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10-14-2011, 09:51 PM #1Senior Member
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I Am Now An Aristocrat!
Previously, I have posted how my wonderful wife gave me a mint Gillette Fatboy F2 DE razor, identical to the one I had in college, as a Christmas gift. It has been a thrill using the Fatboy.
Yesterday, she came in and handed me a near-mint Gillette Slim Adjustable G4 Aristocrat that had belonged to her uncle!!!! Just a touch of soap and water made it gleam like a brand new razor.
This morning I put it to use. Not only is it absolutely beautiful, it is a remarkable shaver. I would sum up its abilities as "close and comfortable." It shaves as close as my Fatboy and as comfortable as my EJ 89L. What a great addition to my stable. All I have to do now is find some nice way to properly say "THANK YOU" to her.
As soon as I can, I will post pictures.
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10-14-2011, 11:18 PM #2Senior Member
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Congratulations! I went through many DE's and when I received a near mint late 40's aristocrat a few years ago I knew I had hit the jackpot!
Bob
"God is a Havana smoker. I have seen his gray clouds" Gainsburg
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10-15-2011, 01:20 AM #3The Assyrian
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DLB, my dear friend, that is a sweet gift from the early beloved. In return I would present her with a bouquet of flowers and a dinner out at a fine restaurant.
Stay well.
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10-15-2011, 01:31 AM #4Sharp as a spoon.
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I second the motion put forth by Obie. Any wife or girlfriend who not ownly supports our shaving hobby/addiction, but also contributes to it is worth her weight in gold! Spoil her the way she has spoiled you!
Originally Posted by Obie
Why doesn't the taco truck drive around the neighborhood selling tacos & margaritas???
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10-15-2011, 01:40 AM #5Plausibly implausible
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I was gonna say please don't post pictures of you 'thanking' her, I don't think it's allowed... :-)
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10-15-2011, 04:39 AM #6Senior Member
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You mean something like the advertisement that always ends with two people holding hands while lying in bathtubs watching the moon rise outside near the lake? Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
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10-15-2011, 05:19 AM #7Plausibly implausible
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Yeah, and fireworks... Originally Posted by DLB
You mean something like the advertisement that always ends with two people holding hands while lying in bathtubs watching the moon rise outside near the lake?
Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak to you?
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