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REX made REX, the same way DOVO makes DOVO! REX is the manufacturer and in the example I gave above, '42' is the series.

Exactly.

In all probability the seller may have received them from Sweden like that. Having used several of each, I could not say one was better than the other; although REX seems to be a lesser...

Interesting, I'd very much like to see it.

If it says Rex and not Heljestrand, I wouldn't really be bothered whatsoever. Both in my opinion are equally excellent.

Forgot to attach pic - this one is a '42' in 9/16 and 1/4 hollow:

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I wish I could read the tang as well, to me they look like a normal REX, based on the scales, point and shape of the tail.

Wildhog,

Glad to know your enjoying them!

OP,

I have the same REX number 42 that Wildhog is referring to, and it is one of my best shavers.
I have a Joh Engstrom frameback and a MK...