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Can you point me to a link that shows a Rex existed in Eskilstuna? I can't find any documentation of such a company. A mark on the shank doesn't mean there was a company with that name. Honda makes...

You guys may be right. However, if Helje didn't make the Rex, who did? I still haven't found any record of any company named Rex existing in Eskilstuna.

I'm just the messenger on the pictures. However, the outer carton says No. 3 - 5/8", and the Rex is a 5/8" with a "3" stamped on the rear side of the shank. Also, I've been searching, and I can't...

Here you go, with permission from the good folks at Royal Shave:

http://gallery.me.com/pburrus4/100052/CV-20Heljestrand-20REX-201_reduced/web.jpg?ver=13081786630001
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Just to follow-up - the razor from Royal Shave is marked Rex, just like the one Scipio shows above. However, after checking with the good folks at Royal Shave, they said the razors were manufactured...

Good to know! Thanks, Scipio.

I rolled the dice and ordered one. We'll see if its marked Helje anywhere. If not, it may go back. :rofl2:

Here you go:

Royal Shave C.V Heljestrand Rex Vintage Straight Razor, 5/8", Full Hollow

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I picked up a couple Swedes from Mijbil. Both are great. It's his fault I'm considering another. :gaah:

It turns out that Royal Shave apparently has some CV...

Thanks, guys! Thanks for letting me know how yours performs, wildhog. I may just pick one up.

So I'm looking into Swedish blades, and wanted to see if anyone knew the difference between the Heljestrand MK line and the Rex line. I know the MK line is highly sought after, but didn't know if the...