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This is the only Swedish razor I have, but generally they have a good reputation. We are good at steel in Sweden :D Dovo still uses Swedish steel.
There where several manufacturers, Heljestrand,...

I am happy with this one. I think this blade is a 4/8 or 9/16 and quite stiff, not to hollow.
Allthough I have not been able to get it really sharp yet, (just popping the odd hair), it shaves well....

Thank you all for your encouraging words.
I treated them with linseed oil. Will continue to wipe them down with it every now and then. Birch is not that resistant to water, I know, but Mongolia is...

It is Curly Birch from Sweden. It's ordinary birch with a genetic defect. It is said to occur only around the Baltic Sea.
This is supposed to be a low grade. The high grades can have amazing swirls...

This is my first try at making scales. The razor is an old Jernbolaget Eskilstuna Sweden that I have had for many years and finally got around to start to use. The old bone scales were warped so I...