GILLETTE "195" FATBOY ADJUSTABLE SAFETY RAZOR

Manufacturer: Gillette  Dates in Production: 1958-1961  Type: DE, TTO, Adjustable 1-9 Weight: 2.8 oz / 79 grams 

Description: An adjustable TTO razor with a short thick handle

MADE IN THE USA ~ DATE CODE G-2,  2nd QUARTER OF 1961 ~ USES STANDARD DOUBLE EDGE BLADES

CONDITION:  Used Condition. Nice plating. Some small scratches.   Adjuster has black numbers, turns, clicks, and stops like it should. Opens smoothly and closes tight with good blade gaps.  Check out the photos for more details. Razor has been thoroughly Cleaned and Sanitized. Shave Ready. Collector quality.

NOTES OF INTEREST: This razor is a precursor to the Gillette Slim adjustable. The Gillette company used the name "adjustable one-piece razor" or "195 Adjustable" on what has since been dubbed the "Fat Boy" (this model). The blade adjusting dial has 9 clicks and is located at the top of the handle. The name 195 indicated the original sale price of the set, $1.95.* *b&b

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