Had to find out whats with this Swedish thing is about

So I took the plunge to find out what the other members talk about/mean by Swedish steel.
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Its different than Sheffield or Solingen but it is definitely high quality, feels light and airy for hand-feel and heft. Shaves with the very best of them. I am sold. This one is a keeper. Now for France and Spain. Have to sample them all ,right??

Most of their razors are lighter than usual. Still very nice and pleasant shavers! They made their money exporting their fantastic iron ore and steel in bulk to most every nation in the world.
JMO
~Richard

Though all of the Swedish makers (vintage) I've experienced have been excellent, my absolute favorite is C.V. Heljestrand. You've got a good razor there.

Oh no, another country from which I own no razors :gaah:

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Oh no, another country from which I own no razors :gaah:

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See learning can be fun and educational. Now if only my paygrade would allow me to visit said countries to make the purchases that would be the best.
But I am happy with just the razors. Thankful for what I have, not sweating what I don't have.

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See learning can be fun and educational. Now if only my paygrade would allow me to visit said countries to make the purchases that would be the best.
But I am happy with just the razors. Thankful for what I have, not sweating what I don't have.

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Good advise. Especially since you now own a Heljie! :rofl2:
Seriously, Swedish razzers are awesome. Enjoy!

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Good advise. Especially since you now own a Heljie! :rofl2:
Seriously, Swedish razzers are awesome. Enjoy!

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One of these days, I might end up with a razor from the old country.

Meantime, Sheffield stuff works for me. :)

Do any of you have any tips honing the swedish steel?

Ive got a 7 day set of Heljestrand framebacks Id like to use, and am new to honing. Managed to hone a gold bug and get a good shave, but not the Heljestrand using same technique... taped spine, chosera 1k, then norton 4/8, then stropping.
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I have a coticule also but haven't learnt how to use it properly yet.

Any suggestions would be most welcomed.

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Do any of you have any tips honing the swedish steel?

Ive got a 7 day set of Heljestrand framebacks Id like to use, and am new to honing. Managed to hone a gold bug and get a good shave, but not the Heljestrand using same technique... taped spine, chosera 1k, then norton 4/8, then stropping.
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I have a coticule also but haven't learnt how to use it properly yet.

Any suggestions would be most welcomed.

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Don't know for sure Andy, but Swedish steel is supposed to be harder so might need more honing :)

The Swedish have been making steel for thousands of years. Im willing to bet they have fantastic razors too.