Does New Mean Better? Rex Ambassador vs Gillette Fatboy Safety Razor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2022
- The Gillette Fatboy is highly coveted as an exceptional vintage adjustable safety razor. However, Rex Supply Co and Razor Emporium offer an amazing new adjustable safety razor called the Ambassador. With 62 years in age difference between the two razors (the Fatboy is from 1960) are there any improvements people should expect from the Ambassador over the Fatboy? Is it a better shave experience? Are either of these razors worth the money?
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Do you have a Rex Ambassador or a fat boy? Which one do you like better?
Love your style and straightforward assessment of the products.
Great stuff Gregg. Excellent shave and video! Thanks again for catching our live. So glad I found out about your TH-cam channel.
Thanks for watching and putting on a great live!
Both are phenomenal, the Fat Boy is a legend, the Rex is new meticulous craftsmanship. For me, it’s the Fat Boy because I don’t like blade feel and the Rex has more than I prefer. Also, the Rex drags a bit - I really prefer scallops on the safety bar. Great review!
Thanks for sharing David! I still have the Fatboy (for now) if that says anything
Hi Greg. First of all, I love your videos. You have such a quirky sense of humor and I love it. I saw this video and immediately recognized the Gilette Fatboy. My father had one of these and unfortunately it is probably gone for good. I remember looking at it when I was a kid. I'd play around with it and pretend to shave (minus the blade), although I'm surprised I never cut my fingers off pulling the blade out. I would soap up my skin and run this razor across my face pretending my beard was coming off. Now many years later and almost 11 years since he passed away, I remember it clearly and I have such a connection with him through this razor. I dearly wish I had one now. Thanks for the memories and keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing your story with me Ivan. I appreciate the kind words. I definitely like the Fatboy a lot and if you can find one you should try to get it (if you want)
@@GregTardifI've been looking. So far all I've found is one's in terrible condition or "revamps" for around $200. I may have to bite the bullet and buy one of them. P.S. have you ever heard of the fatguy razor. It's a modern replica of the fatboy. I'd love to see you do a video on it if you haven't already.
@@GregTardif Just a quick update. Since we talked I did get a 1959 Fatboy and I also got a 1967 Slim Adjustable. Both are in great condition and are very good razors. Keep up the great work! 👍
Hi Greg great video as always. I don’t have the Ambassador or the fat boy but I do have a Rex Envoy and I absolutely love it.
Keep up the good work and keep well and keep safe.
Look forward to your next offering.
Great video as always! I love my Fatboy and it is a classic gorgeous looking razor! I've never tried the rex but I am eager to... even now that they have the slant version!! Absolutely love my Rockwell T2
Yass! Thanks the T2 is great too for sure
Great comparison video and thanks for making it. I have both razors and agree with you on all of the points you mentioned. If I had to pick one, it would be the Rex Ambassador by the smallest of margins. Both are great and have their advantages, but the Rex is just slightly better for me.
It’s tough right? Just picking one. I will add this, each day I shaved with both it was always one or the other I preferred
Bigger does not always mean better Did you hear what he said he likes the feeling and better control from the Fat Boy I agree with him you can dance all over your face and it still kicks ass I always get a 100% BBS Shave ALWAYS !
Good video and insights. And, as always, the beanie rocks!
The beanie was for you haha! Thanks for watching, Ethan. Good luck with the snow
Great vid Greg. Keep em rolling!
Thanks Ronnie!
I have a 58 Fat Boy, and I really
Enjoy shaving with the it. I’m new to the hobby, but looking forward to growing knowledge and interacting more with the community. Thanks for the insightful videos. I’ve heard nothing but positive thoughts on the Rex Ambassador.
Thanks for commenting and the kind words and watching. I think you’re starting on the right foot for sure! Have you joined any wetshaving Facebook groups?
@@GregTardif I joined shavetalk the other day, and cast my vote for you Playa. I just followed you on IG, as well. 🤝
Hey! Thanks
Fantastic video Greg!!!
Thank you!
I don’t have the Ambassador but I do have the Envoy which I love, but I also just picked up a 59 4th quarter Fat Boy with the original display case for $10 at an antique shop. I have to say, the condition I found it in was near perfect. It only has a few nickel flakes missing on the handle and looked like it may have been used a handful of times. Honestly to me it shaves just as nicely as the the Envoy if not a little better, but I think that’s mainly because it has the ability to adjust. Love them both but I may end up using the Fatboy more because of nostalgia. Great video man!
Thanks for watching. Yeah they’re both great. I’ve leaned towards the Fatboy more and have since passed my ambassador on to a new shaver
Thank you for making this comparison
Thanks for watching it! Have a wonderful day
Great as always!
Very nice clip Greg…I am new to your channel with a first time comment. Have been reviewing your work on TH-cam and must say I am very impressed. Very informative and entertaining!
Keep up the good work sir.
Butch from Rockwall, TX
Hey Butch! Thanks for coming by and connecting. I have a lot of fun making these videos and it’s great to hear you’re having fun watching them. Did you get some of that freezing weather down there?
@@GregTardif
We did indeed Greg. Our community is about 25 miles NE of DFW area and we got enough ice and sleet last Thursday for it to still be around in some of the shaded areas this morning……
Woof! Sorry buddy stay dry
Nice vid. I actually found this video after typing in "Rex Ambassador vs Tatara Muramasa". I bought the Ambassador 2 months ago and I've been searching for a video comparing it to the Muramasa but all the videos are in a different language with no subtitles.
Thanks for watching. A guy who makes shave vids, goes by Evolniffy has a Muramasa he has a lot of top tier gear (think he has a few Rex razors too) I’m sure he wouldn’t mind you reaching out to him. His Instagram is also Evolniffy as well
@@GregTardif Thanks.
Great video, Greg!! I got both the Rex and a 1960 Fat Boy. Love them both, but would give a slight edge to the Rex cause of its efficiency. I can get a great shave with one pass and clean ups. And, it's my only SS razor. That adds to the cool factor for me.
Very cool! Yeah I agree with you on the ambassador having the edge on the Fatboy. I think there’s a cool factor to both
@@GregTardif Definitely a cool factor for both!!
I like “confidence in shave” rating!
I am Gillette man Always will be I love my D4 1958 DE TTO 1-9 Razor Now 65yr old and still Brand new In looks and Feel And Shaving with . Cant Beat A Fat Boy 💈
Awesome!! Sounds great. Is your campaign slogan, “stifle it Edith”?
@@GregTardif meat head add 👍
Nice video as always Greg. Well done sir!
Thank you sir! Ambassador or Fatboy? What’s your pick?
@@GregTardif Ambassador if I had to choose only one.
Nice
Great comparison video Greg!
Thanks Jon! Do you have a preference?
@@GregTardif I’d choose the Fatboy over the Ambassador as the Ambassador even on the 1 setting is too aggressive for my tastes.
@@Latherhog uh yes. That makes the choice easy. Thanks for sharing
Wow, high quality video! That's well done!👍 I have the slim and the ambassador. I love prefer the Aggressivness from the Rex over the Slim Adjustable. But there are both amazing razors!
Thank you! Yeah it’s hard to pick just one right? Haha
@@GregTardif I own over 30 razors because i can't decide which one to sell 🙈🤣
stumbled on your channel and I can say I have a Gillette fat Boy that belonged to my Step dad that bought it when he entered the US Marines in 1950 and it shaves like a champ.
Cool 👍
I have the rex ambassador. I will admit, I was a bit intimidated by the reviews of it being aggressive with blade feel and I shaved my face with it ( using Astra blue) with a 2.5 and had a superb BBS all the way around. Today I decided to let my rockwell 6s have the day off and went for the rex on my head. I did it using a 3 and was quite nice- although, during my last pass I angled the head wrong and sliced my scalp a bit- nothing extreme. There is a heavy blade feel, but I realized with adjusting the angle to the sound of the hair "rasping" the process can be smooth sailing. I dig it.
I’ve got a’59 Fatboy. Great shaver. Something kinda classy about it’s looks. Never used an Ambassador. I would somehow use a hotdog to compare these two razors….no wait that’s something else entirely. Nice video and thanks for sharing Greg!!
Oh nice! Sorry you had to see me try to do math though haha. I think food for a razor would be like pasta because there’s so many varieties and there’s something good about all of them haha! Thanks for watching
@@GregTardif I was thinking 62, it’s 62 I’m pretty sure!! 😂
Pasta hmmmm, I could see that!
Nice video! I don't have either of these but I have a 1982 super adjustable 109 and I like that one.
Thanks. I’ve tried a 109. It was good! What blade do you like in it?
@@GregTardif I like the Treet black beauty in it 😊
Great video Greg. I don’t have a Fat Boy but now I kind of wish I did. I do have an Ambassador which I love. Every feature of it is good. When I shave with it I know that no matter what the whiskers are coming off. Usually I can’t even shave the following day because I got such a close shave. Is time a variable of efficiency? The Ambassador is so efficient that it shaves my whiskers back in time a whole day!
Haha time machine razor! Nice. Yeah it’s cool to have both, but they ultimately cover the same ground
does neewer make shavers?
I get that reference
Another fantastic video! I don't have a Fatboy or an Ambassador, but I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Konsul slant from Rex Supply that I've preordered. In fact, I was very much against anything that smacked of Gillette untill I started to watch Matt's videos on Razor Emporium. Before that, I saw Gillette as the monster that had brought the "plastic hell of multiblade cartridges" upon us. Now I've learned to appreciate that the story is at least more interesting and offers a valid contribution to our hobby. Keep up the good work, Greg, your videos are unique.
Thanks Marcus! Yeah, I know what you mean about Gillette or how you felt. I think without them going to the cartridge razor we would never have the community of people and artisans that make, concoct, and develop the products we have today by people that love this stuff too. Sometimes I think of it like the matrix, we are the ones pulled out of the shave simulation and can finally enjoy our routine as opposed to thinking of it as a chore. Thanks for watching and am excited to hear how you like your Konsul!
I'll tell my son and daughter about the matrix. It'll just make their conversion into wet shaving even cooler. Perhaps I can even entice my wife too with that reference. She's on the verge of accepting me bying her a Henson razor. I'll keep you updated on my adventure with the Konsul, of course.
Just remember, "It's hip to be square"
I don’t have either razor but I would go for the Rex.
I agree. I love both, each for its own reasons. If I had to pick only one, my Fatboy would win. Partly because mine has custom blade gaps that make it more efficient. Partly because it just feels perfect to me in my hand. The weight and the balance just fit my technique.
How long did the rhodium coating take from sent to set?
@@GregTardif I live about 30 minutes away, so my experience isn't typical because I went down there to drop off and pick up. I think it took 2-3 weeks for me.
OK, I subscribed. I enjoyed the comparison. Great review.
Hey thanks!!! Do you have a preferred razor between these (or another razor?)
@@GregTardif I'd have to say the Rex. I bought the Pearl Flexi because of the price point, but really wish I'd gone with the Rex and spent the money. I currently have the Rockwell T2 because I wanted a nice adjustable TTO.
@@itssecurityyall the T2 is great. I bought my Rex ambassador second hand, they pop up occasionally at a good price (check the serial numbers though they have made some small adjustments that seem like a big deal)
@@GregTardif Thanks for the info!
I own both and find that setting four on the Rex is comparable to the setting nine on the Fatboy.
Thanks Richard!
Tough call. I prefer the twist to open blade change of the Fatboy, but at the same time, I prefer the rigid blade feel of the Ambassador due to how well it's two piece design clamps down the blade. They each have their own strong points over the other that make it really hard to pick a favorite, but if I absolutely had to, I think I'd go with the Ambassador.
Yup very hard to pick. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I probably have about 800 of the Treet Carbon. I use them almost exclusively as they are the only one to give me a nickless shave 99% of the time. Extra forgiving yet efficient
Wow! Do you use them in standard DE’s as well?
@@GregTardif They are the third type I've tried after the Wilkinson and the Astra green. I've used them first with a Muhle R41, an Edwin Jagger DE89 and a Parker semi-slant. They were already working very well. But it got better when I switched to a Progress long handle and then even better with the Progress short handle (on a very low setting)! These days I'm only using the latter. I occasionally try other blades but the nicks come back almost every time.
It's been quite awhile since I've used any of my vintage stuff, but although I do like my Fatboy (and Slim) I would have to pick the Rex Ambassador over them. It initially took me some time to warm up to it and my Envoy XL, but now I'm getting really good shaves plus I appreciate the excellent grip that the knurling affords. I would prefer the XL version of the Ambassador but as is it feels much more substantial that the old razors. I will say that I would pick any of them over the Tatara Muramasa, which although giving really good results with a Feather blade has very poor ergonomics. I wish I could trade it for the new Konsul that Matt is coming out with.
A razor trade in program would be awesome!!! I typically like the shorter handles, I think that’s why I lean towards the ambassador over my T2
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I initially preferred shorter but now it seems 3.5" is good for me. With my preferences vacillating over time I guess it makes sense to hang onto things I might end up liking at a later date. But I doubt it with the Tatara as changing settings really sucks, since I can't read the numbers and it's hard to change settings when slippery. That's what's great about the Rex razors; you could coat your fingers in Teflon grease and still get a good grip.
Lol I still have my Futur for that reason.
"Garbage Futur"? Why the panzer tank of adjustables is a fine unit sir, though I grant you the changing of settings can be a thrill if your hands are wet. Fun review as always! Cheers.
Thanks Steve. I just have a tough time with the futur.
@@GregTardif Like me with the Rex Envoy. I nick myself every darn time!
The 195 is a great razor and shaves well. Glad I bought one for $61 instead of the over priced Rex.
Hahaha "Im not in it save money" Two beauties for sure Greg, nothing wrong with have both my friend!
Thanks for validating!! It’s support like this that enables me to keep buying haha
@@GregTardif Lol anytime
Nice video. I love my Fatboy. Still have not gotten an ambassador. I might skip it for the Konsul.
Yeah the Konsul looks great! (I wish I could by gold parts for my regular ambassador and be a lil flashy)
What’s the brush called and where can I get one? Please and thank you.
Think it’s a Phoenix Shaving brush. Phoenixshaving.com
I have both and love both of them. For everyday shaving I will take the Fatboy over my Rex. If I have multiple days of growth I would take my Rex. I haven’t ever shaved with my Rex on any setting above 3. My Fatboy goto setting is 6, and I have shaved with 9 without any issues. I’m going to send my Rex back to Razor Emporium to get the longer handle put on it.
Oh nice! I hope the longer handle works out for you. I’ve only gone wide open with the ambassador a few times and usually to shave a full grown mustache off…which makes me very happy that I can do that with it.
Great video, yeah finding a Gillette fat boy razor in good condition is hard to come by. I like my super speed Gillette. Rex ambassador does feel good in the hand. It’s ridged! 😁
Keep an eye out in the Facebook groups (that’s where I found this one) I know razor emporium will do full resto jobs too on these and sometimes have some up for sale. Thanks for watching! It’s certainly a ridged choice between these 😂
I have a 1959 Fatboy and a 2021 Ambassador...
The Rex Supply Co Ambassador is my daily driver - I use it almost every time I get to shave. I like the efficiency, the handle, the head and the overall feel of the razor.
However - it lacks some of the feel/personality of the '59..
If I was forced to choose - gun to my head - I would go Ambassador - I think it would stand the test of time (from now 'til 2086) better, given that the '59 already has 63 years on it's back....
I'm lucky to have both ❤
Thanks for sharing. You’re right though, it’s great to have both.
Here we are in 2024 and at 72 years of age I shave with a 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable using high quality super sharp "Feather" blades. Get amazing close shaves while using imported artisan shaving cream from London. Let go of those expensive cartridge razors and step back in time with an old version razor. Plus, today's double edge blades are far superior to cartridge blades and better than blades made back in the 40s, 50's, 60s and 70s. Instead of several bucks for a throw away cartridge I pay between 25 cents and 40 cents for a quality DE blade depending on the brand and if I buy in bulk or not. I get superior shaves at far less expense.
There’s a reason most WetShavers favor Vintage Gillette
Greg, how do you find the Treet carbon steel blades to work for you?
I like them a lot in my adjustables and have tried it in my fatip slant and was impressed. A friend mentioned having to take them out of the razor after each use or you get rust spots
@@GregTardif I always take my blades after each shave, so no problems there. I would like to give them a try. :)
@@staceymolleken9184 get some as a little Treet haha
I can't find anything I like as much as the Fatboy and Slim. Wish there were a true clone in nickel plated brass.
I have the Rex Ambassador, love it even more after trying some other cheaper safety razors. I even tried a 8/8 straight razor which I'm shi**ing myself using...
Oh man!! That’s a big honker of a straight
top video !! thanks
Thanks for watching!!
I don’t own either but have researched and considered both razors. Rex is a little steep as far as price but the fatboy could be as well by the time you purchase in auction from bay for a good price and then have restored, or pony up and shell out money for one that’s been maintained/restored (plus they can get knocked out of whack after 60+ years of use and need safety bar squared and evened up, or have some internal mechanical issues where it doesn’t function properly). Looks like you purchased one that has original box (in great condition I might add) with everything that was originally included maybe even instructions pamphlet. But from my research I’ve always read n heard the Gillette’s are mild but good shavers generally. I noticed you mentioned the Rex to be more efficient/aggressive but from my research from some chart on de razor aggressiveness, it would place the Gillettes better at that category if you were to base on blade gaps!?! Maybe I’m forgetting or confusing the Rex with Rockwell 6’s’s or some other razor as I haven’t looked at that chart in some time; I don’t think Rex was even on that same comparison chart which is readily found but I’m almost positive I’ve read it’s specs for blade gaps setting’s somewhere and they’re smaller than Gillettes. So I’m assuming that isn’t the case or your experience. Does the Gillette adjustables hold the blade with some rigidity and solid security or does it move around and make clanking noises while shaving with its TTO mechanism? Does TTO apply some kind of blade torsion or bending to blade to achieve rigidity?
It holds it really well
@@GregTardif I went back and compared blade gaps one from a b&b chart and another one from Rex’s website and I stand corrected; The Rex does have a greater blade gap adjustment but only by marginally on its greatest setting. Rex also has more adjustable settings. I enjoy your videos and content is informative. I guess you could say you’re a stand up guy! 😂 Enjoy your witty humor as well
Cost alone - the Gillette Fatboy and Slim. Paid about $35 for each of mine. Don't know what the new one goes for but guessing much more than $35. Also, I DETEST 2 and 3 piece razors!
Pretty sure my ol dad used to shave with the fat boy, I am thinking now that is was also used for my first shave.
That’s awesome! My dad always used electric razors from what I can remember.
At the moment, I think I prefer my Fatboy ever so slightly over the Ambassador. They’re both awesome razors that I get great shaves with, but I think the Fatboy gets the slight edge with the nostalgia of the vintage Gillettes.
I can see that. And yeah I think I kept going half and half I would pick a new favorite everyday lol. Vintage vibes are sweet
3:42 this part had me laughing 😂
Lol I love growling
I couldn’t agree more about saving money. I started this journey over 10 years ago to save some cash. Now I’m into this 5 or 6 razors; multiple brushes and a ton of creams, soaps and after shaves.
I have a Rex Ambassador and I like it a lot. It’s my daily shaver. But I am considering a Rockwell T2 just because it’s a cool looking razor.
I think the vintage razors are pretty sweet and love the videos on them….but I’m a germaphobe and it creeps me out.
Ah! That’s ok that they creep you out. I usually boil mine and use isopropyl alcohol to clean it up
Another enjoyable video, Mr. Tardif. Now go and take your Christmas decorations down. We’re halfway through January ☝️
Haha! I like them up in the bar. I have the rest down
@@GregTardif Well... Then I like them too 🎅
Gillette slim and Fatboy are amazing. I got one for 15 bucks and it's a joy to save with. Also after using tto I can't go back to 3 piece. You should mention how expensive the ambassador is compared to a mint condition slim on ebay... Hell for the price of ambassador you can get a mint aristocrat!
Yeah TTO is awesome. I bought both razor used and spent the same amount for each. Market pricing can fluctuate big time with the vintage razors (just like anything, I suppose) so I decided to leave prices out for those two reasons.
I have a fatboy. And you can call me crazy but my gillette black beauty is my favorite. The long handle does it for me.
Nice! I’ve only tried a black beauty slim a few times. I’m glad you like it
Great video Greg, this video makes me subscribe in your channel, keep it up 💞
How can I purchase the Fat Boy, is it still aviliable in some where, please advise
Thank you
Thanks for connecting. I found mine from a member on a Facebook shaving group. They aren’t made anymore but you can find them on eBay, Etsy, some online razor stores like Razor Emporium occasionally has them refurbished and ready to shave.
@@GregTardif Thanks alot brother 🙏
I’ve got both and love them. However, if I could only have one, I’d keep my Rex over the Fatboy. For me the deciding factor is the adjustment dial. I love how smooth the Rex adjusts and sometimes have trouble turning the dial on the Fatboy while shaving unless I stop and completely dry off my hands. Enjoyed the peekaboo at the end. Classic
I agree with your statement about the adjustment wheel. I usually only adjust in between passes. But yeah the fluidity of the ambassador makes it a stand out feature for sure. Peekaboo! Thanks for watching
Nevermind the razors.....I wanna know more about that Unicorn calendar!! Is it a Unicorn only calendar or is mythical beasts monthly? Like Loch Ness November, Sasquatch September and Mermaid March! Or if it's Unicorns only, does it include the Pegasus? They're technically Unicorns but with wings right...
Great video brotha! A great buddy of mine used to possess the Rex but found it too aggressive. For which he said would be right up my alley. Guess I like running Zero Turns across my face
Well, so I’m on month one and the unicorn in this month is a koala… this calendar is proving to be a bit whimsical. It says unicorns are awesome, you are awesome. Therefore you are a unicorn! Check in next month for the unicorn of the month. Lol
@@GregTardif we're both awesome so therefore both mythical creatures. If we find two more Unis, we could form our own My Little Pony club. I'll keep a lookout on my side of town👍👍
@@ruhtraselwonk sounds fantastical! I’m in. Check out the hodag if you want the most epic mythological creatures
@@GregTardif I'll keep ya posted
Great video, saving vs 🐇hole I won 😉Have a great Sunday and stay 🪒💈
Cheers!!!
You can easily get cut on settings 789 on the FatBoy so I wouldn’t say that it’s mild ……it’s everything. Like I can’t get cut with a Tech or 34 c even if I pressed as hard as I can. So if you can’t get cut it’s not agressive and if YOU CAN get cut ….yeah it sure is
It has the mildness
The medium-ness?
And the agressiveness
I do like the range of the Fatboy
Welp, I once had an Ambassador and a 1970 Slim 109. I still have, and shave with, the Slim. Yup. So, I gotta go with the Fat Boy. Booyeeeeee!!!
Heard the guy that got your ambassador was devastatingly good looking lol
I just got a 1961 Gillette Slim. It’s like a Fatboy that went on a diet😜
I’m like a slim not on a diet. Haha! How’s the slim working for you?
@@GregTardif I’m loving it. Getting great shaves with Nacet and Perma-Sharp blades
From all the videos and comments I have seen on the two razors there is one category that the Rex will win hands down. Blood loss. 🙄
I don’t think I’ve gotten myself yet with the Rex Ambassador. Knock on wood
That’s true 😆
BS master! Good job my friend
😂
The fat boy rules. Best de ever
I have great shaves with the Progress 500! How dare you! 😌
I’ve heard good thing about the Progress…haven’t gotten one yet (have the variant which a lot of people say is similar) the Futur, however, is not my friend.
@@GregTardif that's the beauty of wet shaving and the YMMV rule! Everyone's experience is rather unique.
Absolutely! I’m going to keep using the Futur though one day I’ll make it my friend
@@GregTardif I've just realised that I was to quick to comment! You did say future while I heard progress! My bad !
No worries I figured that’s what happened 😄 I do it all the time lol
Power is nothing without control. So the Fatboy wins. 👍
Fat boy adjusted for inflation cost 20 US dollars in 2022. The Rex costs what?
Great point. It’s amazing how well made it is for something that was so low cost. Full disclosure I bought both preowned and they cost me the same amount of money
@@GregTardifI brought up that exact point to more than one true expert in vintage Gillettes and was told that Gillette made very little money or even lost money on their TTO line of razors. They paid the bills with the blades. That immediately made sense to me. Can’t believe I didn’t think of it because, that business model is alive and well today. The best modern example I can think of is printers. HP will sell you an inkjet printer for $59. But then they make you pay $100 for print cartridges that cost virtually nothing to make. There is no way in my mind that Gillette could build a fat boy with that kind of quality and manufacturing Precision and level of sophistication for $1.95. $1.95 in 1958 adjusted for inflation is $20.70 in 2024 $$.
best - better - good - modest - bad - worse (new) - worst (smart)
I don’t think your Fatboy was revamped, all its features look very sharp and crisp and revamped ones tend to get more rounded due to polishing of the small details., ever so slightly though. Besides the shade of the nickle plating looks spot on. Revamped ones look more like a light color.
I owned both but I still on my fat boy and got rid of my Rex …. FATBOY!!!!!
(I gave my Rex ambassador away about a month ago) it’s a great razor but feel like it’s for a one razor person haha