Big Swedes

[Balcmeg]

You are all evil evil people! But I forgive you

Spindlecome, that is a beautiful razor!!!

 

[Luc]

Why not torturing you a bit more... A few pictures of my Klas Törnblom "185" made in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Pictures from the eBay auction when I bought it:

Finally, you can see how I hold my straight in Wiki. I used the Klas to take the pictures, it's in the Alternative Grips 2...
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/How_to_hold_a_Straight_Razor

 

[Balcmeg]

It... is.... tooo... much.... I..... neeed..... one.... now!!!!!!!

Serious case of SSRAD (Swedish Straight razor Acquisition Disorder)

 

[johnmrson]

How can you tell if a seller on Tradera accepts Paypal?

 

[Manthrax]

I don't think most sellers on tradera dabble around with paypal, I usually make direct transfers so bank accounts when I buy anything there.

 

[honed]

I don't think most sellers on tradera dabble around with paypal, I usually make direct transfers so bank accounts when I buy anything there.

Exactly. Some use a domestic system called "Payson"
Most don't. Tradera is owned by eBay since several years back, but it's still a lot more "wild west" feeling to it.
Bad pics, lousy communication & bank-transfers only.

And last year prices has gone up significally on the more well-known brands.
And half of the time you see those razors on eBay.com a few weeks later..

 

[honed]

I have a 13/16 Klas Tornblum thanks to Jens. It is a fantastic razor.

You make me come off as an enabler here

Oh, and you just HAD to tell me!!

Now I want one even more!
(Question is if I could afford it even if I did find it though)

Hmm, I see a Brother in severe Need here.
I wonder what could be done to help him out..

I also got one!

Don't we all

 

[Balcmeg]

bank transfers only is not THAT bad within Sweden - with internet bank its quite convenient, if not as secure as PayPal of course! Compared to here in Hong Kong its a breeze though... not to mention Taiwan...

Exactly. Some use a domestic system called "Payson"
Most don't. Tradera is owned by eBay since several years back, but it's still a lot more "wild west" feeling to it.
Bad pics, lousy communication & bank-transfers only.

And last year prices has gone up significally on the more well-known brands.
And half of the time you see those razors on eBay.com a few weeks later..

 

[Balcmeg]

You make me come off as an enabler here

Considering your Stewardship as well as how your razors seem to spread over the globe... yes I´d say so... If Sweden still made razors you be a good ambassador

Hmm, I see a Brother in severe Need here.
I wonder what could be done to help him out..

Ehmm...

Don't we all

Remember the reason I started this thread?????

 

[MajorBurnz]

Here are mine - both C.V. Heljestrand razors. Among the rarer sizes for Swedish razors, I believe.

A Mk 133 - over 7/8" wide.....

.....and a Mk 134 - fully an inch wide.

Forgive the crappy pics - they don't do these beauties justice. Both from NOS, with no restoration. They could use some buffing, but the minor spotting doesn't bother me, so I left them as they were.

They are amazing shavers. I like them so much I got rid of a couple of Mk 31's and 32's. They weren't getting used.

 

[Manthrax]

Exactly. Some use a domestic system called "Payson"
Most don't. Tradera is owned by eBay since several years back, but it's still a lot more "wild west" feeling to it.
Bad pics, lousy communication & bank-transfers only.

And last year prices has gone up significally on the more well-known brands.
And half of the time you see those razors on eBay.com a few weeks later..

I've offered to to this before, but i'm gonna do it again.
If any of you find an item of interest on Tradera, I would be willing to make the purchase for you and have it shipped, although I would have to ask for payment in advance for security.

Of course I understand if none of you have any trust for me, since i've only been on here for a few days as a posting member instead of just lurking!

 

[honed]

Here are mine - both C.V. Heljestrand razors. Among the rarer sizes for Swedish razors, I believe.

A Mk 133 - over 7/8" wide.....

.....and a Mk 134 - fully an inch wide.

Forgive the crappy pics - they don't do these beauties justice. Both from NOS, with no restoration. They could use some buffing, but the minor spotting doesn't bother me, so I left them as they were.

They are amazing shavers. I like them so much I got rid of a couple of Mk 31's and 32's. They weren't getting used.

Lovely, lovely blades!

I think those were made rather late, like 50's. They didn't add a 3rd number until late on.
In any case, they are magnificent!

 

[Nicktheswede]

Being Swedish I should probably have a Swedish Straight!! I won't go back there until next summer, but count in me in to go to every antique shop I can find. I am determined to come home with lots of goodies

 

[life2short1971]

The 6/8 Mk6 or No.6 full hollow are somewhat easier to find.

 

[Brent]

I've offered to to this before, but i'm gonna do it again.
If any of you find an item of interest on Tradera, I would be willing to make the purchase for you and have it shipped, although I would have to ask for payment in advance for security.

Of course I understand if none of you have any trust for me, since i've only been on here for a few days as a posting member instead of just lurking!

Thanks for the offer. Really nice of you. If I find anything I'll let you know!!

Also, are you up for mugging Honed? I really like the razor he posted pictures of but no one would probably be able to pry it out of him.

 

[spindlecone]

part swede

 

[Balcmeg]

Too late! THIS Thörnblom 185 is now Mine thanks to Jens / Honed / "The Enabler"!

MODS! Can we please please have a User badge for Thörnblom 185 Owners club? Please? Ehm, is that a bit nerdy of me?

Also, are you up for mugging Honed? I really like the razor he posted pictures of but no one would probably be able to pry it out of him.

 

[honed]

Thanks for the offer. Really nice of you. If I find anything I'll let you know!!

Also, are you up for mugging Honed? I really like the razor he posted pictures of but no one would probably be able to pry it out of him.

Before trying, just be aware that I have a really bad case of knife&gun-fetish

 

[honed]

Too late! THIS Thörnblom 185 is now Mine thanks to Jens / Honed / "The Enabler"!

MODS! Can we please please have a User badge for Thörnblom 185 Owners club? Please? Ehm, is that a bit nerdy of me?

The Man has clearly earned his Badge

 

[Gattopardo]

I posted this in the Swedish steel thread...but it's so big that "she" deserves to be here too: CVH MK134