Gillette Fatboy Razor E4 1959 Geofatboy's Everyday Shave #23

Responding to a viewer’s request, Geofatboy performs a shave with a piece of shaving history-his E4 1959 Gillette Fatboy Razor. This may be one of the finest razors ever made. The smooth butterfly doors and positive click adjustment system set this razor apart from all others. A complete 3-pass shave With - Across - Against the grain. The razor is loaded with a Gillette Silver Blue Blade, lathering up with Geo F Trumper Eucris shaving cream. Follow along to hone your shaving technique. Click on "Show More" (below) to purchase the items used in this video or go to ShaveNation.com And-let us know what razor you’d like to see in an upcoming episode of Geofatboy’s Everyday Shave!
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Geo

[@matta8034]

Hi Geo. Thank you so much for performing the shave, with the Gillette Fatboy E4 1959 that I requested. It was an absolute joy watching the video. I'm glad that you enjoyed shaving with the Gillette Fatboy. I really love shaving with that razer, but maybe I should let it rest on the shelf for a bit., considering its vintage, and use other razer in my collection. Once again thank you for performing the shave with the Gillette Fatboy E4 1959 razer. Take care Geo.

[@stellarproductions8888]

I love my Gillette 1959 E-3 195 Adjustable Fatboy razor, shaves smoothly, shaves efficiently, just an overall awesome razor!

[@claudettephillips3571]

Magnificent,brilliant matt.

[@geofatboy]

Thank you for the request! Glad you liked it!

[@JimG7755]

Recently I acquired two Fatboys from antique stores. The one is in near mint condition ($50), the other was in great condition and I only paid $10 for it!!! My best deal ever was a NOS, absolute mint condition, Executive Gold Adjustable in the original case!!! They run anywhere from $500 to $800 in just good condition!! I paid the incredible price of just $90 + $9 shipping!!!!! Once you acquire these iconic razors, TAKE CARE OF THEM!! They certainly can't produce them anymore. And with today's poor standards, they just don't make them like they did then!! Back then, quality was important!! I now own 12 Fatboys + the Gold Executive. I will cherish them and hand them down to family members one day. Thanks for re-reviewing yours!!

[@geofatboy]

2 GREAT Finds! Cherish and enjoy them!

[@brandynpetersen8017]

I go to a lot of yard sales and flea markets, and have found two E-4 Fatboy razors, one E-2 and one G-1 in the original case, that I had revamped, re-coated, re this re that, nail polished, what ever you want to call it. I haven't used it yet. It's too pretty. But the others are great. It's so much fun and exciting to find them in the wild, and find them cheap, and then get them shaving again.

[@marvley361]

I have two fat boys with cases like new two slims and two black beauties and all of them give me BBS smooth shaves. Picked them all up on Ebay when the were cheap to buy. Love them all.

[@geofatboy]

Nice collection Marv!

[@garryclarke7695]

Does anyone else find themselves thinking about Geo's videos while actually shaving themselves?

[@geofatboy]

It's not weird-I do it all the time 🥰

[@RobertNES816]

My collection started off with a 58 Fatboy, 65 Slim Adjustable and a 79 Super Adjustable.......the rabbit hole is now at 22 vintage Gillettes lol. Once you get a nice one in your hand you get a real appreciation for how well made and how perfect the manufacturing process was that Gillette had. The shave quality is also outstanding as well. I've yet to buy a vintage Gillette that I didn't like.

[@geofatboy]

Awesome collection sir!

[@RobertNES816]

@@geofatboy Thank you.

[@RobertNES816]

@@dappershaves Right now it's between Astra SP and Shark Super Chrome.

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

These vintage Gillettes shave so smoothly! I see what the fuss is all about!

[@RobertNES816]

@@nathanieldaiken1064 yup they absolutely do! Plus they're cheap as hell if you look enough.

[@MichaelSchinella]

Great Video Geo, love the Gillette Fatboy. Great Shave, Just send mine in to Razor Emporium for a revamp with Rodium

[@johnmeyer8098]

Just got my Gillette Slim Adjustable back from RE. Be patient you’ll like what your razor looks like and how well it gives you a shave.

[@ahmadali7201]

I have endless love for you my man, switched from cartridge shaving to DE safety and my skin feels so nice. No ingrowns or cuts!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Bro!

[@bradleycred99]

Howdy Geo! Gotta love a FatBoy! 👊🏻🤠 I have my first FatBoy on order (refurb). Your FatBoy kit is minty. Wowzers! Nice find. I do have an I4 (Birth Year/Qtr) Slim Adjustable that I really love. It was a refurb from Chris at Back Road’s Gold in Wyoming. He refreshes/refurbs vintage razors for a living.

[@davesheppard8797]

Another great shave Geo! A sad time for us here in England with the death of our Queen Elizabeth II. I never thought I would feel so sad! Many in the US feeling her loss too! Dave.

[@geofatboy]

Hi Dave, I'm a bit late but, My sincere condolences. I even saw Beckham weeping at her funeral. 🥲 She definitely had a long life though.

[@davesheppard8797]

@@geofatboy Yes Sir, she certainly did. I can't believe how many Americans have been saddened by her loss. The support and love we have been shown here in the UK from the US has been incredible and much appreciated. As one American lady said " She was the world's Queen". Many thanks Geo!! Dave.

[@joepangit6938]

Thank you for the great video. I just ordered an E1 birth year FatBoy re-plated from BackRoadsGold. I needed to impress on my wife and kids that it's not cheap. Don't sell it for 50 cents at my estate sale :)

[@geofatboy]

Consider them forewarned...

[@anthonylowder6687]

The numbers weren’t laser inscribed since that technology didn’t exist back in the 1950s and 1960s, the band was made with the numbers being molded into the band and hand painted

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Great videos, keep up the good work. I am 66 years old and have just returned to wet shaving. Picked up Merker Futur to take over from my father's old razor. It's an f4 Gillette fat boy that I have had sitting in a drawer for a few decades. Cleaned and oiled it up today and it looks pretty good. Sadly I dont have the case or a box of 1960 blades to go with it.

[@adelebrahim9530]

Thanks geo

[@stellarproductions8888]

Its been forever since I seen you do a full ATG on your face. I love my Gillette 1959 E-3 195 Adjustable Fatboy razor! Wow Geo, this was a real treat!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks! I also really enjoyed this shave as you could probably tell.

[@amirhoseinsari5417]

So lucky of you Geo such a clean case and the razor too ❤️❤️

[@geofatboy]

It's a gem!

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

The eucris is a special scent . The 007 scent :-)

[@geofatboy]

Bond... James Bond :)

[@ProCorona]

What a beautiful razor 😃😍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks!

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

Great video Geo, hope to see more vintage razors in future videos. I remember watching you use the fatboy when I was a newbie 8 years ago

[@geofatboy]

Cool, thanks

[@johnmeyer8098]

Hey Geo. I have a couple of Fatboys and use them often. My favorite adjustable though is my Gillette Slim. I own 4 different ones and get a great shave out of each. They take whatever blade blade I choose. Enjoy your weekend and be safe.

[@geofatboy]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@adamnelson7152]

Thank you Geo For your videos can you please show us a video on what to do after the shave the clean up that would be great thank you

[@geofatboy]

This should help a bit: bit.ly/AllBrushesSN

[@troygarrigues7082]

Great video Geo. Now all I need to do is find one that is a original f2 for my birthday. 👍

[@geofatboy]

Good luck in your search!

[@paullemay3218]

I have a gold plated one with a black stripe. It is a G 3. I was born in February of 1961. Pretty cool. 🇨🇦❤️. Thank you for sharing. I did not know what the letter and number represented.

[@geofatboy]

Nice razor!

[@muchasgracias6976]

Excellent wholesome content Geo. Maybe you could do a follow up video on how to properly clean and store the different types of razors and brushes that only get used once in a while? Be well and shave happy my friend.

[@geofatboy]

This one should help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqS4opuPlLKLrLs

[@starlodear2987]

I stick with 9 for all four passes.

[@geofatboy]

BOOM!

[@chucklachance]

Good morning G. Good morning everyone.

[@geofatboy]

Hi Chuck!

[@Irish381]

I bought a fat boy 61 that was tuned up to factory standards for 300USD was worth every penny! The razors are cheap to buy in bulk. I shave at a 4 .

[@geofatboy]

where are you getting them in bulk?

[@Irish381]

@@geofatboy I work for a gray market warehouse, so employees can buy items up to $100. Worth of merchandise before making a final bid on anything that would be considered for personal use, not for resale. Gotta love capitalism! In the voice of Gordon Gecko “Greed, for lack of a better word, is Good “ happy shaving and keep your stick on the Ice.

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

"Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." Registered to/through United States Patent Office. Great razor. I'm looking for one, reasonably priced!😁

[@briank.7937]

Perfect timing. Just found your channel and scored a decent looking Fatboy on ebay for $25. Should be interesting!

[@geofatboy]

Nice!

[@williamkilber8853]

Hey Geo. Great video indeed . .From *On The Road* here in Pueblo, Colorado 👍🏻 Cheers ☕

[@geofatboy]

Thanks William-Stay Safe!

[@cavolpert]

How about a video on a vintage ever-ready se

[@geofatboy]

If I had one...

[@JimWalkOn]

Thanks, Geo! Great video! I've been doing a lot of research on the Fatboy and am hoping to get one soon. Who knows. Father's Day is right around the corner. Now, I'm off to your site. I'll order some Gillette razor blades. I can't imagine what could really be the difference between 6 different types but it will be fun finding out! Jim

[@dadadadave100]

Aloha from Hawaii geo mahalo brah for all the great razors and shaving cream I just received im in shave heaven 🤙 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Falkenstadl]

Nice razor from my birthyear. I am a E2

[@geofatboy]

Love it!

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

Well, I had to do it! Pulled the trigger on buying a Gillette E-2 (1959, 2nd quarter) Fat Boy from Razor Emporium! I may send in my Slim adjustable 84 to get cleaned and replated.

[@geofatboy]

Enjoy!

[@RonnieYates]

Nice shave Geo! IMO, if someone is going to buy one vintage it would be the Fatboy or Slim. Great shavers.

[@geofatboy]

Right on!

[@terrym1065]

Great shave Geo💈💈 I'm also a collector of all things vintage shaving and have an extensive stable of Gillette razors, many are NIB mint specimens. Nothing beats going old school when shaving, a 60+yr old razor working like new. GFT is excellence in shaving, always a pleasure. Thanks for the time travel shave video. Enjoy!

[@geofatboy]

Treasured relics they are! Fun to look at and fun to shave with. Enjoy!

[@samiresam9906]

Great Shave Geo.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Samir!

[@anthonylowder6687]

You know why the call them Don Juan…..because when you’ve Don Juan (done one) you’ve Don (done) them all!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rogernorris4909]

Geo- great vid. I’m asking my dad for his old razor this week as he has had a beard for 50 years now!! 😅

[@geofatboy]

How'd that work out?

[@rogernorris4909]

He is getting them out of storage this week. Hope the blade isn’t rusted to the razor itself. He said it is either an old Gillette black handle or a Schick butterfly

[@104turbo]

Great shave as always! Can I request on your next shave can you do it with D. R. Harris soap and aftershave milk.

[@geofatboy]

Thank Johnny!

[@aleksandarmarkovic4992]

Imagine if gillette brought this bad boy back. I would get like 5 of them

[@ILeapZHD]

Unfortunately, I think they would be made in china if they did a re-run.

[@crusader5989]

Nice, i own a mint E-4 too. Plus a D-4 and an F-1. The F-1 is my daily driver as it is not mint as the other two. Can you do a video shaving with the Gillette Slim?

[@tavishmcdonell6615]

Hey Geo, could you do a shave with a safety razor for single edge (artist club) blades, like the Razorock Hawk? I guess if you don’t sell it, you won’t, but I’ve been watching you for years and unless I’ve missed it, you need to do this!

[@geofatboy]

Early on I had one with a Cobra razor, which I really liked.

[@BartBuzz]

A great vintage everyday shave. GFT shave cream has become my favorite cream. It makes a rich, thick lather in a bowl or directly on my face. Just curious if you ever compared the Global Shave Club Fatboy clone, the Fatguy, to the original Fatboy?

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Bart, I have not. Don't think I own any of those.

[@Fmancillaz]

Hi Geo, I'd love to watch a no lather challenge!

[@geofatboy]

You mean a water only shave? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTHhmxvbJaSq6c

[@Shaverboy516]

Excellent shave Geo, there’s a reason why the fatboy is the most sought after razor on eBay. I have an F1 in the same condition as yours with case and original blades, looks like new. I notice you don’t fully lock the razor? There is that quarter turn after the doors close.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks RK. I'll crank it a bit further on my next shave and try it. I just found out you can back off most drill chucks till you hear a click to lock the bit down. Learn something new every day!

[@Shaverboy516]

@@geofatboy That’s a great tip too!

[@SteleaTube]

I'm so sad that these razors are not manufactured anymore

[@geofatboy]

I feel your pain!

[@alexable2425]

Hey Geo love your vids, like always. Idk why but i always have a difficult time shaving the area between chin and cheeks, close to the jaw line. Do you have any idea why ? Only when i go across the grain. Thank you so much.

[@geofatboy]

Because it kind of pointy right there? Try short strokes and long strokes just gliding over the area and see which works best!

[@alexable2425]

@@geofatboy thank you so much. I will try next time

[@alexable2425]

@@dappershaves i think i went to aggresive on those spots so i changed the safety razor or the blade or i added more water for a smoother pass

[@eserarmani8803]

can u pls try defender razor

[@geofatboy]

Never heard of that one... I'll check.

[@josegrillet4949]

WHAT LEVEL OF ADJUSTMENT DID YOU USE? GREETINGS AND HUGS FROM VENEZUELA

[@geofatboy]

I usually go: Highest-Medium-Lowest. Best from the USA!

[@RonnieYates]

Question. - silver blues are double wrapped? I have 300 and they are single wrapped. Is this a new thing or old?

[@geofatboy]

How old are they?

[@RonnieYates]

@@geofatboy bought them from Amazon in feb 2022. Yea I know :). Are the new ones currently double wrapped. They are my fav overall blade but I scrape the glue off before using. If they are double wrapped then was hoping less or no glue. Gillette silver Glues.

[@The_One_BABA]

Geo, What do you think an all original 59 is worth in such great condition? What $ would you recommend spending on mint or original excellent condition?

[@geofatboy]

They're probably going for $100-$200 now. Depends on the condition and extras included.

[@The_One_BABA]

@@geofatboy thanks for response. Got into shaving with DE’s because of you and several other YT influencers… what a difference. Regret not shaving this way my whole life. My 3 sons have all switched to DE (30,25,17) they LOVE it. While I was late to do it… they won’t make the same mistake💪🏼 I absolutely hated spending crazy money on cartridges and love that you guys took that misery out of my life. No tugging, no pulling… wow, what a difference💪🏼. Thanks man🙏🏼

[@mikem2132]

Looks nice, I just don’t see myself buying a used razor. I’m kind of a germaphobe.

[@jm_1214]

you can boil and alcohol the razor. also it's the blade that does the cutting

[@bradleycred99]

Antibacterial dish soap and a soft toothbrush does a great job to sanitize any preowned and/or vintage razor. Matt P at Razor Emporium swears by this procedure and doesn’t recommend Barbacide as it is rough on razor finishes.

[@mikem2132]

@@bradleycred99 I’m not judging anyone, I’d just rather buy a new one.

[@bradleycred99]

@@mikem2132 No worries, I never got that impression. I was just sharing some tips.

[@geofatboy]

I am too, but alcohol works!

[@stanborg4755]

Reg is not regular. Reg is registered.

[@mursau]

j'ai rasoir gillette fatboy de 1961, je pensais avoir un rasoir doux comme le gillette slim ou black beauty, mais non il est extrêmement agressif, comme le pearl combo et rex ambassador, j'ai commencé en position 2, mais trop pour moi, je me suis mis en position 1, et là ça va mais il faut faire attention je sens la lame une wilkinson, j'ai obtenu un super rasage BBQ, mais quelle agressivité

[@alexblue6991]

Can you still get them in the shops I tried yesterday in Scotland anyone?

[@geofatboy]

Anyone?

[@Desslok20]

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[@diamondback2085]

I have absolutely no doubt this razor is everything you say it is. Being it's vintage. And very ironic that it was Gillette's vile anti male commercial that led me to drop their products and in turn led me to your channel. So I'll be looking for one in resale shops but I'll never buy Gillette again. Not even upon pains of death. Gillette will forever remain unforgiven.

[@kwl189]

Agreed. Gillette crossed the line. Never forget! We're all numbers on a spreadsheet when it's all said and done!

[@diamondback2085]

@@kwl189 and props to geo. Classy businessman.

[@kwl189]

@@diamondback2085 unfortunately for most of the community, Gillette do tend to produce the majority of the blades that suit most people in Russia. The others are either Wilkinsons in India, Feathers in Japan or BIC made in Greece. Some might be made in the US.

[@kwl189]

@Trigger Warning oh I agree on Gillette blades sucking. I use BIC chromium blades as they're just as, if not slightly under feather blades for sharpness but much more durable and better value for money. The fact they also cut Gillette off for money is an added bonus. I've used Astra's and they've been decent to be fair but not as good as BIC. Took an age to get through a 100 pack though. Well over 2/3 years. Derby's are almost impossible to cut oneself with such is their mildness, but they won't give a smooth shave or finish. Used some Gillette platinums which are actually trash. Only blades to seriously cut me from being so dull they've yanked my hair out instead of cutting it.

[@kwl189]

@Trigger Warning jagged blades is a similar criticism of Feather blades. Sharp for the first shave and maybe second but fade quickly. Indeed their early razors even today would be market leading IMHO but instead they prefer to invest and make cheap plastic crap. Their DE razor from the King C Gillette brand is basically a Muhle R89/EJ DE89. Absolutely correct on their intentions. They're not sorry for what they did. They're sorry there's a back lash from the consumer base. Never forget and never forgive the scum. I keep hearing about women needing empowerment but the more I hear that, the more I think men need all the help and encouragement they can get to withstand the continuous assault and barrage of "oh your life is so much easier and privileged to a woman's...what do you know..." attitude. I just think different skin types suit different blades and budgets. Some people have no qualms about dashing a feather blade after 2/3 shaves and then move on to the next. I'm glad their woke ad has finally pushed men over the edge to abandon the scum. It's time we fought back and stood up for ourselves. This woke bull crap isn't empowering Jack shit. All it does is promote hate towards men, arrogance and ignorance. Norah Vincent, a proclaimed feminist, couldn't stand being in a man's shoes and quit after 18 months and learnt her lesson. Man I'm fed up with fucking corporations trying to bully us into whatever damn direction is flavour of the week. You make a product, so sell that product and stay in your lane. God damn corporate assholes have ruin everything.

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

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[@geofatboy]

Got it! Thanks for sharing