Wee little thing

[SinnerinRehab]

So I found a 3/8 hjeilstad (sp) for 18$. Looks like a wee little lass of a thing. Nice blade no chips or cracks. The scales are very thin compared to the other straights there. I picked up another razor that I will post later. A 5/8 Eclipse from the Modern Supply Co in Rockford IL. Both are in good shape.
My question would be what would the value be of the hjeilstad (sp) 3/8 because it looks like the very thin scales are ivory. They don't appear to be bakelite or bone. There are subtle color variations and no pours and like I said... Thin. She was cute but too small for me.

[Doc226]

Sure get it, worse you can always resell.

[smalltank]

I watched a very colorful 3/8 possible 4/8 on ebay..sold for $55

[Earcutter]

Well you might best not ask me lol... I'll overpay for that as i might be a little of a small razor fan. Whatever you do, don't post a picture or I might have to PM you an offer lol.

[SinnerinRehab]

Actually David, I was thinking of you and a couple other guys when I saw it. That thread on the whale bone TI. Looks almost shave ready, almost.

[Earcutter]

LOL - Well you have my interest - that's for sure.

[SinnerinRehab]

So I went back for the C.V. Heljestrand. She is tiny and I'm now sure that the scales are bakelite or such. I'm pretty stoked about the buy. I've not had a Swedish razor yet and now my first is such a wee thing. The last picture shows it next to my 5/8 Eclipse from the Modern Supply Co. The vacation was fun and I came home with some great shavers. Both are sharp but the Eclipse needs to hit the hone before I try it. I won't play with the Heljestrand yet.

Does anyone have any info on Heljestrand's history?

[tomjr]

very great score!! i have 2 small razors like that minus ivory scales and by 2 more different makers,Boker's baby & a Wm. Elliot. Tom

[Earcutter]

LOL - I have one of those being shipped to me as I write this... it was ALOT more expensive lol!! I could use a second lol!!

Here read this - http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...d-quot-MK-quot

Congrats, and enjoy the razor - maybe you'll be swayed to the world of small lol.

[SinnerinRehab]

It looks like fun. Thanks for the link. I think I did well. The one I picked up it in great shape and is the #29 series. I might just hit the hone and give it a wirl.

[Rapier]

I have a pair in tortoiseshell ... posted it on the 2-3/8 thread before. Here's the tiny factor ;-)

[Earcutter]

It looks like fun. Thanks for the link. I think I did well. The one I picked up it in great shape and is the #29 series. I might just hit the hone and give it a wirl.

Might!?!

I have a pair in tortoiseshell ... posted it on the 2-3/8 thread before. Here's the tiny factor ;-)

Yup! That's the same one I am getting!! Can't wait!

[SinnerinRehab]

Yes, might... did... done... . Very fun afternoon. SWMBO was rolling her eyes all day. I honed out 4 razors and shave tested them all. Yes, I shaved 4 times on Sunday.

[SinnerinRehab]

Is the tortoise shell faux?

[Earcutter]

Yes, might... did... done... . Very fun afternoon. SWMBO was rolling her eyes all day. I honed out 4 razors and shave tested them all. Yes, I shaved 4 times on Sunday.

Hey - I have a freind who'll use two razors per shave!! But he only shaves once lol.

[whavens]

I have a 3/8 Fillarmonica that I use for trimming around my moustache. I love it. Nothing wrong with a small razor. Good for getting into tight spaces.