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  1. 02-02-2011, 08:19 PM #11
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    Michael, thank you for all this information!

    The KB EXTRA's appear to have other stamps: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...xtra-67-a.html

    I'm thinking that Kruse & Bahlmann is a more likely origin. K&B Hardware Co. sounds like they could have made a deal with Heljestrand for branded razors. But still, it has jimps(signifying a No. 23) but the tail looks like the MK23.

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    Man I wouldn't have a clue how, you got a fine Helje and now its got me interested in finding out more about that particular one, I myself have never seen one quite like yours ! Get her ready and put her on display in SOTD !
    She is ready and I'll use her tomorrow for her first shave!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrickBag View Post
    Michael, thank you for all this information!

    The KB EXTRA's appear to have other stamps: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...xtra-67-a.html

    I'm thinking that Kruse & Bahlmann is a more likely origin. K&B Hardware Co. sounds like they could have made a deal with Heljestrand for branded razors. But still, it has jimps(signifying a No. 23) but the tail looks like the MK23.



    She is ready and I'll use her tomorrow for her first shave!
    Interesting find, and Sweet ! I'll be lookin for that Helje tomorrow on SOTD !
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    Here are some pics of a Krusius bros KB Extra I restored a while back. The logo is very different which leads me to think it is not theirs at all.
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    Krusius Brothers was a rather big german cutler. I can't imagine that logo on the back of the Heljestrand having anything to do with them.
    It's most likely a vendor stamp - it's not the first one we've seen on Heljestrands either.
    One of the forum members got in touch, a year or so ago, with a heir to the US importer of Heljestrands, but unfortunately I didn't hear back if he got any info.
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    The K&B Pharmacy was based out of New Orleans. The letters "K&B" stood for "Katz and Besthoff." They had some "store brands," but to my knowledge had no straight razors.

    They were bought out by "Rite Aid."
    I strop my razor with my eyes closed.
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