Griffith Shaving Goods
C.V. Heljestrand Rare No. 9 11/16 Near Pristine Swedish Straight Razor - Shave Ready
Razor Specifics:
Age Range: Circa 1950s-1970s
Manufacturer: C.V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna Sweden
Restoration: Purchased NOS then only used a few times, lightly restored to return it to like New condition and finally the razor was honed to shaving sharpness
Age Range: Circa 1950s-1970s
Manufacturer: C.V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna Sweden
Restoration: Purchased NOS then only used a few times, lightly restored to return it to like New condition and finally the razor was honed to shaving sharpness
Blade
Material: Carbon Steel
Width: 3/4" wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Full Hollow
Hone Wear: none
Tip: Round
Finishes: Crocus (mirror) finish, slight glazed finish to the blade faces
Condition: Very good, only the lightest blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with one layer or tape on the spine, stropped and sanitized, ready to shave immediately
Material: Carbon Steel
Width: 3/4" wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Full Hollow
Hone Wear: none
Tip: Round
Finishes: Crocus (mirror) finish, slight glazed finish to the blade faces
Condition: Very good, only the lightest blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with one layer or tape on the spine, stropped and sanitized, ready to shave immediately
Scales
Material: Original celluloid
Pinning: nickel silver pins & washers, all original
Condition: Stunning, glossy and highly polished, the blade is held tightly and centers well between them
Condition: Stunning, glossy and highly polished, the blade is held tightly and centers well between them
The original paper box is included as shown
About our restoration and honing process
Each one of our restored razors is brought back to life with a passion and attention to detail like it would be an addition to our own collection or user rotation. Many years of restoration experience and hundreds of restored razors sold around the world have refined our processes, but each razor is still given the time and individual attention it needs. Our vintage razors undergo dozens of steps involving blade unpinning (where necessarily) metal grinding/sanding with a range of different diameter and hardness wheels with various grits of abrasive and polishes. Scales are straightened and repaired when necessary, wet sanded and polishing. After the razor’s cosmetic and functional repairs are completed, a multistep honing process using a range of synthetic and natural sharpening stones is used to bring each razor back to keen and comfortable shaving sharpness. Finally stropping is performed on one of our cordovan leather strops and the blade is sanitized in Barbicide hospital-grade disinfectant. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our restored razors, please contact us to discuss return options. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Each one of our restored razors is brought back to life with a passion and attention to detail like it would be an addition to our own collection or user rotation. Many years of restoration experience and hundreds of restored razors sold around the world have refined our processes, but each razor is still given the time and individual attention it needs. Our vintage razors undergo dozens of steps involving blade unpinning (where necessarily) metal grinding/sanding with a range of different diameter and hardness wheels with various grits of abrasive and polishes. Scales are straightened and repaired when necessary, wet sanded and polishing. After the razor’s cosmetic and functional repairs are completed, a multistep honing process using a range of synthetic and natural sharpening stones is used to bring each razor back to keen and comfortable shaving sharpness. Finally stropping is performed on one of our cordovan leather strops and the blade is sanitized in Barbicide hospital-grade disinfectant. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our restored razors, please contact us to discuss return options. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
