Hi everyone, I am trying to clean up my razor collection after finally finding my heirloom pieces. Some of these razors could use a little restoration but will clean up to beautiful pieces. As you can probably see from below, I have a thing for Swedish razors and originally planned to have most of these restored but have realized I don’t need that many and have chosen a few to keep. I will try to describe as best I can and will happily provide more pictures upon request. The measurements all aim towards the lower measurement as many of these are in between sizes but not quite at the large size and I don’t have a caliper for measurement so they may be slightly larger than listed but not smaller. All prices include shipping CONUS and fees though PayPal Goods & Services. I have been out of the market for a while so if they are wildly off please let me know and I can adjust. I will also entertain all reasonable offers.
Part 1:
1. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor is in great shape and would require little to bring to a full polish. No rust at all. The scales were replaced with natural scales which are slightly thicker and larger than the original ones from the razor. This should make them a little more durable as the originals tend to crack at the pins. Shave ready to my standards.
Price: $250
2. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor can be used in its current state if desired but I had always planned on having it restored. It has some light rust and tarnish on it but nothing major. It still has its original natural scales which have a crack at the bottom pin. The crack has not worsened in the time that I have had it and I would say it is pretty stable. Very little spine wear on this razor as it seems like it was used very little and put in storage.
Price: $175
3. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor would really benefit from a good restoration as it has some deeper rust on the spine. The edge is very clean but also not shave ready. This can be made shave ready if you would like but I do think the spine should be taken care of first. Original scales on this one as well with the same crack at the bottom pin as above. It seems very stable and although the rust on the spine would probably never allow this razor to be truly flawless, it can be restored to a beautiful razor and a true heirloom piece.
Price: $150
4. CV Heljestrand MK31 – Natural Scales – 5/8’s
This razor could also use a restoration and FWIW 2 of my keeper are MK31’s (one Ivory, one tortoise). The color of these scales are truly beautiful and the plastic replicas on modern razors cannot compare to the real thing. The razor is in decent shape with no major rust and little spine wear. The scales are rare and these are in decent shape with no major chunks missing. This razor will clean up to a rare example of excellence from the past and if I didn’t have another one already, this would be staying. Not shave ready.
Price: $175
5. CV Heljestrand MK31 – Natural Scales – 5/8’s
This razor is in a bit rougher shape than above. It has more surface rust and the scales are a little worse for wear. They still have the rare and beautiful color but have some small chunks missing on the front scales. The razor has very little spine wear and measures just about 11/16’s but I listed at 5/8’s to be safe. It would still clean up very nicely but not quite perfect. Not shave ready.
Price: $140
Thank you for looking Part 2 to follow.
Part 1:
1. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor is in great shape and would require little to bring to a full polish. No rust at all. The scales were replaced with natural scales which are slightly thicker and larger than the original ones from the razor. This should make them a little more durable as the originals tend to crack at the pins. Shave ready to my standards.
Price: $250
2. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor can be used in its current state if desired but I had always planned on having it restored. It has some light rust and tarnish on it but nothing major. It still has its original natural scales which have a crack at the bottom pin. The crack has not worsened in the time that I have had it and I would say it is pretty stable. Very little spine wear on this razor as it seems like it was used very little and put in storage.
Price: $175
3. CV Heljestrand MK32 – Natural Scales – 6/8’s
This razor would really benefit from a good restoration as it has some deeper rust on the spine. The edge is very clean but also not shave ready. This can be made shave ready if you would like but I do think the spine should be taken care of first. Original scales on this one as well with the same crack at the bottom pin as above. It seems very stable and although the rust on the spine would probably never allow this razor to be truly flawless, it can be restored to a beautiful razor and a true heirloom piece.
Price: $150
4. CV Heljestrand MK31 – Natural Scales – 5/8’s
This razor could also use a restoration and FWIW 2 of my keeper are MK31’s (one Ivory, one tortoise). The color of these scales are truly beautiful and the plastic replicas on modern razors cannot compare to the real thing. The razor is in decent shape with no major rust and little spine wear. The scales are rare and these are in decent shape with no major chunks missing. This razor will clean up to a rare example of excellence from the past and if I didn’t have another one already, this would be staying. Not shave ready.
Price: $175
5. CV Heljestrand MK31 – Natural Scales – 5/8’s
This razor is in a bit rougher shape than above. It has more surface rust and the scales are a little worse for wear. They still have the rare and beautiful color but have some small chunks missing on the front scales. The razor has very little spine wear and measures just about 11/16’s but I listed at 5/8’s to be safe. It would still clean up very nicely but not quite perfect. Not shave ready.
Price: $140
Thank you for looking Part 2 to follow.
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