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07-20-2011, 09:12 AM #1Senior Member
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Just about any Swedish brand will do.
I think I have at least five-six Swedish razors and four of them are from different manufactures and they are all great shavers.
I say go for one in good condition and a shape/scales that you like. They don't cost much (closer to nothing really) here in Sweden and can be found at most smaller auctions and flee markets. It's easy to find one in good condition but much harder to find one in great condition.
Try Tradera, some people might be willing to ship abroad.Last edited by PMH; 07-20-2011 at 09:16 AM.
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07-20-2011, 09:46 AM #2Mental Support Squad
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SHHHH! You're endangering my steady supply of very awesome and cheap razors.
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07-20-2011, 11:45 AM #3The Electrochemist
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Jeltz,
I have razors by Heljestrand, Berg, Tornblom & Rex, and they are all lovely shavers. Eskilstuna seems to be the center of steel making in Sweden
Good luck with your search !
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
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07-20-2011, 01:41 PM #4Senior Member
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I'm a big fan of Swedish steel. The only thing I do find odd is that they seemed to make a range of very narrow straights. I don't mean in blade size but in spine width. I can't seem to get the hang of those. I've got a Klas Tornblum 13/16 and it's a seriously good razor.
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07-22-2011, 07:43 AM #5Senior Member
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My findings too - the Eskilstuna area is as legendary as Sheffield and Solingen, in my view. Any of the following should be a fine shaver: Originally Posted by PMH
Just about any Swedish brand will do.
A E Berg
C W Dahlgren
C V Heljestrand
J A Hellberg
SSA
Klas Tornblom
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07-22-2011, 07:48 AM #6Senior Member
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I only have one swede in my occamage. Its an Anton Berg and it is a seriously sharp lump of carbonised iron. Swedish steel for me takes a very aggressive edge so I find I have to be more careful when handling the Anton Berg than if I'm handling a Solingen or Thiers blade.
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07-22-2011, 08:28 AM #7Nic by name not by nature
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many thanks I have a good idea what to look out for now!
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07-22-2011, 01:37 PM #8Senior Member
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Thanks for the link. Originally Posted by PMH
Just about any Swedish brand will do. I think I have at least five-six Swedish razors and four of them are from different manufactures and they are all great shavers.
I say go for one in good condition and a shape/scales that you like. They don't cost much (closer to nothing really) here in Sweden and can be found at most smaller auctions and flee markets. It's easy to find one in good condition but much harder to find one in great condition.
Try Tradera, some people might be willing to ship abroad.
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