Heljestrand Model Details and Images

[silverlifter]

The wiki has a fine resource on C.V. Heljestrand models, drawn from the good folk here.

C.V. Heljestrand Manufacturer

This page is intended to list a straight razor manufacturer with all his information.

www.badgerandblade.com

In order to build out the model table further, it would be great to populate the remaining empty cells, and to add photographs for those models that do not currently have them.

If you have a Heljestrand, and it is not fully documented there, please post the details here so I can update the page.

If you are able to take a photo, and upload it to a gallery here, I'll be able to add that as well.

Thanks for helping to make the wiki an awesome resource for shavers everywhere!

 

[Polarbeard]

More than 50 percent of the models are missing in the list and not all specifications are entirely correct. It would take a lot of time to correct and update it all. It would be more rewarding to get any Heljestrand and just enjoy the shave.

 

[Titleist]

More than 50 percent of the models are missing in the list and not all specifications are entirely correct. It would take a lot of time to correct and update it all. It would be more rewarding to get any Heljestrand and just enjoy the shave.

Amen!!

 

[PintoPlain]

I see the table shows size of the MK24 as 3/8-9/16. They were also available in 5/8 and were marked as such on the tang. I'll also see what else I have as I know I have at least one razor only marked CV Heljestrand and no model number.

As Polarbeard said, get a Heljestrand (or several) and enjoy the shave.

 

[totorlekiller]

Let's not discourage the effort.
Someone seems to be passionate about those great razors and trying to share that passion. I am all for it.
If I was not so lazy (and busy), I'd do the same for Le Grelot.

I have a missing piece from the wiki, the elusive MK 12. Similar to MK13 but bigger. 15/16 or 8/8 (I never actually measured it)

 

[totorlekiller]

And here is a picture of a MK5

 

[totorlekiller]

And the N7 was also missing a picture. Here is one

 

[totorlekiller]

Missing MK10 picture - I have 2, neither is stamped

"E. Montagnac 13"

 

[silverlifter]

It would be more rewarding to get any Heljestrand and just enjoy the shave.

This is true. But there is surely some merit in trying to document these tools for those that will come after us?

Thanks @totorlekiller for the details and images, I'll add them to the table later today!

 

[Darth Scandalous]

And here is a picture of a MK5

What is the grind on that one? I have an unmarked one that is pretty similar, same style of thumb notch and double stabilizer. It is full hollow to my eyes. Was right around 6/8 before honing out chips.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Here is the unmarked one I mentioned above.

Here is an MK 3 next to a very similar razor with no model number. Only difference in the blades is the MK 3 has a more aggressive toe.

 

[totorlekiller]

Here is the unmarked one I mentioned above.
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Here is an MK 3 next to a very similar razor with no model number. Only difference in the blades is the MK 3 has a more aggressive toe.

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I'll have to check on the grind. I think it might be similar to yours indeed.
Now, I also have one just marked MK, that looks similar. However, If I remember correctly, it is 1/2 hollow

 

[TortieShave]

No 42

Same as the 41, except that the 41 maybe has a non-square point instead.

1/4 ground, 11/16-In tortoisehell (why you think I have my username?)

"Thursday"

Apologies for bad room light making the scales look muted :/

 

[FarmerTan]

You have some really beautiful razors @TortieShave ! Thanks for sharing them!

 

[silverlifter]

Thanks @TortieShave - page updated!

 

[PintoPlain]

Here is my MK 24 5/8. Quarter hollow as per the wiki, but larger than the range given. I see there was no photo of the MK24 on the wiki.

 

[PintoPlain]

Aslo, two Heljestrands sans model reference. Both are currently in my need work pile. Not sure what model they are similar to.

 

[silverlifter]

Thanks @PintoPlain updated!

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Couple things I noticed from the list. The MK 22 is 6/8, not 5/8. The 24 is 4/8 unless it's specifically stamped 5/8 like the one @PintoPlain posted. I have a 4/8 24 that was NOS when I got it, I'll try to dig up a picture.

The other thing I would say is that in the MK29-32 range, the point styles seem to vary from squarish to roundish to frenchish. I'm not sure if it has to do with when they were made or just the mood of the person grinding it.

 

[silverlifter]

Thanks @Darth Scandalous - I have updated the page, and changed the 29-32 to Rounded Square Points, as that seems a generic enough description to allow for the variety in grinds.