I guess I didn't notice how cool the scales on this razor were last time! Tres' Cool! 
What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
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J.A. (Johan Alfred) Hellberg half hollow 9/16. I am very thankful for that so many haven't opened their eyes for the fact that Heljestrand only was one of many Swedish razor manufacturers, many of whom had an even better reputation domestically. Hellberg was one of Heljestrands fierce competitors. Hellberg started producing razors in 1891.
My educated guess is that this razor is made sometime between 1892 and 1900. I base my guess on that it is marked "Sweden" (1892-), has ebonite scales (-1907) and the larger Hellberg etching (1891 to about 1900) that later was replaced by a simplified version with only the eagle (not hen) holding a razor.
The unique features of this razor is that it was as near NOS as it could be when I got my paws on it about 120 years after it was made. Seeing a Hellberg with its etching as intact as it is on this one is rare. It doesn't stop me from shaving with it. Most often the etching on Swedish razors this old is only to be seen as a faint shadow at best.
It is just as good a shaver as any Heljestrand.
My educated guess is that this razor is made sometime between 1892 and 1900. I base my guess on that it is marked "Sweden" (1892-), has ebonite scales (-1907) and the larger Hellberg etching (1891 to about 1900) that later was replaced by a simplified version with only the eagle (not hen) holding a razor.
The unique features of this razor is that it was as near NOS as it could be when I got my paws on it about 120 years after it was made. Seeing a Hellberg with its etching as intact as it is on this one is rare. It doesn't stop me from shaving with it. Most often the etching on Swedish razors this old is only to be seen as a faint shadow at best.
It is just as good a shaver as any Heljestrand.
Razor: Garibaldi
Have a wonderful shave and a fresh day to all gents!
Have a wonderful shave and a fresh day to all gents!
Brian,
That Wacker looks very familiar
but am liking your scales alot better than mine even though Wacker put on a nice set of horn for me.Lol, thanks William, guess I had the the ones that slipped by the QA dept. Glad to hear your order direct from them came out well on the Jungmiester.Brian,
That Wacker looks very familiar
Torrey shoulderless 5/8"
CVH KB Extra No. 23.
My favorite small blade.
My favorite small blade.
Gevoso
Brian,
Yes I expressed a very intent concern on QC and the young lady I dealt with ensured me it would be looked over very carefully before leaving there.
Today was my maiden shave with her and she treated me very, very well.
Razor: Wacker Jungmeister
Strop: TM Fast Bridal
Soap: Cella
Brush: WW Custom Badger
Aftershave: Cella
Balm: Cella
Talc: Clubman
Friday Shave.
JLindy Gold Dollar Mod
Have a good Friday and great start to the Weekend Gents
He did good that JLindy. Congratulations on contributing to a wonderful cause and procuring this gem.
~Royce
Thanks Royce, she is a good shaver as well
Darwins Fittest Survives Cobalt Steel:
Who knew?
Who knew?
Darwins Fittest Survives Cobalt Steel:
Who knew?
A natural selection!
timwcic
"Look what I found"
Pyramid Geneva Cutlery #23
I hope this thread doesn't evolve to a cheesy pun thread
Oka, I really Gouda get me one of those Darwin Razors, if only I had more cheddar I'd havarti one already...
