Thread: $500 to buy a razor, what would you buy

Originally Posted by Hart

There are many options. One is a vintage straight razor CV Heljestrand Eskilstuna Sweden no. 6 6/8+ NOS.

BIN $495

With plastic scales no less ......... I love Heljestrands but I've paid less than half that for MK 32 Helje with ivory.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

With plastic scales no less ......... I love Heljestrands but I've paid less than half that for MK 32 Helje with ivory.

I couldn't have guessed at the relative value of the razor, it demonstrates the .... backwardness of trying to find a razor to fit a price rather than deciding what you would like and seeing if it fits your budget.