C.V. Heljestrand Eskilstuna

[Merkur25]

I managed to pick one of these up but I am not too familiar with anything about the company or history of this razor. The only thing that I was able to find out is that it was made in "Sweden". Any information on this one will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.

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This is the only picture I have at the moment.

 

[c0ry]

I know that company made mostly straight razors, and some SE razors. I would assume all their safety razors used wedge blades (since they made straights). Here's a 1920 set of theirs:

EDIT: Fixed grammar. That's what I get for posting before coffee.

 

[Merkur25]

I'm know that company made mostly straight razors, and some SE razors. I would assume all their safety razors used wedge blades (since they make straights). Here's a 1920 set of theirs:

That is a nice set. Thanks for the info on the razor. I appreciate it.

 

[amishmotorboat]

from waits compendium.

"C. V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna, Sweden. Single edge, wedge blade, comb guard. Various sets. Manufactured up to the 1930s. Head may be marked: PAT No 18647. Sold by M. Kindal. 33 Av. De L'Opera, Paris, France. Single-edge wedge blade, nickel-plated, comb guard, knurled or two-piece handle. Seven day set with seven blades and leather strop (marked Magnus) in red leatherette fitted case with red lining. KINDAL and Paris address inside lid in gold. See Kindal. "

and it goes on with pictures of several sets.

 

[Merkur25]

from waits compendium.

"C. V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna, Sweden. Single edge, wedge blade, comb guard. Various sets. Manufactured up to the 1930s. Head may be marked: PAT No 18647. Sold by M. Kindal. 33 Av. De L'Opera, Paris, France. Single-edge wedge blade, nickel-plated, comb guard, knurled or two-piece handle. Seven day set with seven blades and leather strop (marked Magnus) in red leatherette fitted case with red lining. KINDAL and Paris address inside lid in gold. See Kindal. "

and it goes on with pictures of several sets.

Thanks again for your help. It is greatly appreciated.