Is the Gillette Fatboy Adjustable DE Razor BETTER Than the Rex Supply Co Konsul Slant Adjustable?
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The revamped Gillette Fatboy was my favorite adjustable razor until I got my Rex Konsul on your Black Friday sale. I love both of these razors, but the Rex Konsul is on another level. The Rex Konsul is a gorgeous well engineered tank of a razor. The Rex Konsul is a smooth efficient shave, and I can turn it down to 1 for my neck ATG !
When I discovered slants, the world changed forever. I now have a huge collection, and I love them all.
I would really love to try a slant some day. I love mild razors, but the slants, for some reason scare me.
@@leehaseley2164 They are great! You should try one!
Ditto on slants, BBS with a lot less effort/time. So far i have the Merkur 37c which does great with the Personna Platinum blades from Germany and Astra Platinum. Love the old Gillettes though, what I grew up using and now back to.
Once I bought my first Gillette Black Beauty, it was over! The Slim is even smoother! The Fat boy seems less smooh than the Slim IMHO.
Love my vintage Gillette 60,62 that you guys reworked for me they’re my daily drivers
I’m new to DE shaving, I have a Merkur 34C that I’ve been using for about a month now. I have to shave everyday for my job and wanted something comfortable long term.
Just ordered the Konsul, I really appreciate American manufacturing and I’m looking forward to shaving with it when I get it!
What’s your impression of the Konsul relative to the to the other razors you’ve tried?
@@georgewashington3012 Other than the Konsul XL, I’ve only used the Merkur 34c. It removes hair much easier and it’s significantly smoother. I think it was totally worth it, I don’t plan on buying another razor.
I just started wet shaving a few weeks ago, after a lifetime of electric shavers (I’m 59). I ordered a 1963 Gillette Slim Adjustable from Razor Emporium and it is working great. I was going to try the Fatboy, but thought the longer handle might be better. I’m now experiencing the best shaves of my life. I had been afraid of blades, due to a bad experience in high school with significant face irritation from disposable cartridge razors. My brother convinced me to try DE shaving, and so I jumped in. I’m loving it so much, I just ordered a Konsul from you that arrives tomorrow. Can’t wait to try it.
Hoping you offer a longer handle, butterfly opening Konsul soon.
It's a better design since head is thinner to get under nose on slim adjustable and still just as good as a Fatboy.
Man, every time I see a new video on your Rex razors, I inch closer to picking one up. I’m just on the fence between the Konsul and the Ambassador. But hey, a Rex package showed up at my door yesterday containing, I’m assuming, my Father’s Day gift. Maybe my wife made the choice for me, Lord knows she’s tired of hearing me talk about it lol
Update
I have a 1962 gillette slim that I use. works great
Hey Matt. I love my Konsul. It is the best of my slant razors. Like you pointed out it is comfortable at whatever setting is chosen.
This is a great example of the Konsul to shave anyone.
Enjoy your weekend.
Can you compare the Rex konsole to the Ambassador please.
Hey,Bob, I have all the Gillette cartridge Razors from circa 1969/70 till this proglide Gillette cartridge razor. My favorite Gillette Fusion5 Power cartridge razor. The first Gillette DE black handle USA razor I bought was in 1970 when I was in College. And the piece de resistance is 1959 Gillette USA Adjustable DE Razor Executive set gold razor from my dear departed Grandfather still in mint condition. The Gillette Fusion Power 5 gives me great shaves.Also the Gillette Executive Adjustable DE Razor. I used to put on my face after shave Old Spice, Brut, Tabac, Aqua Velva, Nivea, and one Napoleon After shave I bought from Beirut,Lebanon.
Now after shave I apply a turmeric cream which is very good for skin from India and it's 'Vicco turmeric Cream'. ! You use it and you are in heaven.!
I just don't understand how you people doing the videos go and do three passes of shaving. Well, I don't.!
For me I go into the bathroom first I wash my face with soap and water and then apply Gillette Shave gel or foam and with my razor I go only once with precise angle and the shaving is over.! I shave every alternate day. ! Thankyou.
I literally just used the consul razor because it arrived today and I had easily four or five days of facial growth and it’s sliced right through it, then used it on my head because I shave my head and it was probably the most comfortable shave I’ve ever had granted I know it was a new blade in a brand new razor, but I am so happy I paid for this razor. It’s amazing.
Got a fatboy at an estatesale for $1.00
I have several older safety razors, one from 1919. Found at swap meet in San Diego. I rotate several razors in a month from sledgehammer slant to older open comb German razors. Dont do straightedge any more. Have to bust out my waterstones and get honing again.
Thanks for all your info. Your site helped me identicy that 1919 razor.
I'm using the Konsul almost exclusively now, and that's significant because my usual shaving routine is to rotate several of my favorites.
I can't wait until you do the reviews on the vintage Trac II, Atra, Sensor, etc. just to show why DE shaving went away....marketing and profit grab! Amazing how something that REALLY worked good is making a comeback! I just hope one day the brick and mortar stores will start carrying more DE shaving supplies. Love your videos and keep up the terrific work!!
I admire my Gillette's BUT never seem to reach a real close shave with them. Love adjustables generally and with the Merkur Progress on 5,4,3 I get a smooth, close and long lasting shave. I think, because of my really thick beard and my relatively soft skin, I need "aggressive" razors. It gets more hair down on fewer strokes, which results in less irritation. Just my conclusion for my beard and skin. YMMV
And the Konsul is a step forward in my opinion. Love the names by the way (Konsul, Ambassador)
Great comparison video Matt, your love for Gillette is apparent! I have the fatboy and love it; I think it can be super mild or somewhat aggressive, Gillette made it user friendly for sure. I don’t have the Konsul (Yet) but in 60 years the Rex and the Konsul will be the Fatboys of today:))
Matt, I always enjoy the positive attitude you bring to all your videos! And, I've learned so much. Ironically, I've got a $10 (plus shipping) Fatboy arriving today. I love shaving with a Slim Adjustable and I'm looking forward comparing it to the Fatboy. Thanks again for the wonderful content!
To me the perfect adjustable would be the Rex Ambassador with the 3.5" handle of my Envoy XL but with the efficiency and blade feel of the Konsul without a slant. That's the only way I'd buy a fourth Rex razor. I know, dream on.
Great head-to-head video, Matt. Love your "our amplifiers go to 11" reference. Cheers!
Someone got it 🤘👨🎤
Just started using a double edge razor, I'm using the king c gilette safety razor.
Great for beginners.
As usual another great informative video. Love my Fatboy but that Rex is a beautiful razor. But my favorite Gillette razor is the 1930s New long open comb. I just keep finding myself reaching for it every time. Anyway have a great weekend.
Great comparison. I liked your intro with the B-Roll
Loving the cube you suggested. I'll use up my proasso then it's cube all the way. Flawless close shave with my konsul.
Nice comparison shave. I own and like the Fatboy a lot. Konsul is very nice but more than I want to spend. I do appreciate it’s made in USA and the first adjustable slant. Have a good day and I appreciate you videos.
Since I have both as well, I'll do this myself and see. Sounds like a fun head to head to me. Good Idea Matt👍,thanks. See ya next time.
I love RE's Old School soap and aftershave.
Slants are great if you need a more close shave with a little less blade feel. I like the blade feel though, makes me feel like I know what's going on 😁 but traditionel wet shaving is amazing! Slant or no slant 👍
Great video Matt, I don't own a Fatboy but I own a Konsul and it shaves excellent 👍 😀. That was the best investment ever. I think I, might purchase a, Gillette Fatboy from Razor Emporium in the future 🤔? You have a wonderful weekend.
I hope, I'm the winner 🏆 🥇 of the, Razor Emporium T-shirt?
Fantastic comparison! I am really enjoying your videos. Have a great weekend!👍
Thanks Matt! You have me eyeing the Konsul! I need to save up though!
KONSUL! All my other razors just sit on the shelf. Just can't beat the shave I get from it.
Agree 100%. I purchased the Konsul a month or so and it shaves so incredibly smooth and close that I find it hard to go back to my rhodium plated Fatboy, my Blackland Blackbird, my Rex Ambassador, or my Rockwell 6C. It’s way smoother than the Ambassador on any setting. Very close shaver. Well done Matt.
What blade do you use in your Konsul? I am about to pull the trigger and get some samples bc I don’t know if my kai will be the best with it
@@kylep9036 Honestly, the Konsul seems happy with anything I've tried. I haven't tried KAI in it yet. I actually do have some, but they aren't my favorites, and frankly forgot about them.
So far, Voskhod, Perma-Sharp, Personna USA, Filoso, Strangelet, Super Iridium, all seem to be very happy riding in the Konsul. Just use a light touch as always.
Also, I change settings while shaving. Here's how I do it
I use the settings during the shave:
Face:
3-4 WTG
3 XTG
2 ATG
1 where the Goatee would be if I had one!
Neck:
3 WTG
2 XTG
1 ATG
Great video Matt! I neat comparison… I’ve never tried your consul, or any other slant razor. I do have the Gillette Fatboy from your store. A beautiful finish in rhodium. And I absolutely love it. I disagree, I do feel that the higher settings do give a nice close shave. If I want an extremely close and comfortable shape, I reach for the Fatboy. However, nothing beats the Rockwell 6s, At least not for a comfortable shave… It is my every day shaver. Although a traditional adjustable is quicker to move up and down on the fly, I do not find the plates on the Rockwell that cumbersome at all… Often an adjustable razor we find a setting we like, and we stick with it anyways. When I do my head shaved in three passes; I just flip the plates out in each pass. Starting out at six, then five, then four. For every day shaves on the face, I use the four plate on the first pass, four plate on the second pass on my face, and turn it around for a two on the second pass on the neck. Fairly quick. Anyways this is what works for me, thanks again for the video!
I agree with you regarding the 6S. I'm an everyday shaver and use the R3/1 plate. My first two passes are with the R3 plate and I flip to R1 for pass 3 and pickups. It's not cumbersome at all. If I have 2-3 days of growth, I may use R5 or R6 for the first pass. I always get a comfortable and smooth BBS (or DFS) with my 6S. I bet for true adjustables that most shavers find a setting that works and stick with it. Then again YMMV and that's what makes DE shaving so enjoyable.
I found the 6s shaved fine but the plate changing was cumbersome just like Matt said! it was a pain to switch the different plates out three different times during a 3 pass shave- quite ridiculous actually with wet hands and having to reapply the lather, rinse face, alum, aftershave, clean-up, etc who wants to add 3 plate n changes in there.😄
I mean certainly if you are dedicated you can do it everyday but I just picked one plate in the middle aggressiveness and went with it... whereas the fat boy and the Rex console are *so much more preferred* for me Just Dial It Up or dial it down whichever way you progress for your 3 pass shave in literally 1 second... guy sells razors for living he knows his stuff. He's just shooting it to you straight!
I feel a lot of times people will try everything they can to justify why whatever razor they have is the best. As someone who currently owns *all 3* , I can tell you they all three shave great you'd be happy with any of them but the plate changing is *very cumbersome* compared to the Dial! I prefer The Konsul lightly ever-so-slightly over the Fatboy but it doesn't have the history which to me makes the fat boy tied for number-one and even more beautiful *refinished in rhodium*..The 6s it's a great shaver too, I just don't use it the way I'd like to for a 3 pass shave! These are three of the best razors you'll find though and if I had to do my top for I certainly add in the Wonderful Merkur 38Chrome Slant! I reach for it that slant more than any
Sounds like it makes shaving a chore. Would rather just turn a knob than switching out plates or flipping them.
Shaving shouldn’t be complicated, and some razor company’s find complicating it enjoyable.
I would to see the Konsul vs Hoffritz slant
My daily use razor is a rockwell 6s on 3 which always gives a decent shave, but my favorite is still my fatboy, that thing just looks cool. I will point out that i get a tingle from the fatboy after my shave which i love. For quite a while i was using setting 9 and it worked well for me, but it required more precision for sure. I moved slower but ultimately got a better shave, now if i use it i typically use setting 5.
I picked up my first fat boy earlier this year but haven’t tried it yet! Too many razors. PAA is an outstanding soap maker. I would just stick with exclusives from Doug. Have a great weekend.
I’ll let you know in a few weeks when I get my konsul :)
Been really liking the Konsul on setting 6! I wanna try as much de blades in it i can. So far tho i've had good results with it. 😁👍🏼💈
Slant razors don’t go well with me. Vintage Gillette razors are perfect for my shave.
Gillette Fatboy gold adjustable (D3 1958) and Phoenix Gondolier soap my favourites. Just got a Parker 55SL to try, my first slant. A bit too aggressive on 3 pass shave. Great on single pass, more blade feel than the Gillette. One day I'll own one of your razors... Hopefully be over in the US next year, will aim to get one of your T shirts, love the colour and design.
I've found the gap depends on the sharpness of the blade. The first time I tried the Konsul I had a Feather in it and set it to a 4. Razor burn and harsh. I then tried a Kai, Personna, Wilkinson, Parker and Rockwell blade on 2.5 and that was very good. The Kai is especially nice and razor burn free, the Parker is unimpressive at all. In reading about the Feather blades being best in the Feather ASD2, and reading about how small the blade gap is in that razor, I tried a Feather blade again in the Konsul but set it at no more than a 1. That made a big difference in how it shaved. If you use something as sharp as a Feather, dial it down to 1 and there's no need to go any higher on that gap.
Feather is slightly larger than other blades too.
@@RazorEmporium That explains a lot about why so many have trouble with it outside of using it in the ASD2. It's almost as if it's custom made for that razor and somewhat incompatible with others. It's ok in the Konsul but you have to dial the Konsul down to it's lowest settings. The Kai is much less troublesome and a much more comfortable shave.
@@RazorEmporiumcan’t stand Feather blades in any of my razors. One of the worst blades I have ever used (next to cheap Dorcos and Merkur).
Not sure why so many people recommend Feather blades…they are terrible.
I would love to try both of those razors but will most likely never get to try either.
As to which is better, that surely comes down to purchasing power and personal preference.
Nice vid. Yes adjustable is to move it as needed. Cool
Appreciate for your comparison it’s helps lot
I don't know how the Slim compares to the Fatboy, but I love my Slim. Recently I've been really liking the Futur.The Konsul is out of my price range at the moment, but will have one before year end!
Shaves the same. Fatboy is a bit chunkier head and handle and less head heavy imo. Both great. I prefer the Fatboy.
I have several slims and Fatboys. I prefer the heft of the Fatboy and the handle size. But like the length of the Slim handle and the slimmer head.
They give comparable shaves, but the Fatboy is more enjoyable to use.
i think my next razor pickup needs to be an adjustable or a slant to see how they compare with standard DEs
haven't tried either of those razors, one day... one day....
I noticed you adjusted the fatboy without opening the doors. I keep seeing guys say not to do that. What is your recommendation or does it matter
It will work either way. Long term it's better to crack it.
I always thought that you need to loosen the doors of the Fatboy to make the adjustments. But I notice you didn't.
There's no comparison man the rex touched down and completely took over the safety razor game ive owned it it wasnt for me personally but it is a beautiful well made razor and no 70 dollar clone is coming close to that
Been thinking about saving up for an Ambassador with a stand. I might do that. But sofar my Rockwell T2 has been working well for me. You ever think about doing a comparison between the Rockwell T2 and the Rex Ambassador?
Good idea!
@@RazorEmporium Would only make me want to buy an Ambassador more lol.
Can you please review the Rockwell T2 adjustable
Yes
I love all of my fatboys, but if I had to pick between one of them and my Konsul I would choose the Konsul everytime
I didn’t know you offered that vegan soap I’ll be back for some
I thought you were supposed to loosen the "doors" before you adjust to a higher setting on the fatboy. (or the slim)
It is beneficial in the long run but not required. Sometimes "found" fatboys are gunked up inside so loosening is required. This one was freshly tuned up.
I am in hunt for adjustable interesting review.👍
Nice comparison.
Hi Matt, I’m assuming the Konsul doesn’t require you loosen the handle before you make exposure adjustments? As opposed to the Fatboy, which I’m told, requires this.
Konsul no. Fatboy recommended but not required.
Konsul vs Sentry, isn't the Sentry similar to a 4 on the Konsul? I feel like my Envoy is at the max of aggression I want so I worry that the Sentry will be too aggressive out of the box. Using this video for context, even Matt llkes it at a 3 usually? I like the simplicity of a fixed razor but perhaps the Konsul is what I would need if I want to give a slant a shot.
Yeah but the Konsul is not blade forward like the ambassador and envoy are. So it disguises its efficiency with a blade neutral feel
@@RazorEmporium may have to give the sentry a try then. Thanks
That’s a hard sell. I know the Rex is made in the USA, but so was the fat boy and you can grab one of those for well under $100
Agreed! But that's like comparing a hand made car to a production car. The Fatboy was so cheap because of how it was made, not where.
@@RazorEmporium that’s a good point. I hope you sell a ton of them.
Hey Matt,
Does your razor come with a longer handle?
Thanks for the video
Yes in a few weeks
6.5 just doesn't seem satisfying as the highest setting, so I'd like to propose a new word for the max setting on the Rex Adjustables. PISARCIX. It's higher than 6, and sounds more complete than 6.5. It's like the eleven of a 1-6 adjustable. You're at 6, where do you go from there? Why don't you make six a little higher? These go to Pisarcix.
Send me the shirt! I know where you work Matt!
What setting on the Konsul would be equal to the Merkur 37C, in your opinion?
3-4
Thank you. I am ready for the Black Friday sale to purchase the Konsul.
Just an opinion: #1. It's YOUR TH-cam Channel. #2. Some items shown are YOUR products. #3. Some items shown are YOUR EXCLUSIVE Products- it's not "Shilling" to advertise and or present your wares in this context and environment; even in a head to head comparison with an "Icon". Definitely, such is allowed. You are officially NOT a shill.. :D ;-)
Love my Gillette fat boy! Pay $10 for it off of eBay. Gives me a perfect shave every morning. No reason to spend a penny more.
Matts just so likeable :)
do you guys accept razor donations by mail? I have a gillette slim adjustable with some alignment issues
Yes 💯
wait a second,did you just readjust the fat boy 5 times without opening the door of razor first.
Yes.
@@RazorEmporium thought not supposed to do that or risk breaking unit
Which would you recommend for a newbie? The Ambassador or the Konsul?
Envoy
I don’t think that this is a serious consideration. These are completely different razors in quality and shave performance, in design and pricing. Comparing apples and oranges 🤷🏻♂️
P.S.: Hope to win the original black and blue Razor Emporium T-Shirt this time. My size is L 😉
Will the be a Konsul XL?
Yes in 1 week
REX = Razor Emporium Xperimental? Wait. Adjustable slant? Whaaa?
Although the fatboy is good but I prefer the blackbeauty
How about the Slim VS Fatboy?
We've done that shave review years ago :)
I tried DE shaving several times over many years and spent a fortune on different razors, blades, and accessories, but unfortunately, it’s not for me. I get a far closer, more comfortable, and quicker shave with a cartridge razor.
Sounds like your technique isn’t good using a DE.
I get WAY better shaves from DE razors than cartridges. I don’t have to worry about the razor clogging up with hair, or nasty gel strips collecting hair. It also saves me a fortune. I spend about $5/year to shave my head and face.
Something you are doing isn’t right if you prefer cartridges.
@@GilaMonster971 I did everything right; DE just isn’t for me. Mach 3 all the way.
Sure the Fat Boy is awesome .... BUT .... the Slim Adjustable is even BETTER!
Fatboys are awesome. But they aren’t even the same league as a Rex. It’s 65 mustang vs Ferrari 488. Both great. But one is greater.
This thumbnail is my expression when I get cut
What does the word ‘sharpologist’ mean? Is it even a real word?
It's a made up word for Mantic59's blog - check it out
A revamp Gillette is only cheap if you can buy the razor used for a dollar. I'm better of buying second hand Tatara or Rex.
🤷♂️ we can't seem to revamp enough as they always sell
@@RazorEmporium naw, the import tax for service is to high in Europe. I thought I wouldn't need to pay tax for fixing it.
350$ vs 50-60$ is a pretty major factor Matt! Haha
I’m frugal so to spend 350.00 plus is a bit ridiculous I’ll stick to my 50’s super speed or aristocrat, sorry shaves just as well
Each to their own