Here are the pictures, any help with years of production, quality, rarity, value and so on will be greatly appreciated. The reason I ask about rarity and value is so I don't ruin a really rare razor on my first restoration attempt.


    59 Fatboy - Imgur

    Wade and Butcher Hollow Ground - Imgur

    Wade and Butcher Barbers Use - Imgur

    Germania Oxford Razor - Imgur

    Genco Razor - Imgur

    Unreadable Mark Razor - Imgur

    Generic Black Razor - Imgur


    Thanks in advance.

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    I'm very sure that's a Gillette Fatboy and in very nice shape!! I would send the two Wade & Butchers out to get restored or at least work on the others first as they are old and very collectable

    VERY nice finds!!!!
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    very nice looking wades, I would trade a dbl duck and a torrey that are shave ready for either one.oh well,work awaits me and I have to go before I can see the other goodies.

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    Wow, Congrats!!
    Very Nice Razors, i would give much for the chance of such a find as the big sheffield razors are more than rare in Europe, i sure you will like it :-)
    The Gillette is really a FatBoy, it can easy be seen by the bigger twisting knob, a good Razor and in my eyes the best of the Gillette Adjustables. If its dirty inside you may have the chance to open it, some versions of the Fatboy had screwed nuts inside the knob to fix the razors inside that can easily be opened for cleaning and oiling.

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    Hey Saw this same post over on Reddit. looks like more then one of us gets around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockabillyhelge View Post
    Wow, Congrats!!
    Very Nice Razors, i would give much for the chance of such a find as the big sheffield razors are more than rare in Europe, i sure you will like it :-)
    The Gillette is really a FatBoy, it can easy be seen by the bigger twisting knob, a good Razor and in my eyes the best of the Gillette Adjustables. If its dirty inside you may have the chance to open it, some versions of the Fatboy had screwed nuts inside the knob to fix the razors inside that can easily be opened for cleaning and oiling.
    I am definitely going to be opening it up to clean it out. I have read a lot about the advantages of rhodium plating the DE. I think I will be calling in a favor from one of the jewelry shops I used to work for to get this done. Those razors look beautiful plated. Thanks for the confirmation on the Fatboy.

    Quote Originally Posted by Daekkon View Post
    Hey Saw this same post over on Reddit. looks like more then one of us gets around.
    Haha, you caught me. I got so excited about this whole new hobby that I had share and I am really hoping to get as much info about these blades as possible. I have to say I am very impressed with how helpful and welcoming everyone here and on that subreddit are.

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    That was some garage sale!
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    The woman at the garage sale said she might have more razors for me to look at so I left my number with her and she called last night. I will be going back out tomorrow because she said she found more of "the bigger ones". I can only think that means more of the wades.

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    Although im a bit envious i wish you luck to make another find like this!!! :-D

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    WOW great haul of razors there, and yes nice fatboy, great shavers I have one and still use it from time to time.

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