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Other shave-ready straight razors are still currently available in PIF No. 11.
Through the kind generosity of @Holiday , I can offer a vintage C.V. Heljestrand shave-ready 4/8 Swedish high carbon steel straight razor. This razor was manufactured in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The Heljestran brand is very highly regarded with straight razor shavers and the 4/8 size is very popular in Scandinavian countries.
I have a 4/8 Heljestrand straight razor and consider it the "sports car" razor within my stable.
Technical Details (approximate measurements):
Condition:
Honing:
Rules:
Postage Rates:
How To Enter:
Through the kind generosity of @Holiday , I can offer a vintage C.V. Heljestrand shave-ready 4/8 Swedish high carbon steel straight razor. This razor was manufactured in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The Heljestran brand is very highly regarded with straight razor shavers and the 4/8 size is very popular in Scandinavian countries.
I have a 4/8 Heljestrand straight razor and consider it the "sports car" razor within my stable.
Maker = C.V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna, Sweden
Model = MK 31
Year of manufacture = 1915 - 1920
Blade material = high carbon steel (Swedish)
Point style = Dutch
Grind = quarter hollow
Blade width = 12.5mm (4/8)
Bevel angle = 19.5
Blade thickness = 0.40mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 67mm
Smile = none
Stabilizers = one each side
Jimps = bottom of shank in thumb notch
Tail length = 22mm opened 270°
Scales material = plastic
Pins = 2 of nickel alloy
Wedge = tapered of plastic
Length closed = 153mm
Balance (opened 180°) = 83mm from pivot pin towards blade
Mass = 36g
Condition:
This straight razor is in used condition commensurate with its age. There is light patina over all steel surfaces, except the bevel. The scales are in very good condition.
Note: Due to the narrow blade width (4/8) of this razor, it is better suited to a straight razor shaver who has mastered determining his shave-angle by shaving feel rather than still having to do so by eye. The razor would also be suitable for a beginner in the gentlemanly art who wishes to hold onto it until his skill has improved.
Honing:
The razor has been honed (without tape) up shave-read finishing on a full diamond pasted balsa progression. For quality control, it has been shave tested and not found wanting. It was then refreshed o a 0.1μm diamond pasted hanging balsa strop. It is supplied ready to shave with - no stropping required.
Rules:
1. This PIF is open to P&C members worldwide.
2. You must have been a member of P&C on 15December 2023.
3. The winner is to pay postage within 72 hours of winning (see postal rates below).
4. This PIF remains open until won.
Postage Rates:
Australia = AU$2.70 delivered within 5 to 10 business days
New Zealand = AU$17.60 (about US$11.40) delivered within 8 to 12 business days
Asia/Pacific = AU$21.60 (about US$14.00) delivered within 10 to 18 business days
US/Canada = AU$24.20 (about US$15.70) delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Europe/UK & Brazil = AU$29.60 (about US$19.25 delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Rest of world = AU$35.60 (about US$23.00) delivered within 15 to 25 business days
How To Enter:
To win this PIF just post in this thread "I win". You will then be notified via PM on P&C regarding payment of postage.
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