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    Think id like to pick up a Sweden razor like the c.v.helstrand but it dont have to be that name. I find i enjoy a 6/8 to 7/8 and like the look of no stabilizers. Thumb notches ive never tried so its not a deal breaker for me.
    I have one swedish razor now and i get great shaves from it but i want to try another for comparisons. To find out if this is the end all, be all razor steal for me. The plan is working towards a 7 day set but it will be a long haul. I just figure i need to find what is right for me to start with first.

    So give me you thoughts on what i should be looking for on the web or here to pickup.
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    I have had a few Swedish razors from framebacks to regular razors all different brands. They all took a super edge and shaved great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bouschie View Post
    I have had a few Swedish razors from framebacks to regular razors all different brands. They all took a super edge and shaved great.
    Thats kinda what ive been reading. And the one i have is a nice shave too. This is why im wanting to find another one to compare. I looked at a few Engstorm pics. 8 have to say ive not found myself to be a fan of the framebacks. Never tried 9ne, just the looks of them. And the others i seen have stabilizers. But i didnt look hard. Ill put that name in the keep an eye on list.

    Ill keep watching the B/S/T also as a lot of razors.have been going up for sale lately. I figure someone will have a sweed i cant pass up. Or the bay. But buying on the bay is hit and miss sometimes. Not looking to buy right this minute, unless the right thing jumps out at me, just planning for the future you know.
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    I have a Johan Engstrom Medals 1876 & 78 that I bought a while back and I have to admit that it is one of my favorite razors. I bring it up because it is more akin to a Sheffield swayback than the framebacks that you might usually associate with Engstroms. Of course as I type this I realize I'm just creating more competition for myself in finding another one of these razors.

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