And then we are ready for this days tasks. EDV Neiström No. 62 delivered again Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
I would like some thoughts from you on this one. I reveived it recently. It is a 5/8 hellberg faux frameback. There is rust on the spine, but it can cleaned for the rest it looks great. My question is what to do with the scales. Leave it authentic? Some swedish guy made it, because the original were broken, I guess. Or rescale it with some new ones. Looking forward to your opinions.
Hi! I Would suggest to change the scales, they don’t look to professional ( only my opinion) Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
I would lean toward rescaling it. What is of biggest concern in my book is what appears to be a rusty wire being used for the pivot pin. It seems unlikely that that would serve well in the first place, but having a pivot pin that is prone to corrosion is a bad idea. Pins are usually brass. And anyway, as you said, the scales are replacements in the first place, so better to find a nice pair to put on it than settle for a crude set. The only reason to keep them in my mind would be if your great grandfather had made them, so it has a close personal connection for you. And in that case, I would put it in a display case as is. Otherwise, fix it up. JMHO...
Honor the old razor with some new scales. They are inexpensive on ebay. If you arent comfortable rescaling, send it to @gssixgun . That razor, polished up, with new scales would look fabulous. ..
Eriksson & Björklund, 2 gents that had worked at the Heljestrand Factory. This is the No. 1 model. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
TH Bergholtz, odd one from Sunne, the Factory was in operation for 7-8 years. Really nice razor. Mr. Bergholtz hired specialist from Eskilstuna. Mr. Carl Uggla who had the knowledge about producing razors. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Actually it is a little bit odd in size, 5/8 is 15,9mm, 6/8 is 19mm. The TH is 17mm, so what fits in best would be 11/16. I must say that I prefer the Metrical system before the Imperial one . Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
C.V Heljestrand MK No. 31. One of the best razors there is. I think it is better than the No. 24. Much easier to get sharp Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 923F All metal quite heavy. Made for Army Hospitals. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
I always love the look of razors with metal scales, but I doubt I would want to use one because of the weight. Do the weight of the scales cause them to swing more readily, thus making them apply pressure to fingers employed in holding the razor as you use it, or even flop back and forth as the razor moves about? That's what I always imagine would happen.
I have several aluminum scaled razors, and they tend to weigh less than most scales out there. Also, as for flopping around, they can be snugged down tighter than other materials, because they do not crack, or warp out of shape. ..
I definitely feel this with my Wapienica (metal scales also) for that WTG down the cheek or neck stroke. The scales want to rotate out and rotate the edge into your skin. Nothing crazy, but something to be aware of. But the south to north, up the neck feels great with that added weight. Edit: just realized I missed the question completely
Actually not a problem for me anyway. I have hands as “ Dasslock” in Swedish that means the toilet lid... I prefer a little bit more heavier razors and broader blades. Have 12-13 in gloves Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
I'm not quite sure hands like a toilet lid would mean, but glad to hear that most people don't have issues from metal scales. I posted this in the acquisition thread too, but since it's my first Swede, I figured I put it here too... Klas Törnblom rattler grind, sometimes referred to as a faux frameback. A little shoulder wear, but not excessive. There would originally have been an x-ray design lightly etched on the side of the blade, but they are notorious for wearing off rapidly, so now there is only the faintest shadow of it remaining. As I understand it, it was likely made in the 20's, but if anyone knows better, please let me know. The scales are true ivory, and despite the chip, they seem to be stable. Sent from my LGUS992 using Tapatalk
