Thread: Two C.V Hejlestrand Eskiltuna restoration questions

Hello all (my first post)

I got myself two vintage CV Hejlestrand Straights as my first cut throat razors. I have several DE's but i am becoming more and more attracted to straights. Whatever on topic

Here some pictures of the two, if some of you have some history and info on the straights let me know. :-)

First razor says:
London 1851
Prisbelönt
C.V Hejlestrand
Eskiltuna

Second:
C.V Hejlestrand
Eskiltuna
And on the other side ASTA




First razor questions:

The scales (are wood) and fragile, I am almost certain that they need to be replaced. Theres rust in the hinge in the scale where the blade connects with the scales. (English is not my first language, sorry)

Theres some rust and pitting and what grit sandpaper should i use to get rid of that rust? If i should use any metal polish which is good? I have some Brasso, but since i am from Denmark i probably wont be able to get the products you guys use.

Second razor:
I would like to know how i can clean the scales (they are bakelite), and the hinge that connects the blade and the hinge. I don't really want to take the scales off, since I don't want to take the risk. Honestly, It would be a shame to ruin such nice original scales, but that bakelite scale have also become fragile over time.

Just like the first razor how should i clean and what grit sandpaper to use? Theres some water damage(/pitting?) and a little rust, and What metal polish to use?

As you can see on the scales there are some numbers written. What could it mean? It says: 1-4 36 G.P


And last but no least :-D how much is swedish/Eskiltuna steel regarded? Is it Solingen worthy, or how would you rate it? Whatever you say i look forward to try them

Thanks

The Dane